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From Cusco we travel through traditional Quechua communities and through the spectacular eastern ranges of the Andes before beginning a breath taking descent from 3500 meters to 1600 meters above sea-level to our comfortable lodge in the orchid laden Cloud Forest. This is an excellent location to watch the strange and beautiful Cocks-of-the-Rock as they display at dawn - a wonderful sight as up to 25 bright red-orange males dance and sing attempting to attract the favours of the duller, burgundy coloured females. We then continue by road and boat to a lodge in the Andean foothills where we spend the night.
Our journey continues by river, past the last folds of the Andes into lowland rainforest and our lodge for the next three nights - Manu Wildlife Centre.
Daily activities are determined by your bilingual naturalist guide and include a visit to a macaw clay lick where hundreds of Parrots and their larger relatives, the Macaws congregate, exploration of an ox-bow lake in search of a family of Giant Otters, and trail hikes in search of some of the twelve species of monkeys and other fauna which inhabit the surrounding rainforest. There will also be the opportunity to explore the rainforest canopy from one of two canopy towers, and visit the world's largest known tapir clay lick.
Our journey ends with an early morning boat transfer to Boca Manu and a flight back to Cusco.
Bilingual naturalist guide, all terrestrial & fluvial transport, light aircraft flights, lodge accommodation, transfers to/from hotel in Cusco.
This is a lodge-based trip but the road into the cloud forest is bumpy, and there are some longish boat trips by motorized canoe.
April to November (to avoid most of the rains). Birdwatchers should note that macaw licks are less active around June.
This trip departs from Cusco.
Duration: 6 days
We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.
International flights will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Peru combines very well with Ecuador (including the Galapagos Island), but can also be linked with Brazil.
For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.
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This was an outstanding experience, which exceeded expectations. Totally enjoyable.
The level of service, good organisation and the general hospitality of the Peruvian team ensured that this was the best holiday we have ever had toget...
Glad we went, learnt so much but found the altitude and 'Peruvian tummy' challenging at times!
