Manu Camping Tour Reserved Zone, different programs from cusco

MANU jungle/NacionalReserve zone

 With fixed departures

Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana), Peru's national bird. At about 5:00AM as many as several dozens come together for an exhibition of a mating ritual dance in a place called Lek. The males of vibrant reddish orange feathers, display their crest showing off and posturing for the females. The females, fewer in number, watch to select the most suitable males. After breakfast we continue in our overland transport *1 down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town of Pilcopata *2 and the to Atalaya Port at 650 m

After registering in the official tourist logbook at Limonal, the Park Rangers Headquarters and having an early breakfast, we follow the Manu River until we arrive Salvador Lake, our base campsite (screened dining room, bathrooms, radio communication is available). This canoe ride gives us the opportunity to observe the immensity of the rainforest and the diversity of bird life, reptiles and mammals.  We arrive early in the afternoon and have lunch before setting off on a jungle trail. Here, we will be on the lookout for wildlife inside the rainforest and on Salvador Oxbow Lake, until the sun goes down and we return to the camp. We explore Salvador Lake by paddling quietly along on a catamaran to observe unique species of birds, monkeys, caimans and with luck, the Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis). This endangered species can be seen swimming, fishing, feeding and playing.

We wake up early in the morning, as the forest is awakened by the Red Howler monkey (Aloatta seniculus) declaring his territory. A morning walk before breakfast is a great chance to catch wildlife in the pursuit of food and temperature is very pleasant at this time of day. After relaxing and swimming in the river we enjoy lunch along the riverbank. Afterwards, we cross the river to walk an 8-km trail to another oxbow lake called Otorongo.

Once again we wake up early, enjoy a brief morning walk, have a relaxing breakfast, then pack up the camp and descend the Manu River until Boca Manu. This village is at a short distance from the confluence of the Manu River and the Alto Madre de Dios River, from here we descend the Madre de Dios River arriving early in the afternoon after three hours ride to Blanco Private reserve. Camp and spend one more night in this magical Amazon jungle.

After a very early wake up, we use a special camouflaged catamaran in front of the "Collpa" macaw lick. We quietly observe the various parrots feeding on the clay for mineral and salt, supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. This with brightly coloured   macaws usually waits patiently in the surrounding trees until the smaller parrot species have left the area. Slowly, the macaws come down to the clay wall to feed.

Waking up very early, we continue the trip by boat to Atalaya, where the bus will be waiting for us and drive back up and out of Manu, arriving in Cusco very late this night or the next early morning.

IMPORTANT: Briefing on Saturday prior to departure at 7:00pm. at the agency, receive last recommendations and answer questions;

• Ground transportation (overland buses and 4WD vehicles)
• boat transportation (covered motorized boats),
• specialized and bilingual guides,
• 01 night in San Pedro open air lodge, 01 night in Erika Lodge,
• full mountain bike(optional) and rafting equipment,
• two-person tents and sleeping mattress,
• meals, dinning tent, cooking tent,
• first aid Kit (including anti- ophidian shots)
• air charters (optional - maximum 10kgr. of luggage per person),
• paperwork for Park permits, radio communication equipment in all lodges and campsites,
• Satellite telephone for emergencies.
• As an additional service, we offer safety box for values and storage for luggage in Cusco's main office.

• Entree to the nacional Park 150 sol  (about 50 usd )
• airporttax Cusco 5 usd ,Boca Manu 25 usd ( if you take the flight options )
• alcoholic drinks

• Binoculars (imperative), Camera and film ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest
• Flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries
• Sleeping bag + sheet
• Personal medicines and/or supplies (e.g.: liquid for contact lenses.)
• Day pack
• Long pants and long-sleeved shirts (thick and baggy fabric against mosquitoes)
• T-shirts
• Shorts/Bathing suit
• Towel
• Sweater or light jacket
• 1 pair of hiking boots and 1 pair of light shoes and 1 pair of sandals
• Long cotton socks
• Rain gear
• Rubber boots (only in the rainy season, we can privide)
• Sunhat, sunglasses, sun block
• Insect repellent (with  50% 'deet') and after bite
• Toilet-paper
• Plastic bags (to keep everything dry)
• Water bottle (with water for the bus ride into Manu)
• Copy of a valid passport
• Copy of yellow fever and tetanus vaccinations
• Money for soft drinks or beers and handicrafts at the Boca Manu landings strip
• Batteries for video cameras can be recharged on the second night of the trip, bring your own recharger

FIXED DEPARTURES