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The National Park of Manu, a World Cultural

Heritage Site, is one of the areas with greatest

biodiversity on the planet. It is located in the

departments of Cusco (Paucartambo province,

Kosñipata district) and Madre de Dios (Manu

province, Fitzcarrald and Manu districts), including

the entire basin of the River Manu. Located in the

south of Peru, in the eastern sector of the Andes

mountain range and bordering the Amazon basin, it

is the only park in Latin America to cover the full

range of environments, from low, tropical jungle

to cold, high grassland over 4,000 masl.

The park was created on 29 May 1973, covers an

area of 1,716,295.22 hectares and is one of the best

destinations for nature tourism. The low basin

of the River Manu is marked by the exuberance of

the Amazon plain. Five zones are recommended for

tourism, each with a high diversity of flora and

fauna: Salvador, Otorongo, Juárez, Pakitza and

Limonal. All offer navigable circuits through the

lakes and swamps, where visitors can see seals

and black caimans.

Early at 05:45 am pick up from your hotels in Cusco, first part of our excursion will take us through the majestic

Andean mountains, after an 45 minutes we will find Huacarpay lake, a high Andean Lagoon that boasts heaps of

flora and fauna typical of the Andean mountains a paradise to see birds. Afterwards we will arrive to Huancarani

which contains the funeral towers of Ninamarca, a cemetery of the Lupaca Pre –Inca Culture, then we will reach

Paucartambo, the famous traditional and folkloric town. At mid-day we will arrive at the entrance of Manu

National Park and access to one of the most protected natural areas in South America. We will continue on our

bus down a dirt road and on through the thick fog from which this section of the forest takes it name. Eventually

we will arrive at the home of the exotic Peruvian National Bird, Gallito de las rocas, the “Cock of the Rocks”,

to observe the social gathering that seems reminiscent of a large courtship. You will find that this is quite an

amazing spectacle complete with an impressive array of sounds and colours that can only be found in the jungle.

For our first night, we will stay in the BAMBU Lodge, where we will arrive at approx. 5:00 p.m

CUSCO – BAMBU LODGE

DAY 01

After breakfast we leave to Puerto Atalaya, on

the way we will make a few stops to visit small

native communities of Patria and Pillcopata. These

communities are well-known to be producers of

many varieties of jungle fruits even the famous

Coca plant. Later, we will begin the boating

portion of our journey in a river excursion on the

Madre de Dios, or “Mother of God” River, one of the

tributaries of the mighty Amazon River. During

our day we will have the chance to observe many

types of colorful birds such as parrots, macaws,

oropendolas, vultures and others species.

Hopefully, we will make some sightings of some

jungle mammals such as monkeys or the famous

capybaras (jungle rodents that are as much as

2.5 feet long Towards the late afternoon, we

will arrive to our next sleeping destination,

arriving approximately at 3:00 p.m. Here, we have

showers and services available. (Walks at night

optional)

BAMBU LODGE - BLACK SPIDER MONKEY LODGE

DAY 02

At the crack of dawn we will go on an early morning trek through the jungle on our way to enjoy the one the

Amazon Jungles most impressive spectacles, the amazing Blanquillo Macaw Clay Lick. This is where hundreds of

colorful parrots, parakeet and Macaws congregate to “lick” the clay thereby receiving its nutrients. In the

afternoon, we will explore the primary forest around our Lodge and in the evening we will spend the night at

the tapir clay lick (it’s a place where the mammals congregate to eat minerals, according with some biologist in

Manu, the toxins “poison produced within plants and seeds” ingested by mammals will be controlled by licking

this clay rich in minerals and salts.

BLACK SPIDER MONKEY LODGE

DAY 03

We will go to one of the main areas of the Manu National Park, the Tourist Zone. For the next

5 to 6 hours, depending on the level of the water in the Manu River, we will sail up the robust

river in our motor boat. Because of the lack of civilization in this part of the jungle it will make

all that much easier for us to take notice of the rich wildlife to be found here. Animals such

as Capybaras, Caymans, monkeys and with a little bit of luck, maybe we will be able to see the

great, South American feline, the Jaguar, which may just resting in some place along the river.

