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Manu National Park 3 Days / 2 Nights
Manu National Park 3 Days 2 Nights, starting in the historic city of Cusco, this program offers a range of activities as it takes you through colonial towns and jungle villages and into the incredible biological diversity of the Amazon basin. This short trip to Manu is perfect for visitors who want to maximize on the short time they have to explore the amazon. We provide a comfortable and full Manu National Park 3 Days 2 Nights for you to experience the best of our Peruvian jungle, wildlife and adventure.
Overview
Manu National Park 3 days 2 nights is one of the lungs of the world that welcomes you with its beautiful birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and its great variety of orchids, ferns and many other species.
Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure that is sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Book your Manu National Park today!
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
1 2 3 4 5 6, Light to Moderate: Designed for everyone. Hotel nights and/or lodge nights, day tours, nature walks, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Activities in Manu National Park 3 Days 2 Nights:
Wildlife & Natural History, Boat trip, Photography, Cultural Adventures.
Important Note:
While we expect the tour will run as the itinerary describes. Participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, eg, strikes, natural desasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.
Group Size:
We need a minimum of 03 people, prices are per person, which are based on two people who might share a room / tent. The itinerary is described and based on shared services; however, you are looking for a private service, that would be upon request.
Accommodation Type:
Lodge (at local family’s lodge)
Itinerary
Pre-trek briefing:
You will have through briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Manu National Park 3 Days / 2 nights. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.
Day 1: Cusco – Paucartambo – Cloud Forest – Pilcopata.
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in our company van between 05:30-06:00 am. We’ll then embark on a journey along winding Andean roads to Manu National Park, We will cross beautiful inter-Andean valleys and picturesque villages until arriving at the pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarca. The next stop will occur in the village of Paucartambo which features a beautiful colonial bridge.
From Paucartambo the altitude will keep on increasing and the setting gradually gets enveloped by a cloudy mist. The road leads you to Acjanaco pass consisting of the main gateway to Manu National Park. Once across Acjanaco Pass (3550 m / 11.647 ft).
From here we travel down through pristine cloud forest which feeds the local flora unique to this clime. We will continue our drive down the hill through the pristine cloud forest passing different picturesque waterfalls and lush scrubland. We will be stopping in the cloud forest to spot the Peruvian National Bird, Cock of the Rock. Our local tour guide expert will be explaining more about the distinct bird in detail.
We’ll arrive at our lodge, where you can unwind and rejuvenate after an exhilarating day of exploration.
Accommodation: Lodge.
Meals: Box lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Pilcopata Lodge – Atalaya – Machuwasi Lake – Amazon Lodge.
Starting the day off we’ll take a guided tour around the lodge, with an emphasis on local medicinal plants, peruvian Amazon fruit trees and coca plantation. After we’ll visit to the animal rescue center (donation only). Once in the Rescue Center we can enjoy spider monkey, titi monkey, capuchins and pet the tapir and others animals
After we continue to the town of Atalaya, 600 m (1,968 ft), where we’ll board a boat for a 30-minute journey to our lodge. A long the boat trip we will see many of animals, birds, plants and flowers.
In the afternoon, we will visit Machuwasi Oxbow Lake, on the way there are great birding and wildlife spotting opportunities and in the oasis of the lake live caiman, the prehistoric bird hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin), capybaras (the largest rodents in the world) and other Amazonian aquatic life.
Following dinner, we’ll set out on an exhilarating evening hike to further explore the region’s natural wonders. We’ll spend the night at our comfortable lodge, surrounded by the beauty of the Peruvian Amazon.
Accommodation: Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Amazon Lodge – Parrot Clay Lick – Cusco.
We will leave early to visit the parrot clay lick, we’ll board our river boat to visit the parrot clay lick nearby. Weather conditions permitting, we’ll have an unforgettable look at parakeets, parrots, and (with luck) macaw pairs dining on the mineral rich clay they use to help supplement their diet and improve their digestion.
