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ITINERARY

FIRST DAY: SUNDAY
We leave Cusco early in the morning in our specialized overland vehicles. Approximately mid-morning we visit the interesting tombs of Ninamarca, commonly known as “Chullpas”. We continue to Paucartambo, a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to the Acjanacu pass, which marks the beginning of the Cultural Zone of Manu Biosphere Reserve. Here, a thick cloak of clouds provides perpetual humidity and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic plants such as bromeliads. This varied and fascinating world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists between 2,000 and 3,500 m.a.s.l. and at least 50% of the plant species found here are endemic to this region. Overnight in "Orquideas de San Pedro Lodge".
INCLUDES: Lodging at Orquideas San Pedro Lodge, box lunch, dinner.

SECOND DAY: MONDAY
Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana), Peru’s national bird from a platform. The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange, and as many as several dozen come together for an exhibition of a mating ritual dance in a place called Lek. The males display their crest, showing off and posturing for the females. The females, fewer in number, watch to select the most suitable males. After breakfast we continue in our overland transport *1 down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town of Pilcopata *2 and then to Atalaya Port. here we board our covered, outboard motor boat and head down the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 15 minutes toward our private reserve of “Erika” a comfortable 12 room lodge owned by Manu Ecological Adventures where we will hike through the interesting trail system that this transitional area between high and low jungle offers. Overnight in the lodge.
INCLUDES: Overnight in Lodge Erika, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

* 1st Optional: Descend with mountain bikes from San Pedro Lodge (1700 m.a.s.l.) - Cloud Forest to Pilcopata- High Jungle (700 m.a.s.l.).
* 2nd Optional: Here in Pilcopata we will make the final settings for a 3 hour tropical jungle river rafting trip down the Kosñipata river where we will have the opportunity for a dip and of course enjoy the spectacular view of the Koneq canyon. Continuing down the tropical river of Alto Madre de Dios to Erika Lodge.

THIRD DAY: TUESDAY
After breakfast we leave Erika Lodge and board our canoe for the four-hour ride down the Alto Madre de Dios River to Boca Manu's airstrip. During our voyage we may see bird species typical of the river or forest edge such as: Black Skimmer, Pied Lapwing, Capped Heron, Jabiru Stork, and several species of kingfishers, swallows and flycatchers. (Optional flight from Cusco to Boca-Manu; this means that some new members may join our group, the plane flies over the Andes to a narrow gravel landing strip in the jungle, the flight takes approximately 45 minutes). Boca Manu's village is situated a short distance from the confluence of the Manu River with the Alto Madre de Dios River place where you can buy your last fresh supplies and cold drinks before setting off again in the canoe. Now we enter the Manu River and the Reserved Zone, stopping in a white sand beach where we camp along the riverbank. Short walk around the area.
INCLUDES: Overnight in campament or Madre de Dios rustic lodge, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

* 3rd Optional: New!!! Canopy tour: Our guests traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, as they sail through the treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy, and over the trails far below. Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the virgin rain forests and explain what's going on around you, from the time you leave the ground, until you rappel back down to the forest floor.

FOURTH DAY: WEDNESDAY
Very early and after a ten minutes boat ride, we will arrive to a Parrot Clay Lick "Collpa", which is a wall of clay in the riverbanks, where many species of parrots such as the blue headed parrot, the white-eyed parakeet, the dusky-headed parrot the chestnut fronted macaw and others feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. After registering in the official tourist logbook at Limonal, the Park Rangers Headquarters and eating an early breakfast, we will continue travel up the Manu River for 4 hours approximately into the pristine heart of the reserve, we will leave the final traces of human habitat behind us. We arrive Salvador Lake, our base safari campsite (screened dining room, toilets / showers and radio communication is available). Differences in wildlife abundance will be noted immediately we will begin to sight macaws, herons, kingfishers and cormorants frequently and improve our chances of encounters with capybaras, caiman, storks, ducks and other wildlife, you will often see animals sunning themselves on beaches, or foraging for food in the trees lining the riverbanks. This canoe ride gives us the opportunity to observe the immensity of the rainforest. We arrive early in the afternoon and have lunch before setting off on a jungle trail although at this time of day mammals and birds are not as active as in the early morning, we will concentrate on the forest itself and discuss general rain forest ecology, return to the campsite.
INCLUDES: Overnight in safari campament, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

