INCA TRAIL || Rafting, Trekking, Biking, Manu tours, Bird Watching - Peru Eco Adventure & Cultural Trips

Manu National Park is one of the places with highest biodiversity in flora and fauna in the world It is also part of a world refuge for wild life and ancient tribes of the Amazon.

DAY ONE:Crossing the sacred valley of the Incas in the Andean forest.Later we begin our descend to the jungles of Manu Park.


Early morning departure from Cusco, bound southeast throug the andean forest in order to see a few humingbirds and finches,as well several species of bromelids and native trees in the two different ecosistem that we will see .The andean semidryforest (srub bush vegetation9 with representative native species like the Molle(schinus molle) and the queuña(polilepis sp). We will se the Black chested buzzard eagle(geranoaetus malanoleucus) and the Andean flicker(Colaptes rupicola)then later we drive to the colonial town of Paucartambo and see colonial architecture and witness revivals of ancient traditions. After a light lunch in town or in a scenic spot in the mountains, we continue to Ajanaco, the official entrance of the Park. Where we have access to restrooms and view map of the Park. From this point we have the choice to ride a bikeride difficult to moderate(experience requested for this section) or stop to see wildlife at the start of the Clouds forest where we can see representitive species like the Aliso(alnus jorullensis9as well the Chachacomo(escallonia resinosa) and the Chillca bush(bacharis latifolia,B,Lanceolata) with some fiches as well in the area that used this bush for anesting place.then we go to the lodge where we will have a chance to walk around the rest of the afternoon in order to see several species of birds(tanangers and wrens) and probably some monkeys as well great flora and orchest(like Epidendrum secundum or forever young) or rest at the lodge or go to the river. (B, L, D)

DAY TWO:
This day begin with an early morning to see the Andean Cock of the rock (Rupicola peruviana) in Social or reproductive behavior. We then have a second opportunity for a beautiful ride through the cloudforest in the Bus or on a mountain bike. Later we arrive at the town of Pilcopata and from there we begin a two hour river rafting trip (class I, class II and class III). At the end, the bus will be waiting for us and weshall finally arrive at camp via Motor boat. There is a light walk in the afternoon in order to see some monkeys and many birds with native trees like the Ceiba(kapok, Ceiba petranda) and we stay in our first night camp(dryseason) or stay at room in the lodge(wet season). There is a beautiful sky and sounds at night from the near by Madre de Dios river. We have the chance to enjoy the cultural zone of the park where people and visitors are still practicing sustainable activities,lodge. (B, L, D)

DAY THREE:
This day we begin the day visting the Macaw Wall. The beehive like clifes over the river where the parrots and parakees and some macaws congregate in the lek the abundant clay in order to obtain esential salt for there nutrition and contribute to neutralize the poison from seeds that day eat.

Early walk with a good chance to see wildlife (Birds and monkeys). After a choice and delicious breakfast we continue aboard the motor boat to the Amazon base( for about 5 hours), along the way viewing different ecosystems -mostly rain forest-(chances to see a capibara(hidroecharis-hidroeacharis)and river birds like theGreat egreett((ardea alba) and put in at the town of Boca Manu. We will stay overnight in a nearby lodge and devote some time for recapitulation of what we sighted in terms of flora and fauna.night walk optional to look for the (leaf mimicking katydid(cycloptera speculata)and some spiders,frogs. (B, L, D)

DAY FOUR:
On this day we’re up early to enjoy a beautiful sun rise -including breakfast- in the boat The are two reasons for this: to get to our next lodge with plenty time and check into the Manu National Park and to see all the wild life we can in the morning with chances to see some Capibaras(hidroechaeris hidrochaeris from the rodents family as well some Caimans like the white Caiman((Caiman crocodilus) and the Black caiman(Caiman niger). Among these are various mammals and carnivores(wild otorongo(Jaguar(Panthera Onca), as well as - of course- abundant birdlife(Egretts) and flora in general like several species of palm tress). Lunch at camp followed by afternoon walk looking for primates,turttles and lake birds and to basically “get in touch” with the rain forest. Lodge included, time for recapitulation of flora and fauna. Sighted today (B, L, D)

