Manu Peru : Amazon EcoLodges | Manu National Park expeditions

Program 4 days / 3 nights Program – Manu National Park
DAY 01: We leave Cusco early in the morning in one of our vehicles. Approximately mid-morning we visit the interesting tombs of Ninamarca, commonly known as “Chullpas”. We continue to Paucartambo, a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to 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 bromeliads. This varied and fascinating world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists between 2,000 and 3,500 m.a.s.l. and at least 50% of the plant species found here are endemic to this region. We have lunch on the way with a spectacular view, then we continue overnight in our “Orquídeas de San Pedro Lodge”.

Day 02: Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana ), Peru’s national bird from a platform. The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange, and as many as several dozen come together for 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 in our vehicle down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town of Pilcopata (*1) and then to Atalaya Port where we have lunch, here we board our covered, outboard motor boat and head down the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 40 minutes toward our private reserve of “Erika” a comfortable / rustic lodge owned also by Manu Adventures where we will hike through the interesting trail system that this transitional area between high and low jungle offers. Overnight at the lodge.

*1 Free Option : Here in Pilcopata town we will make the final settings for a 1½ hour river rafting (class I and II) trip down the Koshñipata River where we will have the opportunity for a dip and of course enjoy the spectacular view of the Koñeq Canyon.

*2 New!!! Option : We walk through the trail that leads us to the observation platform located 15 feet above the mammal clay lick itself where we wait for the lumbering peccaries to arrive, we observe and photograph them in action. Important: The observation depends on luck on availability and weather conditions .

DAY 03: Erika Lodge is located in a transition zone between high and low jungle (500 m.a.s.l. to 1,150 m.a.s.l), After the breakfast you guide explains the different habitats, altitude range and the high diversity of wildlife found around this lodge, so immediately after breakfast, we will start walking near the riverbanks, during the hike our guide will talk about insects, medicinal plants, trees, reptiles, mammals, etc. WE have lunch then we board our boat, and after five minutes, we will walk for another 30 minutes approximately though a very nice trail to observe and talk about the interesting flora fond such as sensitive plants, heliconias, fruit plantations, etc. until we arrive to Machuwasi Lake where with the help of a telescope we can observe great egrets, tucanets, carpenters, Keskadees, cardinals, etc. Short night walk to observe American bullfrogs, horned frogs, tree frogs and an incredible variety of insects.

*3 Free Option: Canopy Zip Down : At Erika Lodge, our guests traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables zip lines), as they sail through the treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy, and over the trails far below. Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the rain forests and explain what’s going on around you from the time you leave the ground, until you rappel back down to the forest floor.

DAY 04: This day we will get up very early to board our boat again for only five minutes down river to our Parrot clay Lick called “Collpa” on the riverbanks, where many species of parrots such as the blue headed parrot, white-eyed parakeet, feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. We return to Erika lodge have breakfast immediately we board our boat to Atalaya Port where the bus will drive us back to Cusco city, We have lunch on the way, arriving late in the evening.

IMPORTANT
Manu National Park is not endemic area about Malaria neither Yellow fever you can bring a good insect repellent but if you decide to put the yellow fever vaccination for prevention you can do it 10 days before start your trip to the jungle.

SERVICES INCLUDED: Specialized and bilingual guide, 01 night in Orquídeas de San Pedro Lodge, 02 nights in Erika Lodge, meals (vegetarian option is available), first aid kit, all land and river transportation, captain and river rafting equipment, specialized guide for the Canopy Zip Down and required equipment, safety box for values and storage for luggage at Cusco’s main office.

THINGS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED: The breakfast and mineral water, only for the first day, some kind of drinks such as beers or sodas, tips and the last dinner.

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG ON A TRIP TO MANU

— Binoculars
— Camera and films
— Warm clothing (in case of a cold front), long sleeve shirts and long pants (cotton) wide brim hat and sun glasses for sunny days
— 100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain wear)
— Insect repellent (at least 50% DEET)
— Sunscreen lotion
— Hiking shoes and sandals
— Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and bulbs
— Towel for all the tour
— Swimming suit
— Personal medicines and/or supplies (liquid for contact lenses for example)
— One day pack and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage.

