Over 30 years of experience in Manu National Park, the Moscoso family are one of the first colonist of the zone, During this years they are helping biologist, Scientific and general lovers of the rainforest to realize their dreams, as explores and naturalist guides of the rainforest they are committed to show you the most important areas with abundant wildlife and a lot culture..
Early (7:00am) We will pick you up from your hotel in our private car and drive to southeastern Peru. We begin our climb up the Andes, passing several towns along the way, including Huancarani, stopping to visit the pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarca, commonly known as Chullpas or burial chambers (3,750 meters above sea level). We then descend into the Paucartambo valley, reaching the city and stopping for breakfast and an excursion to the main square. We continue our journey for an hour to the entrance of Manu National Park, a place called Ajanaco (3,550m). Here we will see a different type of vegetation and clouds descending towards the jungle, we can see the entrance of the cloud forest and see the vegetation covering us all around the mountains quickly turn into clouds, overlooking the valley leading to the Amazon River, the mountains and waterfalls, We will stop at various points in the cloud forest to be able to spot birds such as woodpeckers, pythons, orioles, and look for opportunities to see the rock-crowned bird (the national bird of Peru). We will take a short walk and then have lunch in the cloud forest. We then continue our journey through the jungle towns of Patria, Pilcopata, etc. before reaching the town of Salvacion where we will spend the night at a private house or hotel. We will have a typical dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Lake Machuwasi – Shintuya Hot Springs – Petroleo Streem - Coco’s House
In the morning before breakfast, we drive 5 to 10 minutes to Lake Machuwasi, where we board the raft. We spent an hour exploring the lake, observing a variety of birds, chickadees, cardinals, coral lorikeets, cormorants, horned warblers, flocks of green parrots and the unique shrieks of the jungle. We also saw puffins in the treetops. After exploring the lake for 1 hour or more, we returned to our accommodation and enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Continuing for about 1 hr. 45 minutes by car, we will arrive at Shintuya Native Community, where our boat will be waiting for us to take us to Shintuya Hot Spring, Changed our transport to a motor boat, which takes about 20 minutes down the Alto Madre de Dios river. To reach the hot spring, we first walk for 45 minutes in the forest, we go swimming and cliff jumping at the Petroleo Stream waterfall. Back at the hot springs, we can enjoy the hot water in the handmade pools on site. In the afternoon, we take a motorboat down the river to Itahuania village where our bus will be waiting for us to pick us up from the port and drive to coco’s house , where we will spend the night.
Day 3: Coco’s House - Pantiacolla Trails - Visit Local Farmers
We continue our adventure across the river to Pantiacolla Private Nature Reserve, where we will hike trails for 3 o more hours and have the chance to see pristine jungle, like giant trees, different's palms trees and a variety of monkeys and birds. Returning to our lodging for the lunch. In the afternoon we visited some local farms, introducing plantations of cacao and coffee and tropical fruits, over here there is also a chance to see macaws, parrot, woodpeckers, toucans and late in the evening we returned to Coco’s House for an overnight stay and a delicious dinner.
Day 4: Coco’s House - Parrot Clay Lick - Cloud Forest - Cusco
Early this morning after bread fast, we will continuing our journey back to Cusco, stopping at parrots clay lick, enjoying the groups of blue-headed parrots These species of parrots come to this place to fetch or lick clay for minerals and salts which are very important in their diet, named after seeds and fruits that help them remove toxins from their digestive system, after observing this natural wonder continuing our trip we will be able to make a stop In the cloud forest for our lunch and to see the beautiful landscape of mountains with vegetation and waterfalls, in the afternoon late we will arrive in the city of Cusco, transfer to your hotel.
(Optional) we will make a stop at the Dos loritos place, here you will be able to see different species of birds and mammals that were rescued and trained for their original habitat
This program stands out as our most popular tour, perfectly designed for those who may have limited time during their vacation. It offers an enriching visit to the archaeological site of Chullpas de Ninamarca, where the ancient pre-Inca tombs await in the majestic heights of the mountains. Following that, we will explore the charming colonial town of Paucartambo, taking time to visit the local museum and stroll through its picturesque colonial streets. As we continue our journey by bus, we will descend into the enchanting cloud forest, surrounded by vibrant green mountains adorned with cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear streams, allowing us to embrace the refreshing change in climate. This remarkable area is a sanctuary for an incredible variety of birds, including the stunning Cock-of-the-Rock, Peru's national bird.
As we bask in the beauty of this enchanting place, our journey to the rainforest unfolds. We will meander through charming hamlets, eventually arriving at the town of Salvacion. In the lush lowland jungle, we will embark on an exciting excursion to Cochas Machuwasi, where we will navigate on traditional rafts crafted from logs. This experience will offer us the incredible opportunity to witness a lot of birds, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
As we venture deeper into the jungle, we will reach the port of Shintuya, where we will board a motorized boat that will carry us down the river to the soothing hot springs. Here, we can immerse ourselves in the healing waters and enjoy a brief walk to the Petroleo ravine, where we can swim and leap from the rocks, embracing the thrill of nature.
After relishing this remarkable spot, we will continue our river journey until we arrive at the town of Itahuania, where a bus will be waiting to take us to our cozy retreat, Coco's House. We will spend two nights here, allowing us to explore each day, with the chance to encounter various monkeys, mammals, and the wonders of a pristine jungle filled with towering trees and a stunning array of plants. Let the adventure inspire your spirit!
The price varies according to the number of passengers, (transport sizes car and boats varies) for more information please contact us.
MANU CULTURAL ZONE 4 DAYS
Exploring the Andean Mountains, The Cloud Forest and the Amazon Rainforest
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