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Custom Manu Amazon Tour 4 Days

This tour is designed for a long enough stay to experience the authentic Amazonian jungle at our private property in the Manu Cultural Zone. Better lodging, longer time at location, and opportunities to see wildlife increase on this extended tour.

Afterwards, enjoy an excursion in tubing along the Palotoa River's crystal clear waters in the middle of the jungle. Wildlife abounds: waterfowl and migratory birds, four types of monkeys, and squirrels jump between trees near the river. Later we arrive at the river Alto Madre De Dios, where we take our boat on the winding river that leads us to the hostel Manu Rainforest Lodge for an evening in comfort and a delicious dinner. A guided night walk is possible.

DAY 01: CUSCO – CLOUD FOREST - MANU RAINFOREST LODGE
We’ll pick you up at your hotel at 4:30 a.m. to start our busy day of travel and tour. We have much to see and lots to do! It’s a day full of picturesque visits, starting with the beautiful chullpas of Ninamarca (pre-Inca tombs); then Paucartambo an impressive colonial town with historic bridges and buildings. From there we will make our way to Acjanaco, paving the way to the entry of the biosphere of Manu National Park with its impressive cloud forest: home to wild bromeliads, orchids and colorful birds (Rupicola peruviana), woolly and capuchin monkeys, as well as colorful butterflies and rare insects. In the afternoon we will arrive on the banks of the river Alto Madre de Dios where we will leave the minivan. Here waiting for us is a traditional wooden boat to cruise the river watching for birds and river creatures until we reach our comfortable hostel in the jungle.
Overnight in Manu Rainforest Lodge.

DAY 02: MANU RAINFOREST LODGE - ROBLES TREEHOUSE LODGES
Our ecological tours at Robles Tours offer excellent experiences full of adventure and awe at the untamed virgin forest and its inhabitants of the great Amazon basin. After breakfast we travel by boat 45 minutes via Rio Palotoa to reach Robles Tree House Lodge. Once we arrive we will have time available to explore the heart of our ecological reserve. The evening is reserved for a night walk in search of creatures such as: snakes, amphibians, spiders and monkeys. In the darkness of night we’ll have the spectacle of fireflies lighting up the sky and shadows of bats attracted by our lanterns. Most certainly we’ll see timid tarantulas that go out hunting in the dark and sparkling stars that light our way.
Overnight in Robles Tree House and private reserve.

DAY 03: PARROT CLAY LICK, WALKS & RIVER SWIMMING 
As usual each morning hundreds of parrots, parakeets, macaws (Aras), gather to eat the clay rich in minerals at the lick (collpa) as part of their diet. To enjoy this activity we have to wake up at 5:00 a.m. and at 5:20 a.m. we should be in the hideout, across from the Parrot collpa, keeping silence and calmness to watch groups of five to ten gather and settle en masse on the rock wall and consume the rich mineral clay. We'll also have a good chance to see troupes of monkeys, toucans, and woodpeckers that often fly from one side of the river to the other. Here might also get to spot the shy and playful river otters.
Afterwards, enjoy an excursion in tubing along the Palotoa River's crystal clear waters in the middle of the jungle. Wildlife abounds: waterfowl and migratory birds, four types of monkeys, and squirrels jump between trees near the river. Later we arrive at the river Alto Madre De Dios, where we take our boat on the winding river that leads us to the hostel Manu Rainforest Lodge for an evening in comfort and a delicious dinner. A guided night walk is possible.

DAY 04: MANU RAINFOREST LODGE-CUSCO
Today is a long travel day in minivan back to Cusco. From the vehicle you can still enjoy the different landscapes that this jungle and mountain passage offers. Photo opportunities abound. We will arrive back at Cusco’s Plaza de Armas at about 5:30 p.m. With big thanks and a warm hug we will say goodbye but only until the next time, because we truly hope to see you again!

What’s included in the trip?
Manu Rainforest Peru rates include all meals, soft drinks, hot drinks, sparkling wine and beer with meals, accommodations at lodges, excursions with knowledgeable naturalist guides, professional cook (chef), the Manu National Park entrance fee, night walks. We will provide private transportation (boat & minivan). Breakfast and lunch will be available on your last day and are included in the rate. Tubing in the river is also included on your amazon adventure. One great advantage of our “all inclusive” rates is that you will know in advance exactly how much you’re Manu Rainforest Peru vacation will cost. Your only extra expenses will be drinks, boutique purchases, First day breakfast, and Drinking water first day, Personal expenses, we provide gum boots for wetland excursions.