DAY FIVE:
On this day we go to visit the Cocha (a lake teeming with wildlife, with a keen eye out to see the Giant River Otters (Pteronura brasiliensis). We paddle noiselessly around the lake on a small wood catamaran craft. Most of these species are endangered and scare easily. Hence we must keep silence and distance to see them as well many species of birds and some monkeys like the Red Howler monkey(Aloutta seniculus) and the spider monkey(Ateles paniscus). We return to camp and eat lunch. After a pause and probably a nap, we go across the river on another walk, this time to catch sight of the Common Woolly Monkey (Lagothrix lagothricha) and possibly other species as well. We’re back to the camp after two hours and have some time off until dusk when we go back into the forest, now in search of nocturnal fauna. We have dinner in camp, look for constellations in the great open sky, and listen to the sounds of the jungle. Lodge included. (B, L, D)Sevaral species of flora will be found along this day.

DAY SIX:
On this day we go to visit the Cocha again in the early morning (a lake teeming with wildlife, with a keen eye out to see the Giant River Otters (Pteronura brasiliensis). We paddle noiselessly around the lake on a small wood catamaran craft. Most of these species are endangered and scare easily. Hence we must keep silence and distance to see them. We return to camp and eat breakfast. After a pause, we get ready for another journey in the motor boat for several hours down the Manu River.We will stop in another lake to see wild life in general with several species of birds and caimans,river otters and some species of monkeys like the Common Squirrel monkey(Saimiri sciureus).This place is across the river on another walk,  in this time to catch sight of some flora and fauna. We’re back on the boat for a river ride for couple hours untill we arrive to Boca Manu,near there we will stay at the lodge and have some time off until dusk when we go back into the forest, now in search of nocturnal fauna. We have dinner in camp, look for constellations in the great open sky, and listen to the sounds of the jungle. Lodge included . (B, L, D)

DAY SEVEN:
Today provides an opportunity to view another Collpa (salt “lick”) located nearby (Yanajaco village) and see the animals eating the nutritious clay.Is also useful to avoid poisoning from fruits, seeds and roots which they eat everyday. The chance to go and see them depends on the weather. And, after that early visit, we continue our voyage up the Mother of God River, always on the look for wildlife like Capibaras(hidrocharies,hidrocharies),Tapirs(Tapirus terrestris) to eventually reach our small camp (lodge) where we will rest and later prepare our self for a short walk to look for the Peccaries(wild pics)( Tayassu pecari or the  Tayassu tajacu) (B, L, D)

DAY EIGHT:
We’re off for a second possibility to see the MacawLick -Collpa of the Macaws- and its multitude of parrots. After that we go to the port of Atalaya where our transportation awaits. Lunch on the road close to a lovely waterfall, the last little walk in the cloud forest. Arrival in Cusco by 7:30 pm.

• Sleeping bag.
• Mattresses.
• Equipment and gear for rafting and biking)
• Lodges(optinal or camping with the tent)
• Guide( naturalist,historical )
• Tickets.
• Meals and snacks
• Transportation in and out
• Bus.
• Boat(motor boat)
• Cook and assistances
• First aid.
• Radio communication.

2 pax $850 for each person

3 to 5 pax $825 for each person

6 to 8 pax $800 for each person

9 to 12 pax $775 for each person

This is a list designed to advise you what equipment is appropriate to bring according to the weather conditions predominating at the time of your trip:

• Flashlights (at least one headlamp among them).
• Sun Block; Insect Repellent.
• Towels (Small; cotton and hygienic).
• Rain Gear (Pants and Jacket) though not necessary during the months of July and August.
• A couple of pairs of socks, perhaps even an extra pair.
• One pair of trousers for the evening plus two more pairs for trail use (zipp-offs).
• Sandals for River use (Teva types).
• Low ankle height hiking shoes or regular hiking boots (check the season).
• Reading material.
• Binoculars (always useful regardless of season and activity).
• Bathing Suit.
• Water Bottle (I liter capacity).
• Good Sun glasses, perhaps two sets.
• A bandana for neck protection.
• A couple of sets of underwear (perhaps an extra pair).
• Camera and plenty of film.
• Passport (plus a couple of Xerox copies).
• At least one short sleeve shirt and one or two long sleeve shirts (dark colors, depending on the place and destiny chosen).
• And your regular medium to high altitude outer trekking clothes (Anorak-Wind Breaker, Pile or Down Jacket, Wool Hat, Gloves).