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RESERVE OF MANU 8D/7N
Manú National Park is a biosphere reserve located in Madre de Dios and Paucartambo, Cusco. Before becoming an area protected by the Peruvian government, the Manú National Park was conserved thanks to its inaccessibility. The park remains fairly inaccessible by road to this day. In 1977, UNESCO recognised it as a Biosphere Reserve and in 1987, it was pronounced a World Heritage Site
Manu Reserve are situated in the remote south-eastern region of Peru, protects some of the earth’s most important wildlands. Those uniques biospheres covers an area of more than 5 million acres.
The Manu Biosphere Reserve is one of the most pristine areas of rainforest in the Amazon and consists of the entire drainage basin of the Manu River. There are very few human settlements in the park, and there is no hunting or fishing. Tourism is strictly controlled and visitors are only allowed into the park if accompanied by a registered guide and with a registered tour operator.
The Reserve of Manu is one of the largest conservations units on Earth, encompassing the complete drainage of the Manu River. Unlike others natural reserve, The Manu Reserve contains more species of animal and plants than any other part on Earth, with over 1000 species of birds, 13 species of primates which abound in the zone, several species of macaws and parrots, the Harpy Eagle, Tapir, The biggest rodent on Earth, The Capybara, the Black Caiman, Giant River Otters, Ocelots and the great Jaguar. The reserve is inhabited by at least four different native groups, mostly nomadic, they subsist on some form of root crop agriculture, along riverbanks and lakes, on fishing at the Manu River and hunting inside the forest..
The park protects several ecological zones ranging from as low as 150 meters above sea level in parts of the Amazon Basin to Puna grassland at altitudes of 4200 meters. Because of this topographical range, it has one of highest levels of biodiversity of any park in the world. Overall, more than 15,000 species of plants are found in Manú, and up to 250 varieties of trees have been found in a single hectare. The reserve is a destination for birdwatchers from all over the world, as it is home to over 1000 species of birds
Reserve of Manu Itinerary
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DAY 1: We leave the city of Cusco early in the morning by bus. Approximately mid-morning,we visit the interesting tombs of Ninamarca ,commonly known as ¨Chulpas¨. We continue to the picturesque town of Paucartambo, and on toward the Acjanacu Pass, which marks the beginning of the Cultural Zone of Manu
Biosphere Reserve. Here a thick cloak of clouds provides perpetual humidity and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic plants such as bromiliads. This varied and fascinating world is home of the Cock of the Rock, The Spectacled Bear, orchids, tree ferns, mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists between 2000 and 3000 meters above sea level and at least 50 % of the plant species found here are endemic to this region. We camp our first night in this high forest. -
DAY 2 : Today, we wake up very early in the morning to observe the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola Peruviana), Perus national bird, whose males are a vibrant reddish orange. At about 5:00 am as many as several dozen come together in an exhibition of a mating ritual dance in a place called Lek.
The males 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 by bus down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town of Atalaya. Here, we board our motorized canoe and head down the Alto Madre de Dios River, where we will camp on the beach. -
DAY 3 : (Optional flight from Cusco to Boca Manu) Here some new members may join our group. After breakfast we board our canoe for the four hour trip down the Alto Madre de Dios River to Boca Manu, a small village where you can buy your last fresh supplies and cold drinks before setting off again in the canoe. Now we enter the Manu River and the Reserve Zone, stopping at Limonal where we camp along the riverbanks at the Park Rangers Headquarters.
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DAY 4 : After an early morning breakfast at Limonal and signing our names in the official tourist logbook, we follow the Manu River until we arrive at our campsite at Salvador Lake. This canoe ride gives us the opportunity to observe the immensity of the rainforest the diversity of bird life and reptiles and mammals sunning themselves on beaches ,or foraging for food in the trees lining the riverbanks. Arriving early afternoon we have lunch and set off on a jungle trail. Here we spend time looking for wildlife inside the rainforest and on the oxbow Lake Salvador, until the sun goes down and we return to camp.