What should I bring to the Jungle?
Please bring comfortable walking shoes, lightweight long pants and long sleeved shirts for our excursions, as well as a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, extra socks, Dark-colored clothing, Swimwear, sandals and a small personal towel, Water bottle or canteen, mosquito repellant with DEET, and of course your camera with charger and extra batteries, and waterproof ponchos with hoods to protect against rain, torch/flashlight with extra battery. You may wish to include some small items that you can give away to the locals (t-shirts, pens and candies are especially prized). During meals in the dining room we ask our guests to wear casual clothing and shoes or sandals. 
Binoculars - Very important to enjoy wild life (Vortex 10 x 42, Bushnell, Nikon 8 x 42)

MANU BIOSPHERE ZONE

Manu Rainforest Tour - 4 days

If you are looking to have an intense amazon experience, then Manu Rainforest Peru is the best choice tour. In addition to its parrot and macaw clay lick and remote jungle wilderness, there are much more to see at the Robles Ecological Reserve. The further away from the cities you go and the longer you stay in the forest, the better the chance is you will have to observe wildlife. Because our reserve is hours up river from civilization and you stay in the jungle, you will certainly encounter some of the amazing wildlife the Manu Rainforest has to offer.

NOTE: The program involves several trips by bus and boat, and so given the uncontrollable forces of nature, the program may be subject to change at any time without notice.

Day 01: Cusco – Manu Cloud forest - Mirador Lodge 
5:30 AM we’ll pick you up at your hotel in Cusco in our private minivan and start the long beautiful drive to Mirador Lodge. We’ll pass picturesque valleys and majestic mountains for about nine hours with stops along the way: breakfast in the quaint colonial town of Paucartambo, breathtaking views at the lookout point at the pass –Acjanaco- 4,000m (13,123 ft) where we enter the Manu Biosphere. From there we descend through the cloud forest to one of the most bio diverse area in the world. Bird and wildlife viewing are easy as we will walk part of the way to take in the waterfalls, primordial trees and an abundance of birds and wildlife and flora: ferns, mosses, orchids and lichens; cock of the rock (Peru’s national bird), tangaras, toucans, hummingbirds, trogons, and quetzals; and primates like howling, spider and capuchin monkeys.
Overnight at Mirador Lodge 700m (2,296 ft)

Day 02: Mirador Lodge – Machuwasi lagoon – Tree house
A filling breakfasts then we´ll take the minivan through low living tropical forest. First stop the Animal Rescue Centre where you’ll come up close and personal to wooly monkeys, capuchin and spider monkeys as well as tapirs, peccary and agouti. Depending what animals their caring for you’ll have a chance to pet, feed, or run from a number of rehabilitating animals. Leave a donation to support the Project. Nearby at the port city of Atalaya 600m (1,968 ft), a last minute shopping stop before we board our motorized river boat onto the silvery water Traveling 2 hours upriver we’ll stop to hike and visit Lake Machuwasi, a small mirror-like lagoon full of activity. On balsam rafts we’ll pole to the shores so see some amazing birds like the prehistoric cackling hoatzin birds (Opinthocomus hoazín), and with luck capybaras or caiman. It’s a truly beautiful place. Back in the boat we’ll travel a few hours to Robles Ecological Reserve. Here deep in primary forest you can spend the afternoon relaxing while the butterflies and hummingbirds swarm the bushes around or swimming in the cascading waters a few minutes walk down. 
Overnight at the Tree House, a hidden stilted house camouflaged in our forest. Strategically located over a clay lick, it makes for great viewing of the nocturnal animals that come to feed on its nutrient rich clay: peccaries, tapirs, deers, armadillos, monkeys and others. The night air will be full of sound and activity, the forest floor below a gallery of activity, a night not to be forgotten.