Reserved Zone of Manu National Park 8 Days / 7 Noches

DAY 01:
We leave Cusco early in the morning in one of our vehicles. Approximately mid-morning we visit the interesting tombs of Ninamarca, commonly known as “Chullpas”. We continue to Paucartambo, a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to 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 bromeliads. This varied and fascinating world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists between 2,000 and 3,500 m.a.s.l. and at least 50% of the plant species found here are endemic to this region. We have lunch in the route .Overnight at our “Orquídeas de San Pedro Lodge”.

Day 02:
Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock of the Rock
(Rupicola peruviana), Peru’s national bird from a platform. The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange, and as many as several dozen come together for 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 in our vehicle (*1) down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town of Pilcopata (*2) and then to Atalaya Port we have lunch then we board our covered, outboard motor boat and head down the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 40 minutes toward our private reserve of “Erika” a comfortable / rustic lodge owned also by Manu Adventures where we will hike through the interesting trail system that this transitional area between high and low jungle offers. Overnight at the lodge.

*1 Free Option:

Here in Pilcopata town we will make the final settings for a 1 ½ river rafting (class I and II) trip down the Koshñipata River where we will have the opportunity for a dip and of course enjoy the spectacular view of the Koñeq Canyon.

DAY 03:
After breakfast we leave Erika Lodge and board our canoe ride down the Alto Madre de Dios River to Boca Manu Village during our voyage we may see bird species typical of the river or forest edge such as: Black Skimmer, Pied Lapwing, Capped Heron, Jabiru Stork, and several species of kingfishers, swallows and flycatchers. Boca Manu’s village is situated a short distance from the confluence of the Manu River with the Alto Madre de Dios River place where you can buy your last fresh supplies and cold drinks before setting off again in the canoe toward Boca Lodge where we will spend the night. Option to do a short nigh walk.

*2 Free Option:

Canopy zip down:

At Erika Lodge, our guests traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables zip lines), as they sail through the treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy, and over the trails far below. Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the rain forests and explain what’s going on around you from the time you leave the ground, until you rappel back down to the forest floor.

DAY 04:
Very early and after a ten minutes boat ride, we will arrive to a Parrot Lick “Collpa”, which is a wall of clay in the riverbanks, where many species of parrots such as the blue headed parrot, the white-eyed parakeet, the dusky-headed parrot the chestnut fronted macaw and others feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. After registering in the official tourist logbook at Limonal, the Park Rangers Headquarters and eating an early breakfast, we will continue travel up the Manu River for 4 hours approximately into the pristine heart of the reserve; we will leave the final traces of human habitation behind us. We arrive Salvador Lake, our base safari campsite (screened dining room, toilets / showers, solar panel system for some electricity and with radio communication available). Differences in wildlife abundance will be noted immediately we will begin to sight macaws, herons, kingfishers and cormorants frequently and improve our chances of encounters with capybaras, caimans, monkeys, and other wildlife, you will often see animals sunning themselves on beaches, or foraging for food in the trees lining the riverbanks. This canoe ride gives us the opportunity to observe the immensity of the rainforest. We arrive early in the afternoon and have lunch before setting off on a jungle trail although at this time of day mammals and birds are not as active as in the early morning, we will concentrate on the forest itself and discuss general rain forest ecology, return to the campsite.

