Manu Road
fromAlong the eastern slopes of the tropical Andean mountains, reaching down towards the extensive lowlands of the Amazon rainforest, lies the Peruvian Cloud Forest. Regular swaths of cloud drift here, covering the canopy in dense mist, giving life to a host of epiphytic plants that grow among the twisting branches of the forest, such as mosses, lichens, colorful bromeliads and orchids. In this more remote part of Peru, some animals like Spectacled Bears, Gray Woolly Monkeys and Cock-of-the-Rocks still live undisturbed.
During our trip we will traverse the famous route that descends from Cuzco to Manu National Park. A well-known route to birdwatchers and naturalists because of its gigantic altitude gradient along the eastern slope of the Tropical Andes, allowing access to different types of forests and the chance to see a great variety of specialist species from the high Andes, cloud forest and bamboo thicket. During this tour we will stay in a selection of biological stations and nature-friendly lodges.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Birding
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ITINERARY SUMMARY
Day 1: Cuzco to Wayqecha
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Traversing the world-famous Manu Road
- A myriad of specialist and endemics species of the high Andes, cloud forest and bamboo thickets
- Accommodation at the listed hotel or similar (confirmation of final hotel when booking)
- All meals
- Private transport in comfortable van
- Entrance fees to all mentioned reserves
- Specialist bilingual birding guide