Day 03: Parrot Clay lick - Manu Rainforest Lodge
At dawn we’ll head to the river to quietly sit at the bank and await the arrival of hundreds of macaws pairs and parrots at the clay lick. A beautiful experience watching the mist rise over the waters and hopefully the nearby otters passing through. Of course it depends on the weather, so keep your fingers crossed! 
After a typical jungle breakfast, we’ll head back to the Hide, but in daylight where you will see the forest transformed and discover insects, birds and flowers as you’ve never seen before. At the Hide, we can check for tracks at the clay lick or even chance an animal digesting its mineral riches. Ingesting clay from the lick is said to not only supply necessary nutrients but also work against toxins in unripe fruit or certain leaves the animals may have eaten, much like an antacid. Afterwards we’ll explore the private reserve where we’ll be the only visitors. Keep your eyes open for peccaries, monkey’s frailes, armadillos and the large Amazonian tortoises. The guide will point out to you many species of rare birds, anphibians reptiles and insects to brag about back home. Jaguars are also known to inhabit the area.
Overnight in our traditional and comfortable Manu Rainforest Lodge with showers.

Day 04: Manu Rainforest Lodge – Cusco
Waking early to the sound of Dusky Titi Monkeys, we’ll pack up and enjoy a last breakfast together to the chorus of morning birds. Back to the motorized river boat, we have a last and great chance to see wildlife on the river on our way back to Atalaya. Capybaras, eagles, herons, Jungle Vultures, and many other birds are fishing the waters. As on any day in the jungle, surprise appearances await us and we have a second chance at sightings along the road through the cloud forest back to Cusco.

We arrive in Cusco at approx. 6.00 PM and our tour concludes as we bring you to your respective hotels.

What’s included in the trip?
Manu Rainforest Peru rates include all meals, soft drinks, hot drinks, sparkling wine and beer with meals, accommodations at lodges, excursions with knowledgeable naturalist guides, professional cook (chef), the Manu National Park entrance fee, night walks. We will provide private transportation (boat & minivan). Breakfast and lunch will be available on your last day and are included in the rate. Tubing in the river is also included on your amazon adventure. One great advantage of our “all inclusive” rates is that you will know in advance exactly how much you’re Manu Rainforest Peru vacation will cost. Your only extra expenses will be drinks, boutique purchases, First day breakfast, and Drinking water first day, Personal expenses, we provide gum boots for wetland excursions.

What should I bring to the Jungle?
Please bring comfortable walking shoes, lightweight long pants and long sleeved shirts for our excursions, as well as a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, extra socks, Dark-colored clothing, Swimwear, sandals and a small personal towel, Water bottle or canteen, mosquito repellant with DEET, and of course your camera with charger and extra batteries, and waterproof ponchos with hoods to protect against rain, torch/flashlight with extra battery. You may wish to include some small items that you can give away to the locals (t-shirts, pens and candies are especially prized). During meals in the dining room we ask our guests to wear casual clothing and shoes or sandals. 
Binoculars - Very important to enjoy wild life (Vortex 10 x 42, Bushnell, Nikon 8 x 42)

Manu Rainforest tours 5 dias

MANU AVENTURA 5 DÍAS 4 NOCHES

NOTA: El programa incluye varios viajes en autobús y bote, y así que por las fuerzas incontrolables de la naturaleza, el programa puede estar sujeto a cambios en cualquier momento sin previo aviso.

Cusco – Atalaya Terrestre Bus Carretera afirmada     224 km/9:h 30 m

Atalaya - Pcv. Limonal Fluvial Canoa Río Madre de Dios     137 km / 7h

Día 01: Cusco – Manu Rainforest Lodge

Recojo de su hotel 4:00 AM en nuestra bus privado, esta vez nos levantaremos muy de temprano, para viajar directo hasta Atalaya puerto principal de ingreso al PNM, llegando al medio día un aproximado,  luego nos embarcamos en nuestro bote rio abajo por 2 horas hasta nuestro albergue.

Pernocte en Manu RainforestLodge.

Cusco a Atalaya son 9:30 horas es decir si salimos a las 4 am de la ciudad del Cusco en Atalaya estamos a las 12:30 pm después del almuerzo tomamos nuestro bote a las 2:30 pm, para viajar por 1:30 horas hasta nuestro albergue.

Almuerzo en Atalaya 1pm

Cena en el albergue 7pm

Día 02: Manu Rainforest Lodge – Machiguenga (CN)

Desayuno a las 6 de la mañana, y 7:30 am estaremos tomando nuestro botes rio arriba por otro rio llamado Palotoa, viajando por 1 hora en bote. Una vez en el lugar de los Machiguengas haremos una pasantía en el lugar con los pobladores de dicha comunidad (PALOTOA TEPARO), en la tarde estamos de vuelta a nuestro albergue.

