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Amazon Tours: Wildlife Research Center
Tour to Manu National Park (5 days / 4 nights )
from $1,909 €1,451 £1,197
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A paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers, the Manu National Reserve boasts the richest wildlife in the Peruvian Amazon due to its varied landscapes and unique microclimates. Only in Manu will you find populations of jaguars, tapirs, anteaters, giant otters, and the endangered black caiman. Indigenous communities have also managed to preserve their traditional way of life, maintaining a delicate balance with the natural world.
You’ll be able to get up close and personal with the immense variety of animals and ecosystems in the rainforest. From the lowland forest of the Amazon River to the mystical and fragile cloud forest reaching heights of 11,000 feet, Manu is home to over 800 bird species, 200 species of mammals, as well as kingdoms of colossal trees draped in moss, lichens, bromeliads, ferns, and orchids.
On this Amazon tour, you will be staying at the comfortable and fascinating Wildlife Research Center, consistently recognized as one of the top destinations in the world for viewing canopy wildlife. Located along the Madre de Dios River, the center provides tours where guests can observe all sorts of exotic species.
This tour departs and ends in Cusco, seat of the Inca Empire located high in the Andes. Therefore, it’s an easy trip that will allow you to discover the best of Peru’s wonderful treasures.
Day 1 : Arrival to Manu & Transfer to Wildlife Research Center
Day 2 : Parrot & Macaw Clay Lick Tour
Day 3 : Oxbow Lake Tour & Jungle Exploration
Day 4 : Oxbow Lake Tour and Jungle Hike or Departure from Manu
Day 5 : Departure from Manu
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Day 1 : Arrival to Manu & Transfer to Wildlife Research Center
- You will be picked up at your hotel in Cusco and taken to the airport for the flight to Manu. Upon arrival, you will be met by a Peru For Less representative who will take you on a motor boat ride down the Madre de Dios River, to the Wildlife Research Center.
- You will arrive to the lodge in time for lunch before setting off on your first jungle expedition. You will go on a hike along a trail that leads to a lookout point above the river, from where you’ll be able to observe parrots.
- After dinner back at the lodge, those who wish can go on a night walk with the naturalist guide in search of nocturnal wildlife.
Day 2 : Parrot & Macaw Clay Lick Tour
- Today you’ll start early and head out on a Macaw clay lick tour. This is one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles, as hundreds of parrots and macaws gather here to eat the clay.
- Later in the morning, you’ll go on a canoe tour to Cocha Blanco, an oxbow lake where a family of giant otters can sometimes be observed, in addition to other wildlife.
- After lunch back at the lodge, you will explore the jungle trails around the lodge with your guide in search of birds and monkeys.
Day 3 : Oxbow Lake Tour & Jungle Exploration
- After breakfast, you’ll go on a full-day jungle expedition on the trails around the lodge. Keep an eye out for the Monk Saki, a very rare monkey species that can be seen in the tierra firme forest.
- During the day, you’ll explore trails and be able to observe several bird species such as manakins, guans, and parakeets, as well as various monkey species, including the Black Spider. You might also catch a glimpse of tapirs, the largest South American land mammal and frequent visitor in the forest.
- In the late afternoon, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Day 4 : Oxbow Lake Tour and Jungle Hike or Departure from Manu
Today your itinerary will vary based on if you’ve selected a 4-day or 5-day Amazon adventure.
4-day itinerary
- After breakfast, you’ll head out on a 2-hour boat trip to the airport where you’ll catch your flight back to Cusco. On the way, you’ll have a last opportunity to observe flocks of birds and maybe even some capybaras, the world’s largest rodent.
5-day itinerary
- After breakfast, you’ll spend another full day exploring the jungle trails around the lodge with your naturalist guide in search of more exciting wildlife.
- You’ll spend another night at the Wildlife Research Center, with an opportunity to go on a night walk to observe nocturnal wildlife.
Day 5 : Departure from Manu
- After breakfast, you’ll head out on a 2-hour boat trip to the airport where you’ll catch your flight back to Cusco. On the way, you’ll have a last opportunity to observe flocks of birds, capybaras, and other unique wildlife.
Note: the 4-day itinerary departs every Friday and the 5-day itinerary departs every Monday.
| Occupancy | Price |
|---|---|
| Double / Triple | $ 1909 |
| Single | $ 2379 |
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. | |
| Occupancy | Price |
|---|---|
| Double / Triple | $ 1909 |
| Single | $ 2379 |
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. | |
| Airfare (Not included) | Approximate Price per passenger |
|---|---|
| Flight Cuzco- Boca- Cuzco | $ 549 |
Wildlife Research Center
The Manu Wildlife Center is ideally located in a large private rain forest reserve that is adjacent to the even larger Amarakaeri Reserved Zone. With numerous wildlife hotspots within easy reach on foot or by boat, the lodge is perfect for those who want an intense wildlife experience during their Peru vacation in Manu. “Manu Wildlife Center has become a base of choice for elite bird-watching tours and wildlife-documentary crews- people willing to spend good money to be treated well,” according to Conde Nast Traveler. Visitors will welcome the amenities and exclusive comfort of this attractive lodge - boasting 22 roomy, private bungalows with en suite private bathrooms and hot showers- especially amidst the rustic simplicity of Manu National Park.
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- 3 or 4 nights at Wildlife Research Center in Manu (Amazon)
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