In Amazon Photography Peru  – 6 Days

Day 1: Cusco – Cloud Forest – Paraiso Inn Lodge – In Amazon Photography Peru.

We depart from Cusco early in the morning to begin our Amazon Macaw Clay Lick Photography Tour. Our private transport takes us first to Ninamarca, where we visit the ancient chullpas (burial tombs) of the pre-Inca Lupaca culture.

We then continue to Paucartambo, a charming colonial town with narrow streets and a beautiful church where traditional customs are still preserved. From there, we ascend to the Tres Cruces Viewpoint (3,900 m / 12,795 ft),

famous for offering one of the world’s most breathtaking sunrises.

Next, we descend into Manu National Park, a region rich in biodiversity and home to wildlife such as the Andean

cock-of-the-rock (Peru’s national bird), hummingbirds, quetzals, trogons, spotted flycatchers, and woolly monkeys. The flora includes a diverse range of orchids, mosses, and ferns.

By evening, we arrive in Pilcopata (700 m), where we enjoy dinner and spend the night at our jungle lodge.

Day 2: Atalaya Port – Rainforest Lodge – In Amazon Photography Peru 6 days

After breakfast, we continue by private car for about 1.5 hours to Atalaya Port (500 m). There, we board a motorized canoe and travel approximately 30 minutes on the Alto Madre de Dios River.

Along the riverbanks, we have great opportunities to photograph wildlife such as herons, vultures, cormorants, and possibly some of the 13 monkey species found in Manu.

In the afternoon, we arrive at the Rainforest Lodge. After settling in, we explore nearby trails where we can spot

tarantulas, ants, butterflies, monkeys, towering trees, unique plants, and various palm species.

Optional: Take a guided night walk in the jungle to observe nocturnal wildlife.

Day 3: Rainforest Lodge – In Amazon Photography Peru 6 days

Today we set off on a long boat journey—approximately 8 hours—on the Alto Madre de Dios River. Along the way, we may spot herons, vultures, kingfishers, turtles, and monkeys.

By afternoon, we enter the Manu Reserved Zone, passing through Boca Manu where the Alto Madre de Dios meets the larger Madre de Dios River.

We continue to Maquisapayoq Lodge, located just an hour from here. This area is known for sightings of the red-faced spider monkey. After dinner and a refreshing shower, we take a short night walk to a nearby tapir clay lick,

where we observe these elusive mammals from a hidden platform just 3 meters away.

Day 4: Maquisapayoq – Visit to Cocha Blanco Lagoon

After breakfast, we explore nearby forest trails, then board our boat to head downriver for about 30 minutes to Blanquillo Lodge—an area renowned for its high concentration of macaws.

Following lunch and some rest, we visit Cocha Blanco (White Lake), where we observe a family of giant river otters fishing in their natural habitat. With luck, we may also encounter colorful bird species, including the prehistoric-looking hoatzin.

In the evening, we return to the lodge for dinner, followed by a nighttime excursion to search for caimans, often active after dark.

Day 5: Amazon Macaw Clay Lick Photography – Rainforest Lodge

We rise early, before breakfast, to visit the famous Macaw Clay Lick at Blanquillo. Here, hundreds of macaws (Ara

chloroptera), parrots, and parakeets gather to consume mineral-rich clay, which helps them digest toxic substances found in their diet.

After this unforgettable natural event, we return to the lodge for breakfast. Then, we travel several hours upriver by

boat, with a stop at Aguas Calientes near Shintuya for a relaxing dip in the natural hot springs.

By late afternoon, we return to the Rainforest Lodge for dinner and an evening walk to experience the sounds and sights of the rainforest at night.

Day 6: Return – Rainforest Lodge – Atalaya Port – Cusco

On our final day, we begin with one last opportunity to observe parrots. Before breakfast, we take a short boat ride

(10 minutes) to visit another clay lick.

Afterward, we return to the lodge for breakfast and then begin our return journey. We board the boat back to Atalaya

Port, where our private vehicle awaits to take us to Cusco.

We expect to arrive in Cusco between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m.