Pernocte en Manu Rainforest Lodge.

De dicho albergue salimos en embarcaciones medianas o pequeñas para viajar Rio Palotoa arriba por 1 hora saliendo a las 7:30 am,  llegando a las 8:30 am. Una vez en el lugar de los Machiguengas hacemos toda nuestra actividad correspondiente al día de hoy, y en la tarde  a las 4pm estaremos tomando nuestros botes de retorno al albergue viajando de nuevo rio abajo por Rio Palotoa por 1 hora.

Desayuno en el albergue MRL

Almuerzo en Palotoa Teparo (MACHIGUENGAS) 12:30 pm

Cena en el albergue MRL

Día 03: Manu Rainforest Lodge – Limonal – Boca Manu

Desayuno a las 5 am y las 6 am de la mañana estaremos saliendo con nuestros botes por 5 horas en dirección a Limonal, llegando a las 10 am una vez en Limonal exploraremos el área hasta donde se nos permita el guarda parque de dicho puesto de vigilancia  (zona restringida). Hora de regreso de Limonal será las 2 pm para viajar por una 1.30 horas, hasta  Boca Manu.

Pernocte en tiendas de campaña en Boca Manu.

Desayuno en el albergue MRL

Almuerzo en Limonal

Cena en Boca Manu

Día 04: Boca Manu – Manu Rainforest Lodge.

Esta mañana salimos a las 7 am después del desayuno, en nuestros botes confortables  por el Rio Alto Madre de Dios a Aguas Termales,  para llegar a este lugar tenemos que viajar en vote rio arriba durante 5 horas llegando a medio día 12 pm un aproximado. Después de disfrutar de un baño sauna medicinal tomaremos nuestro bote nueva mente para continuar con nuestra travesía por rio arriba, por 2 horas llegando a las 5 pm de la tarde a nuestro respetivo albergue.

Ultima noche de pernocte en Manu Rainforest Lodge.

Desayuno en Boca Manu

Almuerzo en Aguas Termales

Cena en el albergue MRL

Día 05: Manu Rainforest Lodge  -  Cusco

Temprano 6 am desayunó y embarque a las 7am. Hoy día será el último día en la selva la cual aún tenemos que tomar nuestros botes para viajar unas 3 horas rio arriba hasta llegar a Atalaya a las 9 am para tomar nuestro bus por 9 horas, llegando al Cusco a las 8:30pm, llegamos!

Desayuno en el albergue MRL

Almuerzo en el bosque nublado (box lunch)

 CONTACTO CON LOS INDÍGENAS

Si tenemos la ocasión de visitar alguna comunidad indígena es esencial respetar a sus habitantes. Antes de tomar una foto o de grabar en vídeo hay que pedir permiso. Un tema bastante controvertido es el de si debemos o no pagar por las fotos. En los lugares más apartados, no acostumbrados al turismo masivo, la gente no suele pedir ninguna remuneración económica por tomarles fotos. Sin embargo, en los lugares más turísticos, pedir moneditas se ha convertido en toda una tradición. Seremos nosotros los que decidamos qué hacer, aunque hay que tener claro que si nos piden dinero hay que pagar o no hacer la foto. Habrá que evitar recolectar muestras de fauna o de flora autóctona y llevar elementos que puedan contaminar.

HOSPEDAJE:

Recomiendo el albergue Manu Rainforest Lodge como punto de partida ya que es de nuestra propiedad y los costos estas reducidos en base a este. Según el tipo de viaje que quieran hacer.  Por ejemplo, si desean hacer muchos recorridos y travesías, un albergue turístico sería un gasto innecesario, pues no permanecerán en él. Solo será para dormir y pagar por  90 soles por noche para esto mejor vi por conveniente dormir en tiendas de campaña y yo los incluiré, solo deben traer sus mantas para dormir.

Viajeros ecológicos y aventureros como nosotros: nuestro eco albergues también son una excelente opción. Manu Rainforest Lodge ofrece cabañas construidas en el medio del bosque con todo los servicios incluidos baño, ducha, comedor, habitaciones. ¡Una opción intrépida y muy amazónica!