DAY 05:
We rise early in the morning, as the forest is awakened by the Red Howler monkey
(Aloatta seniculus)
declaring its territory. A morning walk before breakfast is a great way to catch wildlife in the pursuit of food, as the temperature is very pleasant at this time of day. We explore Salvador Lake by paddling quietly along on a catamaran, giving us the opportunity to observe unique species of birds, monkeys, caimans and with luck the Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis).
This endangered species can be seen swimming, fishing, eating and playing. After we enjoy lunch, we cross the river to walk a trail to another oxbow lake called Otorongo. This forest, which is estimated to be 200 to 300 years old and includes truly huge Ceiba trees and Strangler figs, and it, is home to several mammals that are occasionally encountered: Saddleback tamarins, Squirrel, Spider and Brown Capuchin Monkeys, the Collared and the white lipped peccaries. At the lake a strategically located observation tower rises 15 meters above the lake and the jungle floor, from the top you not only get spectacular view of the lake and the surrounding forest but also excellent opportunities to observe birds from the canopy, this also gives us more chances to observe wildlife including the Giant Otter. Back at Salvador Lake, late in the afternoon we will use the catamaran and with the help of flashlights we can observe the black caimans rise from the depths of the lake and begin their search for prey. Return to the safari campsite.

DAY 06:
Once again we wake up early, enjoy walking around Salvador Lake and then pack up and slowly go down stream the interesting Manu River. We continue to Boca Manu’s Village, situated a short distance from the confluence of the Manu and Alto Madre de Dios rivers. From here we descend the Madre de Dios River arriving Boca Lodge and spend one more night in this magical Amazon jungle. Possibility to do a short night walk through the forest to observe American bullfrogs, horned frogs, tree frogs and an incredible variety of colorful insects.

DAY 07:
Around mid morning or before, we continue up the Alto Madre de Dios River to camp on an appropriate beach in the Cultural Zone if for some chance we cannot arrive Erika Lodge and enjoy the sights and sounds of the jungle for one last night.

DAY 08: 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. END OF OUR SERVICES.

IMPORTANT: In order to meet with group and guide, receive last recommendations and answer questions; briefing one day prior to departure at 7:00pm. At the agency.
Manu National Park is not endemic area about Malaria neither Yellow fever you can bring a good insect repellent but if you decide to put the yellow fever vaccination for prevention you can do it 10 days before start your trip to the jungle.

SERVICES INCLUDED: Own transportation , own boat transportation (covered motor boats), Specialized and bilingual guides, 01 night in Orquideas de San Pedro lodge, 02 nights in Erika Lodge, 01 night in Boca Manu Lodge, 02 night in Sajino Safari Campsite, 01 night in Yanayacu Lodge, meals (vegetarian option is available) , first aid Kit, paperwork and payment for Park permits, radio communication equipment in all lodges and campsites, and as additional service we offer safety box for values and storage for luggage in Cusco’s main office.

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG ON A TRIP TO MANU

Sleeping bag (Optional)
Binoculars, Camera.
Warm clothing (in case of a cold front), long sleeve shirts and long pants (cotton)
100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain wear)
Insect repellant (at least 50% Deet), sunscreen lotion
Hiking shoes and sandals
Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and bulbs
Wide brim hat (for sunny days), sun glasses.
Towel for all the tour.
Swimming suit, personal medicines and/or supplies (liquid for contact lenses, for example).
Day pack, and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage per person
One bottle of water for the first day, plastic bags.

FIXED DEPARTURE PRICES:

Fixed Departures Manu

A) PROGRAM 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS (in and out by bus from Sunday to Sunday)

B) PROGRAM 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS (in and out by bus from Monday to Sunday)

NOT INCLUDED: Entrance fee to the Reserved Zone of Manu National Park S/. 150 per person (about US$ 55).

Note: Sodas, alcoholic drinks, tips, mineral water for the first day, first breakfast neither last dinner.

Birding program – Manu National Park and Tambopata Candamo - Private Service (In by bus – out by plane)

DAY 01: Cusco – Huacarpay

23 Days Birdwatching Peru

We depart from Cusco around 04:30 a.m. arriving at Lake Huarcarpay 30 minutes later. Here we take time and spend the entire day observing highland lake and marsh birds. The best is to follow the road that goes around the lake and start seeing most of the waterfowl typical of Andean wetlands including grebes, ducks, gallinules and coots. The wet grasslands in front of the marsh are good for shorebirds and Andean Negrito. We can look for occasional migrants such as the Hudsonian Godwit (rare) and Baird’s Sandpiper. The many- colored Rush- Tyrant and two endemic, the Rusty-fronted Canastero that can be seen around the ruins on the hillside above the Lake and a spectacular hummingbird, the Bearded Mountaineer. Overnight at the Lodge.