FIFTH DAY: THURSDAY
We rise early in the morning, as the forest is awakened by the Red Howler monkey (Aloatta seniculus) declaring its territory. A morning walk before breakfast is a great way to catch wildlife in the pursuit of food, as the temperature is very pleasant at this time of day. We explore Salvador Lake by paddling quietly along on a catamaran, giving us the opportunity to observe unique species of birds, monkeys, caimans and with luck the Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis). This endangered species can be seen swimming, fishing, eating and playing. After we enjoy lunch, we cross the river to walk an 8-km trail to another oxbow lake called Otorongo. This forest, which is estimated to be 200 to 300 years old and includes truly huge Ceiba trees and Strangler figs, and it is home to several mammals that are occasionally encountered: Saddleback tamarins, Squirrel, Spider and Brown Capuchin Monkeys, the Collared and the white lipped peccaries. At the lake a strategically located observation tower rises 15 meters above the lake and the jungle floor, from the top you not only get spectacular view of the lake and the surrounding forest but also excellent opportunities to observe birds from the canopy, this also gives us more chances to observe wildlife including the Giant Otter. Back at Salvador Lake, late in the afternoon we will use the catamaran and with the help of flashlights we can observe the black caimans rise from the depths of the lake and begin their search for prey. Return to the safari campsite.
INCLUDES: Overnight in safari campament, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

SIXTH DAY: FRIDAY
Once again we wake up early, enjoy walking around Salvador Lake and then pack up and slowly go down stream the interesting Manu River. We arrive at 3pm. Approximately to the Valley's a Island that belongs to a Native family and it’s possible to do a short walk through the forest to observe American bullfrogs, horned frogs, tree frogs and an incredible variety of colorful insects. We continue to Boca Manu's Village, situated a short distance from the confluence of the Manu and Alto Madre de Dios rivers. From here we descend the Madre de Dios River arriving Juan de Dios Reserve and spend one more night at the Lodge in this magical Amazon jungle. Possibility to do a short night walk.
INCLUDES: Overnight in Madre de Dios Rustic lodge, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

SEVENTH DAY: SATURDAY
Around mid morning we board our canoe to return to the airstrip at Boca Manu. At this point, those who are returning to Cusco by plane will catch their flight. This optional flight from Boca Manu to Cusco offers spectacular views of the surrounding jungle and the areas meandering rivers. The others continue up the Alto Madre de Dios River watching the wonderful jungle in the surroundings. Overnight in Erika Lodge or camping on an appropriate beach in the Cultural Zone and enjoy of the last night in this wonderfull jungle.
INCLUDES: Overnight in Lodge Erika or campament, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

EIGHTH DAY: SUNDAY
Waking up very early, we continue the trip by boat to Atalaya, where the bus will be waiting for us and drive back up and out of Manu, arriving in Cusco very late this night or the next early morning.
INCLUDES: Breakfast, boxlunch.

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- In order to meet with group and guide, receive last recommendations and answer questions; briefing one day prior to departure at 7:00pm. at the agency.
- Own ground transportation (overland buses and 4WD vehicles).
- Our boat transportation (covered motor boats) - captain, bycicle equipment, rafting equipment in the case you want to take the option.
- 01 night in San Pedro open air lodge, 01 night at Lodge Erika.
- You will enjoy at breakfast, lunch and dinner. If there are vegetarians in the group, please tell us in advance.
- They can feel safe to drink purified water during the whole trip.
- Guided nocturnal and day excursions to look for animals.
- Expert bilingual naturalist guide from the area in charge of small groups.
- Paperwork and payment for Park permits.
- Radio communication equipment in all lodges and campsites, Satellite telephone for emergencies and as additional service we offer safety box for values and storage for luggage in Cusco's main office. - First aid kit.