We will then arrive to our private area in the jungle, the Capybara Lodge where we will spend

the 2 following nights. If there is sufficient time, we will hike a trail system nearby the camp

site, your guide will offer you a full interpretation of the fauna and flora, the ecosystem,

interaction and symbiosis in this fragile ecosystem of this complicated Tropical Amazonian

forest. (Walks at night optional)

BLACK SPIDER MONKEY LODGE - CAPYBARA LODGE

DAY 04

We will begin with an early morning visiting one of the biggest lake in the park the stunning

Salvador Lake, which is the natural habitat for any countless number of local species. This is the

jungle at its best, boasting such animals as the Black Caiman and the Giant River Otters, both of

which are endangered and at risk of extinction. This is one of the only areas in the entire world

where we may see one, not in captivity, but instead in its natural environment. During the evening,

we will continue on to see another lake, this one equipped with a lookout tower alongside used

for viewing the immense lake from a birds-eye-view. This will be a fantastic opportunity to soak

up the amazing views of Otorongo Lake. Then we will return to Capybara Lodge for dinner and

deserved resting. (Walks at night optional)

CAPYBARA LODGEDAY 05

Today we have one more opportunity to explore de forest around Salvador Lake or around the

lodge; maybe we will even have a chance to see a group of Tamarine Monkeys, which are the smallest

monkeys in the entire world. Be aware of surroundings, because they could sneak up right behind you!

Later after lunch we will take the boat and travel for four hours down stream the Manu River to

Boca Manu Lodge, on the way we might see some black caimans laying on the beach getting the sun

heat, maybe we will be able to see the great, South American feline, the Jaguar, which may be just

resting in the sun in some place along the river. At night, we will visit another system of trails with

a completely different set of characteristics than the first one. Our guide will explain to us why

and how locals are still using different plants of the jungle as traditional medicines and show us

native plants from the area.

CAPYBARA LODGE – BOCA MANU LODGE

DAY 06

Early in the morning, we will depart and move on in the direction of our last lodging Bamboo Lodge

of the journey, In order to get there, we will travel for 6 hours with a stop in a beautiful place

of hot spring, where we will spend some time to relax and swimming in the hot spring, from here it

takes some more hours to get to Puerto Atalaya where we will take a car and drive for one hour

an a half to Bamboo Lodge.

BOCA MANU LODGE – BAMBU LODGEDAY 07

At the agreed time we will visit to your Hotel. Your briefing is

usually programmed one day before your program and usually

in the evening. However If your program starts on a Monday,

your briefing will be programmed for the Saturday prior to

your program and during the morning only. Therefore, please

consider this when booking your flights to Cusco.

BRIEFINGIf for any reason on first day we didn’t see the Gallito de las rocas, Andean Cock of the Rock,

today we have one more chance to visit the Lek of the famous Peruvian National Bird Gallito de

las rocas, and enjoy the amazing show. Then back to Cusco.

BAMBU LODGE – CUSCO

DAY 08

They are highly trained, have excellent language proficiency and communication skills and

are regularly evaluated by the service reports each guest fills in after each service. We have

special guides for special requests (ornithology, history and archaeology, flora and fauna and

also generalist guides). We also have guides proficient in several languages besides English

and Spanish, including French, Italian, German. In all of our treks, not only on the Inca Trail,

there will be a guide for every 8 guests with one of them being the head guide. This ensures a

higher safety and attention to guests versus other operators.

