Manu Special Experience

EXTREME ADVENTURE 14D/13N

14 days / 13 nightsMADRE DE DIOS, CUSCO, MACHUPICCHU8

Price per personFrom USD 2,990

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Zone: Special Experience
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Languages: English
Group: 8

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Día 01: CITY TOUR ½ DIA (9:00 AM – 13:45 PM Ó 13:00 PM- 18:45 PM)

Welcome and pick up at the airport, transfer to the selected hotel. you will receive all the pre-information about the tours. You will have the morning free to relax and acclimatiz

Day 02: CUSCO – CHINCHERO – MORAY – SALINERAS - OLLANTAYTAMBO

SACRED VALLEY FULL DAY We will pick you up from your hotel between 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM . You can relax and enjoy the views while we will drive for about 40 minutes toward the north.

Day 03: CUSCO - CLOUD FOREST - LOW LAND - DORADO LODGE

MANU RESERVED ZONE Leaving Cusco early, in the morning, we begin a 10-hours journey over the Andes in our private bus, on a road that partly goes up to 4000 meters above sea level.

Day 04: DORADO LODGE- RESERVED ZONE - CASA MATSIGUENKA HOUSE

This day is special, because we will visit the famous reserved zone of the Manu National Park and travel on the enigmatic Manu River, where you can observe the wonderful fauna of t

