The Manu Park tours from Cusco are a short option that allows us to get to know one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, in the ecosystems of the Andes, cloud forest, hill forest and Amazon plain. A sample of plants, birds, insects, reptiles and mammals can be observed during the Manu Park tours from Cusco. The visiting area on the Manu Park tours from Cusco includes the buffer zone of the Manu National Park (commonly known as the cultural zone).
Group Services
Hightlights
Price: 500.00 USD
Tour Duration: 03 days
Location of the tour: Cusco, Qosñipata, Alto Madre de Dios River basins. Elevations between 14100 and 1600 ft.
Nature of the tour: Land and river transportation. Short hikes during the day and night. Reasonable physical condition and health.
Tour limitations: High temperature and humidity, rugged area.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Paucartambo - Cloud Forest - Asunción
Early in the morning we leave Cusco city. Through the Andean mountains we arrive to the community of Paucartambo, with colonial and Inca nuances that shows us a history rich in tradition and welcomes us. Later we arrive at the beginning of the Manu National Park in its Cloud Forest section, an ecosystem that contains a sample of plants, birds and some mammals that can sometimes be observed (woolly monkey and capuchin). Arriving at our lodge in the community of Asuncion (accommodation of a local family) we prepare our night walk, which will show us another world made up of insects, reptiles and some birds adapted to the twilight.
Day 2: Asunción - Atalaya - Parrot clay lick - Machuwasi Lagoon
Early in the morning we head to the Atalaya dock, where we board an outboard boat to witness a very interesting activity performed by parrots and macaws, in which they consume clay with mineral content, which has a nutritional and digestive importance. Later we will visit a lagoon of fluvial origin, which will show us the fauna of the area, such as birds, amphibians and with a little luck, the largest rodent in the world “Capibara”. On the way back to our lodge we will visit a hide for the observation of hummingbirds and other species of the area.
Day 3: Asunción - Cloud Forest - Cusco
We return to the cloud forest, in search of more species of fauna, with a little luck the emblematic bird of this area, the “Cock of the Rock”. Later we have lunch with privileged views of the mountains and glaciers of the Andes. In the afternoon we return to Cusco.
Included/Not Included
Included
- Land and river transportation.
- Professional tour guide service.
- Food and drinking water
- Lodging for 02 nights in a local community lodge.
- Entrance fees to the attractions
Not Included
- Binoculars, tips
- First breakfast and last dinner
Recommendations
- Small backpack with personal items; water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain poncho and flashlight.
- Large bag with spare clothes and personal hygiene kit.
Prices
GROUP SERVICE
$ 400 USDincludes personal porter who will carry your personal items up to 5 kilos (including the sleeping bag + mattress: 2kgs and a half)
PRIVATE SERVICE
- 02 people 0 USD
- 03 people 0 USD
- 04 people 0 USD
- 06 – 08 people 0 USD
Travel Info
Manu National Park
Due to its diversity and biological richness, it was recognized as a natural heritage of humanity in 1987, and previously (in 1977) UNESCO recognized it as a core biosphere reserve area.
Manu National Park is a natural reserve where you can see Orinoco geese, the golden-headed quetzal, the white-throated jacamar, the Andean toucan, the cock-of-the-rock (national bird of Peru), among others.
10% of the world’s plant species are also protected by mine. There are more than 220 species of trees, 1000 species of birds, 1200 species of butterflies and 200 species of mammals per hectare of Manu.
It is probably the protected park with the greatest biological diversity in the world.
People are interested in this region not only for its flora and fauna or its beautiful nature. It is home to more than 30 Quechua-speaking agricultural communities.
The park was established on May 29, 1973 and is one of the best nature tourism destinations. The Peruvian Amazon has never been on public display like in Manu National Park, a World Heritage Site.
Here everything seems to be in its purest form: 221 species of mammals, thousands of species of birds and a variety of climatic conditions, from low tropical jungles to cold punas above 4000 meters above sea level. Local residents also live in Manu and preserve their traditions; some are in complete voluntary isolation.
Although there are still mysteries to discover, what Manu shows us is brilliant and unforgettable.
The Manu Park tours from Cusco are a short option that allows us to get to know one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, in the ecosystems of the Andes, cloud forest, hill forest and Amazon plain. A sample of plants, birds, insects, reptiles and mammals can be observed during the Manu Park tours from Cusco. The visiting area on the Manu Park tours from Cusco includes the buffer zone of the Manu National Park (commonly known as the cultural zone).
Admire the impressive Manu National Park
Manu National Park was established on May 29, 1973 and is considered one of Peru’s natural reserves, an important source of flora and fauna and home to the richest biodiversity in the world.
The Manu National Park is located in the Province of Paucartambo in Cusco and the Province of Manu in Madre de Dios and has an area of 1,716,295.22 hectares and covers the entire Manu River basin. Located in the heart of the Amazon, it is full of all kinds of strange fauna and beautiful landscapes surrounded by diverse flora. It is also home to more than 30 indigenous communities who fight every day to protect their homes while welcoming visitors. As for local fauna, 222 species of mammals have been identified in the Manu National Park, including the otorongo, black tiger, sachavaca, peccary, deer, ronsoco and the black maquisapa monkey. In addition, 1,005 types of birds live in Manu, such as the harpy eagle, jabirú, roseate spoonbill, jungle goose and the cock-of-the-rock. On the other hand, it has the world record in diversity of amphibians and reptiles, 155 and 132 species, respectively. Finally, it is home to more than 50 species of snakes, 40 species of lizards, 6 species of turtles, 3 species of alligators and 210 types of fish.
The flora of Manu National Park is impressive and unique. The aguajale forests are one of the most outstanding ecosystems, where you can witness the aguaje palm trees and the huasaí. There is evidence of at least 4,385 identified flora species. In one hectare of land there are up to 250 species of trees. Manu National Park offers tourists various interesting attractions. For example, the Tres Cruces viewpoint offers a special sunrise panorama at more than 3,600 meters above the Amazon plain. On the other hand, you can visit one of the most famous tropical research centers: the Cocha Cashu Biological Station. Another attractive option is the Interpretation Center located at the ´El Limonal´ surveillance post. Peruvian authorities, such as the National Protected Areas Service (SERNANP), try to protect the most representative sample of biodiversity in the tropical forests of southeastern Peru. Additionally, promote the development of these dazzling parks by recognizing and protecting their cultural diversity.
The Manu Park tours from Cusco are a short option that allows us to get to know one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, in the ecosystems of the Andes, cloud forest, hill forest and Amazon plain. A sample of plants, birds, insects, reptiles and mammals can be observed during the Manu Park tours from Cusco. The visiting area on the Manu Park tours from Cusco includes the buffer zone of the Manu National Park (commonly known as the cultural zone).
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