Manu Reserved Zone

MANU RESERVED AREA MACAW COLLPA 5D/4N BUS-FLIGHT

5 days / 4 nightsMADRE DE DIOS6

Price per personFrom USD 2,190

Tour overview

A closer look at the journey.

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

The Manu National Park covers 1,532,860 hectares and the Manu Reserved Zone another 260,000 hectares. Manu contains 13 different ecological zones ranging from 200m to 4000m altitude, meaning it has an incredible variety of flora and fauna. In 2000, almost 3,000 visitors entered the Manu Reserved Zone compared to 20,000 who visited the Puerto Maldonado area.

Day 01: CUSCO - CLOUD FOREST TO BAMBU LODGE

Leaving Cusco early in the morning, we begin an 8-hour trip over the Andes in our private bus, on a road that partly climbs to 4,000 meters above sea level. We travel through tradi

Day 02: BAMBU LODGE - AREA RESERVED AT CASA MATSIGUENKA LODGE

Early in the morning we head to Atalaya (550 m above sea level) from where we take our motor boat for approximately 4 hours along the "Madre de Dios" river. Until the confluence of

Day 03: COCHA SALVADOR MACHI MACAW CLICK AND OTORONGO COCHA

This day we will visit by catamaran the famous lake "Cocha Salvador", home of the giant otters, this Cocha Salvador is the highlight in the Manu park. especially in the dry season,

Day 04: MATSIGUENKA HOUSE TO MAQUISAPAYOJ LODGE - TAPIR LINK

We start early to travel 6 hours along the Manu River along the river beaches, we can see more wildlife such as monkeys, alligators, birds, capybaras, etc. We make a brief stop in

Day by day

Your itinerary.

The Manu National Park covers 1,532,860 hectares and the Manu Reserved Zone another 260,000 hectares. Manu contains 13 different ecological zones ranging from 200m to 4000m altitud

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Day 1
Day 01: CUSCO - CLOUD FOREST TO BAMBU LODGE
Leaving Cusco early in the morning, we begin an 8-hour trip over the Andes in our private bus, on a road that partly climbs to 4,000 meters above sea level. We travel through traditional Quechua communities and through the spectacular eastern Andes mountain range, along the way, we have some stops, to see the pre-Inka cemetery of Ninamarca or to visit the famous folkloric village of Paucartambo (2900 m above sea level). from sea). Then we continue to “Acjanaco”, the entrance of the park from here we descend the eastern slopes of the Andes through the cloud forest with lush vegetation (bromeliads, ferns, orchids, etc.) in the cloud forest we can observe wildlife such as our bird national: the red cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruviana) showing its mating dance. You can see quetzals, trogons, brightly colored tanagers and possibly the first monkeys, such as the capuchin or woolly monkey). In the afternoon we arrive at Bambu Lodge (700m above sea level), where we will have dinner and then spend the night in double rooms with private bathrooms.
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Day 2
Day 02: BAMBU LODGE - AREA RESERVED AT CASA MATSIGUENKA LODGE
Early in the morning we head to Atalaya (550 m above sea level) from where we take our motor boat for approximately 4 hours along the "Madre de Dios" river. Until the confluence of the sediment-rich Manu River with the wider Madre de Dios River, we enter the reserved area of Manu Park and continue our way upstream for approximately 5 hours, until we reach Casa Matshiguenka Lodge. Along the way we can observe the impressive biodiversity of this natural paradise. Like birds, capybaras, monkeys, alligators and tapirs. With a little luck we will also be able to see the largest cat in South America: the jaguar. We spent the night at Casa Matsiguenka, double rooms and shared bathroom.
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Day 3
Day 03: COCHA SALVADOR MACHI MACAW CLICK AND OTORONGO COCHA
This day we will visit by catamaran the famous lake "Cocha Salvador", home of the giant otters, this Cocha Salvador is the highlight in the Manu park. especially in the dry season, it is full of nesting and feeding birds such as herons, egrets, alligator caimans (South American relatives of alligators), terns, skimmers, bump-headed capuchin monkeys, and large-headed capuchin monkeys that generally feed of nearby fruits. to name a few. In the afternoon we have time to explore the area's trails and a visit to Cocha Otorongo Lagoon is planned, where observation docks and a 20-meter observation tower in the rainforest canopy overlooking the lagoon are available. to observe wildlife. We spent our second night at Casa Matsiguenka. Double rooms and shared bathroom.
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Day 4
Day 04: MATSIGUENKA HOUSE TO MAQUISAPAYOJ LODGE - TAPIR LINK
We start early to travel 6 hours along the Manu River along the river beaches, we can see more wildlife such as monkeys, alligators, birds, capybaras, etc. We make a brief stop in the town of Boca Manu, the main settlement in Manu. Named after the confluence of the sediment-rich Manu River with the wider Madre de Dios River after the city of Boca Manu we arrived at the Maquisapayoc hostel. Once at the lodge we will take a walk to the mammal clay lick, where we will look for tapirs, deer monkeys and other animals that visit the salt lick. After returning to the lodge we explored the forest on a night walk to see frogs, insects and snakes etc. Optional night on the platform in the salt flat. Night in double rooms with private bathroom
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Day 5
Day 05: MAQUISAPAYOJ LODGE - PUERTO MALDONADO
Back on the boat early in the morning, we headed downriver toward the small mining town of Boca Colorado. Here you can see the negative effects of certain human activities on the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest. We take local transportation until we cross the Inambari River. On the other hand, our private bus is waiting to take you along a newly paved road to the city of Puerto Maldonado, where you can take a plane to Lima or Cusco.

Trip details

Included and not included.

Included

✔ Professional English speaking guide.
✔ Private transportation (bus and boat)
✔ Professional chef and meals (vegetarian option), mineral water.
✔ Overnight stays in hostels.
✔ First aid kit and snake venom extractor.
✔ Rubber boots.

Not included

✖ Alcoholic beverages, personal expenses.
✖ Binoculars.

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