Every guide has received training in first aid from a physician. We conduct mandatory

training sessions every February, which every single SPE tour guide must attend. Your

tour guide will always have a first-aid kit for basic medical problems (traveler’s

diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) and oxygen. We will get you off the trail as quickly

and comfortably as possible, if needed, and ensure you get directly to a clinic for

treatment. Every guide is also equipted with a sateliette phone that can be used

anywhere on the mountain to connect anywhere in the world in case of an emergency.

For an extra cost, these can be used for personal calls as well.

All your transportation is included in this expedition. You will be

picked up directly from your hotel at 5:00m or the agreed time in

the private turistic bus, transport included until to Atalaya go

and back. From Atalaya we will take our motorized boat during

the next days of our adventure in the river of Madre de Dios.

We own 4-wheel drive mini van for maximum 6 passengers and

a big bus for maximum 18 passengers. Both vehicles have been

adapted for the unpaved Manu road

The SPE chefs cook delicious meals that many previous trekkers have raved about. We honor all

food restrictions. Be sure to remind your tour guide of any food restrictions at the beginning

of your expeditions. Food is typically served family-style. You will enjoy breakfast, lunch and

dinner each day of the tour a. A snack each morning will also be provided for you to enjoy along

the hike. We will provide purified water needed at meal times to drink and refill a reusable water

bottle or camel back (we recommend at least 3L capacity to last between meals.

chefs

The entrance tickets to the National Park of Manu is included

From Manu National Park, one of the most bio-diverse areas on earth, to the intriguing Inca

culture, fabulously represented by the world wonder Machu Picchu, from the surfers point on

the Pacific coast to the depths of the Colca Canyon, overlooked by mighty condors, Peru is one of

the most stunning places you’ll ever experience.

We have one of the most outstanding meal services in the field: Our chefs have been

highly trained by several institutes in Lima and Cusco. You should be prepared to

not only have a superb expedtition experience, but also a culinary one, including

generous and delicious breakfasts, snacks, lunches, tea services and dinners. Our

delectable menus include a variety of Peruvian and international food and also cater

for vegetarian and other dietary needs at no extra cost. Southern Peru Explorers is

recognized for its buffet meals, the quantity and quality of food, and its freshness.

cap

backpack cover

t-shirt

After the tour ask in our office for free t-shirts, cap,

backpack cover, rain protect, etc. We will work hard to

create your best vacation.

From your first day lunch until your last breakfast water is included at meal

times to drink and refill reusable water bottles This water will be boiled, filtered

and then cooled, before distributing. (we recommend at least 2L capacity to last

between meals). We will refill our waters at each meals time, you will need to bring

your own water cooler or bottle

These services are arranged just for you and your party,

and offer the possibility to choose the departure date, the

group size and the duration of the trek. This not only has the

advantage of adapting the pace to your physical condition, but

also usually means enjoying quieter campsites and meeting

less travelers along the route. All private groups include

additional services, such as extra porters/wranglers to

carry your personal gear, hight quality camping equipment,

highly experienced cheffs, outstanding gourmet menus and

a number of other much appreciated details we have made

reality through our thorough planning and broad creative

capacity.

You’ll be joining a group of other trekkers like you coming

from different parts of the world, a great opportunity to

have fun and make new friends. Our Group Services have set

departure dates, please contact us.

Mineral Water

Breakfast on Day 1, dinner on day 4, and all meals on Day 5

Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu

Mountain 75.00 USD

Walking Sticks 25.00 USD

Sleeping bag 25.00 USD

- Original passport

(with more than 6 months from expiration)

- A daypack to carry your personal belongings

- Lighter style trekking boots with good ankle support

- Warm clothes, fleece and layers for variable

- temperatures (especially at night)

- T-shirts and trekking pants

- Camera and extra batteries

- Small size binoculars

- Wide-brimmed hats, with a broad visor to keep the sun off

your face

- Sunscreen SPF30+

- Lip balm and Insect repellent (50% DEET)

- Sunglasses

- Rain Gear: rain jacket or rain poncho

- Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel, moist towelettes

- Refillable water bottle

Private Services

Group Services

included