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DAY 5 : You rise early in the morning as the forest is awakened by the Red
Howler Monkeys (Aloatta seniculus) declaring territory. A morning walk before breakfast is a great way to catch wildlife in the pursuit of food and the temperature is very pleasant at this time of the day. After relaxing or swimming in the river , then lunch,. We cross the river to walk an 8 km. trail to the oxbow lake Otorongo, here a strategically located observation tower rises 15 meters above the lake and the jungle floor, giving us more chances to observe wildlife such as the Giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis), which is an endangered species. Late afternoon the Black Caiman rises from the depths of the lake and begin their search for prey.
With the help of flashlights we can observe them in the lakes and river at night. We return to camp at Salvador Lake. -
DAY 6 : Once again we wake up early , enjoy a brief morning walk eat a relaxing breakfast, then we pack up camp and descend Manu River, arriving at Boca Manu around midday. From here we descend the Madre de Dios river, for three hours to Blanquillo, where we set up camp on the lodge grounds. After a swim in the river we can set off for a short walk to Cocha Blanquillo.
Return to campsite. -
DAY 7 : After a very early wake-up, we board a camouflaged catamaran down the river at 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. The brightly colored macaws usually wait patiently in the surroundings trees until the smaller parrot species have left the area.
Slowly, the macaws come down to the clay wall to feed. We need a lot of patience and silence on the catamaran so as not to disturb them as they eat the clay. Around mid morning we board our canoe to return to the airstrip at Boca Manu.Those who return to Cusco by plane can catch their flight. The others continue up Alto Madre de Dios River to camp on a beach in the Cultural Zone. This optional flight from Boca Manu to Cusco offers spectacular views of the surrounding jungle and the areas meandering rivers. -
DAY 8 : Waking up very early we continue the trip by boat to Atalaya, where we board the bus and drive back up and out of Manu, arriving in Cusco the next morning.
AIR CHARTER ALTERNATIVE:
Day Three: Optional : Arrive by plane from Cusco to Boca Manu mid morning
Day Seven: Boca Manu to Cusco, return early afternoon.
SERVICES INCLUDED :
Specialized and bilingual guides, two-person tents, sleeping mattress, dining tent, cooking tent, meals, first aid kit, all ground and river transportation, air-charters-optional.(maximum 15 k. of luggage per person) and paperwork and payment for the Park Permits.
THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING :
Sleeping bag, Warm clothing in case of a cold front, 100% Waterproof rain wear, long sleeve shirts and long pants (Cotton), Enough insect repellent, Sunscreen lotion, wide brim hat, One or two pairs of sneakers, Flashlight with batteries and spare bulb, Sunglasses, plastic bags, Towel, swimming suit and personal medicines, day pack, and duffel bag for luggage. Camera .
FIXED DEPARTURES EVERY SUNDAY OF THE MONTH FROM MARCH UNTIL JANUARY
GOING IN BY PLANE EVERY TUESDAY
COST:
To confirm your reservation just send us US $300.00 per person and your trip application
Our accounting department will contact you in less than 24 hours, with your invoice and voucher
A)- Going in by Bus and out by Bus 8D/7N : US $ 765 PER PERSON (Sunday to Sunday)
B)- Going in by Bus and out by plane 7D/6N : US $ 725 plus US $ 205 flight (Sunday to Saturday)
C)- Going by plane and out by bus (6D/5N): US $ 725 plus US $ 205 flight (Tuesday to Sunday)
D)- Going in by Plane and out by plane 5D/4N : US $ 695 plus US $ 405 (flights)(Tuesday to Saturday)
OPTIONS: Leaving on Monday
E)- Going in by Bus and out by Bus 7D/6N : US $ 765 PER PERSON (Monday to Sunday)
F)- Going in by Bus and out by plane 6D/5N : US $ 725 US $ 205 flight PER PERSON (Monday to Saturday)