DAY 02: Huacarpay – Pumachaca Ranch
After a brief morning walk at the lake, we continue to the interesting tombs of Ninamarca, commonly known as “Chullpas”. We continue to Paucartambo, a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to Pumachaca Ranch though a beautiful narrow road and semi-humid montane scrub where a Taczanowski’s Tinamou has been reported here. Common to see around Pumachaca are: White-rufted Sunbeam, Creamy-crested Spintail, Cinereous Cone bill, Torrent Duck. Relax this night in the Chimney and spend the night at the comfortable accommodations.

Day 03: Pumachaca – San Pedro
After early wake up and walk around the interesting trails, we continue up Acjanacu pass with its elfin forest marks the beginning of the Cultural Zone of Manu Biosphere Reserve. Birdwatrchers love this place because it is possible to see White-browed chat-tyrant, the Chestnut-breasted mountain-finch, Puna Thistle tail, Paramo Pipit, Diademed Tapaculo, Puna Tapaculo, Masked flower piercer, Golden-collared Tanager, Drab hemispingus and small mixed flocks with among others, then walk down to Pillahuata site located in upper mountain humid forest also known as the Coshñipata Valley where the bird species are quite different from Acjanacu. Overnight at the Orquideas de San Pedro Lodge.

DAY 04: San Pedro
Early morning is possible to see many different species of birds such as the Hooded Tinamou, Stripe-faced Wood-Quail, Golden plumed parakeet, Yungas Pygmy-Owl, Gould’s Inca, Blue-banded Toucanet, Crimson –mantled Woodpecker, Sierran Elaenia, White-collared Jay, Mountain Cacique. Again, it is the best simply to bird your way slowly along the road. There will be plenty of activity, with several specialities to look for the Chestnut-bellied Mountain Tanager, Tawny-rumped tyrannuler, Band-tailed Fruit eater and the barred Fruit eater in the mixed flocks, as well as Gray-breasted Mountain Toucan.
One bird to look out for in mixed folcks is the vividly-colourer Ochraceous-breasted Flycatcher and the same thing for the spectacular Greater Scythe bill. Overnight at Orquideas de San Pedro Lodge.

DAY 05: San Pedro
Here, a thick cloak of clouds provides perpetual humidity and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic plants such as bromeliads. This varied and fascinating world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists between 2,000 and 3,500 m.a.s.l., and at least 50% of the plant species found here are endemic to this region. Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana ), Peru’s national bird from a platform. The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange, and as many as several dozen come together for 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 spend the entire day birding walking on the road. Overnight at Orquídeas de San Pedro Lodge.

DAY 06: San Pedro - Erika Lodge
As our lodge is very close to the Cock-of-the-rock Lek, we are able to visit it again and try to spot one of the females hidden in the forest. As we continue our journey to lowlands, we stop in Patria where the cattle pleasures and secondary forest are good for seedeaters and other open habitat species of birds as the Orange-breasted Falcon, Military macaw, green-fronted lancebill, golden-collared honeycreeper and others. Atalaya overlooks is outstanding for viewing macaws. From Atalaya port, we board our covered, motorized canoe and head down the Alto Madre de Dios River until Erika Lodge, where we will have the opportunity to walk through the interesting trails. Overnight at the lodge.

DAY 07: Erika Lodge
This lodge is situated in the transition zone of the Andean foothills and the lowland rainforest. It has many more species of hummingbirds then is normally present in a rainforest lodge. Among 30 species of hummingbirds on their list is the endemic Rufus- webbed Brilliant. Here we find the Rufus –vented Ground Cuckoo, the gray-necked woddrail, Blackish rail and Rufus-sided cracked. Close to a small lake there are Purple Gallinules, Hoatzins, Lesser kiskades and occasionally Pygmy Kingfishers and sun grebes. After lunch we follow an interesting trail, going up to the ridge at 1000 m.a.s.l. where we encounter mixed bird flocks. This higher area is also home of the emerald toucanet, ornate flycatcher, orange fronted plush crown and the uncommon tawny-faced gnat wren, umbrella bird among others.