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Day 1
Día 01: CITY TOUR ½ DIA (9:00 AM – 13:45 PM Ó 13:00 PM- 18:45 PM)
Welcome and pick up at the airport, transfer to the selected hotel. you will receive all the pre-information about the tours. You will have the morning free to relax and acclimatize to the altitude. Afternoon city tour (optional). Pick up at 12:45 pm hotel or office, guided tour to visit the Temple of Qoricancha and four archaeological sites (SACSAYHUAMAN, QENQO, PUKA PUKARA AND TAMBOMACHAY). INCLUDED: ✔ Pick up at the airport ✔ Transfer from the airport to the hotel ✔ Tourist Bus ✔ Professional Tour Guide ✔ Partial Tourist Ticket (Entrance to the Archaeological Center) ✔ Entrance to Qoricancha Temple
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Day 2
Day 02: CUSCO – CHINCHERO – MORAY – SALINERAS - OLLANTAYTAMBO
SACRED VALLEY FULL DAY We will pick you up from your hotel between 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM . You can relax and enjoy the views while we will drive for about 40 minutes toward the north. Our first visit will be to the archeological complex of Chinchero, where you will have a guided tour in order to give you some background information. In addition to this, you will have some time to explore the town of Chinchero itself, a village that is still known for upholding many traditional ways of living since the Inca times and is situated in a very important agricultural zone. You will be able to see the colonial church and tower that were constructed on top of ancient Inca temples, while you will also see the many local artisans that still make their textiles manually using ancient techniques. After our visit to Chinchero, we will drive towards the circular terraces of Moray. This place is one of the most incredible Inca ruins, as the Incas used the circular terraces with their varying microclimates as an agricultural experimentation laboratory in order to domesticize, acclimatize and experiment with the hybridization of an array of plants. Here our guide will give you a guided tour explaining to you this scientific Inca laboratory that will leave you speechless. You will have enough time to walk around and feel for yourself the difference in the microclimate of the various terraces. Hereafter we will visit the salt mines of Maras which already existed even since pre-Inca times. Our guide will explain to you in detail the whole procedure of making salt and how these impressive 3000 shallow salt pools are owned by approximately 380 families. This naturally occurring salt mine originates from a salty spring that filters itself through the mountain Qoripukiu (spring of gold). After this salty experience, we will move on to have a tasty lunch buffet in Urubamba, prepared entirely from the local products of the Sacred Valley. Fully energized by this delicious lunch we will continue our journey to the archeological complex of Ollantaytambo. These Inca ruins are said to have been a very important administrative, military, religious, social, and even economic center that was controlling access to Machu Picchu. Here you will be able to visit all the most important stone structures such as the great stone terraces, the Temple of the Sun, and the fountain of the Princess’ bath. Finally, we will drive to our last stop, the archeological ruins of Pisac. These ruins are interesting as the land was exploited through intelligent platform systems with an additional irrigation system that allowed for the cultivation of some of the best corn in the world. As these ruins are on top of a mountain slope, you will be able to take some amazing panoramic photos, enjoy a gorgeous view of the Sacred Valley, and marvel at the astonishing architectural mastery of the Incas. This is our last stop and thereafter we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving there at approximately 7 PM. INCLUDED: ✔ Hotel search service in Cusco. ✔ Tourist transport. ✔ VIP excursion to the Sacred Valley with buffet lunch ✔ Services with bilingual professional orientation (Spanish or English). NOT INCLUDED: ✖ National or international plane tickets. ✖ Entrances to Salineras (salt mines) 15 soles ✖ Tickets to attractions included
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Day 3
Day 03: CUSCO - CLOUD FOREST - LOW LAND - DORADO LODGE
MANU RESERVED ZONE Leaving Cusco early, in the morning, we begin a 10-hours journey over the Andes in our private bus, on a road that partly goes up to 4000 meters above sea level. We travel through traditional Quechua communities and through the spectacular eastern ranges of the Andes, on the way, we have a few stops, to see the pre-inka cemetery of Ninamarca or to visit the famous folkloric village of Paucartambo (2900 m above sea level). Then we continue to “Acjanaco”, the park’s entrance from here we descend the eastern slopes of the Andes through cloud forest with lush vegetation (bromeliads, ferns, orchids etc.) in the cloud forest we can see wildlife such as our national bird: the bright red, Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana) showing his mating dance. Quetzals, Trogons, brilliantly colored Tanagers can be seen and possibly the first monkeys, such as capuchin monkey or Woolly Monkeys. In the afternoon, we arrive at the town of Salvacion, where we will exchange our car for a better one suitable to continue traveling in the amazon lowlands along the new communal integration road of Manu that crosses several Amazonian villas as the native community of Shintuya, home of the Harakbut people. In the evening we arrive at Dorado Lodge (500 m above sea level), where we will have dinner and then spend the night in double rooms with private bath. Night walk on the lodge’s paths to observe the nocturnal fauna.
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Day 4
Day 04: DORADO LODGE- RESERVED ZONE - CASA MATSIGUENKA HOUSE
