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ITINERARY
Day
1. Arrival
in Lima, Peru
Day
2: Lima - Pisco (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the bus terminal for the bus to Pisco,
some three hours south of Lima . Transfer to your hotel on
the bay of Paracas. A paradise for inshore
birds off the Humboldt current, the area is a wonderful introduction
to birding around Peru. The Pisco marshes are also
crowded with herons and waders as well as local favourites like the
dark-faced ground tyrant and the Peruvian thick-knee
Day
3: Ballestas Islands (B)
After breakfast, a trip to the Ballestas Islands for typical birds such as
the Humboldt Penguin, Inca tern and Peruvian Booby. In the
afternoon, a visit to the mudflats of Paracas bay to see the many
wading birds including flamingoes. Return to your hotel.
Day
4: Ballestas - Lima (B)
Return to Lima and then onto Lomas de
Lachay, just north of the capital. A small reserve but nevertheless
an important habitat for several important species, such as the
endemic Raimondi's Yellow-finch and the thick-billed Miner. Return
to Lima.
Day
5: Lima- Puerto Maldonado (BLD)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Puerto Maldonado.
Reception at the airport and transfer by canoe to the jungle lodge.
Packed lunch on the canoe. Travelling through virgin rainforest, you
will eventually reach the lodge in pristine primary rainforest. An
introductory walk into the forest behind the lodge which is
dominated by giant Brazil-nut and Dipteryx trees. Frequently seen
mammals on the trail are Saddle-back Tamarins, Brown Capuchins and
Agoutis as well as Toucans.
Day
6: Amazon (BLD)
Trip to the Macaw Clay-lick (Colpa) by canoe, continuing a further 4
hours upriver, deep within the National Reserve where the actual
Collpa is situated. After lunch a guided exploration of the the
trail system in the area. Camp on a beach near the Collpa.
Day 7:
Amazon (BLD)
A pre-dawn start is needed to get to the clay-lick before the birds.
They arrive in search of minerals and salts and the digestive
properties of the clay. On average, several hundred macaws and
smaller parrots visit the clay-lick daily, including Scarlet, Blue
and Yellow, Red and Green, Chestnut-fronted and Blue-headed parrots,
among others. A late morning hike followed by lunch, where many
species of bird abound especially Rufescent Tiger-herons, Great
Egrets, Wattled Jacanas, Hoatzin and Donacobius. Return down river
to the lodge.
Day 8:
Amazon (BLD)
A dawn start is required for the canoe trip back to Puerto Maldonado
for early morning wildlife
observation which is particularly active at this time. Howler
monkeys are frequently heard, and your guide will assist in your
arrival in Puerto Maldonado. Transfer to the airport for the return
flight back to Cuzco. Transfer to your hotel.
Day
9: Amazon (BLD)
After breakfast, we will travel through the spectacular eastern
ranges of the Andes to Puacartambo. We then ascend to the last
pass overlooking the Amazon Basin and begin the breathtaking descent
from 3500m to 1600m to your comfortable lodge in the orchid laden
Cloud Forests. In the late afternoon, we will walk into the lodge to
the sounds of Quetzals, Trogons and Gray-breasted Wood-wrens.
Day
10:Amazon (BLD)
Pre- breakfast walk to a nearby spot in the Cloud Forest where the
strange and beautiful Cocks-of-the-Rock display at dawn. A wonderful
sight as up to 25 bright red-orange males dance and sing attempting
to attract the the duller, burgundy colored females. After visiting
this lek we return to the Lodge for breakfast and continue to the River and journey down the river.
Night's accommodation.
Day
11: Manu River (BLD)
Today we travel for about five hours up the Manu river. Beaches, especially
in the dry season, are loaded with nesting birds and feeding Herons,
Egrets, Orinoco Geese, Terns and Skimmers to name but a few. Some
beaches will host sunning white and black caimans and breeding
side-necked Turtles. After lunch by the river we arrive at
our camp. We'll have the afternoon to
explore some of the trails through the pristine rainforest. A visit
to the 20 meter observation tower in the
rainforest canopy overlooking the lake are available. Night at Cocha
Salvador tented camp.
Day
12: Manu (BLD)
After breakfast, time will be spent at the of . We may encounter an Agami
Heron or a Sungrebe as well as brown Cappuchin monkeys. The guide
will explain some of the basics of rainforest ecosystems. We may
cross paths with a group of Peccaries - a species of wild boar found
here. Night at Cocha Salvador Tented Camp
Day
13: Manu (BLD)
Return journey back for around 4-5 hours through the forest to Cocha
Otorongo. We'll be met at the river by the cook for a picnic lunch
and then board the motorized dugouts for the 4 hour trip down river
to Boca Manu for the night. The river trip again will be a wonderful
opportunity for birding and other wildlife observation. Night in the
lodge at Boca Manu.
Day
14:Manu - Cuzco (B)
Explore the small trail system at the lodge before heading across
the river to the tiny airstrip of Boca Manu. On arrival at the strip
we board the aircraft for the 35 minute flight.
Day 15. DepartCuzco to Lima
(B)
Prices
are available on request with discounts for large groups. We can
also tailor make a tour to suit your needs. Optional add on tours in
Lima as well as extra night accommodation.
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