8-Day Manu Amazon Expedition

ALL ABOUT THIS TRIP

This ultimate 8-day trip will take you from Cusco, through the tropical foothills of the Andes, and onwards into Manu National Park deep in the Amazon Jungle. Manu National Park is a protected area of the Peruvian rainforest rich in biodiversity. You'll begin your journey there with a spectacular bus ride downwards through the cloud forests of the eastern slopes of the Andes, where you'll stop to search for some of the local wildlife. You'll continue your journey along the Alto Madre de Dios River where you'll travel through the jungle, taking day and night treks in search of wildlife, explore the Salvador and Otorongo oxbow lakes to see giant river otters, visit a macaw clay lick, climb an observation tower, meet the native Machiguenga people, visit the remote Pakitza Biological Station, and spend a night at a mammal clay lick to observe nocturnal animals. The whole way you'll be accompanied by a professional nature guide who'll educate you on any wildlife you encounter. Come and experience the awesome beauty of the Amazon Rainforest with True Peru. Itinerary: Day 1 Morning pick-up from Cusco 8 hour bus journey down Andes Stop at Ninamarca pre-Inca cemetery Stop at colonial village of Paucartambo Cloud forest nature walk Afternoon arrival in Bamboo Lodge Dinner and briefing on jungle trip Day 2 Bus to port of Atalaya Walk to observe birds and visit orchid garden 5-hour boat from Atalaya along Alto Madre de Dios River Arrival at Hummingbird Lodge Evening jungle trek Night in lodge Day 3 Boat into Manu National Park Arrival at Albergue Matsiguenka Optional night jungle trek Day 4 Morning trek through jungle trails Visit to Cocha Salvador Lake by catamaran Afternoon trek through jungle trails Visit to 18m observation tower to see Cocha Otorongo Lake Trek to meet Machiguenga people Optional night trek Day 5 Boat to Pakitza Biological Station Trek through jungle trails Return to Casa Matsiguenka Return to Salvador Lake/trek through jungle trails Optional night trek Day 6 6 hour boat along Manu River to Maquisapayoj Reserve Trek to mammal clay lick Night jungle trek Option to sleep at mammal clay lick or lodge Day 7 Morning boat to macaw clay lick in Blanquillo 1.5 hour trek to mammal salt lick Option to sleep at mammal clay lick or lodge Day 8 Breakfast 1.5 hour boat journey to Colorado gold mine 1 hour car journey to Santa Rosa Transport back to Cusco (evening arrival) Price does not include $80 entrance to macaw clay lick. GP009