This day is special, because we will visit the famous reserved zone of the Manu National Park and travel on the enigmatic Manu River, where you can observe the wonderful fauna of this pristine place. In the morning if there is activity, we may visit a clay lick where many parakeet and parrot species eat clay every day. Also, the smaller macaws such as the Chestnut-fronted and the scarce Blue-headed Macaws can be found there. After this we take our boat for about 45 minutes downstream the river “Madre de Dios”. Then we enter the reserved zone of the Manu National Park and continue our way for about 5- 6 hours on the Manu River until arriving at the Casa Matshiguenka Lodge that belongs to the legendary Matshiguenka people. On the way, from the boat, we can see a lot of biodiversity like birds, capybaras, and several species of monkeys, two species of caimans and tapirs. With luck we can also see the biggest cat in South America: the jaguar. We spend our night at the Casa Matshiguenka Lodge located in the Manu National Park. Double rooms & shared bathroom.
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Day 5
Day 05: COCHA SALVADOR AND COCHA OTORONGO
This day we will visit by catamaran the famous “Cocha Salvador” Lake, home of the giant otters, this Cocha Salvador is the highlight in Manu Park. especially in the dry season, is loaded with nesting birds and feeding Herons, Egrets, caimans (South American relatives of the Alligators), Terns, Skimmers, Shock-headed & Large-headed Capuchin Monkeys are usually feeding on fruits nearby. To name but a few. In the afternoon we have time to explore the trails and walk in the primary forests of the Amazon rainforest, where the sensation is unique, since we are in an ecosystem that has remained unchanged since the formation of the amazon. And a visit to the lake of Cocha Otorongo is planned, where a 20-meter observation tower in the rainforest canopy overlooking the lake is available for observing wildlife. We spend our second night at the Casa Machiguenga Lodge. Double rooms & shared bathroom.
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Day 6
Day 06: MATSIGUENKA HOUSE - DORADO LODGE- TAPIR CLAY LICK
We start early to travel by boat, 6 hours down the Manu River, along the river beaches we can see more wildlife like monkeys, caimans, birds, Capybaras, etc. We make a short stop in Boca Manu village, the main settlement in Manu called after the confluence of the sediment rich Manu River with the wider Madre de Dios River, after Boca Manu village we continue traveling upstream on the Madre de Dios River for a time of 2 hours to arrive again at the Dorado lodge. Once in the lodge we go for a walk to the mammal salt lick, where we look for tapirs, deer monkeys, and other animals who visit the salt lick. After returning to the lodge, we explore the forest on a night walk to see frogs, insects and snakes etc., optional night on the platform at the salt lick. Night in double rooms with private bath
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Day 7
Day 07: DORADO LODGE - PARROT CLAY LICK - CUSCO
We will to return to Cusco, after a delicious breakfast we will take our car for a trip of approximately 10 hours’ drive along the new communal integration road of Manu and we make stops to continue observing wildlife and ascend to the cloud forest where we will enjoy our last lunch together. We will be arriving in the city of Cusco at approximately 6 or 7 pm. INCLUDED: ✔ Private bus transportation ✔ First day breakfast ✔ Private boat transportation ✔ Professional guides ✔ 3 meals a day and snacks ✔ 4 nights in Lodge ✔ Excellent kitchen service ✔ First aid kit ✔ Mineral water during the trip ✔ Entry to P N M NOT INCLUDED: ✖ Binoculars ✖ Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks ✖ Entrance to the hot springs
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Day 8
Day 08: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – HUMANTAY LAKE – SORAYPAMPA
SALKANTAY 5D/4N - MACHUPICCHU Early in the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel and then go on a private bus to the town of Mollepata (2,803 m / 9,196 ft) located approximately 100 kilometers from Cusco. In Mollepata we get ready to start the walk. This is uphill for approximately 13 kilometers. Finally, we will arrive at our Soraypampa camp (3,900 m / 12,795 ft). In Soraypampa we will have lunch and rest. Tourists who wish, will walk 2 more kilometers to visit the Humantay lagoon (4,200 m / 13,779 ft). In Soraypampa we will also have dinner and camp in our private facilities that protect you from the cold.
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Day 9
Day 09: SORAYPAMPA – ABRA SALKANTAY - CHAWLLAY
On this day we will have a great challenge: we will ascend towards the Salkantay pass. To begin we will enjoy a refreshing breakfast. Then we will start our uphill walk towards the towns of Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha. After 4 hours of walking, we will reach the Salkantay pass (4,632 m / 15,197 ft). The Salkantay pass is the highest point located between the Salkantay and Humantay mountains. After a well-deserved rest we will continue downhill to Wayracpampa where our team will be waiting for us with lunch. After enjoying lunch, we will begin the descent to the cloud forest and observe the change in climate and vegetation, we will descend to Chaullay (4,045 m / 13,271 ft). where our camp will be, here we will have tea time and dinner. And so, ends the longest and hardest day of the 22-kilometer hike on average. This is the hardest day of all.
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Day 10
Day 10: CHAULLAY – PLAYA SAHUAYACO - LUCMABAMBA
