Manu Expedition Tour 5-days
¿WHAT WE EXPECT?
Manu Expedition Tour
On the first day of the Manu Expedition Mazuco 5-Day tour, you will ascend from the high mountains of Cusco to the depths of the jungle, passing through misty cloud forests adorned with ferns and orchids.
The adventure commences with an ascent to Paso Pituhuaylla at 4750 meters above sea level, and continues through a vibrant tropical rainforest.
As the evening approaches, you’ll immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Mazuco, also known as the ‘gold mine,’ where you’ll spend the night in a local lodge. And that’s just the beginning.
Manu Expedition Tour
- Length: 5 Days/4 Nights
- Type of service: Private or Group .
- Location: Southern Peru, Madre de Dios Department, Manu National Park, jungle trips, manu peruvian -jungle expedition tour .
- Activities: manu peruvian jungle, jungle trips, Rainforest, Expedition
- Altitude: 400 – 3,600 m.a.s.l.
- Best time to visit : May – December
- Departure in tour amazon expedition: Every day
- Minimum of participants amazon expedition : 2
- Maximum of participants: 10
- Price per person: USD
DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY:
Itinerary for the Manu Expedition Tour: 5 Days of Adventure.
Day 1: Cusco Urcos – Mazuco Rainforest
Get ready for an exciting journey. Our Manu Expedition Tour starts with a long travel day of 11 hours. Don’t worry, we’ll stop at all the key sights along the way.
First, we ascend in our private vehicle to the Pituhuaylla Pass, reaching 4,750 m.a.s.l.. As we continue, we’ll traverse high savannahs and enter the tropical rainforest.
Next, we’ll descend through a cloud forest, marveling at the lush vegetation, including ferns, bromeliads, and orchids, until we reach the lowlands by the Inambari River.
In the afternoon, we arrive in the village of Mazuco (500 m.a.s.l.), famous for its gold mining. We’ll spend the night in a private twin room at a local Lodge.
Optional: Join us for a night walk in the rainforest. Manu Jungle Trips
Day 2: Manu Expedition Tour – Puerto Colorado to Maquisapayoq.
After breakfast, we continue our expedition to a nearby port, where we’ll sail across the Inambari River. We then hop back into our private vehicle for an hour-long ride to the main port at Puerto Colorado.
Here, our motorboat awaits to take us up the Madre de Dios River for a 4-hour journey to the Maquisapayoq Lodge, home to the adorable red-faced spider monkey.
Keep an eye out for the incredible wildlife along the rocky shores—spot 13 monkey species, herons, vultures, caimans, and even crocodiles.
After settling into our private twin rooms with bathrooms at the lodge, you can opt for a night walk –Manu photograph Manu Jungle Trips where you see some amazing rainforest insects, frogs, and snakes.
Day 3: Manu Expedition Tour- Maquisapayoj to Macaw Clay Lick and Tapir Lick
Rise and shine. At 4 AM, we set out to witness the famous macaw clay lick at Blanquillo. After a 40-minute boat ride and a 15-minute walk, we’ll enjoy breakfast while waiting for the “show” to begin at about 5:50 AM.
Smaller parrots and parakeets will arrive first, followed by the stunning macaws (Ara Chloroptera) that come to eat
clay, which helps them digest and cleanse their bodies of toxins.
After lunch, we’ll explore the nearby tapir clay lick, where we’ll spend the night observing tapirs and other mammals from a hidden platform just 3 meters away.
If you prefer, you can spend the night in a lodge near the river. explorer Amazon Manu Jungle Trips.
Day 4: Manu Expedition Tour-Maquisapayoj to Cocha Blanco and Camungo Lake
Early morning brings a visit to Cocha Blanco, where you might spot a family of giant river otters while they fish, Keep an eye out for the prehistoric bird, the hoatzin, as well as various monkeys and sloths native to the area.
After lunch back at the lodge, we’ll head to Camungo Lake. First, we’ll climb a 42-meter high observation tower for stunning views, then take a boat ride to see more river otters and an array of jungle birds.
Later, we’ll return to the lodge for dinner and have another chance to spot tapirs if we didn’t succeed before.
Day 5: Maquisapayoj to Puerto Maldonado or Cusco
It’s time to head back. We’ll wake up early, enjoy breakfast, and start packing. We’ll board our motorboat for the return journey down the Madre de Dios River to Puerto Colorado.
From there, we’ll switch to our land vehicle and travel back to the Inambari River, crossing it by boat once more before continuing to Cusco, expected arrival around 6:30 – 7 PM.
IMPORTANT: You do not need to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever to participate in this jungle tour.
Join us for this 5-day adventure and discover the biodiversity of Manu National Park. Experience the
breathtaking macaw clay lick, where you can see hundreds of macaws feeding every morning Brings several families of parrots and macaws .
With a special observatory platform available for visitors, you can capture stunning photographs of the vibrant
bird activity without needing expensive equipment
. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Tour Amazon rainforest to Manu Jungle Trips
How to Visit Manu: Your Guide to an Unforgettable Journey
Trip from Cusco to Manu National Park
Although you can enter the ‘cultural zone’ of Manu on your own, accessing the ‘reserve zone‘ requires booking a tour with a reputable travel agency. It is not possible to enter this area without a tour guide and the necessary permit. Both can only be obtained through an all-inclusive tour, ensuring a safe and enriching experience in this stunning national park.
