Bird Watchers ParadiseThe most successful depart to the jungle
| Country | PERU |
| Trip Duration | 4 days, 3 nights |
| Season | Year around |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Activities | Birding, hikes, Visit a local farmers and good scenery. |
| Accommodations | 2 night at Manu paradise Lodge and 1 night at a typical jungle lodge |
| Transport | Bus & Boat |
Trip Highlights
Highlights
We cover a diverse ecosystems, observe the national Peru bird Cock of The Rock, four different species of monkey, a parrot clay lek.
Our aim was to observe more of one hundred bird species.
Overview
This Amazonian adventure is designed especially for bird watchers. With 18.5% of the world's bird species and 45% of all neo-tropical species, Peru is a birder's dream destination. The trip starts in Cusco and travels through various climate zones before reaching the Amazon basin. The southern Peruvian Amazon is home to myriad bird species, many exclusive to this region. Watching Peru's national bird, the cock-of-the-rock, performing its courtship ritual dance, is an unforgettable display, as is the show put on by parrots and macaws. This unique trip also features the Amazon's diverse animal and plant life. You will also travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and experience traditional Andean life.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1. Cusco - Paradise Lodge (Cloud Forest)
Starting early from Cusco, you will travel through Andean landscapes of unmatched beauty: deep valleys, highlands and rural communities where you will enjoy highland birds such as the mountain caracara, Puna ibis and Andean flicker, as well as the pre- Inca Lupacas burial towers, before arriving at the picturesque colonial town of Paucartambo, which has been the gateway to the Manu forests since pre-Hispanic times. Here you will visit the church with its image of the Virgin of Carmen, and see the historic Carlos V bridge. Once you pass through Acjanaco Pass (3,850 meters/12,630 feet), the official entrance to Manu National Park, the road descends through the bird-rich, sparsely-vegetated Andean grassland ecosystem, before reaching the cloud forest in the
afternoon. This area is a wealth of flora and fauna: it is the habitat of cock-of-the-rock, crested and golden quetzal, blue-crowned motmot, gray breasted mountain toucan, butterflies, ferns and orchids. To name just a few! After this big day you will spend your first night enjoying the comforts of Paradise Lodge (1,470 meters/4,821 feet).
| Meals | Box Lunch and Dinner |
| Accommodation | Paradise Lodge |
| Hiking distance | 181.6 km/ 113.5 ml |
| Hiking time | 7 hours (include a hikes) |
| Minimum altitude | 1470 mts / 4,821 ft |
| Maximum altitude | 3,360 mt /11.020 ft |
| Altitude change | 1,890 mt / 6,170 ft |
Day 2. Paradise Lodge - Jungle Lodge
After your first night in the cloud forest, you will enjoy a prebreakfast walk to observe the cock-of-the-rock perform its daily ritual, in which a group of males put on an impressive show to attract females. Then you will return to the lodge for a healthy breakfast before continuing the trip to Pillcopata, embarking from the port of Atalaya. During this trip you will see plantations growing manioc, papaya, pineapple and coca, as well as local fauna such as spider monkeys and brown capuchin monkeys. And of course birds, including spix guans, plumbeous kites and black vultures.
After dinner a short hike will present the opportunity to observe nocturnal life on trails surrounding the local Amazon forest lodge at which you'll spend the night.
Driving distance: 71.6 km/44.8 miles (5 hours)
| Meals | Breakfast, Lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | Lodges |
| Hiking distance | 70 km / 42.75 ml |
| Hiking time | 5 hours |
| Minimum altitude | 670 mt /2,197 ft |
| Maximum altitude | 1,470 mt / 4,821 ft |
| Altitude change | 800 mt / 2,624 ft |
Day 3. Jungle lodge - Paradise Lodge
One of the highlights of a trip to the Peruvian rainforest is an earlymorning visit to the macaw clay lick. You will never forget watching hundreds of parrots and macaws gather at the mineral-rich riverbank clay deposit, where their noisy feeding display is a kaleidoscope of color. You will observe Cuvier's toucans, red and green macaws, blue-headed parrots and other species as they feed on the minerals.
Afterward we will return to the lodge for breakfast. Your adventure continues with a several hour trail hike, returning to the lodge for a typical regional lunch. After lunch return to the river where you will ride a boat to Atalaya, where our car will be waiting to drive you back to Paradise Lodge in comfort.
| Meals | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
| Accommodation | Lodge |
| Hiking distance | 70 km/42.75 ml |
| Hiking time | 5 hours |
| Minimum altitude | 620 mt / 2,033 ft |
| Maximum altitude | 1,470 mt / 4,821 ft |
| Altitude change | 850 mt / 2,788 ft |
Day 4. Paradise Lodge - Cusco
This is our last day in the forest. You will enjoy another opportunity to observe the cock-of-the-rock perform its daily ritual at the lick. After breakfast you will board the private bus for the return trip to Cusco, following the now-familiar route to Paucartambo. From here the trip follows the course of the Qenqomayo River to Colquepata and on to the high pass at Apacheta (4,100 meters/13,448 feet). From the high pass the bus descends into the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas, stopping along the way to enjoy the countryside, which is dotted with traditional Andean villages inhabited by weavers, llama herders and farmers. Along the way you will have the opportunity to take in spectacular views of the Pisac archaeological site. Choose hotel accommodation in either the Sacred Valley or Cusco.
| Meals | Breakfast and lunch |
| Accommodation | Not include |
| Hiking distance | 181.6 km / 113.5 ml |
| Hiking time | 7 hours |
| Minimum altitude | 1,470 mt / 4,821 ft |
| Maximum altitude | 3,850 mt / 12,628 ft |
| Altitude change | 2,380 mt / 7,807 ft |
Included
- Specialized bilingual guide
- Accommodation in our private Paradise Lodge in the cloud
- forest (2 nights) and a typical lodge (1 night)
- Private bus transportation
- Motorized boat with cushioned seats, roof and life jacket
- All meals indicated on the itinerary
- No additional charge for vegetarian diets
- Drinking water from Cusco
- Basic first-aid kit
- Specialized books are available during the trip
Not Included
- Personal items and medicines (e.g., gear, clothing, laundry service, telephone calls)
- Tips to local staff (we recommend $8-10 USD per day of service per guide or driver)
Bring
- Camera and batteries
- Sun cream and mosquito repellent
- Day pack
- Water bottle
- Rain poncho
- Worm jackets
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Special Offer
Departures every day. Minimum 02 passengers a good scape to the head of the amazon, easy 4 days trip to enjoy a wildlife.
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