Tours Manu: The Adventurer 4D/3N

Itinerary of the Manu Tour: The Adventurer 

DAY 1 :

6:00 Cusco - Manu Cloud Forest

At 6:00 we will pass by the hotel to pick you up, after you have had breakfast. The trip will begin through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, heading to the top of the mountain chain of Cusco, with a first stop at Paucartambo, one of the ancient trade routes of the Incas; this town, as the capital of folklore, allows you to explore a beautiful fusion and interesting way of life and production.

The expedition continues to the park ranger station, Acjanaco, entrance to the Manu National Park, where the real adventure on a mountain bike begins, from the highlands descending to the cloud forest. If you feel exhausted on the way, our transport will accompany the route, as a support unit.

You make a stop to enjoy lunch and continue pedaling to the lodge in the afternoon, for a well-deserved rest at the Cock of the Rock Lodge, Paradise Lodge or Wayquecha Biological Station; according to your choice.

DAY 2 :

Manu Cloud Forest - Manu Learning Center

Very early in the morning you enjoy a walk through the cloud forest; It is possible to see the colorful Gallito de las Rocas, national bird of Peru, its beautiful dance and ritual to woo the female.

After breakfast, you ride your bike again to discover the spectacular forest, which is home to some of the strangest bird species in the world; some monkeys, as well as the curious spectacled bear. On the way you visit a coca plantation, where they explain to you about its benefits, its way of cultivation and medicinal properties.

Soon you arrive at the Port of Atalaya, where you board a raft downstream, through the meandering Amazon river, Alto Madre de Dios, in a descent of 300 meters to the Manu Learning Center, where you share a delicious lunch.

This lodge is home to conservationists, visitors, scholars and volunteers, who work for the preservation of the Manu Reserve. Before getting to know it in depth, you enjoy an excursion on the nearby trails and an afternoon getting to know the biodiversity of the place, the shades of the sky when the sun goes down on the Amazon, which allows you to disconnect from the routine and relax in the middle of nature.

It's time to dine and rest at the Manu Learning Center, whose backdrop is the tropical forest and the sound of nature.

DAY 3 :

Manu Learning Center - Parrot and Macaw Clay Lick - Manu Learning Center

We wake up before sunrise to the sound of the Peruvian Amazon and start the expedition to see a great spectacle of nature at the Parrot and Macaw Clay Lick. In this place, macaws, parrots, parakeets and extraordinary birds congregate, preserve and study, some in danger of extinction such as the Blue-headed macaw. The bustle of the birds that eat from the clay wall and their rhythmic flight will be unforgettable.

After having breakfast, you can visit a biological garden; a sustainable project of the Learning Center, which supplies food for the hotel's kitchen.

You return to the lodge to spend part of the day, you can walk the trails on your own or take a tour with the guide.

Enjoy dinner and later you can participate in the presentation of the researchers and volunteers of the Learning Center, about their work for the sustainability and conservation of the spaces; You can also do a night walk in contact with nature and rest.

DAY 4 :

Manu Learning Centre - Cusco

When you wake up you have breakfast and prepare everything to say goodbye to the hostel and leave by boat on one last ride of our tour, which allows you to see the unforgettable landscape until you reach the Atalaya River Port.

You take the transport back to Cusco, to admire the landscape on a journey that this time is on the rise, giving off the smells, colors and sounds of the tropical jungle and welcoming the Andean landscape again.

In Cusco you can choose a new destination with Guru Explorers. Traveling is living!

Price of the Manu Tour includes: 

• Informative presentation prior to the tour.
• River and land transfer according to the itinerary.
• Expert naturalist guide - English and Spanish
• All meals from lunch on the first day to lunch en route on the last day.
• Drinks (tea and coffee)
• Accommodation: Manu Learning Center and / or Refugio Romero Lodge, depending on the selected program.
• Tickets to tourist attractions according to the itinerary
• Satellite internet service - only during established hours (available at Manu Learning Center)

Price of the Manu Tour excludes:

• Travel insurance.
• Plane tickets.
• Tips for the guide.
• Tips to porters at the airport and / or staff.
• Drinks alcoholic beverages) Food not specified in the itinerary.
• Transfers outside of those established in the tour.
• Crafts, posters, and postcards.
• Personal expenses, consumptions in the Manu Learning Center store.

