Tour Manu 4 Days/3 Nights

Day 1: Cusco - Cloud Forest - Paucartambo - Pilcopata

We will pick you up from your hotel in our bus between 5:30am and 6:00am and then depart Cusco, ascending through the Andes to the Paucartambo area. On the way, we will visit the funeral towers of Ninamarca and then arrive at Ajanaco located at 3600m. From this point, we will descend through the mysterious cloud forest full of beautiful orchids, heliconias and primitive ferns. We will make a stop and with some luck, we will be able to witness the cock of the rock in its mating ritual. There will also be chances to observe the paraguan bird, trogons, quetzals or oropendolas among others. This area is also inhabited by the spectacled bear. At dusk, we will arrive at the village of Pilcopata. We will spend the night in our Manu Green Lodge with bathrooms and showers.

Day 2: Pilcopata - Atalaya - Lagoon Machuwasi - Paititi Lodge

After breakfast, we will walk to explore the jungle and on the way we will visit a coca plantation, varieties of birds, plants and monkeys so we can experience the wildlife. We will then arrive at the port of Atalaya, where we will take a boat and navigate on the upper Madre de Dios River. On the way, we will stop and walk along a trail and have the opportunity to take a bath in the hot springs of the area, then we will continue sailing to our lodge. After lunch, we will explore the jungle and raft on the Machuhuasi lagoon. This area is full of life and we will be able to observe species such as shanshos, monkeys, reptiles, dwarf caimans, capybaras and tapirs. If we are lucky, we will be able to see many of them. In the evening, we will take an interesting night walk to crown the day. Finally, we will spend the night in our Paititi Lodge with private bathrooms and showers.

Day 3: Parrots Clay Lick - Lake Maravilla (Optional 3 Days)

Very early in the morning, we will start navigating for about 25 minutes to the parrots clay lick (clay wall with minerals), where we will be able to observe several species of parrots. After this visit, we will have breakfast. The rest of the morning will be spent walking inside the forest, arriving at the private wonder lagoon, from a platform, we will be able to see a great variety of birds, monkeys or dwarf caimans. Then we will return to our lodge for lunch and rest. In the afternoon and evening, we will hike along trails to spot wildlife full of insects, frogs, spiders, etc. Overnight at Paititi Lodge.

Day 4: Paititi Lodge - Atalaya - Cusco

After a delicious breakfast, we will return by boat from Paititi to Atalaya, where the bus will be waiting for us to return to Cusco, passing again through the cloud forest. We will arrive in Cusco around 7:00pm leaving behind the lush jungle and Andean landscapes.

Include

• Transportation by bus and boat
• Professional guide with telescope and binoculars
• Efficient boat crew
• Safety equipment
• Professional cook
• Breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks
• Nights in lodge with shared and private bathrooms
• First aid kit
• Mineral water

Not Included

• Breakfast on the 1st day
• Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and water on the 1st day

What We Recommend to Bring

• Thick clothes (cold sunrise in the river)
• Raincoats
• Water bottle
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Hat
• Long sleeve shirts & long pants
• Mosquito repellent (min. 30%)
• Sandals, swimwear & towel
• Extra money