Travel to Manu National Park by flights from Cusco

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Our Ultimate 5 days trip is focus to spend days at the Manu Reserved Zone having much more time to explore this untouched rainforest with great chances to spot the most emblematic and top predators such as Jaguar , Caimans , Giant River Otter, up 8 species of Monkeys, Large Macaws, Boa constrictors. This trip will give you a great introduction to the beauty of the rainforest and provides an invaluable information about the tremendous biodiversity in Manu National Park. The tour starts in Cusco city by ground transport it will covers different elevations and ecosystem from the Andes to the Amazon rainforest. The way back is by Charter Flight from Boca Manu to Cusco city on the last day (45 miunutes)

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Price

999$ per person

Duration

5 Days

Destination

Manu National Park

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Departure Location

Minivan Pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 5:30 AM

Return Location

Drop Off at Cusco Airport at around Mid Day !

Price includes

Accommodation on double bed room
Activities Listed in the Program
All meals included (vegetarian, vegan mentioned in advance)
Best available Lodges in the area
Duffel Bags for Travelling Light
Entrance Fees to the Guadalupe Ecological Reserve
Entrance tickets to Manu National Park (Reserved Zone)
Free Storage Room in Cusco
Professionally Local Guide
Rubber Boots
Snacks (fresh fruits, cookies, chocolate)

Price does not include

Alcoholic Drinks
First day breakfast
International flights
Services not specifically stated in the itinerary

Manu National Park by Aircraft

Wild Watch Peru offers exclusive tours to the most pristine area of the Manu National Park by Charter Flights. Operated by the modern 9 passenger; Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft. By HTS, a reliable US company that has expanded their operations to Peru.

Tours Including flights from Cusco

Having a tight schedule or limited time is not going to be a major barrier in this case. Our tours to explore “the best of Peru in terms of wildlife and nature”, we assist by matching it ideally to anyone’s travel schedule. Any concerns do not hesitate to contact us. We can adapt to you.

Manu Park Flights.

The flight time is around 45 minutes to the Boca Manu Airstrip. So, our dates of departure are programmed according to the demand of travellers on irregular dates. This trip can also be easily arranged for groups of 4 participants minimum. Which is perfect for small groups of friends, or a family adventure.

Premium Rainforest in a Short time!

The wildlife in the district of Manu National Park is one most diverse in the world. However, most of the park is inaccessible to visitors. This is due to the Reserve zone, in order to preserve and protect all those living within it. It demands a significant number of days travelling along the high mountains and along the cloud forest.

Visiting the Manu National Park by flights optimises your time immeasurably. Being able to reach the remoteness of the park, in such a short space of time, saves ample travelling by car. While in Pakitza surroundings, these untouched areas, where the infamous jaguars has been spotted. Our accommodation in this area is at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge, surrounded by large trees in the pristine rainforest. So it’s definitely an ideal place to enjoy a peaceful environment.

Shortening the travel time …

To visit the Manu National Park, the reserved are<b>a</b> was not possible. So most programs were rigid and requesting a minimum of 6 days. Consequently, depending on arduous overland transport from Cusco. As a matter of fact, the Park was less visited and the traffic of boats on the Manu river basin was minimum. As a result, the forest and rivers remain less impacted. In contrast to other rainforest destinations In Peru; Iquitos and Tambopata. Both these areas have become more visited and gained much more popularity due to the provided facilities for larger tourism scale.

The Reserved Zone of Manu is a magical place and certainly holds more wildlife within it. This is the above all, jungle experience where few feet have wandered. You need authorisation to pass through these lands. It is important we protect and preserve, and due to the barrier from the Cultural zone, communities help this environment thrive. Travel here to get a real immersion and experience true isolation from modern life. With only 4 days or even less time. An area untouched and rarely visited by civilisation. and for that reason, be one of few to explore this land in it’s finest.

Manu National Park – Biodiversity Records

Below is a list of Wildlife Records, of which Manu Biosphere is their longstanding home:

1025 SPECIES OF BIRD (Aves)
221 SPECIES OF MAMMALS (mamíferos )
1307 SPECIES OF BUTTERFLIES (Mariposas)
8 SPECIES OF WILDCATS (Felinos Silvestres)
15 SPECIES OF PRIMATES (Monos)
27 SPECIES OF MACAWS (Guacamayos)
132 SPECIES OF REPTILES (Reptiles)
155 SPECIES OF AMPHIBIANS (Anfibios)
300 SPECIES OF ANTS (Hormigas)
650 SPECIES OF BEETLES (Escarabajos)

Quite an impressive amount, or so we like to think. We aim to help preserve and conserve the land here in Manu National Park. If you are interested with flying to one of the most beautiful places in Peru. Look no further.
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Day 4
Day 5

Day 1

Minivan Ride from Cusco - Guadalupe Lodge

The beginning of the Manu Road passes through numerous dry inner-mountain valleys and picturesque villages. This gives you a quick overview of locals’ lifestyles and colourful clothes. A brief call at Ninamarca will give you the possibility to explore the pre-Incas tombs within this well archaeological site. The road includes various stops, so you can enjoy seeing the surrounding landscapes varying from high-mountains to humid forests. Next stop will occur in the village of Paucartambo which features beautiful arched colonial bridge. From Paucartambo the altitude will keep on increasing and the setting gradually gets enveloped by a cloudy mist. The road leads you to Acjanaco pass consisting in the main gateway to Manu National Park. Once across Acjanaco Pass (3550 m / 11.647 ft) the environment dramatically changes from dry to wet valleys. Do not miss the splendid view when looking down toward the lowlands! The lush and misty cloud forest surrounded by massive rocks and waterfalls is perhaps the most fragile and threatened type of rainforest. In such environment filled with lichens and moss-carpeted soil, spotting birds will be the main target. You will get the chance to stare at a large variety of birds ranging from the Peruvian national bird, the brightly red Andean Cock-of-the-Rock displays to tanagers, toucans or quetzals. The path will head down to the Guadalupe lodge (560 m./1837 ft). Overnight in the lodge