- Please note that the program may vary slightly so as to maximize your wildlife sightings.

YOU NEED TO BRING:
- Sleeping bag.
- Towel, swimming suit, sandals, medicaments and personal clean items.
- Tennis shoes, strong trekking boots.
- Flishlight with extra batteries.
- Hat or cap, sun glasses, sun screen.
- Mosquito repellent (40% DEET or more recommended).
- 100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain wear), long sleeved shirts, long cotton pants. As a recommendation, you should wear light-colored-clothing to avoid mosquitoes.
- Hot clothes in the case of cold.
- Binoculars, camera and several rolls of films (400 ASA recommended).
- Backpack and little backpack, plastic bags.
- A bottle of water for the first day.
- We solicite to the passengers that their luggage does not have to exceed in 10Kg.

NOT INCLUDED:
- Travel or health insurance.
- Liquors and beverages.

SAN PEDRO ORQUIDEAS LODGE / ERIKA LODGE / SAFARI TENTED CAMP

Transect from the highlands to the lowlands that includes different ecosystems with its particular flora and fauna like: Andes, Puna, Cloud Forest, Jungle highland and lowland.
This program provides a complete overview of the habitats and wildlife of all elevations along the road-and-river route from Cusco to the Manu lowlands. We will visit the Cultural and the Reserved zone of Manu.

SAN PEDRO ORQUIDEAS LODGE
Open air platform "San Pedro" (1,700m.a.s.l. - 5, 100 feet); Tambo San Pedro, owned by Manu Ecological Adventures, accommodates groups of less to 25 people in comfortable beds with mosquito nets. It is limited to this number to prevent detrimental effects to the surrounding forest. There is no electricity. Kerosene lanterns and torches provide all artificial illumination. Facilities are rustic, There is also a screen in dinning room, kitchen and bathrooms. Most used by serious bird watchers and groups wishing to visit more isolated and less disturbed areas of the cloud forest. But also is used by all of our fixed departure groups for one night on the way in. There There are now a serie of trails that interlace through the forest at Tambo San Pedro.

ERIKA LODGE
Erika Lodge (600 m.a.s.l. to 1,150 m.a.s.l); is located on the Alto Madre Dios River and is backed by the Pini Pini Mountains in a transition zone between high and low jungle encompassing different habitats. This altitude range explains the high diversity of wildlife found around this lodge. The lodge owns 90 hectares of forest declared private reserve in 1992. Erika accommodates groups of less to 32 people in single, double and triple rooms. There is no electricity. Facilities are rustic but comfortable, accommodation is in mosquito proof rooms with beds, sheets and blankets, there is also a screened dining room, a nice overview site with hammocks, kitchen and bathrooms. There are a series of approximately 15km. of unmarked trails that interlace through the forest at Erika Lodge. Guests are asked to use these trails only while accompanied by a guide.

SAFARI TENTED CAMP
Safari Camp Sites; along the shore of Salvador Lake, our authorized Sajino Safari Camp Site is located. It is provided with all the basic services such as showers, toilets and sinks. There are covered platforms built up with materials of the region, where the kitchen and dining room are installed. The tents provided with mattresses, pillows and sheets are build up over covered platforms as well. This camp site fits all the requirements of the Park Authority and it is designed to minimize the environmental, ecological and even visual impact on nature.

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BOOKINGS

To book this tour, write us to reservas@rundomundo.com or call us with the next information:
- Manu Reserved Zone 8 Days 7 Nights (Round Trip by bus).
- Date of Departure and Return.
- Names of Passengers.
- Age.
- Ocupation or Profession.
- Document of passengers.
- Nationality.
- Required Food (Regular, vegetarian, low salt, low fat, diabetic, others).
- Hotel information in Cusco.
- Arrival information to Cusco.
- Contact Telephone.