J U N G L E T R I P S
MANU WILDLIFE CENTRE
4 Days - JGM4D
5 Days - JGM5D

The Manu Wildlife Centre is located east of the Manu River on the north bank of the Madre de Dios River and is reached by a 35 minute light-plane flight from Cuzco. It offers the Amazon's finest, short, in-depth Wildlife Safari. The lodge contains 15 double-occupancy, fully-screened, private bungalows; a separate complex with hot showers and toilets and a large fully-screened dining room/bar with hammocks for relaxing. We can offer fixed departure programmes of 4 and 5 days.

Itinerary

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS Price  - US$1125.00 per person Dep. Dates Every Monday Single Supplement - US$150.00

Day 1 CUZCO - MANU WILDLIFE CENTRE

Very early pick-up at your hotel in Cuzco for your transfer to the airport. From here you will take a 35 minute flight to Boca Manu. Once there, we will head downstream on the Madre de Dios River in a covered boat. We will arrive at the Manu Wildlife Centre in about 1 hour and 30 minutes, where we will have lunch. In the afternoon, we can explore some of the 50km of jungle paths around the Centre. Here it is possible to find some of the 12 species of monkey which exist in the area, such as the Saki Monkey and the Emperor Tamarind. After dinner we visit the Tapir Clay Lick situated about 1 hour from the Centre. A platform has been constructed here so that you can get good views of these curious creatures.
ACCOM - Lodge / Meals - L, D

Day 2 MANU WILDLIFE CENTRE

We get up before dawn to travel to the Macaw Clay Lick. The voyage lasts around 25 minutes. From a floating hideaway, we can observe and photograph hundreds of Macaws and Parrots (the months of August and September are when the highest quantity of birds can be seen). After lunch, we will visit one of the two lakes to be found in this area. Here, we will see a great variety of birds and also Giant Otters - if we are lucky. After dinner, we have another chance to visit the Tapir Clay Lick.
ACCOM - Lodge / Meals -B, L, D

Day 3 MANU WILDLIFE CENTRE

We get up again before dawn to explore the jungle trails. Today we will learn about the local fruit trees with the guidance of our resident native guides and Biologists. In this area we can also find more species of Monkeys and birds. We can also visit one of the lakes. After lunch, we have the opportunity to explore new trails in the search for mammals or birds.
ACCOM - Lodge / Meals - B, L, D

Day 4 MANU WILDLIFE CENTRE -CUZCO

After breakfast we return to the airport at Boca Manu for the flight to Cuzco. Transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Meals - B

Our Services

......INCLUDE:

	Transfers Hotel-Airport-Hotel in Cuzco Flight Cuzco-Boca Manu-Cuzco (10kg weight limit) All transport from Boca Manu-Manu Wildlife Centre-Boca Manu River Trips
	Lodge at Manu Wildlife Centre *3 nights + Continental Breakfast
	Jungle Walks Giant Otter, Monkeys, Tapir Spotting Macaw Clay lick
	Guide (English or Spanish speaking); Boatmen
	All Food from Lunch on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 4
	First Aid Kit

......DO NOT INCLUDE:

	Medical Insurance
	Hotels and Food in Cuzco
	National Airport Taxes (US$14.00)
	Tips to Staff
	Alcoholic Drinks, Laundry and any other Personal Expense

 

 

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Price  - US$1250.00 per person Dep. Dates Every Thursday Single Supplement - US$200.00

Day 1 CUZCO - MANU WILDLIFE CENTRE

Very early pick-up at your Hotel in Cuzco for your transfer to the Airport. From here you will take a 35 minute flight to Boca Manu. Once there, we will head downstream on the Madre de Dios River in a covered boat. We will arrive at the Manu Wildlife Centre in about 1h30m, where we will have lunch. In the afternoon, we can explore some of the 50km of jungle paths around the Centre. Here it is possible to find some of the 12 species of monkey which exist in the area, such as the Saki Monkey and the Emperor Tamarind. After dinner we visit the Tapir Clay Lick situated about 1 hour from the Centre. A platform has been constructed here so that you can get good views of these curious creatures.
ACCOM - Lodge / Food - L, D

Day 2 MANU WILDLIFE CENTRE

We get up before dawn to travel to the Macaw Clay Lick. The voyage lasts around 25 minutes. From a floating hideaway, we can observe and photograph hundreds of Macaws and Parrots (the months of August and September are when the highest quantity of Birds can be seen). After lunch, we will visit one of the two Lakes to be found in this area. Here, we will see a great variety of birds and also Giant otters - if we are lucky. After dinner, we have another chance to visit the Tapir Clay Lick.
ACCOM - Lodge / Food -B, L, D

Day 3 MANU WILDLIFE CENTRE

We get up again before dawn to explore the Jungle trails. Today, we will learn about the local Fruit trees with the guidance of our residents Native guides and Biologists. In this area we can also find more species of Monkeys and birds. We can also visit one of the Lakes. After lunch, we have the opportunity to explore new trails in the search for Mammals or Birds. The more avid bird-watchers among you can have the opportunity to use our special "blinds" to try and spot the brightly-coloured, dancing Manakins.
ACCOM - Lodge / Food - B, L, D

Day 4 MANU WILDLIFE CENTRE

Rising early, we board our motorized canoe for the 25 minute journey to the mouth of the River Blanco. Here we transfer to dug-out canoes and our Native guides will paddle us up this beautiful, small tributary of the River Madre de Dios. As we paddle, we will look for Monkeys feeding in the liana-festooned trees which loom overhead, and will also encounter numerous water birds including probable sightings of the cumbersome Horned Screamers. If you are lucky you may also see the Giant Otters on a fishing expedition. We return to the Centre for lunch and then there will be time to observe the jungle life from one of our 35m tree platforms.
ACCOM - Lodge / Food - B, L, D

Day 5 MANU WILDLIFE CENTRE -CUZCO

After breakfast we return to the Airport at Boca Manu for the flight to Cuzco. Transfer from the Airport to your Hotel.
Food - B

Our Services

......INCLUDE:

	Transfers Hotel-Airport-Hotel in Cuzco Flight Cuzco-Boca Manu-Cuzco (10kg weight limit) All transport from Boca Manu-Manu Wildlife Centre-Boca Manu River Trips
	Lodge at Manu Wildlife Centre *4 nights + Continental Breakfast
	Jungle Walks Giant Otter, Monkeys, Tapir Spotting Macaw Clay lick
	Guide (English or Spanish speaking); Boatmen
	All Food from Lunch on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 5
	First Aid Kit

......DO NOT INCLUDE:

	Medical Insurance
	Hotels and Food in Cuzco
	National Airport Taxes (US$14.00)
	Tips to Staff
	Alcoholic Drinks, Laundry and any other Personal Expense