Leaving Cusco we will pass through numerous inter-montane valleys, including some opportunities to photograph the landscape or some peculiarity, we drive through small Andean villages while observing llamas and alpacas herders and groups of farmers in their colorful attire. We visit the colonial town of Paucartambo, gateway to the Jungle since pre-Inca times. Resuming the trip a few more hours later, we will cross the temperate forest and ascend to the pass known as; Acjanaco (3550 m / 11,647 ft), the landscape will have a radical variation after having traveled through dry valleys to a relatively more humid forest, where we will be able to observe a section of the Amazonian slope of cloud forest, considered a fragile ecosystem, which is home to species in vulnerable state like; the spectacled bear Likewise, this type of forest is considered the kingdom of lichens, mosses and ferns. The landscape is impressive when observing the waterfalls and waterfalls sliding down gigantic rocks. As we descend we will be able to observe the “Gallito de las rocas” and other colorful birds; toucans, quetzals or tanagers. We will descend to (560 m / 1837 feet) which is the elevation of the Lodge, this being a very attractive place that It has a wonderful garden.Estadia Albergue Mirador.
At sunrise each animal sings with its own unique voice which is a natural wake up call and a moderate walk early provides a good opportunity to experience nature, we will walk through the palm forest to observe the beautiful macaws and other animals and also visit the natural caves which is the favorite place to observe strange creatures such as spiders, bats, scorpions, sometimes the chances of seeing capuchin and howler monkeys are good, after a short walk we will have a refreshing bath in the streams that flow from the heart from the Manu park and the sandbanks of the river that will also be a cool place for our lunch. In the afternoon we will explore the trails of our reserve to be able to appreciate the mixture of forests and to increase the chances of observing more fauna. We will end our day with a night walk in search of alligators and nocturnal animals that are rarely found during the day. . Optional camping.
Leaving early from our reserve we will get further away from the great mountains and we will cross through local crops where we will see numerous plantations and we will pass a set of hills thus arriving at the Alto Madre de Dios River, where we will have to say goodbye to our bus and start our boarding for a short boat ride. In this section the river has a rocky formation and the current is fast, as we move we will be able to observe some species of birds in the sandbanks, then we will have a visit to the lagoon “Machu-wasy” (580 m / 1900 feet ), which is located on the opposite side of the lodge, there we can observe a bird with a peculiar appearance; Shansho, (one of the strangest Amazonian birds), as well as a great variety of specialist birds of this type of habitat such as; herons, redfish, flytraps, camungos among others, sporadically the possibilities of observing capybaras (the largest rodent in the world) are very good, in the afternoon an excursion in a pristine forest and it will be an experience destined to increase your knowledge and awareness about the tropical rainforest. Overnight Soga de Oro Hostel.
Of course, we will visit the parrot clay lick depending on the weather conditions, if favorable, this could be a good activity. Very early is the most gratifying, there it is possible to observe some species of parrots, parakeets congregate and then ingest the clay they need in their diet, it is possible to sometimes observe chestnut-fronted macaws perched on the treetops, after breakfast We will start with the return trip where we can have glimpses of some colorful birds such as; quetzals, tanagers, mountain toucans, and also enjoy the amazing view from the high mountains as we ascend back to the Andes, we will arrive from Cusco in the evening.
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Mountain Bike Tour.
Canoeing Tour.
After the tour, you can take a stroll around the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, where you can appreciate the work of Cusco artisans in the craft shops. You can also savor the famous and unique Peruvian cuisine in nearby restaurants or simply take a break on one of the benches in the Plaza de Armas, enjoying the scenery and taking the classic photo for a warm memory despite the cold Cusco nights. And if you enjoy the nightlife, around the square, you’ll find many discos and bars filled with tourists and locals looking to have fun.