It’s a truly vibrant site with all the colors and movement. After returning for breakfast, we pack in to the boat and head for back up river to Atalaya where we rejoin our minivan for the winding and beautiful drive back through the cloud forest to Cusco, The arrival in Cusco between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
** Please if you need an earlier arrival to Cusco let us know.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Important Notes:
Manu National Park 3 Days 2 Nights is not endemic area about Malaria neither Yellow fever you can bring a good insect repellent but if you decide to put the yellow fever vaccination for prevention you can do it 10 days before start your trip to the jungle.
Bearing in mind the uncontrollable forces of nature, the program could be subject to changes at any time.
Manu is a rainforest that has remained intact because of it hidden location. This means the program involves much traveling by bus and boat (for 3-day tour). However, it also means you are in a part of the Amazon rainforest that has no comparison, with an untouched flora and fauna!.
Every group can contain people who travel for 3, 4, 5 or 8 days.
Includes
Incluided:
Pre-trek Briefing 1 or 2 days before your Manu national Park 3 Days 2 nights.
Entrance fee to Manu National Park.
Entrance fee to Machuwasi Oxbow.
Private Tourism Bus Round Trip.
Bilingual Native Tour Guide with Telescope and Binocular
Private boat with Efficient team of motorists and security.
First aid kit including anti venom of snake bite.
03 meals per day, vegetarian, vegan optional and snacks.
Comfortable Eco lodge with private rooms, towels, mosquito net, showers and toilets.
Excellent chef service.
Free tea, coffee and popcorn auto service.
Radio communication service during the whole Trip.
Unlimited mineral water after second day
Rubber boots
Not Incluided:
First breakfast and the last dinner
Water for the first day
Some kind of drinks such as beers or sodas.
Binoculars
Tips for Guide, Cook and Driver
You will need to bring:
We recommend economizing on your luggage for this short trip to Manu National Park 3 Days 2 Nights. Travel light and think about bringing layers instead of big jackets, etc. Be selective and pack light. Choose quick dry clothing if possible, we will be in the jungle!
Mosquito repellent (DEET 35 recommended as a minimun).
Original passport.
Small backpack.
Long sleeved cotton shirts (preferably green coloured).
Long cotton trousers.
Cotton long socks (to be put into your trousers).
Comfortable walking shoes.
Sandals or light shoes.
Rain gear.
Sweater (for the beginning of the tour in Andes and the cloud forest only).
Swimsuit.
Binoculars.
Camera and its charger.
Plastic bags to be used for clothes and a camera.
A hat as a protection against the Sun or rain.
Toiletries.
Small towel.
Toilet paper.
Antibacterial gel.
Sun cream.
Sunglasses.
Flashlight (with spare bulb and batteries).
A bottled water (1 litre as a minimum).
Pocket money (Soles) to buy some beverages and souvenirs as well as to tip.
Prices
The price is fully customizable and can be tailored and flexible to the season, availability, and client preferences, Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2024 through January 2025. All prices quoted are $USD
Feel free to reach us via email atinfo@cuscojourneys.com or by calling us directly at +51 966405778.
Terms & Conditions
By booking or participating in a tour and any related products or services (a “Tour”) with Cusco Journeys, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Booking:
Your booking is confirmed and a contract exists when the Tour Operator or your travel agent issues a written confirmation after receipt of the applicable deposit amount. Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to the Tour Operator or authorized agent immediately. Please ensure that names are exactly as stated in the relevant passport.
You will pay a deposit which is completely non-refundable in any situation. There are no exceptions.
You will be required to show the original passport (not a copy) that you booked with, at the checkpoint to enter the Inca Trail. If you originally booked with an old passport and then renewed your passport, you must also bring your expired passport along with your new, valid passport to permit entry or they will refuse your entrance to the trail.
The only acceptable ID to receive a Student Discount is your University Card with a clear expiration date that must be the same year as trek. IDs with expiry dates the following year, even though clearly valid, will not be accepted by the Peruvian government. You must submit a copy of this card at time of booking.