VISITA A LA COMUNIDAD MATCHIGUENGA

La visita lo haremos muy amena con la participación de todos nosotros, ya sea un campeonato deportivo,  visita a sus casas, compartir con ellos su bebida típicas naturales (MASATO), haciendo intercambio de ideas y conocimiento y por qué no llevarles una sonrisa a los niños con presentes que no sean muy impactantes en su ámbito natural.

Sandoval Lake - Macaw Clay Lick - 4 days

Day 01: Puerto Maldonado – Chuncho Lodge

The tour starts in the city of Puerto Maldonado. We’ll pick you up at your hotel in our private minivan, and then travel through the towering ancient trees until we reach Tambopata River. From here we’ll embark in boat on one of the most important rivers in Peru.  Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) perhaps the biggest rodent in the world, white caiman, rainbow colored macaw, and the timid jaguar inhabit this pristine jungle, and as they have Little fear of man, we have a good chance of seeing some of them.  Magnificent views on the river abound as we cruise through the crystalline waters. In the afternoon we’ll arrive at the Lodge where we’ll of course have time to explore the virgin forest.  A guided night walk is offered to encounter spiders at work, snakes and with luck we will see the night monkeys.

Day 02: Macaw Clay Lick (exploring)

4:30 AM boat departure for the Macaw clay lick. Which these gorgeous birds certainly do.  We’ll get to appreciate their spectacular color display as hundreds of them, as well as parakeets, and parrots, crowd the clay Wall to get their fill of the mineral rich earth. We’ll spend 4 hours here, taking in this amazing spectacle as well as the amazing vegetation around.  Lunch back at the lodge will be followed by refreshments and a walk into the pristine forest, with ample opportunity to see more of the unique wildlife of the area, highlights being peccaries, exotic birds, howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, and many more. 

Day 03: Chuncho Lodge – Lake Sandoval – Maloka Lodge

Following breakfast we’ll head back in the early morning mist by motorized canoe from the main port, to go back to the entrance of the Tambopata National Reserve and then walk for two hours to the majestic Lake Sandoval. For hundreds of years this impressive vegetation has been untouched and harbors exceptional flora and fauna.  The high tree stands mean fantastic viewing opportunities: parrots flitting among the palm trees, howler monkeys feeding on the seeds near the water’s edge, or even giant river otters resting between trunks. Caiman and hoatzin (a large noisy prehistoric bird), and many other local river residents might make an appearance. Tonight we’ll spend the night near the Lake Sandoval in our comfortable and cozy hostel with amenities. The night also offers rare opportunities to see creatures in the midst of their nocturnal activities – we’ll of course take a night walk to observe them!

Day 04: Lake Sandoval – Puerto Maldonado – Cusco or Lima

In the morning after breakfast, we’ll change things up and go for a nature walk in Tambopata then return to Puerto Maldonado which takes about an hour.  Drop off at airport for those who need to get to their flights. We conclude our Manu visit here and hope you take away with you wonderful memories of your time here. 

BirdingAreas In Peru

CLOUD FOREST

The cloud forest includes a wide variety of ecosystems between 600m (1,968 ft.) and 3,500m (11,482 ft). This cloud forest range is a “must” for any wildlife enthusiast; at least 20 of the 105 endemism of Peru we find here, including hummingbird feeders.

WayqechaBiological Station

Located at 2,950m (9,678ft) in the transition area between the high Andean cloud forest and the grassland of Puna is Wayqecha Biological Station.  It is about 700 ha in size and covers a gradient of 1,200m (3,937ft) in elevation - from 2,300m (7,545ft) to the bottom to 3,500m (11,482ft) at the top. This gradient allows access to various bird habitats.  The station itself has a capacity for 50 guests and includes a multipurpose room that serves as a supply area, conference room and laboratory.  There are 25 km of trails, and a bridge for observation of birds in the forest canopy, classic birding sites on the highlands and the cloud forest. In our target list will be Chestnut-breasted Mountain-Finch, Black-throated Flowerpiercer, Andean Flicker, and more. Our next stop is for the endemic Creamy-crested Spinetail, and maybe Puna and Diademed Tapaculo, Gray-breasted Mountain Toucan, Collared Jay and Mountain Cacique, Black-throated Tody-Flycatcher, White-banded and White-throated Tyrannulets, and the beautiful Barred and scaled Fruiteaters, chestnut-crested cotinga.