We will get up very early to have breakfast and start our walk. This day will be unforgettable because along the way we will see a large amount of flora and fauna. The path is flat, in parts we will climb no more than 100 meters and the rest of the path is downhill. We start from the place of the camp, we will walk for 40 minutes to the Town of Collpa (2,850 m / 9,350 ft), from this place, we will observe the beginning of the Santa Teresa valley. After a few kilometers of walking, the path will lead us through the jungle to the place of Playa Sahuayaco (2,200 m / 7,218 ft), where we will have lunch. After lunch we will descend for only 2.5 kilometers to the town of Lucmabamba (2,062 m / 6,765 ft) where we will have dinner and camp surrounded by beautiful mountainous vegetation.
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Day 11
Day 11: LUCMABAMBA – LLACTAPATA - AGUAS CALIENTES
On this penultimate day we will get up very early to then have breakfast and continue with our walk. At the beginning of the walk, we will enjoy beautiful landscapes full of fields where coffee, banana, avocado, pineapple and some crops of coca leaves are grown, the sacred leaf of the Incas. We will ascend to Llactapata (2,840 m / 9,317 ft), an Inca archaeological site where you can see Machu Picchu and the entire valley that surrounds it. This site was formerly used by the Inca culture as a resting place and also as a temple. After our visit we will descend to the Aobamba Valley until we reach the Hydroelectric station (1550 m / 5,085 ft). There we will rest, have lunch and continue with the final walk to the town of Aguas Calientes (2,160 m / 7,087 ft). In Aguas Calientes we will have dinner and rest in a tourist accommodation. Tourists who wish can relax in the thermal baths of the town (not included in the tour).
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Day 12
Day 12: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
This day will only be dedicated to visiting Machu Picchu (2,490 m / 8,169 ft). We will have breakfast very early in the tourist accommodation. Then we will ascend by bus to Machu Picchu. There we will have a guided tour of approximately 2 hours and then enough time to explore on our own. After your visit to Machu Picchu we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes. In the village there are many restaurants that you can choose from (not included in the tour). Then you will have to go to the train station (be there at least 30 minutes before) and board it. The train will take you to the Ollantaytambo station, there a transport will be waiting for you with your name to take you to the city of Cusco where the tour ends. INCLUDED: ✔ Professional English Speaking Tour Guide ✔ Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 10+ ✔ Chef ✔ Mules to carry cooking and camping equipment and 5kg of your personal items ✔ Pick-up from your hotel ✔ Transportation by bus to Mollepata ✔ Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco ✔ 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Afternoon Snacks, and 4 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food, please let us know. ✔ Dining tent with tables and chairs ✔ Hostel for final night ✔ Oxygen bottle ✔ First aid kit ✔ Entrance to Machu Picchu NOT INCLUDED: ✖ Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us) ✖ Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 5 ✖ Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain ✖ Tips ✖ Travel Insurance - you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip. ✖ Mineral water, snacks, beverages ✖ Entrance to Hot Spring ✖ Bus UP/DOWN to Machu Picchu
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Day 13
Day 13 : CUSCO - CUSIPATA - RAINBOW MOUNTAIN - CUSCO
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN FULL DAY Your day starts in Cusco where you are picked up at 4:30am to 5:00 AM. For a 2-hour trip via private van to our restaurant where we will have our breakfast. After our breakfast we continued by van one hour more until Phulawasipata the start of the trail. And then we start to walk up for the hike ahead of you. The hike to the rainbow mountain will take around 1 ½ hours (depending on fitness level). We will enjoy landscapes and take a well-deserved break to soak up the vistas. After you will embark for your hike back down to the trailhead (about 1 hours) going down until our van. and we will return by van until our restaurant where you will have Our Buffet lunch. And depart back to Cusco (around 5pm). INCLUDED: ✔ Private transportation. ✔ Breakfast, Buffet lunch. ✔ Fluent English/ Spanish speaking guide ✔ Horseback available upon request, at additional cost NOT INCLUDED: ✖ Fees to Rainbow Mountain, 30 soles ✖ Red valley fees 20 soles ✖ Mineral water ✖ Snacks ✖ Horses
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Day 14
Day 14: CUSCO – TINKI – PACCHANTA – 7 LAKES – CUSCO
7 LAKES OF AUSANGATE FULL DAY At 4.30 in the morning we pick you up from the hotel and go out to the town of Pacchanta. We will arrive to Tinki and after a short break. We will continue approximately 45 minutes to reach Pacchanta where a delicious breakfast will be waiting for us. From this place we will begin to walk towards the beautiful lagoons of Ausangate. We will have a walk of five hours Approximately visiting the lagoons of Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha and Q'omercocha, we can also appreciate the Ausangate mountains (6834 m.), Mariposa (5842 m.), Jampa (5500 m.), Pucapunta (5740 m), Caracol (5625 m.), Tinke (5300 m.) And the whole Qayangate Mountain Range, we will also see birds, alpacas, llamas, many vizcachas and with luck until the Andean Condor. After making a circuit we will return to Pacchanta to enjoy the hot springs. We will end the day in the relaxing thermal waters of Pacchanta. Ideal to relax the muscles of the body. After lunch We will return to Cusco. We arrived in the city Approx. at seven in the evening. Our Trip Ends in the Plazoleta Regocijo. INCLUDED: ✔ Transportation (round trip). ✔ 01 breakfast, 01 Lunch ✔ Oxygen, First aid kit ✔ Professional guide NOT INCLUDED: ✖ Horses price approx. round trip S / 120.00 ✖ Snacks ✖ Travel insurance against accidents ✖ Admission to Ausangate 20 soles / Thermal Baths 10 soles

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