Plan your adventure today and discover the wonders of Manu National Park
WHAT TOUR SERVICES:
Included in jungle Expedition.
- A professional naturalist Tour Guide in expedition tour;
- Motorboat transportation durnat the trips expedition :
- Private vehicle land transportation; for the trip expedition
- Entrance fees to the clay-licks;
- A professional Cook for expedition manu,
- Meals: 4x breakfast, 5x lunch, 4x dinner and drinking water (Please note:
- vegetarian option upon request for no extra cost!); in the wildlife expedition
- Accommodation: 3 nights in lodges, 1 night of camping (alternatively in a lodge).;
- Camping equipment (personal tents, mattresses, tables, chairs, dining tent,
- kitchen tent, kitchen equipment and a gas bottle); during rainforest expedition .
- First aid kit, including a poison extractor, mosquito bite treatment and an antidote for a snake bite;
- Life jackets; in thek expedition manu
- Radio communications;
- Rubber boots. amazing trips expedition
Not included in the Expedition jungle Tour
- Any flight nor airport departure taxes;
- Travel insurance;
- Vaccination;
- A sleeping bag (we also rent it);
- Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day;
- Drinks;
- Tips to local staff.
What to take with you to the Expedition Tour:
- Mosquito repellent (DEET 35 recommended as a MINIMUM!!),
Original passport,
A sleeping bag (you can rent it from us too!),
Small backpack,
Long sleeved cotton shirts (preferably green coloured),
Long cotton trousers,
Cotton long socks (to be put into your trousers),
Comfortable walking shoes,
Sandals or light shoes,
Rain gear (e.g. rain poncho),
Sweater (for the beginning of the tour in Andes and the cloud forest only),
Swimsuits;
Binoculars (we also rent it),
Camera and its charger for expedition,
Plastic bags to be used for clothes and a camera,
A hat as a protection against the Sun or rain,
Toiletries,
Small towel,
Toilet paper,
Antibacterial gel,
Sun cream,
Sunglasses,
Flashlight (with spare bulb and batteries),
A bottled water (1 litre as a minimum),
Pocket money (Soles) to buy some beverages and souvenirs as well as to tip.
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Discover Elfinwood Forest and Manu Center
What is Elfinwood Forest?
Elfinwood Forest, found at varying lower elevations depending on latitude, features trees and shrubs that are significantly shorter and gnarled. These unique forests, often less than 2 meters tall, are heavily laden with epiphytes, including mosses, lichens, and bromeliads. This dense, stunted growth, known as “elf wood,” thrives in a climate of near-perpetual mist, limiting sunlight and slowing tree growth.
Characteristics of Elfinwood
Gnarled Trees: The trees in Elfinwood are twisted and low-statured due to limited energy resources and diffuse light.
High Epiphyte Diversity: Microphyllous epiphytes like lichens, green algae, and bryophytes are abundant.
Limited Species Richness: Compared to lower-elevation forests, elfin forests have fewer tree species due to the rigorous climate.
Explore Manu Center: A Rainforest Paradise
Manu Center, located within the Manu National Park, is a premier destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. This area features a private reserve, Maquisapayoq and Blanquillo, where visitors can explore pristine jungle paths.
Getting to Manu Center
Traveling to Manu Center is an adventure in itself! Start your journey on the newly paved Interoceanic Highway, followed by a scenic boat ride on the Madre de Dios River.
Wildlife Viewing at Blanquillo
Blanquillo offers exceptional wildlife observation opportunities. Witness river otters at nearby lakes and colorful macaws, parrots, and parakeets at one of Manu’s best clay-licks. Additionally, Maquisapayoq is a prime clay-lick where tapirs and other animals come to eat clay.
Why Manu National Park is Unique
Manu National Park is recognized as one of the most important rainforest parks globally. Spanning nearly 1.9 million hectares, it protects a diverse range of habitats from Andean grasslands to lush lowland forests.
Incredible Biodiversity
Species Richness: Home to over 1,000 bird species, 200 mammal species, and more than 15,000 plant species, Manu is unparalleled in biodiversity.
Rare Wildlife Encounters: Spot giant otters, 13 monkey species, and seven macaw species, along with the elusive tapir.
Visiting Manu Center
Every year, approximately 5,000 visitors explore Manu Center, with 5% being avid bird watchers. On guided tours, birders often record 550–650 species over 2–3 weeks.
Highlights of a Typical Tour
Begin your journey in Cusco, then descend into the lowland forests of Manu Center. Tours often include visits to Huacarpay wetlands, where you can spot Andean waterfowl and the stunning Bearded Mountaineer, an endemic species.
Experience the Paramo Ecosystem
Above the elfin forests lies the paramo ecosystem, characterized by wet, cool climates and frosty nights. Dominated by tussock grasses and unique vegetation like Polylepis trees, this ecosystem is vital for biodiversity but faces threats.
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