DAY 08: Erika lodge
This day we will get up very early to board our boat, and after five minutes, we will arrive to a Parrot Lick “Collpa”, which is a wall of clay in the riverbanks, where many species of parrots such as the blue headed parrot, white-eyed parakeet, feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. After this we spend the day, as we bird the trails, remember that this site gets birds from the lowlands like the Amazonian Streaked-Antwren, as well as some species typical of high elevations.

DAY 09: Erika – Boca
After breakfast we leave Erika Lodge and board our canoe ride down the Alto Madre de Dios River to Boca Manu Village during our voyage we may see bird species typical of the river or forest edge such as: Black Skimmer, Pied Lapwing, Capped Heron, Jabiru Stork, and several species of kingfishers, swallows and flycatchers. Boca Manu’s village is situated a short distance from the confluence of the Manu River with the Alto Madre de Dios River place where you can buy your last fresh supplies and cold drinks before setting off again in the canoe toward Boca Lodge where we will spend the night. Option to do a short nigh walk.

DAY 10: Boca Manu
This day we visit an island that belongs to a native family and walk around the lake and observe all the bird life. We spend the entire day searching for birds species around the lodge. Overnight at Boca Lodge.

DAY 11: Boca Manu – Salvador Lake
Very early and after a ten minutes boat ride, we will arrive to a Parrot Lick “Collpa”, which is a wall of clay in the riverbanks, where many species of parrots such as the blue headed parrot, the white-eyed parakeet, the dusky-headed parrot the chestnut fronted macaw and others feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. After registering in the official tourist logbook at Limonal, the Park Rangers Headquarters and eating an early breakfast, we follow the Manu River until we arrive Salvador Lake, our base safari campsite (screened double rooms, 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 birdlife, reptiles and mammals. You will often see animals sunning themselves on beaches, or foraging for food in the trees lining the riverbanks. We arrive early in the afternoon and have lunch before setting off on a jungle trail. Our time is spent looking for wildlife inside the rainforest and on Salvador Oxbow Lake, until the sun goes down and we return to camp. We explore Salvador Lake by paddling quietly along on a catamaran, giving us the opportunity to observe unique species of birds, monkeys, caimans and with luck the Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis). This endangered species can be seen swimming, fishing, eating and playing.

DAY 12: Salvador Lake
We rise early in the morning, as the forest is awakened by the Red Howler monkey (Aloatta seniculus) declaring its territory. A morning walk before breakfast is a great way to catch wildlife in the pursuit of food, as the temperature is very pleasant at this time of day.
The 20 minutes walk from the river to the lake takes you through a nice terra firme forest. The epigone trail around the lake has a good selection of bird species where we should be looking for the range-restricted black-faced Cotinga. Overnight in the safari campsite.

DAY 13: Salvador – Otorongo Lakes
Very early we visit Salvador Lake because birding from the catamaran while been paddled around the lake makes for a very pleasant and memorable birding experience with all of the lake specialities possible: Agami heron, Slender-billed Kite, Pale-eyed Blackbird, Long-crested Pygmy tyrant, Hawk-Eagle, Hairy-crested Ant bird, purple-throated Cotinga and many others. After relaxing we cross the river to walk an 8-km trail to another oxbow lake called Otorongo. A strategically located observation tower rises 15 meters above the lake and the jungle floor, giving us more chances to observe wildlife including the Giant Otter. Overnight in the safari campsite.

DAY 14: Salvador – Pakitza - Salvador
Within the Park, Pakitza claims some of the most extensive bamboo patches and therefore holds an almost complete set of bamboo specialist, Pakitza is a guard post at the entrance of the restricted area of the park. It is possible to see species of birds such as the Painted parakeet, Black-Capped Parakeet Mottled Owl, Lined Forest Falcon, Ihering’s Antwren, Manu Ait bird, and many others. Back to Salvador before the sunset.
Late in the afternoon we will use the catamaran and with the help of flashlights we can observe the black caimans rise from the depths of the lake and begin their search for prey. Return to the campsite.

