Departures 2008:
From 30. March
Daily (min. 4 participants)
Price per Person: US$ 410

Day 01: Cusco - TRES CRUCES
The trip starts in the early morning leaving from Cusco in private bus. During the journey along the small road, you can enjoy the impressive landscape of the Andean highlands, crossing the Huachuqasa Pass (4100 m/ 13.451 ft), and passing small communities.

Leaving the colonial village of Paucartambo behind, you will reach the Acjanaco Pass (3550 m / 11.647 ft), the entrance of the Manu National Park. You will start a two hour walk off the road until reaching Tres Cruces de Oro (3600 m/ 11.811 ft). This place offers a great view over the eastern slopes of the Andes and the green canopy of the Amazon jungle. Camp at the viewpoint.

Day 02: TRES CRUCES - TAMBO PAITITI
Early birds will be able to observe a spectacular sunrise, being surrounded by the snow-capped mountains of the Cordillera Vilcanota and Cordillera Urubamba. You will look over the Andes to the Amazon Rainforest that extends to the horizon. After breakfast you will start your hike descending the lush eastern slopes of the Andes. Enjoy the fascinating change from the Altiplano to the Cloud Forest of the Manu Biosphere Reserve with its rich fauna and flora!

Day 03: TAMBO PAITITI
The early morning is the best time for bird-watching and observation of other animals of the Cloud Forest. Leaving TAMBO PAITITI before sunrise you will get familiar with the flora and fauna of this part of the Manu Biosphere Reserve. You might see the Andean Cock of the Rock (national bird of Peru), Toucan, Quetzal, Tanager and Motmot as well as Woolly Monkeys, Brown Capuchin Monkeys or Night Monkeys.

The Manu Cloud Forest is also habitat of the rare Spectacled Bear, the Jaguarondi, Ocelot, Puma, Weasel, Otter, squirrels and a big family of rodents and bats. After this walk you will be welcomed with a delicious breakfast in TAMBO PAITITI. In the afternoon your guide will invite you for another observation walk. Of course, you may also just relax observing nature from the terrace of the lodge and other viewpoints, or you can have a refreshing bath in the San Pedro River. After dinner, during a last walk, you will experience nature within dark and learn more about the fauna and flora of the Manu Cloud Forest.

Day 04: TAMBO PAITITI - Cusco
This morning offers another opportunity for the observation of the Manu Cloud Forest’s wildlife. After breakfast you will take our bus back to the Acjanaco Pass and down to Paucartambo. On your journey back to Cusco you can enjoy once more the variety of landscapes Peru offers. Arrival in Cusco in the afternoon.

Service includes:
Private bus, one night in camp, camping equipment, two nights in TAMBO PAITITI, food, guide.

Recommended equipment:
- Binoculars
- Camera + extra batteries
- Flash-light + extra batteries
- Sunscreen lotion (SPF at least 30)
- Insect repellent
- Personal toiletries and medications
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Long pants
- Hiking boots
- Sneakers/ sandals
- Rain suit
- Swimsuit
- Sleeping bag