Manu Reserved Zone

MANU RESERVED AREA BRASHCO 4D/3N

4 days / 3 nightsMADRE DE DIOS6

Price per personFrom USD 599

Tour overview

A closer look at the journey.

Zone: Reserved Zone
Difficulty: Ask us
Languages: English
Group: 6

Live your best unforgettable experience on this short trip! Visiting the reserved area of the Manu National Park, where you can connect with nature, explore and appreciate the biodiversity of flora and fauna. Come and enjoy the dizzying adventure amidst natural beauty.

Day 01: CUSCO - CLOUD FOREST - BAMBU LODGE

Our journey of experiences and adventure will begin by crossing “From the Andes to the Amazon”. Pick up at the hotel very early in the morning, we begin our trip in a private miniv

Day 02: BAMBU LODGE - TAPIR CLAY LICK - DORADO LODGE

In the morning we will have a delicious breakfast and continue our trip in the minivan, on the way we will visit the hummingbird garden, which are ventures of the local people wher

Day 03: DORADO LODGE - LIMONAL - COCHA BRASHCO

Very early in the morning we will embark on our motor boat and sail on the upper Madre de Dios River. Downstream we will have our breakfast on the boat while we head to the Limonal

Day 04: DORADO LODGE - PARROT CLAY LICK - CUSCO

Very early in the morning we will go to visit the parrot and macaw clay lick. It is a special place where you can see the natural spectacle of parrots, where they come down to eat

Day by day

Your itinerary.

Live your best unforgettable experience on this short trip! Visiting the reserved area of the Manu National Park, where you can connect with nature, explore and appreciate the biod

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Day 1
Day 01: CUSCO - CLOUD FOREST - BAMBU LODGE
Our journey of experiences and adventure will begin by crossing “From the Andes to the Amazon”. Pick up at the hotel very early in the morning, we begin our trip in a private minivan, ascending to the high mountain area at 4000 meters above sea level. Our first stop, guided tour in Ninamarca, where you can photograph the pre-Inca cemetery, then we continue to the town of Paucartambo recognized by the UNWTO as “one of the best tourist towns in the world”, our guide will give you information about this charming town, We continue in our van, enjoying spectacular views of the biodiversity of Manu, we will descend the eastern slope of the Andes, we will travel through the cloud forest where the exuberant vegetation can be seen (ferns, orchids, bromeliads, etc.) During our walks you can see birds including tanagers, quetzals, swallows, toucans and brightly colored hummingbirds, as well as hawks and monkeys. Our main activity will be to find the national bird of Peru (Rupícola peruviana) in the San Pedro sector, showing its mating dance. In the afternoon we arrive at Bambu Lodge (700 meters above sea level) where we will spend the night (rooms with private bathroom). After dinner your guide will brief you on the next day's activities.
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Day 2
Day 02: BAMBU LODGE - TAPIR CLAY LICK - DORADO LODGE
In the morning we will have a delicious breakfast and continue our trip in the minivan, on the way we will visit the hummingbird garden, which are ventures of the local people where you can observe different species of birds, hummingbirds and orchids, then we will go to the town of Salvación, we will visit the Machuwasi lagoon, we will navigate its waters in a rowing raft where around you can see species of birds, insects, monkeys, etc. After lunch, we board the 4x4 trucks where we will continue 2 more hours of travel spotting flora and fauna and crossing rivers and streams that are part of the road passing through indigenous villages until we reach the Dorado Lodge located (350 meters above sea level), where we will spend the night (double rooms with private bathroom). Before or after dinner we will explore a night walk along its trails, return. Overnight in lodge
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Day 3
Day 03: DORADO LODGE - LIMONAL - COCHA BRASHCO
Very early in the morning we will embark on our motor boat and sail on the upper Madre de Dios River. Downstream we will have our breakfast on the boat while we head to the Limonal checkpoint, where the park rangers welcome us and give us brief information about the Park Manu National. Then, we continue traveling by boat along the Manu River, depending on the weather, we will have the possibility of observing different species of birds, macaws, eagles, etc., mammals such as the jaguar ( Panther onca ), capybaras, tapirs, monkeys, etc. Reptiles such as 4 meter black caiman ( Melanosuchus niger ), white caiman ( Caiman crocodrylus ), anaconda ( Eunectes murinus ), taricayas ( Podocnemis unifilis ). We arrive at the port, disembark to explore the jungle in the middle of immense trees, we will walk along the trails watching and listening to the sounds of birds, mammals, howls, etc. until we reach the Brashco lake where we will sail into the lake on the catamaran to observe families of giant otters (pteronura briasiliensis). In our way back we will have the opportunity to stop and visit he native community of Diamante where we can meet their people and at the same time we can collaborate with them by buying some handicrafts that they work themselves as well as fruits and fish. We continue by boat until we reach our Lodge, before or after dinner we will take a night walk where we can find tarantulas, snakes, spiders, frogs, nocturnal birds, etc. Overnight at Lodge
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Day 4
Day 04: DORADO LODGE - PARROT CLAY LICK - CUSCO
Very early in the morning we will go to visit the parrot and macaw clay lick. It is a special place where you can see the natural spectacle of parrots, where they come down to eat clay that helps them with digestion, among the species we can see auroras, parakeets, parrots, the military macaw, blue-headed macaw, chestnut-fronted macaw, etc. Bolivian macaws and scarlet macaws can be seen perching in the trees. After the activity we return to the lodge, have our breakfast and pack our things to return, we board the 4x4 trucks for a 2-hour tour, spotting flora and fauna, we will once again cross the rivers and streams that are part of the road, passing through the indigenous villages until we reach the town of Salvación where we will change our truck for the minivan. We continue in our van on the way, we will make a brief stop in the town of Pilcopata where we will contribute to the local people by buying the fruit juices and ice creams of each season (cupuaçu, buriti, pineapple, cocona, etc.). We board our van to return to Cusco, we will end our adventure tired but happy and glad to have visited the Lung of the World, leaving you at your respective hotels.

Trip details

Included and not included.

Included

✔ Private transportation in minivan
✔ Private boat transportation
✔ Professional bilingual jungle specialist guide (Telescope, binoculars, information material)
✔ Sightseeing checklist (flora and fauna)
✔ Option 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) (vegetarian at no extra charge)
✔ 3 Snacks (mango, passion fruit, banana, apple, orange, etc. Cookies)
✔ Mineral water
✔ 2 nights in a hostel with private bathroom.
✔ First aid kit
✔Entrance to Manu National Park
✔Entry to local projects.
✔Drinks included
✔Rubber boots

Not included

✖ Binoculars
✖ Tips/gratuities

Prepare well

What to bring.

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

◼ Be positive, carry good energy.01
◼ Original passport02
◼ 1 liter water bottle03
◼ Body and face towel04
◼ Toiletries and personal medications05
◼ Trekking shoes, sandals06
◼ Flashlight, spare batteries, adapter and charger07
◼ Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen08
◼ Insect repellent (recommended with 40% or more DEET)09
◼ Rain jacket or poncho010
◼ Loose-fitting clothing in earth tones (not white): long-sleeved shirts, long pants, cotton socks and underwear, swimsuit011
◼ Warm clothing for cold places012
◼ Binoculars- Minimum magnification of 8×25, with strap to hang around the neck013
◼ Camera, adapter and charger014
◼ 1 10-liter backpack plus plastic bags to protect your belongings015
◼ 1 small hiking backpack016
◼ Toilet paper017
◼ Cash for tips (guide, cook, boat driver, crew, driver)018
◼ Cash to contribute to the local population (crafts, soft drinks, beers)019