Cock of theRock Lodge

The Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge is located in the magical Manu cloud forest on the lush eastern slopes of the Andes, and is part of the Tropical Nature conservation system. Situated at 1,600m (5,200ft), the lodge protects and supports a 5,060ha (12,500-acre) private cloud forest reserve. It consists of 12 double-occupancy wooden bungalows with private bath facilities, and a separate complex with a large dining room. Here the following birds can be found: Trilling Tapaculo, Andean Guan, White-rumped Hawk, Chestnut-breasted Coronet, and a wide variety of Hummingbirds including Collared Inca, Violet-throated Starfrontlet and Amethyst-throated Sunangel, Purple-backed Thornbill, Scaled Metaltail, White-bellied Woodstar. Crimson-mantled Woodpecker, Bar-bellied Woodpecker, Pale-footed Swallow, Mountain Wren, Citrine Warbler and many Tanagers, Scaled Antpitta, Slaty Gnateater and the endemic Cerulean-capped Mankin, Montane Foliage-gleane. Possibilities include White-rumped Hawk, Solitary Eagle, Rufous-capped Thornbill, Crested Quetzal, Golden-headed Quetzal, Masked Trogon, Highland Motmot, Black-streaked Puffbird, Blue-banded Toucanet, Olive-backed Woodcreeper, Montane Woodcreeper, Spotted Barbtail, Amazonian Umbrellabird, Uniform and Variable Antshrikes, Chestnut-crested Cotinga, Scaled Fruiteater, Bolivian Tyrannulet, Inca Flycatcher (endemic), Peruvian Piedtail (endemic) .

MANU NATIONALPARK

The Manu National Park (PNM) is located in the provinces of Paucartambo in Cusco and Manu in Madre de Dios. Its area is 17,162 95.22 hectares.  This establishment protects the biodiversity and landscapes of low jungle, jungle and the Andes of southeastern Peru. Also, it aims to promote responsible tourism - underpinned by ecological and culturally compatible criteria. And it extends from the upper 4,000m (13,123ft) frigid highlands, to 300m (984ft) in the lowland. In its vast territory has life zone each with its own wildlife, Manu is considered as one of the best places for the international birdwatchers, Manu has 1,025 species of birds.

AmazoniaLodge

The Lodge is located in the tropical rain forest of the Manu Biosphere Reserve. Amazon lodge is now considered one of the best places for birding in Peru. This shelter has 628 species of birds as quickly becoming one of the important points, Manu Rainforest Peru always take you to the best places in the country to show without trouble the birds you want to see, such as: Yellow-billed Nunbird, Swallow-wing, White-throated Jacamar, Lemon-throated Barbet, Fine-barred Piculet, Crimson-crested Woodpecker, Slender-billed Xenops, Cinnamon-throated Woodcreeper, Plain-winged Antshrike, Russet Antshrike, sclater's antwren, Amazonian Streaked-Antwren, Gray Antwren, Warbling Antbird, Rusty-belted Tapaculo, Ash-throated Gnateater, Black-faced Antthrush, Thrush-like Antpitta, Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant, Olivaceous Flatbill, Gray-capped Flycatcher, Band-tailed Manakin, Dusky-capped Greenlet, Tawny-faced Gnatwren and the famous Harpy Eagle and much more.

ManuWildlife Center

The Wildlife Center is strategically located in an area of forest has the highest diversity of micro-habitats in the area of Manu. This means that there are more species of animals, reptiles and insects there. An amazing number of birds (575 species recorded) in the refuge have been the focus of studies by renowned scientists the lodge has 22 double bungalows and a vast network of trails to explore. That is why many birders who come to Peru give a long sigh when they need to leave this place.

Birding in Manu - Peru, in our bird list will be Blue-and-yellow Macaw, Red-and-green Macaw, White-bellied Parrot, Oilbird, Sand-colored Nighthawk, Pauraque, Ocellated Poorwill, Pale-winged Trumpeter, Gilded Barbet, Buff-throated Woodcreeper, Speckled Spinetail, bamboo foliage-gleaner, Bluish-slate Antshrike, Elusive Antpitta, Manu Antbird, Peruvian Warbling Antbird, Cinnamon Neopipo, and White-crested Spadebill.