DAY 15: Salvador – Maquisapayoq
This day we will get up very early to board our boat, down and arriving to the confluence with the Manu River where the Madre de Dios River begins. For Birdwatching, traveling by boat is very good, there are Vultures, Macaws, Herons, Egrets, Cormorants, Terns and others. The night is spent at Maquisapayoj Lodge with private bathrooms. Optional night walk.

DAY 16: Maquisapayoq - Blanquillo
Early in the morning we travel 40 minutes ,we go 5 min by boat) by boat and after a walk 15 minutes to the blind of the Macaws of Blanquillo Macaw Clay Lick and watch as flocks of Parakeets, Parrots and Macaws arrive to eat the clay at the lick. In the afternoon we go to Blanco Lake looking for Giant River Otters and lake birds like Hoatzins, Kingfishers, Flycatchers, Grebes and others. In the afternoon we return to Maquisapayoj and walk for about 1 1/2 hours through primary forest to get to the mammal salt lick, just in front of the clay lick. Here we have the chance to observe tapirs or other mammals at night.

DAY 17: Maquisapayoq - Camungo
This day we will use a strategically located observation tower rises 46 meters above Camungo Lake and the jungle floor, giving us more chances to observe wildlife including the Giant Otter and many different species of birds that are common to this altitude of the canopy such as macaws, toucans, wood creepers, woodpeckers can be observed flying near this platform. Enjoy the spectacular view with large canopies from a tall Kapok tree with a 360 degree view
A night birding can be productive with Great Potoo, Common Potto and even Long-tailed Potto. Overnight at the Lodge.

DAY 18: Maquisapayoq - Colorado – Nái-Mecí Lodge.-
After a very early wake up, we continue to Colorado village and by land to the Inambari River, we cross the river in local canoes and take again a vehicle through the Interoceanic road for three hours to Puerto Maldonado Port, where our boat takes us to our marvelous Nái-Mecí Lodge and relax in the comfortable luxurious service.

DAY 19: Nái-Mecí Lodge.-
Breakfast will be offered for all our guests .Meet our bilingual guide who is going to offer an introduction to the rainforest itself, immediately after a free time to relax in our fabulous bungalows. A first walk though our interesting trail system. Dinner, talk about the experience in the Amazon jungle and a briefing for next day’s plans. As optional short nights walk to observe insects and amphibians. Overnight at Nái-Mecí Lodge.

DAY 20: Nái-Mecí Lodge. – Collpa el Chuncho campsite we will start our expedition very early in the morning. We will enter the very heart of the Tambopata Candamo Reserve following the river upstream for 8 hours until we reach the Macaw Clay Lick, Collpa Chuncho. During our journey, we will appreciate the intensive and pure wildlife of a rainforest reserve. Arriving at the clay lick area, we will set up camp and spend the night. The collpa is an earth cliff containing the mineral salt veins that are necessary for the feeding of various animals, mainly macaws, parrots that come every morning in masses to feed on this nutritional resource. We will camp in front of the collpa and walk around the place.

DAY 21: Collpa de Guacamayos campsite - Nái-Mecí Lodge .- At 5am we will wake up and walk to a good viewing position to observe the Collpa el Chuncho. Immediately after we pack up camp and return to the lodge by boat in about 7 hours.

DAY 22: Nái-Mecí Lodge – Sandoval Lake - Nái-Mecí Lodge.- A buffet breakfast will be offered for all our guests. Once again our motor boat will take us on the river to observe the fabulous bird life until the rangers control and the entry to Sandoval Lake located inside the Tambopata Reserve. We start a 3 kilometer walk through an interesting trail though a swamp and the Lake itself, board small canoes and while been paddled around the lake makes for a very pleasant and memorable birding experience with all of the lake specialities possible: Agami heron, Slender-billed Kite, Pale-eyed Blackbird, Long-crested Pygmy tyrant, Hawk-Eagle, Hairy-crested Ant bird, purple-throated Cotinga and many others. We walk back to our motorized boat and to our lodge. Dinner. Overnight at Nái-Mecí Lodge.

