EXPERIENTIAL ECOTOURISM IN THE AMAZON

5 Days / 4 Nights

US$ 520 x person

Experiential Ecotourism In The Amazon 6D/5N

From:

$ 520

X person
Duration:

5 days / 4 nights

MAX people:

10 people

From:

$ 420

X person
Duration:

4 days / 3 nights

MAX people:

10 people

ITINERARY
Day 01

CUSCO – Ecomanu lodge

In the morning we pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 6:00 am, in our off-road vehicle to travel through Andean mountains, beautiful landscapes, rural folkloric communities such as Paucartambo and Ninamarca (chullpas or burial tombs) that belong to the pre-Inca LUPACAS culture. Then we climb the last mountain to reach Acjanaco, entrance to the MANU NATIONAL PARK, from where we descend to the lush cloud forest, which houses a variety of flora and fauna, such as the cock of the rock national bird of Peru, quetzals, toucans and woolly monkeys being an ideal place for epiphytes, orchids and bromeliads. Continuing our excursion of the day we head to the valley of Patria, Pilcopata small villages of Manu.

In the afternoon we head by the only road in the middle of the forest to the territories of the native village of Santa Rosa de Huacaria and upon arrival we will be greeted by the chief and families. Overnight in camping tents and food will be prepared by the group of visitors and families.

Swimming and fishing in the rivers and use of the hammocks in the lodge is free and safe for all clients.

Day 02

NATIVE VILLAGE SANTA ROSA OF HUACARIA.

Early in the morning you will wake up with the singing of birds and enjoy our magical breakfast of typical Amazonian fruits prepared by the families and continuing our Amazonian experience, the chief will lead us to our different activities in the field.

Activities that take place:

Fishing in the rivers, harvesting of the products, practice of arrow and bow shooting, elaboration of handicrafts such as necklaces with seeds of the palm trees, swimming in the lagoon of the Amelia River with the children of the school and narration of myths and legend of the origin Matsigenka and Huachipaery in charge of the leader of the village. Use of medicinal plants, meditation and chants to connect with the energy of the plants.

Their diet is based on yucca, plantain and some exquisite typical dishes such as: Patarashca (fish prepared in bijao leaves), Pacamuto (fish prepared inside bamboo), Juane (rice with chicken wrapped in bijao leaf steamed), Smoked (meat or fish cooked with smoke), Palm heart salad (extracted from the heart of palm trees), Suri (larva of a type of beetle that only feeds on dead palm trees). Night in camping tents with campfires and food will be prepared by the group of tourists and families.

Optional activity, ayahuasca ceremony.

Day 03

Santa Rosa de Huacaria Village - Pilcopata Village - ecomanu lodge

After a typical breakfast prepared by the family with organic products, it will be time to say goodbye with a warm embrace for the time and experience lived in the home of the Matsigenkas and Huachpaeri. Return to the village of Pilcopata and from there to the port of Atalaya, to board our boat and head to EcoManu lodge and lunch time.

In the afternoon we begin to explore the lush Amazonian forest through the different trails and appreciate the giant rubber trees, tonillos, ficus, which are home to groups of capuchin monkeys, woolly monkeys, howler monkeys and dozens of species of birds such as colorful parrots, parrots, woodpeckers, toucans, etc.. They are observed from our exclusive observation tower, a beautiful platform in the middle of the forest.

When darkness arrives it is time to get ready for a small and fabulous night activity, with the help of the guides and flashlights we can find owls, night monkeys, olingos, armadillos and on the banks of the river and wetlands inside the forest we can observe small caimans, aquatic snakes, varieties of frogs, tarantulas and hundreds of nocturnal insects.

Dinner and overnight at our comfortable EcoManu lodge.

Day 04

Eco Manu lodge

Very early in the morning we will board our boat to go to the small colpa (clay wall containing mineral salts) very important of the place, where many noisy parakeets, parrots and small green macaws ingest the clay as part of their diet.

After this fantastic show, we will enjoy our healthy breakfast in the open air on the banks of the Madre de Dios River. Continuing our expedition in the Amazon we will head to the important Machuwasi oxbow lake, with the help of the telescope and binoculars we will observe a great variety of lake birds such as herons, sparrow hawks, ducks, hoatzins, oropendolas, families of capybaras (the largest rodent in the world) and hopefully an impressive boa or anaconda. Return to EcoManu lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon visit the mammal clay lick, a very special place in the Amazon rainforest. After a 35 minute walk in the middle of the forest we will arrive at the hide and as the day turns to darkness a truly fascinating and unforgettable new experience begins.

Night walks or activities are possible every night, which will be at the disposal and organization of our guides.

Day 05

Eco Manu lodge – Cusco.

Early in the morning it is time to pack our luggage for the return to the city of Cusco and after a healthy breakfast, head to our boat for the transfer to the port of Atalaya and from there in our vehicles head to the sanctuary of pica flores, there we will observe dozens of species of bright creatures, the hummingbirds, multicolored birds that are attracted by the flowers, at the feeders and on the roads we will observe group of monkeys and sloth bear. On the way back to Cusco we will have interesting stops to enjoy the cloud forest once again. Arrival time at 5:00 pm.

If the group has a travel connection in the afternoon, it is possible to arrive at 14:00 or even earlier.

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