ManuBiosphere Reserve

This stunning, biodiverse area is our private property. We have double bungalows also have mammal clay lick and a macaw clay lick and a vast network of trails, the reserve has over 210 hectares, we conserve through the tourism. Is located 300m (984ft) in the lowland, in the Biosphere Reserve of Manu!!Manu Rainforest Peru, is committed to preserving the ecological reserve is located in the Biosphere Reserve of Manu, is still virgin forest

As his area warrants but has yet to be studied, we, as conservationists, welcome scholars interested in conducting research on our private reserve In turn

CUSCO

Abra MalagaPass

Located in the spectacular route that starts west of the town of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, the access road to Abra Malaga goes into the narrow valley of Tancca River, just above the eastern slopes of the massive Veronica mountain at 5,350m (17,552ft). As you get higher, the road winds through a typical glacial valley where the bunch grass and herds of llamas dominate the landscape: the Abra Málaga 4,230m (13,877ft), one step at a great height that allows the road transpose the Vilcanota mountain range and start the descent into high forest, and has two types of forests:

Forests Chusquea bamboo is home to numerous endemic birds such as: Parodi's Hemispingus, Puna Thistletail, Unstreaked Tit-tyrant, Marcapata Spinetail, Cuzco Brush Finch, Inca Wren, also add rare birds White-banded Tyrannulet, Black-eared and Black-capped Hemispingus, White-rumped Hawk, Trilling Tapaculo, Undulated Antpitta plus a lot more will be in our target list.

The Polylepis woodland  at Abra Malaga Pass is also one of the best places for bird watching, this forest offers the best of the best in endemic birds and rare: Stripe-headed Antpitta, Tawny Tit-Spinetail, Giant Conebill, Andean Tapaculo, Tit -like Dacnis, Blue-mantled Thornbill, also we'll concentrate to add some endemics on the west side: Royal Cinclodes, Ash-breasted Tit-tyrant, White-browed Tit-spinetail, Creamy-crested Spinetail, Rusty-fronted Canastero, White-tufted Sunbeam, Junin Canastero and Chestnut-breasted Mountain-finch, many more will be in our target  bird list.

HistoricSanctuary of Machu Picchu

It is located in the district of the same name, province of Urubamba, Cusco region, Republic of Peru. It has an area of 38,448 106 hectares.

It is nestled in the chain of the Eastern Andes of the Atlantic basin; the Urubamba River crosses from east to west, forming a deep canyon with altitudes ranging from 1,750m (5,741ft) to 6,271m (20,574ft) a fact that allowed the development of special ecosystems and large biodiversity with ten life zones.

In this area have identified 423 species of birds including the Andean Cock of the Rock, Andean Condor, Torrent Duck, Sclater's and Bolivian Tyrannulet, Pale-eyed Thrush, Oleaginous Hemispingus and Capped Conebill, Silver-backed Tanager, Slaty Tanager, Sword-billed Hummingbird, Slate-throated Whitestart, Hepatic Tanager, Saffron-crowned Tanager, Xenops Rutilans, and the endemic bird Inca Wren, Masked Fruiteater, and many more. 342 species of butterflies and 41 species of mammals can be seen, the highlight being the "spectacled Bear" Tremarctos ornatus. Also in all this areas 309 species of orchids, 506 species of monocots and 979 dicots  have been recorded.

As a corollary of this vast heritage stands above all, the Inca city of Machu Picchu, the Machu Picchu Center. The Inca City of Machu Picchu, one of the most extraordinary architectural expressions of civilization; is, according to the Andean world, the harmonious combination of human work with nature, besides being the main strategic link between the High Andean region and the Amazon.

WetlandHuacarpay

Wetland Huacarpay is located to the east of the valley of Cusco,   was formed by a depression during the creation of the Andes. This wetland is of natural origin, surrounded by a shrub thicket of dry valley and characteristic aquatic vegetation making a set of ecosystems that provides food and shelter for many species of resident and migratory birds. It is located just a 45-minute drive from the city of Cusco, at an altitude of 3,020m (9,908ft) Here we can spot numerous species of birds including the Andean Coot, Andean Lapwing, Andean Gull, Andean Flicker, Streak-fronted Thornbird, Wren-like Rushbird, Many-colored Rush Tyrant, Spot-billed Ground-Tyrant, Peruvian Sierra Finch, Yellow-winged Blackbird, Hooded Siskin, White-browed Chat-Tyrant, Yellow-billed Tit-Tyrant, White-crested Elaenia, Golden-billed Saltator, Blue-and-yellow Tanager, White-tufted Grebe, Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Variable Hawk. High in our target list are two endemics; the Rusty-fronted Canastero, and the Bearded Mountaineer Snuff feeding in flowering bushes near the lake.

