Birding
“Eden”: Manu Wildlife Center - Itinerary |
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Duration: 11 days/10
nights
Departures (two):
2007 - August
12th & 22th
Guide:
Thomas Valqui
Route:
Lima/Cusco/Manu Wildlife Center/Cusco/Lima
Highlights:
Birding one of the world’s most diverse spots. Surprising
comfort, no complicated logistics or bumpy roads. Macaw
clay lick, 3 huge canopy towers for superb canopy birding
& 8 distinctive habitats to bird (including bamboo).
A great way to learn about Amazonian birds.
Includes:
Guided tours by specialist, transportation in Manu (boat
and plane), entrance fees, accommodations at hotels and
lodges, Machu Picchu train and some meals according to program.
Not included:
International airfare Domestic airfares Lima-Cusco-Lima
(ca. 250 US$), airport taxes, personal expenses and some
meals in cities to give you freedom of choice and because
some people skip meals.
ITINERARY
Day 1
Arrive in Lima, reception and transfer to hotel,
Overnight at Sonesta El Olivar*****
Day 2
Morning Visit the Villa Marshes and surroundings.
Overnight at Sonesta El Olivar*****
Meals : B
Day 3
Early morning flight to Cusco and transfer to hotel. Afternoon
birding at the Huacarpay lake and marshes. Overnight at
Novotel**** or similar.
Meals : B
Day 4
Short flight to Boca Manu where you will join your guide
for a 2-hour birding boat trip to MWC. Afternoon walk on
the MWC trail system, which includes “the grid”.
Overnight at Manu Wildlife Center.
Meals : B, L, D
Day 5
Early morning visit to the spectacular macaw clay lick,
a short boat trip from the lodge. From a specially designed
blind we will witness this colorful display of hundreds
of macaws and parrots. After the birds leave we will visit
an oxbow lake on our way back to the lodge for a late lunch,
followed by an afternoon of birding on the trails. Overnight
at Manu Wildlife Center.
Meals : B, L, D
Day 6 to 8
We will spend the next 3 days birding in a variety of habitats.
Our activities will include extensive birding in terra firme
forest, where the grid will give us access to several known
territories of hard to get birds, follow mixed species flocks
and spend time in flooded forest. We will also visit the
bamboo island for almost all of the specialists of this
unique habitat, look for the Rufous-fronted Antthrush in
the Heliconia thickets by the Antthrush trail, and visit
a typical large oxbow lake. Since we will be based at the
comfortable lodge, if someone wants to sleep in, take a
morning or afternoon out, or bird alone, it will be easy
to catch up with the group at any time. Overnight at Manu
Wildlife Center.
Meals : B, L, D
Day 9
An early boat trip with some birding on the river will take
us to the airstrip at Boca Manu, where we will spend a few
hours birding secondary habitats and forest edge, before
returning to Cusco by small chartered aircraft. You will
have the afternoon free for city touring or relaxing. Overnight
at Novotel or similar****.
Meals : B
Day 10
Return to Lima by plane. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Sonesta El Olivar *****.
Meals : B
Day 11
Transfer to the airport for international flight.
Meals : B
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PRICES
PER PERSON |
2/3 |
4
UP |
SING
SUPP |
| Price
2007 |
Package
price |
2790 |
2490 |
518 |
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GENERAL
CONDITIONS
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Our
exclusive fixed departures operate with a minimum of
2 guest. |
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Prices
are per person and subject to change without notice
due to entrance fees, taxes and other increases beyond
of our control. |
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We
can plan custom trips for specific birding needs. |
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Different
extensions available. Check with us for prices and more
details. |
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In each booking please indicate the following information: |
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Complete
name of the guest, age, passport number, nationality
and occupation. |
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Arrival
and departure flights. |
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Any
special food requirements. (Vegetarian, low salt,
low fat, diabetic or other) |
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Please
see our web site for more information: www.granperu.com
Important:
Though we have never heard of anyone contracting yellow
fever anywhere in Peru or neighboring countries, Peru nevertheless
requires a current yellow fever vaccination for trips to
the rainforest regions. This vaccination is usually required
for all rainforest regions around the world.
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