Cancellations:
Cancellations: In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 40% is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing (we do not accept medical notes of any kind) as our out of pocket expenses are non-refundable to us.. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
ONCE BOOKED, DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. CHART BELOW OUTLINES WHAT FURTHER FEES WILL BE DUE.
Cancellation By
Terms
91 days or more before departure
we will retain 50% of your deposit.
90 – 30 days before departure
we will retain 75% of the total tour cost.
29 – 0 days before departure
we will retain 100% of the total tour cost.
Inca Trail Tours:
Permits: Permits for the Inca Trail are in your name and can not be transferred to anyone else under any circumstances. Change of dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that this is a regulation of the Peruvian government and not Cusco Journeys (or any agency).
In extreme cases when the “Inca Trail to Machu Picchu” is declared closed for safety reasons, Cusco Journeys will replace your trek with an alternative trek.
Those who booked PERMITS with a Student ID must bring that ID with them on the trek. If they fail to show this card to the Park Rangers, they will not be allowed entry onto the trail.
Medical Information:
You must advise Cusco Journeys of any medical problems or allergies you may have. You need to be in good physical health, and if your health is questionable, then you should consult a doctor. If you are over the age of 70 years old, then you will need to present us with a current good health medical certificate.
You are responsible for assessing whether a Tour is suitable for you. You should consult your physician to confirm your fitness for travel and participation in any planned activities. You should seek your physician’s advice on vaccinations and medical precautions. The Tour Operator does not provide medical advice. It is your responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each aspect of the Tour based on your own unique circumstances, limitations, fitness level and medical requirements.
Cusco Journeys reserves the right to deny you permission to travel or participate in any aspect of a Tour at any time and at your own risk and expense where the Tour Operator determines that your physical or mental condition renders you unfit for travel or you represent a danger to yourself or others.
Pregnancy is considered a medical condition and must be disclosed to the Tour Operator at the time of booking. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry pregnant women over 24 weeks. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry anyone with certain medical conditions if reasonable accommodation or alternatives cannot be arranged.
It is strongly encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect you in case of medical emergency or any tour cancellations.
Tours and Treks:
All balances need to be paid in either cash, Western Union, Transfer Bank or PayPal (in full) prior to the briefing which will be held the night before your tour. Visa incurs a 5% service fee and if you need to use another card, it must be through PayPal which incurs a 5.5% service fee. You must advise your guide if you wish to leave the group or the camping area for independent walks or sightseeing. If you are experiencing any problems with the services of the guide or tour, please advise the guide in that moment, so that he can resolve any problems.
All Adventure Treks include transportation to Cusco. The return train route depends on train availability.
If you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency assistance capabilities. Helicopter air lifts and medical assistance are at the expense of the trekker. If you are unable to complete the tour due to illness, we will assist you in meeting your group at Machu Picchu to recommence your tour at that point. There will be no refund of the original payment. However, we will prepare a document to certify illness which can be presented for your travel insurance.
Cusco Journeys will take all reasonable care in providing to our clients avoidance of accident, illness, and loss of personal property, and will only employ suitably qualified staff. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. Cusco Journeys cannot, however, be responsible for any action of third parties. You are totally responsible for your own personal property and rented equipment.
Cusco Journeys does not take responsibility for unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophe, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal ítems, etc. It is the client’s responsibility to carry insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen conditions listed above.
Cusco Journeys may modify your itinerary where reasonably required in its sole discretion.
Group tours might be as large as 16 participants. Groups are open to everyone no matter skill or age. By accepting a Group Tour you acknowledge that others might change the speed and timing of the tour.
All tours are done in English.
Delays:
Any costs, whether direct or incidental, incurred by the Customer as the result of delays caused by bad weather, trail conditions, river levels, road conditions, transportation delays, sickness, government intervention or other contingencies which are beyond the control of southern explorations will not be reimbursed.
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