DAY 23: Transfer to Puerto Maldonado’s airport. End of our service.

Cock-of-the-Rock

Mountain Caracara_Ad_Near Manu

American Purple Gallinule

Black-fronted Nunbird

Capped Heron

Chestnut-bellied Mountain Tanager

Golden-tailed Sapphire

Gold-headed Quetzal

Greater Yellow-head Vulture

Green Kingfisher

Green-fronted Lancebill

Red-capped Cardinal

Yellow-backed Casique

SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION IN MANU NATIONAL PARK

Our modern culture has almost lost the relationship with the nature and supernatural power. In the medicine chemistry has substitute the natural products and rituals recounted with it.

In the Amazonian region we can still find ethnic groups, which its life style is related with their ecosystem. They still healing by rituals practiced by a Shaman or spiritual guide.

In this trip we have the chance to experience this healing practices and rituals to encounter the nature and find physical and spiritual balance.

Elemental plants will be present in our program, which will be performed OUR PRIVATE Reserve of Erika Lodge. This program consists in three days of rituals and one optional day for health, without any age limitations.

We provide special menu plan according to this kind of trip.

PROGRAM 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

DAY 01: We leave Cusco early in the morning in our specialized overland vehicles. Approximately mid-morning we visit the interesting tombs of Ninamarca, commonly known as “Chullpas”. We continue to Paucartambo, a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to 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 bromeliads. This varied and fascinating world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists between 2000 and 3500 meters above sea level, and at least 50% of the plant species found here are endemic to this region. Overnight in Orquídeas de San Pedro Lodge.

DAY 02: Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana ), Peru’s national bird. The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange, and at about 5:00AM as many as several dozen come together for 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 in our overland transport down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons Atalaya port. Here, we board our covered, outboard motor boat and head down the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 15 minutes toward our private reserve of “Erika” where we will meet our Shaman who is going to introduce us to the mother nature contacting our senses with the elements: water, air, earth and fire.

DAY 3: During the morning we will have time to think about the information received from the Shaman, at midday we will begin the water ceremony, late at night with relaxing exercises, songs and dances the Shaman is going to prepare a Hallucinogenic drink called “ayahuasca” which will be also offered to who is ready for this experience. During the “highs”, he will see beautiful and colourful visions of long lost or deceased friends, strange animals and spirits of the trees, etc. Under the influence, he divines the cause and cure for his associate’s illnesses. Then he may chant or whistle as purifies them with rhythmic “Shacapa” fan, and as he blows organic tobacco smoke onto selected body points of the patient. He may use any of several medicinal herbs at this point, or prescribe them for later use, depending on the diagnosis and prognosis of the patient.

DAY 4: During the morning we will make retrospection of the last days always with our Shaman, enjoy the jungle and rest. The Shaman will give us the last advises and recommendations. After breakfast we board our bus and ride back to Cusco. END OF OUR SERVICES.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: Private transportation, all meals, all nights in lodge, specialized and bilingual guide, services of the spiritual guide.

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG

Sleeping bag
Warm clothing (in case of a cold front)
100% Waterproof rain wear (long poncho or rain wear)
Long sleeve shirts and long pants (cotton)
Enough insect repellent
Sunscreen lotion, wide brim hat (for sunny days)
One or two pairs of sneakers
One pair of lightweight ankle hiking boots and sandals
Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and bulbs
Binoculars
Sun glasses, plastic bags
Towel, swimming suit
Personal medicines ant / or supplies (liquid for contact
Lenses, for example).
Day pack, and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage per person
Camera and Film ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest.

Program 4 days / 3 nights Program – Manu National Park

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THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG ON A TRIP TO MANU

Reserved Zone of Manu National Park 8 Days / 7 Noches

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THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG ON A TRIP TO MANU

Birding program – Manu National Park and Tambopata Candamo - Private Service (In by bus – out by plane)

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SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION IN MANU NATIONAL PARK

PROGRAM 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG

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