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It covers an area of 2 million square hectares of a territory rich in species of flora and fauna, with a variety of Andean, high Andean, tropical and subtropical habitats. This natural paradise recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve; It is home to the greatest biological diversity in protected rainforest areas and several endemic species of the cloud forest.
Here with a forest still intact, we can still observe in their natural habitat species in eminent danger of extinction such as: the Giant River Otter (Pteronurabrasiliensis), Black Caiman (Melanosuchus Niger), the majestic Jaguar (Pantera onca), the rare Bear of Spectacled Spectacles (Tremarctosornatus), and other animals such as Tapir, Tigrillo, thirteen species of primates, and more than a thousand species of birds, including 7 species of macaws (Ara Sp.)
On the other hand, this reserve is home to 10% of the world’s plant species, including the finest wood trees and countless species of medicinal plants that are just being cataloged and put at the service of science. In one hectare of Manu forest there can be up to 220 species of trees, while in one of the same size in Europe or the United States, there are only 20.
We will leave the city of Cusco very early in the morning in our tourist transport. We will cross interesting inter-Andean valleys and picturesque peasant communities. We will visit Paucartambo, a picturesque colonial town and its interesting museum. Lunch on the route. We continue towards the Cloud Forest, an area very rich in endemic species such as the Spectacled Bear and Cock of the Rock, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, lichens, etc. observing nature and then continuing to our lodge where we will spend our first night comfortably installed.
Early in the morning, we will look for the interesting Cock of the Rock, Peru’s national bird that performs a unique courtship ritual. After breakfast we continue to the town of Pilcopata*, then to the port of Atalaya, a place located on the banks of the Alto Madre de Dios River, at 700 meters above sea level from where we will begin the descent by boat to observe the enormous diversity of existing bird species, such as herons. , vultures, cormorants, etc. until we reach our lodge “Erika”. We will walk along the interesting trails of this transitional point between high jungle and low jungle where the guide will search, show andwill explain the Interesting diversity of surrounding wildlife. Overnight at the hostel. Those who wish can do the activity of a night walk to observe insects and amphibians.
Early in the morningwe will address our boat to head to the clay lick, where the different species of parrots such as the blue-headed parrot, white-eyed parakeet and possibly the macawMaracana, among others, go down every morning to extract clay for their dietary balance. Completing this activity we will return to our hostel to pack up and board the boat to Puerto de Atalaya, here we board our bus to return to Cusco. Our lunch will be halfway through the route. We will be arriving in Cusco at approximately 7:30 pm.
The duration of the tour is 3 days, starting from the city of Cusco and returning to the same point at the end of the third day.
During the tour,perform activities such as bird watching, walks through the forest, sighting of emblematic species such as the Cock of the Rock, boat rides on the Alto Madre de Dios River, among others.
During the dry season, which runs from April to November, the weather is cooler and drier, making outdoor activities and wildlife viewing easier. In contrast, the rainy season, which runs from December to March, brings heavy rainfall and a rise in river levels, which can affect accessibility to certain areas and activities.
The maximum group size is 8 people, which guarantees a more personalized and close experience with nature.
2 nights of accommodation are offered in basic lodges in the heart of the jungle, where participants can experience nature up close and rest comfortably after a day of exploration.
There are specialized bilingual guides, safety equipment for activities such as canoeing and canopy, a first aid kit, and detailed information is provided on what to bring and how to prepare for activities in the jungle.
We are Inca Perú Travel certified tour operator, we offer tours to different destinations in Peru, as well as cultural experiences, adventure tours, gastronomic tourism and our most recent experiential and community tourism tours.