Day 2

Guadalupe Lodge - River Boat Trip to Casa Matsiguenka

Enjoy waking up and taking breakfast early in the morning then You will be transferred to the Atalaya port where you can appreciate the view of myriads of colourful birds and a rich wildlife. At Atalaya river’s deck, embark in a motor boat and navigate down this crystalline river of Madre de Dios. After 4 hours, you will reach the confluence with the Manu river we enter the wild Manu National Park a brief stop at Limonal Park Ranger Station for check in, the exciting trip begins with full of sightings experiences, every river bend will bring us a view of unspoiled beauty.

We travel up river we’ll search diligently for any signs of Jaguar, still only a slim chance but this river is perhaps the best location to find this magnificent mammal, just a few curves up the river the environment will change, there will be orders of magnitude more to look at, from hundred if not thousands of swallows and butterflies, every single sandbar being occupied by something interesting, we will keep a close watch for wildcats. before dusk, we arrive at our rustic lodge which it´s set aside a short distance from the Rio Manu in the heart of Manu National Park and for our following nights at this peaceful place. Overnight, Casa Matsiguenka Lodge.

Day 3

Casa Matsiguenka - Salvadore Lake - Trails Explorations

We will have the better part of two days to enjoy the Manu´s Wilderness, On this mornign you will explore the Salvador oxbow lake famous for its population of Giant Otters who usually breeds there , they can be seen at different times of the day, these gregarious and playful carnivorous spend good deal of their time fishing or playing by any side of the lake or just taking a sunbath on their favorite dead logs. We’ll have access to a floating catamaran (two large canoes connected by wooden planks) with chairs set up for bird and wildlife viewing (which makes paddling around the lake easy and comfortable. Apart from looking for the giant river otters, we’ll have the chance for many of the lake edge species, including the fabulous Hoatzin, Agami and herons, interesting raptors, colorful macaws oropendolas and caciques, just floating around the lake will be one of the joys of the trip, while exploring the forest you wil ll also search for more species of monkeys such as white fronted capuchin, pygmy marmoset. Apart from the lake, the forest around Salvador Lake and the lodge is some of the best Amazonian rainforest we have seen, and a nice network of trails allows us to leisurely stroll on flat trails the rest of the day. (Please notice that the time to visit the Salvador lagoon on this day its subject of availability)

Day 4

Casa Matsiguenka - Otorongo Canopy Tower - Trails

During the morning time you will explore the trails that crosses the Terra Firme forest, where the world famous brazil Nuts grows, the guide will briefly explain about it biology, following the narrow trail, we walk towards the small clay lick that attracts parakeets and medium sized macaws, the clay lick is also a highlight of the trip, early in the morning these birds congregates to eat the clay, which they need on their diet, this activity might take at least a couple of hours. We’ll spend full afternoon walking along what is the "system of trails" in the opposite forest of the lodge then we will take the motor boat to get navigate a bit downstream to access the Cocha Otorongo trails and platform, the view from the canopy tower is amazing as you would see the vegetation that encloses the lake which supports an entire family of giant river otters, large black caimans and harpy eagles that sporadically have seen over that locations, (the lake is not open for embarkation) Moving deep into the heart of the forest is also an excellent environment to see the enormous kapok trees, these species are the emergent trees in the entire Amazon the can reach up 190 feet tall, following the trails we could encounter troops of monkeys with no fewer than six species possible such as red howler, brown capuchin, squirrel monkey, tamarins, woolly, as well as the chance for numerous other birds such as curassow, guans, return to the lodge in the afternoon for dinner time.

Day 5

Casa Matsiguenka - Boca Manu Airport - Flight to Cusco

On this morning we take our return trip by motor boat along the Manu river downstream, wildlife sights has great possibilities on this morning as we will be leaving as early possible , we maybe able to see large black caimans, capibaras even the large wildcats then we to reach the Limonal Park Ranger Station for check OUT. We will arrive to the Boca Manu airstrip and will be taking our flight back to Cusco that usually last 45 minutes. *Please bear in mind flights schedule depends or weather conditions!

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Equipment /Clothing	Comments
Wellington BootsProvided at the lodge	Experience has taught us that Wellies are by far the most appropriate footwear for your time in the Jungle. You'll hopefully have noticed we asked for your shoes size on the application form; this is so we can buy you some new ones in Cusco ready for your departure so you don't have to lug them with you. However, please be aware that is difficult to get Wellington boots over European size 43 so if that's you please ensure you bring some with you.
Flip flops	Useful for use in the bathrooms and for walking around the lodges.
T-shirts, cottonshirts and a light sweatshirt	You should bring a mix of short and long sleeved to protect your arms from mosquito bites
Underwear	Cotton is recommended rather than nylon.
Socks	These should be long and made from breathable wool to ensure optimum comfort inside your boots.
Sunblock CreamSun Glasss Insect Repellent Fleece/Sweatshirt	at Least 40 % DEET
Trousers & shorts	It’s important to be wearing long bottoms for protection from bugs and sun. We recommend full cut khaki bottoms or khaki type pants that can be zipped into shorts. Lighter
Waterproofraincoat/poncho	Even in the dry season the rain can be heavy so it's good to come prepared!
Flashlights	For night activities such as night walks , Caiman Search and for using when the power from the lodges runs off.