TIERRAS VIVAS
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Plateros 319 Cusco - Perú - 2010
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Cloud Forest & Rainforest

Trip styles: Ecological
Activity:
CODE: PCR
Duration: 11 days
Country: Peru
Region: Lima, Cusco
Physical rating: Moderate
These trips involving trekking, biking, rafting, kayaking and other moderate activities, we recommend to be fit, and before coming out here, do one or two hours walk and keep a positive attitude.
Price: USD 960.00
Local payment: USD 450.00
Overview
Manu is located in the south east of Peru in the province of Manu in the department of Madre de Dios. It includes part of the Peruvian sierra or mountain area as well as tropical rainforest. It has an area of over 2 million hectares and is rich in flora and fauna and has a great variety of habitats including high andes, cloud forests and tropical rainforest. You will see photos of some of the animals and plants here.
 

 
 
Itinerary
 
 
 
Day 1: Arrival to Lima at any time, transfer to hotel, rest of day free.  
Day 2: Transfer to the airport of Lima to go to Cusco, reception and transfer to hotel, we recommend taking a rest to get acclimatized. Rest of day free.
Day 3: Sightseeing to Cusco
Day 4-9: Commence to trip along to the Manu.
Day 10: Sightseeing to Cusco
Day 11: Departures
 
 
 
What is included in this trip?
 
 

Group leader: Local guides

Accommodation: Hotel (5 Nights), Lodge (03 Nights), Platform (02 Nights)

Entrance: Manu nacional park  

Highlights: 5 Days Hike in Cloud & Tropical Pristine Rainforest. Watch flora and fauna, the Cock of the rock. Visit the Matshiguenka Native community. Paddle in an Oxbow lake. Remote hot springs. Macaw clay lick

Season: All year around

Meals: Included while on Manu trip and Breakfasts

Transport: Domestic flights, Van, Boat.

 


 
Not included in this trip:
  • Local Payment USD 450
  • Pre tour & post accommodation
  • International flight and departure tax
  • Non detailed domestic flights
  • Travel Insurance (it must be of a minimum of USD75.000)
  • Tips, baggage portage and other extras not specified.

• Introduction

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us, (remember we are in South America). Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit traveling, with Tierras Vivas can be unpredictable. The dossier is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.

 

Please contact us for more information if needed.

info@tierrasvivas.com


• Day 01: Lima
Arrival to the city of Lima, transfer to the hotel. Note that the first and the last day, there are no planned activities, so you can take the rest of day free.


• Day 02: Cusco
Transfer to the airport of Lima to go to Cusco, reception and transfer to hotel, we recommend taking a rest to get acclimatized. Rest of day free.


• Day 03: Cusco

Once we get there, we will have some free time to explore the city and get ready for our next adventure.


• Day 04: Pilcopata Village

Leaving Cusco early, we will pass through the pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarca, the colonial town of Paucartambo known as the region’s folklore center. The next stop is Acjanacu (3,530m/11,870ft) which is the entrance to the Manu Biosphere, where we will see the amazon Basin. After that, we’ll descend through   different   ecological levels such as the puna, the elfin forest, down   into the lush Cloud Forest, along the way we may see endemic flora and fauna such as, butterflies, giant tree ferns and orchids, monkeys, birds like toucans, tanagers, etc. The Cloud Forest is home of Peru’s National bird which is “the Cock of the Rock” (Rupicola peruviana) and the spectacled bear (tremarctus ornatus) -the only bear found in South America. We spend the night at a comfortable Lodge.


• Day 05: Boca Manu town
Ride to  Atalaya (500m rainforest) where we will board our canoe that will take us for 6 hours to our Lodge in Boca Manu (280m altitude). During our journey we can see a variety of birds on the trees as well as caimans and tapirs on the riversides. In the afternoon we will go on a hike through interesting trails looking for mammals, birds and insects. At night we have chance for a night walk, during which we will hear various sounds of the amazonian night like the Night Monkey the world’s only nocturnal primate, the Kalinowski Rat, numerous species of frogs, Great Potoos and the Pigmy Owl, among many others inhabitants of the night. We spend the night in lodge.


• Day 06: Private reserve Blanquillo
We will travel by boat for 3 hours, navigating down stream to the private Reserve of Blanquillo. Where there will be the possibility for a hike before lunch. The afternoon will be dedicated to explore an oxbow lake and surroundings areas. With the help of a Catamaran we will quietly visit the lake observing the huge diversity that is concentrated within this Ecosystem, such as the black Caiman, white Caiman, a group of Giant Otters and birds associated with the lakes. On our return to the lodge, we have the opportunity of a night walk, where with luck we will see night birds such as the sand-colored night hawk and also to hear the spectacular sounds.


• Day 07: Macaw Clay Lick
Before breakfast, we will go down the river to a floating camouflaged platform positioned to 90m/300ft of distance from the Collpa which is a rich deposit of natural minerals and clay on the wall of the river. From here, we can observe different species of Parrots and also the Macaws giving a colourful show and an impressive uproar. After breakfast and this unforgettable show, we will continue up the Madre de Dios river towards the landing spot in Boca Manu where we will say goodbye to people that took the option of returning to Cusco by plane. The rest of the group continue their trip along the river Alto Madre de Dios, to our campsite on the Alto Madre de Dios riverside.


