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DAY 1: CUSCO TO PILLAHUATA
Early in the morning we begin in Huacarpay lake (30 min. from Cusco) where we will see a variety of high Andean birds. Here we look for Wren-like Rushbird, Many-colored Rush-Tyrant, Puna Ibis, Andean Gull, Andean Negrito, Aplomado Falcon, American Kestrel, Cinereous Harrier, Red-Backed Hawk, Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle and Chilean Flamingo. The impressive endemic birds around this lake are the Bearded Mountaineer, Rufous-Fronted Canastero and Streak-Fronted Thornbird.
After this stop we continue the trip. While driving through the Andes we always stop, when we see some flock of birds. Acjanaco at 3450 meters is a good place for lunch and to start Birdwatching down the road. These are the common ones: Gray-breasted Mountain Toucan, Andean Guan, Hooded and Scarlet Bellied Mountain Tanagers, a wide variety of Hummingbirds, Collared Jay, Mountain Cacique, Fruiteaters and Flycatchers. The camp site for the night is in Pillahuata at 2743 m.
DAY 2: EXPLORING AROUND PILLAHUATA
On this day we explore the trails and walk along the road increasing our birding list.
DAY 3: PILLAHUATA TO SAN PEDRO
On this day we go down the road into the Cloud Forest where the chances for seeing birds are very high, especially for Tanagers, Redstars, Hummingbirds, Flycatchers, Furnariids and others.
DAY 4: EXPLORING AROUND SAN PEDRO
Early in the morning we go to observe - from the special made platform - the famous Cock of the Rocks at the lek, and afterwards we explore the trails increasing our birding list.
DAY 5: SAN PEDRO TO AMAZON LODGE
Continuing down the road towards Atalaya (650m) we have the chance to see the Amazonian Umbrellabird, Versicolored Barbet, Black and Chestnut Eagle and the beautifull Quetzals, and many other birds of different species.Continuing down the road towards Atalaya (650m) we have the chance to see the Amazonian Umbrellabird, Versicolored Barbet, Black and Chestnut Eagle and the beautifull Quetzals, and many other birds of different species.
DAY 6: EXPLORING AMAZON LODGE
There are many good trails for birding purposes around Amazon Lodge. Situated at the foothills of the Andes this place puts together the lowland birds and upper tropical birds.
DAY 7: AMAZON TO MANU BIOSTATIONA
On this day we travel by boat down the Upper Madre de Dios River and arriving to the junction with the Manu River where the Madre de Dios river begins. Birdwatching traveling by boat is very good, there are Vultures, Macaws, Herons, Egrets, Cormorants, Terns and others. We camp on the covered platform of Manu BioStation.
DAY 8: EXPLORING MANU BIOSTATION
Early in the morning we walk half an hour to the Blanco Macaw Clay Lick and watch as flocks of Parakeets, Parrots and Macaws arrive to eat the clay at the lick. In the afternoon we go to Blanco Lake looking for Giant River Otters and lake birds like Hoatzins, Kingfishers, Flycatchers, Grebes and others.
On the Tower of Camungo Lake - 42 m high.
DAY 9: EXPLORING AROUND BIOSTATION
 Today we explore the bamboo trails searching for Peruvian Recurvebill , Rufous-headed Woodpecker, White-cheeked Tody Tyrant Manu Antbird, and other Bamboo specialists.
DAY 10: EXPLORING MAQUISAPAYOJ MAMMAL SALT LICK
Today we walk on the trails around Maquisapayoj, increasing our birding list. This night we spend at the platform close to the mammal salt lick where we have a big chance to see Tapirs, Deers, and Pacas (rodent).
DAY 11: MAQUISAPAYOJ TO CUSCO
Early on the morning we come back to Boca Manu Airstrip and fly back to Cusco (45 min.). Transfer to your hotel. End of service.
The Tour Includes:
- Specialized Manu birding guide
- Cook
- Food (3 meals per day, vegetarian on request)
- Private bus and boat transportation
- Camping equipment, mosquito netting (except your personal sleeping bag)
- Entrance to Macaw Clay Lick, Mammal Salt Lick, Lakes
- Medical supplies
- Radio communication.
- Flight out (to Cusco).
The birding program is available with the nights camping or in lodges.
Price per Person With Lodges:
1 pers. US $ 3300
2 pers. US $ 2000
3 pers. US $ 1600
4 pers. US $ 1400
5 pers. US $ 1300
6 pers. US $ 1200
7+ pers. US $ 1100
Prices per Person in Camping:
1 pers. US $ 2750
2 pers. US $ 1800
3 pers. US $ 1400
4 pers. US $ 1200
5 pers. US $ 1100
6 pers. US $ 1000
7+ pers. US $ 950
Things you should bring for the Manu Trip::
- Mosquito repellent
- Long sleeved shirts (cotton is better)
- Cotton socks
- Sandals
- Rain gear
- Long pants
- Bathing suit
- Hiking shoes
- Binoculars (you can also rent them from)
- Camera and films (400 and 200 ASA)
- Plastic bags for clothes and camera etc.
- Personal things (soap, toilet paper. towel etc.)
- Hat (or handkerchief)
- Sun blocker, sun glasses
- Sleeping bag (can also be rented)
- Flashlight (with spare bulb and batteries)
- Day pack
- Rubber boots ( only in rainy season, Jan. -April)
- Extra money for personal expenses.
For more information and details how to make a booking please email Jimena at:
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