NATURALIST TOUR
Manu National Park - Peru
11 Days
Best season from April to November
DATES
Coming soon
OVERVIEW
Manu National Park in southeastern Peru is a UNESCO park with diverse ecosystems that are home to an unprecedented variety of animals, plant species, butterflies, orchids, more than 1000 species of birds like Peru’s national bird: the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock. The extraordinary biodiversity, its large size and great conservation state make Manu National Park a place of global importance. The park is home to more than 200 species of mammals such as the iconic Jaguar, Lowland Tapir and different species of monkeys. Manu is divided into three zones: the “core zone” which is only accessible for scientists and researchers, the “reserved zone” which is only accessible for a limited number of tour operators and their tours and the “cultural zone” which is openly accessible and where local people live in small villages. Due to its difficult access, the park is still nearly roadless, it has been spared from most modern human impact. The park can be reached by car from the old Inca capital Cusco.
Are you joining us on a once in a lifetime wildlife adventure to this beautiful and pristine place that could make one think of the “Garden of Eden”?
We wrote a trip report to get an impression about the places that we will visit and the animals that we can encounter during this unique naturalist tour.
Extensions to fantastic archeological Inca sites like Mach Picchu are always possible,
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival at the airport in Cusco and transfer to the hotel, walking city tour. / Night at a hotel in Cusco.
Day 2: Transfer to the Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge in Manu National Park with archeological and wildlife stops on the way. / Night at the Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge.
Day 3: Exploring the Cloud Forest around the Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge and visit the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock Lek. In the afternoon transfer to the Manu Biological Station. / Night at the Manu Biological Station.
Day 4: Exploring the forest and lake around the Manu Biological Station and a visit to local gardens in the Kosñipata Valley. / Night at the Manu Biological Station.
Day 5: Transfer to Atalaya where we will embark on the boat for the river part of the tour. / Night at the Hummingbird Lodge.
Day 6: Full day by boat to the reserved zone of Manu National Park. / Night at Casa Matsiguenka.
Day 7: Exploring the trails around Casa Matsiguenka and the Oxbow lake Cocha Salvador by catamaran. / Night at Night at Casa Matsiguenka.
Day 8: Full day by boat to the Manu Birding Lodge. / Night at the Manu Birding Lodge.
Day 9: Transfer to the Blanquillo Macaws Clay Lick by boat and in the afternoon walk along the trails of the Manu Birding Lodge. / Night at the Manu Birding Lodge.
Day 10: Visit to a canopy tower in the morning, in the afternoon visit to the Oxbow lake Cocha Blanco by catamaran. / Night at the Manu Birding Lodge.
Day 11: Transfer by boat to Colorado, followed by a transfer by car to the airport of Puerto Maldonado for a flight to Lima. End of the tour.
KEY SPECIES
Mammals:
Jaguar, Lowland Tapir, Tayra, Capybara, Eastern Lowland (Allen’s) Olingo, Giant Otter, Three-toed Sloth, Humboldt’s Woolly Monkey, Large-headed Capuchin, Black-headed Night Monkey, Toppin’s Titi, Black-capped Squirrel Monkey, Bolivian Red Howler, Black Spider Monkey, Weddell’s Saddle-back Tamarin, Emperor Tamarin, Goeldi’s Monkey.
Reptiles:
Emerald Tree Boa, Yellow-spotted Amazon River Turtle, Black and White Caimans.
Birds:
Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, King Vulture, Razor-billed Currasow, Hoatzin, Horned Screamer, Versicolored Barbet, Amazonian Umbrellabird, Red-and-green Macaw, Gray-breasted Mountain-Toucan, Ivory-billed Aracari, Crimson-bellied Woodpecker, Andean Potoo, Grass-green Tanager, Golden-collared Tanager, Golden-naped Tanager, Hooded Mountain-tanager, Scarlet-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Golden-eared Tanager, White-winged Tanager, Paradise Tanager, Black-banded Owl, Tropical Screech-Owl, Rufous-Crested Coquette, White-bellied Woodstar.
TOUR DETAILS
Group Size: Max 8 + tour guide.
Tour & Walking Pace: Easy to moderate.
Accommodation: Basic to comfortable.
Transportation: Private car/van, private boat.
Habitats Covered: Andean Mountains and Valleys, Puna, Elfin Forest, Cloud Forest, and Amazon Forest.
Climate: During this tour we will be going through many different landscapes: from the cold high Andes, through the humid Elfin and Cloud Forest, to the warm Amazon lowlands of Manu National Park.
Altitude: 500 – 3700 meters above sea level.
Possible Extensions:
- Machu Picchu
For the detailed itinerary, prices, or if you have questions, please get in touch with us.
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PHOTO GALLERY
Kuntur Nature and Adventure EIRL
Company Address: Av. Industrial Conj. Hab. FOVIPOL. Nr 104 – Santiago – Cusco – Peru
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