Manu Special Experience

MANU PARK TOUR DORADO RAIN FOREST LODGE 5 DAYS

5 days / 4 nightsMADRE DE DIOS6

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Tour overview

A closer look at the journey.

Zone: Special Experience
Difficulty: Ask us
Languages: English
Group: 6

The Manu National Park, a World Heritage Site, is one of the areas with the greatest biodiversity on the planet. It is located in the departments of Cusco (Paucartambo province, Kosñipata district) and Madre de Dios (Manu province, Fitzcarrald and Manu districts), covering the entire Manu River basin.

DAY 1: CUSCO - CLOUD FOREST - BAMBU LODGE

Saliendo temprano de Cusco, comenzamos nuestro viaje de 9 o 10 horas en minibús privado ascendiendo a la zona de alta montaña a 4000 m (13,000 pies). Hacemos una parada en Ninamarc

DAY 2: BAMBU LODGE TO ATALAYA - MACHUWASI LAKE - DORADO LODGE

After an early breakfast we continue with our minibus: we pass the town of Pilcopata and cross the river of the same name to reach the small port of Atalaya (600 m). Along the way

DAY 3: DORADO LODGE - PARROT CLICK - NIGHT WALK - TAPIR CLICK

At dawn we travel downriver by boat to the parrot clay lick. This is a special place where parrots, parakeets and small macaws, including the chestnut-fronted macaw and the rare ye

DAY 4: DORADO LODGE - HOT SPRINGS - ATALAYA - BAMBU LODGE

After our breakfast we continue upstream, where we can also observe birds or capybaras. Along the way we will stop at the hot springs, where we can relax. These waters are medicina

Day by day

Your itinerary.

The Manu National Park, a World Heritage Site, is one of the areas with the greatest biodiversity on the planet. It is located in the departments of Cusco (Paucartambo province, Ko

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Day 1
DAY 1: CUSCO - CLOUD FOREST - BAMBU LODGE
Saliendo temprano de Cusco, comenzamos nuestro viaje de 9 o 10 horas en minibús privado ascendiendo a la zona de alta montaña a 4000 m (13,000 pies). Hacemos una parada en Ninamarca, para ver el cementerio preincaico, y en el pueblo colonial de Paucartambo. Luego descenderemos por la vertiente oriental de los Andes a través del bosque nuboso con una vegetación exuberante (helechos, orquídeas, bromelias, etc.). Disfrutamos de vistas espectaculares de los Andes y podemos ver vida silvestre como nuestra ave nacional: el gallito de las rocas de color rojo brillante (Rupicola peruviana) mostrando su baile de apareamiento. Caminando por el sendero se pueden observar Tángaras, Quetzales, Trogones, Tucanes y Colibríes de colores vivos, así como gavilanes y posiblemente los primeros monos, como los Monos Lanudos. Al final de la tarde llegamos a Bambu Lodge (950m), donde pasaremos la noche (habitaciones dobles y baño privado). Después de la cena, su guía le informará sobre las actividades del día siguiente. Alojamiento: habitaciones y baño privado
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Day 2
DAY 2: BAMBU LODGE TO ATALAYA - MACHUWASI LAKE - DORADO LODGE
After an early breakfast we continue with our minibus: we pass the town of Pilcopata and cross the river of the same name to reach the small port of Atalaya (600 m). Along the way we stop for some bird watching walks, we also stop at an animal rescue station and to look for orchids. Before reaching Atalaya we enjoyed a great view of the river basin from a viewpoint. At the port we embark on a half-hour trip in a 15-meter motorized canoe along the Alto Madre de Dios River. On the way we will walk along the trails near the river and visit Lake Machuwasi, on the opposite side of the river. We used a wooden raft to explore the lake and observe the birdlife. We then cruise for approximately 4 hours in a motorized canoe down the Alto Madre de Dios River to reach the lowland rainforest to our lodge. , Glitter Jays, Skimmers and some of the monkey species that live on Manu. At night we can go watch alligators in the river or take a night walk. We spent the night at Dorado Lodge. Accommodation: rooms and private bathroom.
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Day 3
DAY 3: DORADO LODGE - PARROT CLICK - NIGHT WALK - TAPIR CLICK
At dawn we travel downriver by boat to the parrot clay lick. This is a special place where parrots, parakeets and small macaws, including the chestnut-fronted macaw and the rare yellow and blue macaws, come to eat minerals that help with digestion. After the natural spectacle we return to our lodge for our breakfast. Later we explore some of the trails near our lodge, we have the opportunity to see more species of monkeys and birds. After lunch, we will have a short rest at our hostel. After dinner, we will take a night walk in the jungle in search of spiders, snakes and tree frogs. At night, we will go to explore the saline mammal. and we can return to our beautiful and comfortable hostel. We will return to the Lodge for breakfast and a short rest. We will prepare to cross Lake Sandoval by canoe to head to the floodplain forest. We will walk for approximately 2 hours and see large trees that are more than 200 years old such as the Shihuahuaco (iron tree), Lupuna (ceiba) and oje (medicinal ficus); trees that grow only in this type of forest. We will return to the Lodge for lunch and a nap. In the afternoon we will explore the lake again by canoe, but this time we will visit a 12 meter high tower that is located between the limit of the tourist area (2 km) and a refuge area (1 km). From the tower we will watch the sunset. We will return to the Lodge for dinner and spend the night.
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Day 4
DAY 4: DORADO LODGE - HOT SPRINGS - ATALAYA - BAMBU LODGE
After our breakfast we continue upstream, where we can also observe birds or capybaras. Along the way we will stop at the hot springs, where we can relax. These waters are medicinal, then we continue to the port of Atalaya, where our bus is waiting for us. From here we continue to our Lodge where we will spend our last night.
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Day 5
DAY 5: BAMBU LODGE - CUSCO
We begin our return journey through the cloud forest, with a few stops and opportunities to see birds and monkeys. We then travel back to the Andes, arriving in Cusco around 7 p.m.

Trip details

Included and not included.

Included

✔ Professional naturalist guide with telescope.
✔ Private transportation by boat and bus.
✔ Cooking and food (vegetarian on request) and drinking water.
✔ Accommodation.
✔ First aid kit, extractor (for poison).
✔ Rubber boots.

Not included

✖ Binocular
✖ Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, etc.
✖ Tips

Prepare well

What to bring.

This is a practical starting point. Confirm the tour-specific packing list before departure.

◼ 1lt metal canteen01
◼ Towel for face and hands02
◼ Toiletries and personal medications03
◼ Trekking shoes, tennis shoes and flip flops04
◼ Flashlight, spare batteries, adapter and charger05
◼ Cabin or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen06
◼ Insect repellent (recommended with 40% or more DEET)07
◼ Raincoat, poncho and umbrella08
◼ Loose-fitting clothing in environmentally friendly colors (not white): long-sleeved shirts, long pants, cotton socks and underwear, swimsuit.09
◼ Warm clothing when there are cold fronts010
◼ Binoculars- Minimum magnification of 8×25, with strap to wear them around the neck011
◼ Imaging camera, adapter and charger - with strap to wear them around the neck012
◼ Large backpack and backpack, plastic bags013
◼ Toilet paper for the first day of the trip, in a plastic bag014
◼ Small denominations of money for incidentals and tips015