HUCHUY QOSQO TREK - OVSERVANDO AVES Birding in Peru-Cusco

  HUCHUY QOSQO TREK -  OVSERVANDO AVES

Birding in Peru-Cusco

Salimos muy de temprano de la ciudad del Cusco, con dirección a Tambomachay, empiezo del camino que conduce a Huchuy Qosqo, hablar de esta ruta es muy gratificante para los trekers y nosotros que fuimos a observar algunas aves, erábamos  amigos cada uno con nuestro binocular que salimos en busca de algunas criaturas, para empezar nuestro avistamiento nos alistamos para luego ponernos en actividad. Subiendo la subida por camino sinuoso vimos algunos endémicos y otras aves muy simpáticos.

el camino no es tan fuerte es leve, accesible para todas las personas que gustan caminar y disfrutar de la naturaleza.

Después de un caminata leve llegamos a la cumbre de la montaña, de aquí en adelante nos tocaba caminar en un pajonal de ichu o pasto amarillo de las altas punas, casa de numerosos canasteros dentro de ellos destacándose el ENDÉMICA  Junin Canastero.

y ´para alegrar el día vimos volando una buzarda (Variable Howk) volando en los cielos alistándose para cazar su presa.

Y porque no con un quillincho o American Kestrel desgustando de un delicioso almuerzo vasado en un Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus plebejus).

caminando no tan rápido llegamos a la laguna Qoricocha hora de almuerzo se dijo!

mientras nuestro vitute disfrutábamos de un panorama tranquilo acogedor, y un lago que da vida a algunas aves verdaderamente hermosas, hay como podemos ver el Andean crested duck, andean gull, andean goose, y el minerito comun. y muchas otras bichos ratos y las praderas llenos de camelidos andinos.

Prosiguiendo la caminata cruzamos un pequeño paso para conectarnos con una segunda laguna, el camino es amplio y por partes rocoso y pedregoso pero muy fácil de dar pasos, el camino proseguimos por el gran Camino del Inca o ( el gran camino Qapacñan).

final mente la caminata va llegando a su final, pero un final majestuosa, lleno de magia y belleza de una pequeña ciudadela inca HUCHUY QOSQO. algunos grupos de turistas prefieren pernoctar o pasar la noche en ese lugar magico ai disfrutas de una tranquila noche y recorrer sus angostas calles de la ciudadela de HUCHUY QOSQO. y algunos como decidimos continuar la caminata hasta llegar a Lamay, PUEBLO EN EL VALLE SAGRADO DE LOS INKAS, muy peculiar por sus iglesias coloniales,  obviamente llegamos a las 7 pm un poco cansados, pues este recorrido esta bien para las personas que gusten caminar un día entero, con un poco de cansancio, pero fue gratificante la caminata. GRACIAS!!!1

MANU RAINFOREST PERU

We are a family business specialized in Tours to Manu and trips to the virgin forests. Manu Rainforest Peru is one of the few tour operator companies that has the depth of knowledge and broad logistical capabilities to guarantee successful tours in all regions of Manu National Park and Peru.

Top guides. We have both the skill and the patience to help you get the best possible views of the target. We are a friendly team, and all our guides are fully adaptable to the pace and knowledge of our clients. We speak both English and Spanish. Manu Rainforest Peru is one of the few operators who really understands and provides a good value service for jungle lovers and serious birders alike.

Careful planning and logistics. Our Manu Tours itineraries are carefully planned in detail to maximize your time seeking and viewing target wildlife and birds and to minimize wasted time, unnecessary cost and uncomfortable situations.  We want you to enjoy your time and go home with golden memories of your time with us.

Quality tours at reasonable prices. We aim to provide world-class birding, jungle and trekking tours at highly competitive prices. Quite simply, we offer the best value for money for birders and adventurers visiting Peru.

We talk to our clients in a clear and honest way. We are realistic about the chances of finding certain birds or mammals, and make sure that our clients know the true picture