PROGRAM  RESERVE ZONE IN MANU PARK 6 DAYS AND 5 NIGHTS

​In this tour we travel through the mountains to enter the cloud forest; here walk and observe a great variety of species of birds, orchids and maybe monkeys. After spending the night in our private lodge (Rainforest Lodge) we continue 5h by boat to Bonanza lodge deep in the jungle, visiting the hot springs on the way. Then we will continue downriver to  Bonanza E. R. where we will have a walk later in the afternoon and enjoy the beautiful Observation Tower up in the canopy, giving you the advantage to see macaw, toucan, and tanager. In the evening we do a night-walk to observe spiders (tarantulas), insects, frogs and snakes.

We continue travelling by boat to the Reserve Zone (Casa Matsiguenka Lodge). The following day we explore the primary rainforest (untouched), visiting the lakes Cocha Salvador and Cocha Otorongo. We get the chance to see Jaguars, giant otters, many monkey species,parrots and an unbelievable variety of plants, such as giant trees, palms and medicinal plants. 
The following day we go back by boat to Bonanza lodge where we will spend the night in a camouflaged house. On the last day we return to Cusco by boat and then bus .

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DETAILED PROGRAM

DAY 1: CUSCO - RAINFOREST LODGE

We leave from Cusco by private bus, first stopping to visit the pre-Inca burial towers of Ninamarca. We then drive through the mountains, to get to the typical folkloric town of Paucartambo. Here we take a short walk around the town before carrying on to Tres Cruces, the entrance to the Cultural Zone of Manu and the Cloud Forest. From here we continue to San Pedro where we will walk for around one hour to  visit  a complex courtship behavior, performing impressive lek displays by Cock of the Rock, the national bird of Peru (Rupicola peruviana), monkeys and orchids. We arrive at our private lodge (Rainforest Lodge) where we will stay the night.

DAY 2: RAINFOREST LODGE - BONANZA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
After breakfast we continue by private bus to Atalaya. On the way we stop to observe a coca plantation and at a view point where you can get a good overview of the jungle and the river. From Atalaya we leave by motorized boat to Aguas Calientes, where you can bathe in the natural hot springs. During the boat trip we will see many different kinds of animals, especially birds, and the beautiful landscape. In the afternoon we arrive to R.E.Bonanza where we will have a short rest. In the evening we leave for a night walk in the jungle to look for spiders, insects and snakes. We return to Bonanza Lodge for dinner and spend the night in our beautiful, comfortable lodge.​

DAY 3: RESERVE ECOLOGICAL BONANZA - CASA MATCHIGUENKA LODGE
We leave the lodge early and continue our journey downriver (Alto Madre de Dios River) to go into the Reserve Zone on the Manu River. Our first stop is the national park control point (Puesto de Vigilancia Limonal). Halfway to Casa Matchiguenka lodge we have a short walk in the Reserve Zone. During the boat trip we will observe many different kinds of animals such as capybara, peccaries, monkeys, a variety of birds and caimans; you may also get the chance to spot a jaguar. Late in the afternoon we arrive at Casa Matchiguenka Lodge where we spend the night. (Optional night walk there.)

Casa Matchiguenka Lodge, is owned and run by two indigenous communities of the tribe Matchiguenka. This lodge has a rustic design with 12 double rooms with mosquito nets provided. Surrounding the lodge are private trails, where the Matchiguenka people do guided walks. They also have an interpretation house where they produce and sell craftwork.​

DAY 4: CASA MATCHIGUENKA LODGE
In the morning we visit Cocha Salvador. From a catamaran we watch animals such as gamin herons and spider monkeys and enjoy watching the nearly extinct giant otters fishing. After lunch we start our excursion thought the virgin jungle to Cocha Otorongo Lake, where there is a 20m high observation tower. From this tower we will have another chance to see giant otters and black caimans. For the rest of the day we will explore the jungle, looking for more species of monkeys. The guide will also explain about the jungle lifestyle, flora and fauna, medicinal plants and jungle food. We might also find a group of peccaries. In the evening we can enjoy the beautiful sunset and return to Casa Matchiguenka Lodge, where we spend the night.​

DAY 5: CASA MATCHIGUENKA LODGE - RESERVE ECOLOGICAL BONANZA
We leave the Casa Matchiguenka Lodge very early to have another opportunity to see a jaguar on our way out of the Reserve Zone. We might also see tapirs, turtles and caimans. After a short stop in Boca Manu.  We continue upriver (Alto Madre de Dios River) to the Reserve Ecological Bonanza, where we spend the night, and relax for the evening.  (Optional to spend the night in the Comouflaged house to observe tapir eating mineral soil in the mammals clay lick.)​

DAY 6: RESERVE ECOLOGICAL BONANZA - CUSCO
We get up early to return to Atalaya by boat. Our private bus is waiting to take us back to Cusco via the cloud forest and Paucartambo. We will arrive in Cusco in the late afternoon.​

• Tour Includes:

• Private Transportation (bus and boat)

• All necessary equipment (chair, Mosquito nets, tables, mattress, rubber boots, rain poncho)

• We lend you a duffle bag for your personal belongings on tour

• Professional bilingual local guide (well-equipped  with guiding gear)

• Mineral water

• First aid  including Antivenomous for snake bites

• 3 meals per day; included vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian options

• Midmorning daily snacks (biscuits, candy, fresh fruit, juice)

• Professional Cook

• Entrance to Cock of the Rock (Lek)

• Entrance to Rainforest Lodge (private Lodge)

• Entrance to the hot springs

• Entrance to Observation Tower

• Entrance to Casa Matsiguenka Lodge

• Entrance to Camouflage House (Mammals Clay Lick)

• Entrance to Bonanza Ecological Reserve Lodge

• Entrance fee to Manu National Park

• And much more.

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• What you need to take: VERY IMPORTANT

• Light sleeping bag or light blanket

• Repellent with a minimum of 25% DEET

• Camera with spare batteries for many days

• Powerful long-range flashlights with extra batteries.

• Macro lenses. 10 - 65mm

• Long Distance Lens 150mm - 400mm or 600mm

• Lens extensión of 1.4x or 2x

• Waterproof case, bags to protect your electronics and valuables

• Sun lotion

• Pocket money

• Day pack

• Wáter bottle

• Battery charger for your electronic devices

• Sandals (try to bring strap)

• Extra toilet paper

• General Dark clothing. (camouflage to see the wildlife) long sleeves shirts and t-shirts, long pants, lightweight, shorts, short sleeves t-shirts, waterproof jackets Sun hat, bath linen clothes, small towel, Thick long socks, trekking shoes.

• All your personal hygiene needs

• A bit of money for staff tips (Strongly suggested)

• Not included the last dinner

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