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Tour Manu Cultural 3 Days And 2 Nights Bus / Bus

3 Days |
2 Nigths

General description

This three-day journey begins in Cusco and takes travelers through the cloud forest and Manu National Park. On the first day, historical sites and the cloud forest are visited, with opportunities to spot unique flora and fauna like the Cock of the Rock. Overnight stay in Pilcopata. The second day includes a trip to Atalaya and Lake Machuwasi, where travelers board a catamaran to observe exotic birds, monkeys, and caimans, ending with an optional night trek. On the third day, the Parrot Clay Lick is visited before returning to Cusco, passing once again through the enchanting cloud forest.

Pre – trek briefing:
You will have thorough briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Manu National Park 3 Days 2 nights.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Cusco – Cloud Forest - Paucartambo – Pilcopata Lodge

We pick up from your hotel very early in the morning from 5:30 a.m. at 6:00 a.m. in our comfortable and private bus. On the way we visit the funerary towers or Chullpas de Ninamarca at 3750 meters above sea level and a brief visit to Paucartambo, a folkloric town, a colonial bridge. We ascend to the upper area of ​​Paucartambo, the Acjanaco sector. (4000 m.s.m) This is the point of entry to the Manu National Park. Then we descend through the mysterious cloud forest, which hosts a great variety of flora and fauna, full of beautiful orchids, heliconias and primitive ferns. We toke a walk to give you the opportunity to witness the Cock of the Rocks (Rupícola Peruviana) in the ritual of mating. There are also possibilities to observe Trogones (Trogon sp.), Quetzales (Pharomachrus sp.) And much more and if we are lucky we can observe Spectacled Bear (Tremantus Ornatos). In the afternoon, we arrive at a village called Pilcopata at 550 meters above sea level in our typical lodge that is outside the town with private bathrooms and showers where we will spend the night.

After a delicious breakfast, we continue our trip by bus to Atalaya for 45 minutes, altitude of 490 m.s.m, where we will embark by boat for 30 minutes to the lodge Paititi lodge,where we will spend the night in our typical lodge with private bathrooms and showers. On the way, we will observe a variety of animals.

After the delicious lunch, in the afternoon we will go to the Cocha Machuwasi, where we will ride a catamaran typical of the area, to observe a variety of birds such as the Shansho (Ophisthocomus hoazín), monkeys, reptiles, dwarf alligators and insects, and perhaps some ronsocos (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris). At night, we have the optional night trekking program. Night in Hostel with private bathrooms and showers available.

Very early we go by boat for 45 minutes to the lick of parrots (wall of clay with minerals), to be able to appreciate 3 to 4 species of green parrots, that they attend by hundreds to this place to be able to be nourished of the clays of the place with salts and natural minerals. Afterwards we will have a delicious breakfast to continue our trip, leaving the boat to Atalaya, and continue our tour by bus passing through Pilcopata (550 m.s.n.m), Patria, Chontachaca, again passing through the mysterious cloud forest to the Imperial city. We will visit the cloud forest again. Approximate arrival from 6.30 to 7:00 p.m. to the city of Cusco.

Included

  • Private bus transport.
  • Private river transport.
  • Specialized professional guide.
  • With telescope and binoculars.
  • Food, D.A.C. and snack.
  • Security team
  • nigths in comfortable lodges and private bathrooms.
  • First aid kit
  • Mineral water.
  • Efficient boat biker team
  • Professional chef
  • Entrance ticket to tourist attractions.
  • Recharge of batteries to solar panel.
  • A pair of hiking boots.

Not Included

  • Breakfast on the first day
  • Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and water the first day.

Recommendations

  • Thick clothes (cold sunrise by the river)
  • Rain gear
  • Water bottle
  • Binoculars
  • Sunblock
  • Flashlight or torch with extra batteries
  • Hat or hat
  • Shirt with long sleeves and long pants
  • Mosquito repellent at least 10% deet
  • Sandals, swimwear and towel
  • Personal hygiene equipment (toilet paper)

Prices

Price:
300 USD per person 

Starting from

US$300 USD

Duration

3 Days

Destination

Manu

Type of activity

Manu Tours

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