ITINERARY

Day 1 CUSCO - NINAMARCA - ORCHIDS OF SAN PEDRO LODGE
Very early in the morning, departure from Cusco by our tourist vehicle. We will cross interesting valleys and picturesque peasant communities. At noon, we will visit the Pre-Inca Tombs of Ninamarca, known as "Chullpas". Then we will go to Paucartambo, a typical colonial town that was extremely important at that time and is preserving its essence today. We will ascend up to the gates of Acjanaco at 3,850 m.a.s.l. From this location, we will descend through the Cloud Forest, which is a zone very rich in endemic flora and fauna such as spectacled bears, cocks-of-the-rock, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, etc. We will have lunch on the route observing the nature. Then we will continue towards Orquídeas Lodge in San Pedro, where we will comfortably spend the first night.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner

Day 2 COCK OF THE ROCK - PILCOPATA - ERIKA LODGE
Very early we will observe the courtship display of the cocks-of-the-rock, national bird of Peru, that have an intense red-orange plumage and are settled in a camouflaged platform. After breakfast, we will continue our journey by bus. We will cross the high jungle and arrive at Pilcopata*1. After that, we will visit the Atalaya port, where we will have lunch. This place is located on the banks of Alto Madre de Dios River, situated at 700 m.a.s.l., from where we will descend along the river during 50 minutes approximately. We will observe the enormous diversity of birds, such as herons, vultures, cormorants, etc. on our route to our Erika Private Reserve, where we will walk along interesting trails located at this transitional spot between high and low jungle. Overnight at the lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 ERIKA LODGE
Erika Lodge is located in a transitional area between high and low jungle (600 m.a.s.l. - 1,550 m.a.s.l.). After breakfast, the guide will explain the various altitudes giving rise to different habitats, as well as the great diversity of wildlife in the surrounding area. After lunch, we will navigate for 5 minutes to cross the Alto Madre de Dios River and walk along an interesting path for about 30 minutes while observing and talking about interesting flora, such as sensitive plants, Heliconia plants, fruit plantations, among others, towards the Oxbow Lake, where we will set up a telescope to observe birds, such as grey heron, emerald toucanet, lineated woodpecker, pitangus, common cardinal, among others.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 PARROT COLLPA - RETURN TO CUSCO
Very early, we will navigate for 10 minutes to Collpa, which is a clay wall of the river where different species of parrots, such as blue-headed parrot, white-eye parakeet and possibly severe macaw, go every morning to extract and lick clay pieces containing the necessary minerals for dietary balance. At the end of this activity, we will return to Erika Lodge. After breakfast, we will board the boat to Atalaya port, where we will take the bus back to Cusco. We will have lunch on the route and arrive in the evening. Transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

***At the end of the tour, direct return to Lima may be considered with the Manu Wildlife Center option.***

INCLUSIONS

In Manu:

• Terrestrial and fluvial transportation
• Complete meals (vegetarian option)
• Bilingual professional guide
• Complete canoeing equipment
• First aid kit
• Luggage storage service
• Safe deposit for documents and values
• (The itinerary varies depending on the Lodge chosen by the visitor based on the accommodation options. The Luxury and First Class options are considered by another itinerary to Manu Wildlife Center)
• 1 night at our Orquídeas Lodge in San Pedro
• 2 nights at Erika Lodge

1. Meals as specified in the Itinerary
2. Entrance tickets and professional guides
3. Shared (group) services
4. Personalized assistance

THE PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• First breakfast
• Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, crafts, tips
• Last dinner

PRICES

***At least 4 persons for the guided tour***

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NOTE

THINGS TO BRING TO MANU:

• Binoculars and camera
• Towel
• Swimwear and flip-flops
• Running shoes, walking shoes
• Flashlight with extra batteries and spare bulbs
• Insect repellent (recommended 40 %)
• Toiletries, personal medicines
• Hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Raincoat, light jacket, cotton trousers
• Luggage and small backpack
• Warm clothes in case of cold
• Plastic bags, a bottle of water for the first day

OPTIONAL

• Tips and others not specified in the tourist program (tips are voluntary in Peru).

*1 Free Option: 
From Pilcopata, we will have a 1½ hour river rafting  (I and II classes) by Kcosnipata River or Alto Madre de Dios River. We will cross the spectacular Koñeq Canyon, where we will stop to enjoy the landscape and a swim in the crystal clear water.

*2 Free Option: Zip-Lining
At Erika Lodge, our guests will have the opportunity to move from tree to tree and from platform to platform by a harness and rail system on a horizontal cable, which allows to slide at high speed over the treetops of this fabulous Amazon rainforest, from where visitors will watch an avifauna and other diversities in the area. Professional guides will assist you at all times during this exciting experience. They will explain the all panorama around you from start to end. This activity will finish after abseiling 30 meters high.
The Manu National Park is not an endemic area. There is no malaria or yellow fever. You need to bring a good insect repellent.
If you desire to get vaccinated against yellow fever for prevention, you should do it ten days before touring the jungle.

***The Manu Wildlife Center program operates from April to the end of October.***