DAY 1 : Cusco – Rainforest Lodge

Our adventure begins in the exciting Jungle of Manu; we will pick you up around 5:00 am from your hotels in Cusco in our private transport. The first part of our excursion will take us through the majestic Andean mountains and afterwards we will briefly visit the town of Huancarani which contains the funeral towers of Ninamarca, and the cemetery of the Lupacas, part of the precious Pre–Inca culture. We will then travel Paucartambo, a small traditional town, which is known for its folklore. At midday we will arrive at the entrance of Manu National Park and enter into one of the most protected natural areas in the whole of South America.  We will continue in our transport down a small road and on through the thick fog from which this section of the forest takes it name in Quechua.  Eventually we will come to the home of the exotic Peruvian national bird, the “Cock of the Rocks” you will be amazed by the spectacle, complete with an impressive array of sounds that can only be found in the jungle. On our first night, we will stay at Rainforest Lodge. L: D.

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DAY 2 : Rainforest Lodge – Bonanza Ecological Reserve

Very early at 06:30 a.m., we will depart for Atalaya port; on the way we will make a few stops to visit the small local’s farmers who are known to be producers of many varieties of jungle fruits including the famous coca plant. Later we will begin the boating part of our journey in a river excursion on the Madre de Dios River, a part of the famous Amazon river. During our day we will have the chance to witness many types of colourful birds such as parrots, oropendolas, vultures and other species. We will make a stop at the natural hot springs, and hopefully get to see some jungle animals such as monkeys or the famous capybaras (jungle rodents that are as much as 2.5 ft long). After that we will start trekking through the jungle to witness the true grace of the Amazon, hear the natural sounds of the birds, and the get visuals of the wildlife such as anteaters, peccaries and many different types of trees and medicinal plants. Towards the late afternoon we will arrive at our next destination Bonanza Lodge, where we will spend the night, arriving approximately at 3:00 p.m.  Here there will be showers and other facilities available. We will do some bird watching and then have a night walk in the dark, which is the best time to see creatures like tarantulas, scorpions and snakes. B: L: D.

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DAY 3 : Expedition in Bonanza Ecological Reserve – Camouflaged House

Very early in the morning we will go on a trek through the jungle on our way to view the best the Amazon has to offer, the amazing sounds of the birds and the kind of experience that only the jungle can offer. We will explore the jungle and have ample opportunity to see all sorts of wildlife like a monkeys, anteaters, peccaries and many different varieties of trees and medicinal plants. In the afternoon we will arrive at our camouflaged house at the middle of the jungle where we will spend the night in a comfortable location, covered by mosquitoes nets. This camouflage house is strategically located near to the mammals’ clay lick where we will have the opportunity to see Tapirs and Peccaries during the night time, the guide will give you all the information you need, and retelling the most famous stories about the rainforest B: L: D

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DAY 4 : Camouflaged House – Muyuna Parrots Clay Lick

After eating our breakfast we will delve into the forest again to explore, where we will have plenty of chances to see an exotic variety of birds, monkeys, and exotic plants. After getting back to our Lodge, we will have time to take showers and have a well deserved lunch. Afterwards we will take to the river and travel 3 hours in a boat up stream, arriving at Muyuna parrot clay lick, where we will spend our last evening enjoying a delicious barbecue and a big bonfire. This night will be spent camping in tents with mattresses provided for your comfort. There is also an optional night walk. B: L: D

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DAY 5 : Muyuna Parrots Clay Lick – Cusco

The fifth day will be our final day, we depart early in the morning to the parrots clay lick where we can see many parrots and parakeets eating minerals. After that we will continue travelling up stream to Atalaya port where our private bus will be waiting for us and take us back to the magical city of Cusco arriving at approximately 7:30pm B: L

Itinerary

• Private bus and boat
• Rubber boots, rain poncho and duffle bag for personal belongings
• All camping equipment (tents and mattress).
• Accommodations and lodges.
• Bilingual native guide.
• Mineral water.
• First aid kit.
• 3 meals per day included vegetarian option.
• Professional cook.
• Entrance to the natural hot spring.
• Entrance to Bonanza Ecological Reserve.

TOUR INCLUDES

• Sleeping bag.
• Repellent with a minimum of 40% deet.
• Good binoculars.
• Camera with extra batteries.
• Flash light with extra batteries.
• Sun lotion.
• Pocket money.
• Day pack.
• Water bottle.
• Sun hat.
• Sandals.
• Swimming suit.
• Toilet paper.
• Small towel.
• Long sleeved T-shirt.
• Dark color clothes.

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