Manu: Reserved Area

We leave Cusco early in the morning in our comfortable bus. We ascend to the heights of Paucartambo. On the way we visit the funeral towers or Chullpas Ninamarca. Then we descend through the mysterious cloud forest full of beautiful orchids, heliconias and primitive ferns, taking breaks to give the opportunity to witness the bird 'Cock of the Rock" (rupicola peruvian) in the mating ritual. There are also possibilities to observe trogons (Trogon sp.) and more. If we get luck we'll see the only South American bear, the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus). In the afternoon we'll arrive at the port of Atalaya where we board the boat -30 minutes- until Paititi Lodge where we stay in our typical hostel bathrooms and showers.

After a delicious breakfast, the group continues its journey by boat to navigate the Alto Madre de Dios River where we expect a long journey. In it, we see a variety of birds such as herons, kingfishers and the spectacular condor of the jungle, king of the vultures (Scarcoramphus potato) and Jaguar (Panthera onca). One begins to realize why Manu is so famous precisely for its wildlife: riverside groups of turtles, White Caimans (Caiman cocodrylus), some capybaras (Hydrochaeris) and many more species are observed. After a brief stop in the town of Boca Manu, we will continue our journey. In the afternoon we arrive at our camp located in Cocha Otorongo. Overnight in camp roofed platforms. Showers and toilets available.

This day the group visits the Cocha Salvador , located 30 minutes from the Cocha Otorongo, to paddling silently on a Catamaran: to observe Wolves of the river and a great variety of birds such as sultana cock (Porphyrula Martinique) or Agami Heron (agami heron). Later we'll walk with your guide through the main trail to learn the operation and the secrets of the rainforest. In the afternoon we return to our camp at Cocha Otorongo. Overnight in camp roofed platforms. Showers and toilets available. Optional night walk.

This day we'll awake with the howling of the "Cotomonos". We must begin our return to Boca Manu (optional return by plane). Overnight in lodge. Showers and toilets available. Optional night walk around the lodge.

We continue to return by boat to the lodge. On the way we will see more birds native to the area. Overnight in lodge. Showers and toilets available.

We return by boat to the Lookout. Then we began our journey back to Cusco. On the way we will observe the variety of flora and fauna in the Cloud Forest.