<< DAY 1 CUSCO/CLOUD FOREST (3450-11320ft/1450m-4760ft).
Our jungle adventure will start in Cusco at 7:00 am. in our private vehicle through the impressive eastern ranges of the high Andes, through typical villages that still preserve their traditions, culture and language (Quechua), Paucartambo is the most important, that is a picturesque colonial town of buildings with balconies of blue color, its bridge Carlos III of lime and stone of 1775 on the river Mapacho, its viceregal temple at the end of the 17th century, and we can not leave without first to taste their delicious breads that are also part of the appeal of this town. We then continue to Acjanaco pass (3465m-11370ft), place where the Manu national park begins, surrounded by a beautiful grassland forest, which is an impressive ecosystem at high altitude in part of the Peruvian Andes that concentrates unique fauna, such as (Spectacled bears, Deers, Foxes and many rodents), definitely a good place to have lunch and take photos; then, we will begin to descend through the Elfin forest and the High jungle, perceiving the changes of the vegetation very fast becoming increasingly dense, and thus housing much more biodiversity of flora, fauna and colorful birds, such as (Orchids, Begonias, Passion fruits, Jaguarundis, Tayras, Toucans, Quetzals, Trogons, Jays, Tyrants etc), and so, we will arrive to our lodge located in the mystical Cloud forest ecosystem, to enjoy a quiet and peaceful night away from the hustle and bustle of the city (Paradise or Cock of the Rock lodge) 24 hrs hot water for shower, bedroom with private bathroom, bar, power 6-10 pm only to recharge batteries L,D
<< DAY 2 CLOUD FOREST/BLANQUILLO (300m-985ft).
Wake up early to take advantage and enjoy this magical natural place to the fullest, observing many species of colorful birds, such as (Tanagers, Flycatchers, Woodpeckers, Hummingbirds and much more including the beautiful Cock of the rock) (Peruvian national bird), then, we will return to our lodge for a delicious breakfast for later continue our trip by car descending to the lowland forest through typical villages surrounded by agriculture (bananas, pineapples, coca plants, yuca etc), once having reached the town of Atalaya, we will embark on our comfortable motor boat to navigate downstream for 7 hrs approximately by the Madre de Dios river (Amazonas river tributary), lunch on board as well as the sighting of some birds species that commonly inhabit the rivers, such as (Egrets, Herons, Cormorants, Spoonbills, Lapwings etc). We then arrive to our lodge for later get ready with our flashlights for our night walk, and thus reach to blanquillo oxbow lake where we will spend a good night time sailing on a catamaran to enjoy the night life of the rainforest, seeing the eyes of alligators with the reflection of our lights, fruit bats flying around us almost touching our noses, and depending on the good weather conditions we could have a night of stars. Dinner and also a well deserved rest accompanied by the beautiful nocturnal sounds of this natural place that will provide us with a good deep sleep. (Tambo Blanquillo) bedroom with shared bathroom, bed with mosquito net, 24 hrs. hot water for shower, no power. B,L,D
<< DAY 3 BLANQUILLO
Very early wake up, we then have a short navigate and walk to reach a blind platform which is located just in front of the clay lick, this is truly one of the most wonderful natural spectacles that congregate mostly Macaws, Parrots, and Parakeets where they have to eat the mineral rich clay that is essential to their digestion, this place is a section of the banks in Madre de Dios river 7m/22ft high and 300m/985ft long, eating clay is mainly to neutralize the toxins of the green fruits from which these birds feed, and are not found in foods from their normal diet. Breakfast on the platform and we will continue to enjoy this show for almost until mid morning, we then return walking towards the boat just to take us back to the lodge, once there get relax and enjoy a delicious lunch to recover energy to be ready for an afternoon activity, so, we will do a gentle walk and thus reach the camungo oxbow lake where we have a rowing catamaran which we will use to sail on the lake and start exploring the wildlife which focuses on this habitat, such as (Alligators, Turtles, Monkeys, Herons, Egrets, Kingfishers, Flycatchers and much more), and then we will go up to an observation tower to enjoy the sunset and the view of the lake from a height of 40m/131feet, which was built next to an impressive giant tree (Ceiba) you will definitely like this experience especially for photos or just to relax. Dinner and a well deserved rest (Tambo Blanquillo) B,L,D
<< DAY 4 BLANQUILLO/BOCA MANU (380m-1248ft)
Early breakfast, and a short navigate to reach the blanco oxbow lake where also we will embark on our catamaran to sail it, so, this lake is much bigger than the one we visited the day before, giving us more opportunities to see wildlife, such as (Giant otters, Turtles, Alligators, Eagles, Hawks, Limpkins, Anhingas, Horned screamers, Ibises) and much more. We then return to the lodge to pack all our belongings, have lunch and then begin to return sailing upstream for 3 hrs towards Boca Manu where is located our lodge, once there we will be ready for another gentle walk to keep learning about the nature of this place. Dinner and a well deserved rest (Hummingbird lodge) rustic basic lodge, bedroom with private bathroom, bed with mosquito net, cold shower, power 6-9 pm only. B,L,D
<< DAY 5 BOCA MANU/HIGHEST ELEVATION
Breakfast, and heading up the Madre de Dios river for 8hrs, approximately, and thus have once again the opportunity to continue watching the birds that commonly inhabit the banks of the rivers, such as (Terns, Kingfishers, Sandpipers, Egrets, Herons, Jabirus) and much more. So then, we will arrive to our lodge which is located at the beginning of the Rainforest where we will be ready for another excursion in the afternoon to keep learning a little more about this extraordinary and unique ecosystem or just relax on the balcony enjoying a beer or a glass of wine while watching the birds that usually visit the lodge garden. Dinner and a well deserved rest accompanied by the beautiful nocturnal sounds of this peaceful place. Amazonia lodge (Shared bathrooms/Hot water/Power 24 hrs. B,L,D
<< DAY 6 HIGHEST ELEVATION/CUSCO
Today, after enjoying a delicious breakfast as well as having had the privilege of being and exploring one of the most wonderful natural ecosystems on our planet and having a great life experience, we will be ready to start our return trip to Cusco expecting to arrive in the city around 5:00 pm. and so finish our jungle adventure. B,L
Trip Includes:
-Accommodations (double/triple)
-All meals (B,L,D) drinkable water, good snacks, vegetarian and vegan options
-Bilingual guide
-Spotting scope
-Bibliography (Birds of Peru, Neotropical Rainforest Mammals
-Fauna and Birds check list.
Suggested equipment:
-Rain gear
-Head lamp (with spare batteries)
-Sunscreen
-Personal first aid equipment -Repellent maximum 50% deed< Departures:Every day March to December>