Puerto Maldonado

Biking Tours

Manu Jungle

Jungle Tours

MANU JUNGLE EXPLORER

Protected Amazon Wildlife 4 Days - 3 Nights

Manu Biosphere Reserve, located in the remote South-western region of the Amazon basin (Departments of Madre de Díos and Cusco), is the largest and definitely the only untouched reserve in the world. Manu is the unique reserve that covers an area of 2 701 641 hectares of undisturbed and pristine forest with the greatest biodiversity on the earth. The biosphere protects one of the planet’s most important wild lands; Andean grasslands, elfin forest, cloud forest, and lowland Amazon rainforest. It is the refuge of many animals, including 1000 species of birds (including seven species of color full Macaws), 3500 species of plants registered (50% are not still identified), 200 species of mammals, 140 species of amphibians, 40 species of small lizards, 210 species of fishes, 13 species of monkeys, 6 of turtles, and 3 of caiman. Manu National Park is also home to indigenous tribes of Amazonian Indies, some of them are uncontacted yet, such as Machiguenga.
Manu jungle is divided into three zones: the National Park (strict protected area); the Cultural Zone for subsistence activities and the Reserve Zone (Ecotourism and recreational area). Manu National park was internationally recognized as a Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO and the Biosphere Programme in 1977 and it was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987.
We are a Manu Biosphere Reserve licensed TOUR OPERATOR in this area. Our speecialzed and professional guide are naturalists and biologists, they speak good English. We offer Responsibility, Security and Quality in each Manu guided tour. Some nights you will stay in typical lodges and some nights you will camp in untouched rainforest, surrounded by the voices of the jungle. Some our programme is combining leaving in comfort bus and returning using a modern charter flights.

Birdwatching Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Boca Manu

Morning transfer to the airport of Cusco and flight to Baca Manu, the journey takes 45min on light plane (Cessna Grand Caravan). Reception at the airport and transfer to the lodge, the trip begin with delicious lunch. In the afternoon the group arrives to a lodge near Boca Manu. Then we will explore some trails of primary forest searching for monkeys. After dinner, the visitors with enough energy will explore other trails looking for different species including insects and frogs. Night in the lodge, with showers and toilets available.

Day 2: Boca Manu - Boat Trip - Otorongo Oxbow Lake

Today morning boat trip goes on and one will be able to understand why Manu is so famous for its wildlife. On the river edges you will be able to observe groups of turtles, White Caimans (Caiman cocodrylus), Capybaras (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) and maybe a Jaguar (Panthera onca) resting on a log and observing its territory. Afternoon we arrive to our campsite at Otorongo. Late afternoon visit the trails around the Otorongo Oxbow Lake and the giant otter observation tower together with the guide to learn the functions and secrets of the tropical rainforest. Camp with showers and toilets facilities.

Day 3: Otorongo Oxbow Lake - Manu Wildlife Park

Today will visit cocha Salvador,which is half an hour of canoe trip from Otorongo. Here paddling silently on a Catamaran, you have again possibilities to observe a family of giant otters fishing and playing, black caimans and many different rare birdlife like the Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoatzin). The rest of the day we will explore other trails through different forest types, with excellent chances to observe monkeys. In the afternoon we return to the campsite in Otorongo. Camp with showers and toilets facilities.

Day 4: Manu Wildlife Park - Boca Manu - Cusco

After a delicious breakfast we unfortunately need to start our return. On Manu River, the group might see many different animals, they did not find on the way in. Arrival to Boca Manu and then we will catch the flight to Cusco. Transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

Included

Transfer from Cusco airport to hotel
Flight from Cusco/Boca Manu/Cusco
Professional naturalist guide
Described motorboat trip
Entrance to the reserve
Night on the Boca Manu lodge and camps
3 meals per day during the expedition
Camping gear (Tents and mattress)
Dining and cooking tents
Chairs and tables
Drinking water on all trip
Rubber boots (only in the rain season)
Medical and security supplies
Radio communications service during the whole trip
Experience motorboat staff
Professional cook
Government sale taxes (19%)

TOUR SCHEDULE & COST
DATE	TOUR	COST
Only Monday, Wednesday and Friday	MANU JUNGLE EXPLORER Protected Amazon Wildlife 4 Days - 3 Nights	Backpacker service (Join a group) 1 to more US$1175 per person Private VIP service (private guide) Please ask for price
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: 3% discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer private tours and any time departure
Group size: 10 - 15 participants per guide - Private guide will be only if you book private VIP service
Booking: We highly recommended to book your toue prior you arrive to Peru

Not Included

Day pack
Rain gear
Insect repellent (with at least 25% 'deet')
Sleeping bag and sheets
Binoculars (imperative)
Flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries
Afterbite
Camera and extra films (asa 100 is good for lakes and river, but inside the forest you will need asa 400)
Long sleeve shirts and long trousers (thick and baggy fabric against mosquitoes)
T-shirts
Towel
Shorts/bathing suit
Sweater or light jacket
Sandals
1 pair each of hiking boots and light shoes
Sunhat
Sunglasses
Sunblock
Toilet paper
Plastic bags (to keep everything dry)
Personal hygienic and medical supplies
Copy of a valid passport
Copy of yellow fever and tetanus vaccinations
Money for soft drinks or beers, and handicrafts + Tips for guide and camp staff.

What You Need To Bring/Carry

Binoculars (imperative)
Flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries
Sleeping bag
Sheets
Day pack
Long pants and long-sleeved shirts (thick and baggy fabric against mosquitoes)
T-shirts
Shorts/Bathing suit
Towel
Sweater or light jacket
1 pair each of hiking boots, light
Shoes, and sandals
Long cotton socks
Rain gear
Sun hat, sunglasses, sun block
Insect repellent (with at least 25% 'deet') and after bite
Toilet-paper
Plastic bags (to keep everything dry)
Water bottle (with water for the bus ride into Manu)
Copy of a valid passport
Copy of yellow fever and tetanus vaccinations
Money for soft drinks or beers and handicrafts at the Boca Manu landings strip.

Luggage On The Plane

Baggage is restricted to 10 kilos per person. Passengers who exceed the limit will have to pay US $ 1.5 per extra kilo and have to see if there is space available on the flight.

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