What to Bring to the Manu Tour?

• It is recommended to bring: comfortable, moisture-resistant shoes, light, quick-drying and breathable clothing (long sleeves and earth-colored pants are recommended), bathing suits, raincoats, sweater, hat, large visor cap, sunglasses, sunscreen , Insect repellent,
• Personal hygiene: toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, wet towels, water, personal medication.
• Passport or DNI (Required).
• Travel insurance.
• Audiovisual recording camera (and preferably waterproof).
• Flashlights or small headlights.
• Binoculars.
• Personal Medication or First Aid Kit.
• Cash (local currency).
• Portable converter, adapter for your charger.

What considerations should you have when doing the Manu Tour, The Adventurer?

• The rooms are double and triple, with a private bathroom and showers with hot water 24 hours a day.
• The rooms have independent access and a private furnished balcony for your relaxation.
• Simple rooms with private bathrooms and hot showers are available, but an extra payment per program applies.
• According to weather conditions or natural phenomena, flight arrival / departure adjustments; there could be changes in the program.
• Your luggage should not be more than 10Kg (22lbs) per person, according to the regulation of national flights; as well as the transfer in boats; However, you have the possibility of storing part of your luggage at the lodge office, located in the City of Iquitos, choosing the essentials for your stay.

Guru Explorers values ​​your time and strives to respect the tour schedule; however they may vary for reasons beyond our control (weather, natural disasters, field conditions, among other demonstrable reasons). We will do our best to offer efficient options and solutions for your enjoyment.

Cancellation policy:

• 15 days before the arrival of the passengers: 30% of the cost of the tour per person.
• Less than 15 days, 100% of the cost of the tour per passenger. No refund

Who voluntarily renounces some of the services included in the programs; They will not receive a refund or readjustment of the total prices of the tour.

¿WHY CHOOSING US?

The experience that makes you live the beauty of this mountain of colors is inexplicable, it is really a personal encounter between you and nature. We want to be part of that experience that you will live in the Manu Tour: The Adventurer. If you are still wondering why choose us? We would like you to read 7 outstanding characteristics of our service:

QUALITY: 

When you go to a teacher, it is because you want to answer all the questions. In a matter of travel, money, time and enjoyment, you have to choose the best options available and that is what “Guru Explorers” is all about, giving you the perfect balance for the adventure you DESERVE.

EXPERIENCE: 

To become “Guru Explorers”, we are still world travelers, but experts in Cusco, Lima, and the most important destinations in Peru. We lived bad and good experiences, valuing that the main difference lies in the details, so we know what elements are essential for your trip. We are travelers and we strive to enhance your experience!

TRANSPARENCY: 

We are here to provide you with the best and most accurate information and description of our tours. We are not supporters of hidden costs, that is why we provide the necessary information so you can choose the inclusions or upgrades you are looking for.

SECURITY: 

You entrust us with your time, your money and your expectations and that is why we fine-tune every detail to guarantee the trip you dream of.

FLEXIBILITY: 

Although we have pre-established packages; they can be adapted to your needs and to make plans that are suited to you, so that you can visit any place in Peru, with the expertise of “Guru Explorers”. We adapt trips for special occasions such as your corporate trips, honeymoon, birthday, social, cultural or sports event during your visit to Peru, offering you complete advice to achieve and exceed your expectations.

PASSION:

Before being tour guides, we are travelers, explorers, adventurers; That makes us passionate about creating the best experiences in the time you invest for yourself and those you love.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: 

We promote Responsible and Sustainable Tourism, not affecting the traveler, nor exploiting the communities that receive it or their environment. We create more human and respectful experiences of Heritage.

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