MANU 8D/7N
The Manu National Park is a protected natural space partially located in the departments of Madre de Dios. It protects one of the most important areas on the planet in terms of mega-diversity of biological species
IMPORTANT: In order to meet your guide, the rest of your group, receive last minute recommendations and ask any questions you may have; one day before departure at 7:00 pm we have a meeting in our office. Manu National Park is not an endemic area for malaria or yellow fever
ITINERARY
Cloud Forest – Erika Lodge (460m.s.n.m.)
Very early we will go in search of the Cock of the Rock, the National bird of Peru, that has a very unique courtship dance. After breakfast we will continue to the small town of Pilcopata*, then to the Port of Atalaya, which is located on the shores of the Madre de Dios River (700 m.s.n.m). Here we will take a boat to our Private Reserve of “Erika”*. From the boat we will be able to see an enormous diversity of bird species such as Herons, vultures and cormorants etc. We will walk along the interesting trails that are in the transistion zone between high and low jungle and your guide will point out and explain the interesting diversity of wild life that surrounds you. We will have the chance for a night walk to catch a glimpse of insects and amphibians. We overnight in our Erika Lodge.
* 1 Free Option – Rafting: In Pilcopata will have 90 minutes of rafting (grade I & II) on the Koñeq and/or Madre de Dios Rivers. You can enjoy the beautiful landscape and have a swim in the refreshing wáter.
* 2 Free Option – Canopy Zip Line: In Erika our guests can glide from tree to tree and from platform to platform with a harness on a horizontal cable rail system at high speeds above the trees in the incredible amazon jungle. You then rappel from a height of 15m back to the jungle floor.
Reserved Zone / Lake Salvador (395m.s.n.m.)
We will most likely be woken early by the howler monkey declaring his territory. Before breakfast we will talk a morning walk as the temperature at this time is more pleasant and it makes it a bit easier to find animals who are in search of food. We will explore Lake Salvador by catamarán and try to see the giant otter, a species in danger of extinction. They can be seen fishing, playing or swimming. We will be looking for the Black Cayman, the Hoatzin and the interesting surrounding flora. We will visit Lake Otorongo and the observation tower which is 15m heigh which enables us to fully appreciate the landscape of the surounding primary forest and we are more likely to see the family of otters whom reside here. There may be a possiblity to do a short night walk to look for American bullfrogs, horned frogs , tree frogs and a host of colorful insects.
Reserved Zone / Lake Salvador (395m.s.n.m.) – Boca Manu
We will wake early again to take a walk around our campsite and Lake Salvador.. You will be amazed by the gigantic Ceibas, colorful butterflies and curious squirrel, capuchin and wooly monkeys. After breakfast we will pack up, board our boat and head down the Manu River. We will keep our eyes open for peccaries (hogs), caymans, turtles and birds. We arrive at BOca Manu at dusk. Overnight at the lodge.
- Land transportation, river transportation, equipment for rafting,
- 01 night accommodation in San Pedro de Orquideas Lodge,
- 02 nights in Erika Lodge,
- 02 nights in Boca Manu lodge,
- 02 nights in Safari campsite, all meals (vegetarian option avail)
- bilingual specialized guide,
- paperwork to obtain permission to enter the Manu National Park, first aid kit, radio communication,
- luggage storage, safty deposite box for valuables
- First breakfast, water for the first day, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, tips and the last dinner
- -Towel for the entire trip
- -Personal hygiene supplies & medicines for 3 days
- -Shoes for walking/hiking) sandals
- -Headlamp or torch
- -Hat, sunglasses and sun block
- -Insect repellent (recommend 40% DEET),
- -Waterproof gear, t-shirt with long sleeves, long pants, swimming gear/bathers
- -Warm clothing in case of cold weather
- -Binoculars, Camera
- -Back pack, day pack, plastic bags