• Day 08: Pilcopata Town
Our boat will takes us to Atalaya port where the bus will be waiting for us. We will travel to our comfortable, welcoming lodge in Pilcopata where we will spend our last night.


• Day 09: Cusco
On our final day, in the morning we will have the last opportunity to see the Cock of the Rock. After breakfast our bus will take us back to Cusco, arriving in the afternoon, accomodation in the hotel.


• Day 10: Cusco
Today is a realxing day, free time to explore the fascinating imperial city of the Incas, visit its market, buy souvenirs, take optional activities, and get ready  for one last night in the city


• Day 11: Departure

Dossier

• Important Notes:

1) Shorter/longer stays, hotel upgrades and extra trips all possible.
Please contact our sales department for more information or check out our Taylor Made section.
taylormade@tierrasvivas.com

2) Visas: You may be required to obtain a travel visa, also all countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT''''S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.

Accommodation: Hotels, tents.

Joining Hotel:
The following hotels will be used in Lima and Cusco city. Please refer to your travel vouchers for your hotel details.

LIMA
Hotel Nirvana
Adrdress: 6315 Paseo de la Republica, Miraflores
Phone: (051) 4445909

Joining Instructions: 
Lima’s international, called Jorge Chavez in Callao, is approximately a 45-minute drive from the Miraflores district, where our joining hotel is located. The easiest way to get there is by taxi. After customs and immigration area, you will find a few official taxi stands. You can pay for the car approximately USD20 and won’t need to worry about sorting out a ride outside the airport facilities. There are exchange facilities and ATM’s in the Arrivals area open 24 hours.
If you are arriving from abroad and have booked an arrival transfer with us, a Tierras Vivas representative will meet you at the airport. Upon leaving the customs area, follow the gates and turn right to exit the airport. Just before exiting there is a small area on the left hand side where the official transfers are waiting with signs. Look for a Tierras Vivas sign board with your name on it.
If no one is there and you have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 15 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
If your taxi driver does not speak English and you do not speak Spanish, simply show driver the hotel address to simplify communications.

Arrival Complications: 
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you can not commence your trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader/local operator or to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier. If you are unable to get in touch with your leader/local operator, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our local operatos/representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.

Local Emergency Contact
If you need emergency assistance, you can contact us locally at the following phone numbers:
Cell: 00 51 084 984 948 212
Phone:00 51 84 235 211 Local Office
 
Checklist of what to take:

      * Passport (with photocopies)
      * Travel insurance (with photocopies)
      * Airline tickets (with photocopies)
      * USD cash
      * Credit and debit cards
      * Vouchers and dossier
      * Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
      * Camera and film
      * CD/MP3 player
      * Reading/writing material
      * Binoculars
      * Cover for backpacks
      * Fair sized daypack
      * Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably water proof)
      * Sleeping bag (this can also be hired locally for approximately USD 3USD per day-these are high quality and warm)
      * Strong plastic bags to help keep gear dry
      * Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
      * Fleece top
      * Windproof/waterproof jacket
      * Shirts/t-shirts
      * Sun hat
      * Shorts
      * Long trousers
      * Hiking pants/track pants
      * Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes
      * Sport sandals
      * Sun block
      * Insect repellant
      * Sunglasses
      * Toiletries (biodegradable)
      * Watch or alarm clock
      * Water bottle
      * Pocket knife
      * Small flashlight
      * First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, and extra prescription drugs you may be taking).

Meal Budget: 
Daily allowance USD25 for meals not included. For additional expenses, please contact our sales department for more information: sales@tierrasvivas.com

Emergency Fund: 
Please, make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as an ''''emergency'''' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster) need a change to our planned tour. This is a rare occurrence! But you never know…

Departure Tax: 
USD18 International flights
USD7 Domestic flights

Optional activities:
Lima
City Tour USD35

Cusco

City Tour USD10
Sacred Valley USD 20
Valle Sur USD75
Horse back riding USD 30
Maras & Moray USD75
Rafting USD 40

All prices are in USD.

A Couple of Rules: 
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts you  at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Tierras Vivas travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The explotation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader/local operators has the right to expel any member of the group/tour if drugs are found in their possession or they use prostitutes.

Travel Insurance: 
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a trip with us, you will not be permitted to join the tour until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader or local operator, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation.. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.

Tierras Vivas is a Travel Assurance provider, and in case you are interested in get our proposal, please contact us to the following email: sales@tierrasvivas.com

Responsible Travel: 
Tierras Vivas has been responsible to offering low-impact tours that benefit traveller and host alike. We work with local communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourism opportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmental and cultural impacts.

Keeping in Touch: 
If you need to be contacted while travelling we recommend that you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road, rather than relying on postal mail. Ciber cafes are becoming increasingly commonplace and cheap throughout the regions we visit, and have quickly become the preferred way for our leaders and travellers to stay in touch. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent, or refer to our Emergency Contact.

AVAILABILITY & PRICES
Departures guarante twice a month all year round.
Please contact us for more information: info@tierrasvivas.com

Cost per pax USD 960
+
Local Payment USD 450

Local payment
Most of our adventure trips involve a local payment.
This amount is the final payment for your tour. Paying locally facilitates the flow of funds into countries that we travel through and also helps to reduce the overall price of the tour,  allowing us to keep our tours at a competitive price, passing our costs savings on to you.

*Rates can be modified without notice and upon availability at the moment of the booking*