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Escorted Birding tours in Manu

Early in the morning we begin in Huacarpay lake (30 min. from Cuzco) where we will see a variety of high Andean birds. Here we look for Wren-like Rushbird, many-coloured Rush-Tyrant, Puna Ibis, Andean Gull, Andean Negrito, Aplomado Falcon,
Manu Birdwatching Tour
14 days / 13 nights.
Escorted Birding tours in Manu
ITINERARY
Day 1: Lima

Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Cuzco

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco. Free day.

Day 3: Cuzco to Pillahuata

Early in the morning we begin in Huacarpay lake (30 min. from Cuzco) where we will see a variety of high Andean birds. Here we look for Wren-like Rushbird, many-coloured Rush-Tyrant, Puna Ibis, Andean Gull, Andean Negrito, Aplomado Falcon, American Kestrel, Cinereous Harrier, Red-Backed Hawk, Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle and Chilean Flamingo. The impressive endemic birds around this lake are the Bearded Mountaineer, Rufous-Fronted Canastero and Streak-Fronted Thornbird. We continue the trip driving through the Andes always stopping when we see some flock of birds. Acjanaco at 3450 meters is a good place for lunch and to start Birdwatching down the road. Often sighted are: Gray-breasted Mountain Toucan, Andean Guan, Hooded and Scarlet Bellied Mountain Tanagers, a wide variety of Hummingbirds, Collared Jay, Mountain Cacique, Fruiteaters and Flycatchers. The camp site for the night is in Pillahuata at 2743 m.

Day 4: Exploring around Pillahuata

Today we explore the trails and walk along the road around the area.

Day 5: Pillahuata to San Pedro

Today we go down into the Cloud Forest to look especially for Tanagers, Redstars, Hummingbirds, Flycatchers, Furnariids and others.

Day 6: Exploring around San Pedro

Early in the morning we go to observe, from a specially made platform, the famous Cock of the Rocks at the lek, and afterwards we explore the trails.

Day 7: San Pedro to Amazonia Lodge

Continuing down the road towards Atalaya (650m) we have the chance to see the Amazonian Umbrella bird, Versicoloured Barbet, Black and Chestnut Eagle and the beautiful Quetzals.

Day 8: Amazonia Lodge

There are many good trails for birding around the Amazonia Lodge. Situated in the foothills of the Andes, this place is home to a a wonderful variety of both the lowland birds and upper tropical birds.

Day 9: Amazonia to Manu Bio Station

On this day we travel by boat down the Upper Madre de Dios River to arrive at the junction with the Manu River and where the Madre de Dios river begins. Birdwatching whilst on the boat is very good; there are Vultures, Macaws, Herons, Egrets, Cormorants, Terns and many others. We will camp on the covered platform of the Manu Bio Station.

Day 10: Manu Bio Station

Early in the morning we will walk half an hour to the Blanco Macaw Clay Lick and watch as flocks of Parakeets, Parrots and Macaws arrive to eat the clay at the lick. In the afternoon we will visit the Blanco Lake looking for Giant River Otters and lake birds like Hoatzins, Kingfishers, Flycatchers, Grebes and others.

Day 11: Manu Bio Station

Today we explore the bamboo trails searching for the Peruvian Recurvebill, Rufous-headed Woodpecker, White-cheeked Tody Tyrant, Manu Antbird, and other Bamboo specialists.

Day 12: Maquisapayoj Mammal Salt Lick

Today we walk on the trails around Maquisapayoj, increasing your birding list. The night will be spent at the platform close to the mammal salt lick where we will have a chance to see Tapirs, Deer, and Pacas (a rodent).

Day 13: Maquisapayoj to Cuzco

Early in the morning, return to Boca Manu Airstrip for the flight back to Cuzco (45 min). Transfer to your hotel.

Day 14: Cuzco to Lima

Transfer to the airport for the return flight to Lima and the onward flight home.

Escorted Birding tours in Manu Itinerary Overview:
Day 1. Lima
Day 2. Cuzco
Day 3. Cuzco to Pillahuata
Day 4. Exploring around Pillahuata
Day 5. Pillahuata to San Pedro
Day 6. Exploring around San Pedro
Day 7. San Pedro to Amazonia Lodge
Day 8. Amazonia Lodge
Day 9. Amazonia to Manu Bio Station
Day 10. Manu Bio Station
Day 11. Manu Bio Station
Day 12. Maquisapayoj Mammal Salt Lick
Day 13. Maquisapayoj to Cuzco
Day 14. Cuzco to Lima
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Our Price Includes: The price includes flights to and from Cuzco, all private road and river transportation, accommodation in 3* hotels, all meals on the birding trip, entrance fees, camping, and all tours with a specialised Manu birding guide. For 4* and 5* hotel upgrades in Cuzco and Lima or Jungle lodge instead of camping, please contact us for prices. Our price does not include: Airport taxes and the international airfare to Peru are not included.
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