BIRDING MANU PARK TO MALDONADO 7D/6N
TOUR ATTRACTIONS: Two Oxbow Lakes inside the Reserved Zone, Cloud Forest of Manu Park, Cultural Zone of Manu National Park, Biosphere Reserve of Manu National Park, and Macaw Clay Lick, see video HERE
TOUR ACTIVITIES: Bird watching, night walk, jungle exploration, boat sailing, Giant Otter searching and catamaran sailing in Salvador Oxbow Lake, caiman searching, turtle searching, and Jaguar searching along Manu River, visit a Macaw Clay Lick, and Giant Otter searching.
TYPE OF TOUR: Ecological and Adventure
TOUR AREAS: Biosphere Reserve of Manu Park and the Cultural Zone
PLACES VISITED ALONG THE TOUR: Huancarani town, Ninamarka pre-Inca cemetery, Paucartambo, Acjanacu (border of Manu Park) Cloud forest, Pilcopata, Atalaya Port, Alto Madre de Dios River, Manu River, Cultural Zone of Manu Park, Reserved Zone of Manu Park, Blanquillo private reserve.
DEPARTURE DATES: Daily departures are available between March to January.
ACCOMMODATIONS: All nights in Lodge
TRANSPORTATION USED: Bus, and boat
DIFFICULTY DEGREE: Easy.
SHORT TOUR INFORMATION:This 7day tour visits the Reserved Zone as well as the Cultural Zone with its largest Macaw Clay Lick. The journey of this tour starts in Cusco and ends in Puerto Maldonado and from there you can flight to Cusco or Lima (plane tickets are not included). Book this tour and spend more time enjoying the flora and fauna of Manu National Par.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Bamboo Lodge
Day 2: Bamboo Lodge – Hot spring – Boca Manu
Day 3: Boca Manu – Reserved Zone Of Manu National Park
Day 4: Reserved Zone Of Manu National Park
Day 5: Reserved Zone Of Manu National Park – Blanquillo Ecological Reserve Lodge
The lodge is near one of the few known “collpas” (macaw-licks) where the colorful birds gather in the morning to “lick” clay found in the banks of the river here. It is thought that birds eat the clay as a dietary supplement, perhaps as a source of minerals or to neutralize the poisons in seeds and leaves. Fifteen of the eighteen species of floodplain parrots have been sighted at the licks. This is truly one of the world’s premier wildlife spectacles. The lodge has a small camouflaged floating platform that allows us to observe the birds from several meters away. Overnight at Blanquillo Ecological Reserve.
Day 6: Blanquillo Lodge – Macaw Clay Lick – Boca Colorado River Bank
Day 7: Boca Colorado River Bank – Cusco/Lima
SHORT TOUR INFORMATION:This 7day tour visits the Reserved Zone as well as the Cultural Zone with its largest Macaw Clay Lick. The journey of this tour starts in Cusco and ends in Puerto Maldonado and from there you can flight to Cusco or Lima (plane tickets are not included). Book this tour and spend more time enjoying the flora and fauna of Manu National Par.
Included:- All lodging with private bathroom & Hot and cold shower.
– All Meals, snacks, drinking water (vegetarian on request). B:L:D.
– Private transportation ( bus/van & boat)
– Professional expert bilingual Natural History Guide with a spotting scope.
– Hotel transfer and entrance fees.
– First Aid Kit with a poison extractor.
– Flora and fauna check list.
Not Included:- Does not include air Cusco-Puerto Maldonado-Cusco, but we will purchase these on request
– Airport tax & Personal expenses
TRIPS CONSIDERATIONS
CLIMATE:
DIFFICULTY:
ACCOMMODATION:
The jungle lodges are comfortable but simple; some do not have full-time electricity, but provide a generator for a few hours a day to charge batteries. Matsiguenka Camping Lodge in the Reserved Zone of Manu National Park has shared bathroom facilities and cold shower. Manu Birding Lodge consists in double rooms with a private toilet and shower facilities. Hot and cold water is always available and all toilets facilities are flush.
Wildlife Photography: Opportunities are worthwhile.
What to Bring
We advise you to bring:
Besides from Binoculars and photo-equipmen(the important Wildlife Enthusiast stuff) we advise:
Flashlight for night walk
Light day pack
A bottle or canteen to carry water on outings
Sunscreen and insect repellent
T-shirts and a long-sleeved shirt
Jeans or other cotton pants are comfortable, as well as quick-drying nylon ones.
Cotton socks
Light jacket, water resistant, or poncho
Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
Sandals for after hours
Hat that will not come off in windy boat rides and sunglasses
Plastic bags for camera, clothes, etc
Personal toiletries (shampoo, towel, etc)
NOTE: In rainy season we provide umbrella and rubber boots in many popular sizes for rainy days.
Manu Birding Lodge look forward to welcoming and guiding you soon!
Last minute bookings will be accepted but you must be aware that there is the possibility that we will not get space at the lodge or tour that you need.
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Flavio Huamani, Photo Tours Peru
Adress: Urbanizacion Flor de la Cantuta B -2 San Sebastian Cusco Peru