Machu Picchu
Waterfall
Lama
Sacred Valley
Natural Hot Springs
Lima
Cusco
Cacao
Join us for a once in a lifetime retreat to Listen to the Wisdom Within
Explore, Experience & Adventure in Peru
3-14th May
Incredible 12-day Sacred Journey & Ceremonial Pilgrimage
plus an unique opportunity to visit Manu Jungle Reserve for Mama Jaguar observation.
Sarah King &
Maria Moonstar.
After running retreats for women for 5 years, we visited Peru in 2023 for the first time with Maria Moonstar as our guide.
It was the trip of a lifetime and we are so excited to collaborate together and take you on amazing and safely held trip to the spiritual sites of Peru.
For women that are ready to nurture themselves through beautiful environment, immense friendships and a connection to the land that heals Mother Earth and You.
Highlights
♥ Sacred Valley of the Inca
♥ Machu Picchu
♥ Cusco
♥ Temple of The Sun, Temple of Viracocha
♥ Flotilla Cruise on Lake Titicaca to the Uros Isles of the Reeds
Single = £3,550 UK Pounds per person
Double = £3,556 UK Pounds per person (travel with a friend, or we can buddy you with a roommate)
Option to pay in monthly installments with full payment due by 1st April 2025
To reserve your spot, a £700 deposit is required.
Tour Includes
♥ Private transport from Cusco & during the entire tour as per itinerary
♥ Hotels / accommodation 3 star
♥ Train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (To Machupichu), and return
♥ Return bus ticket to Machu Picchu Citadel
♥ Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu for 1 day, all sacred sites, and other scheduled places as per itinerary
♥ Local English-speaking assistance during the whole trip
♥ Sacred ceremonies with local Altomesayoc or shaman where indicated.
♥ Initiation and healing with Maria Moonstar (this will be added to the schedule whilst we travel)
Not included
• International flights to Lima
• Domestic flights to and from Cusco
• Baggage excess
• Alcoholic drinks, beverages, mineral water and other personal expenses not mentioned (i.e phone calls, laundry and visas)
• Tips
• Other excursions not mentioned on the itinerary
Note:
Independent travel can be arranged for those who want to arrive early to Lima or Cusco.
Optional add on:
6 Day Manu Jungle Jaguar Expedition £1750
For women that are ready to nurture themselves through beautiful environment, immense friendships and a connection to the land that heals Mother Earth and You.
Highlights
♥ Sacred Valley of the Inca
♥ Machu Picchu
♥ Cusco
♥ Temple of The Sun, Temple of Viracocha
♥ Flotilla Cruise on Lake Titicaca to the Uros Isles of the Reeds
Single = £3,556 UK Pounds per person
Double = £3,550 UK Pounds per person (travel with a friend, or we can buddy you with a roommate)
Option to pay in monthly installments with full payment due by 1st April 2025
To reserve your spot, a £700 deposit is required.
Tour Includes
♥ Private transport from Cusco & during the entire tour as per itinerary
♥ Hotels / accommodation 3 star
♥ Train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (To Machupichu), and return
♥ Return bus ticket to Machu Picchu Citadel
♥ Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu for 1 day, all sacred sites, and other scheduled places as per itinerary
♥ Local English-speaking assistance during the whole trip
♥ Sacred ceremonies with local Altomesayoc or shaman where indicated.
♥ Initiation and healing with Maria Moonstar (this will be added to the schedule whilst we travel)
Not included
• International flights to Lima
• Domestic flights to and from Cusco
• Baggage excess
• Alcoholic drinks, beverages, mineral water and other personal expenses not mentioned (i.e phone calls, laundry and visas)
• Tips
• Other excursions not mentioned on the itinerary
Note:
Independent travel can be arranged for those who want to arrive early to Lima or Cusco.
Optional add on:
6 Day Manu Jungle Jaguar Expedition £1750
Arrive In Ollantaytambo & connect to your group.
Day 1
Arrive, ground and feel into the greatness of what you are about to embark on.
In Ollantaytambo we will welcome you with a circle, meditation & flower bath to cleanse you energetically from a long journey.
In this space you will be introduced to Maria and Sarah who will support you with breathwork and embodiment practices to settle and relax you and set intetions for your trip.
Included: transport from Cusco, dinner and hotel.
Arrive In Ollantaytambo & connect to your group.
Day 1
Arrive, ground and feel into the greatness of what you are about to embark on.
In Ollantaytambo we will welcome you with a circle, meditation & flower bath to cleanse you energetically from a long journey.
In this space you will be introduced to Maria and Sarah who will support you with breathwork and embodiment practices to settle and relax you and set intetions for your trip.
Included: transport from Cusco, dinner and hotel.
Sacred Valley / Medicine Pyramid / Maras / Moray
Day 2
Breakfast and departure for Ancient Medicine Pyramid, where Andean pipe music will be played. Attuning ourselves to the ancient past and to commence our journey with respect of this ancient land, we will share in a ‘Despacho’ Ceremony (an offering of gratitude and prayer), “giving and receiving” with Altomesayoc.
After the ceremony you will have the opportunity to meet some of the Q”echua mountain children (opportunity to gift them).
After lunch, continue overland to the circular Incan terraces of Moray, and Salinas de Maras, ancient high frequency salt pools where ancient techniques are still in use since Tahuantinsuyo (Inca Society). Offering of ‘Despacho’ to our Pachamama (Earth Mother).
A powerful Evening Fire Cleansing Ritual to release old energies.
Overnight Sacred Valley
Meals included: B, L. Own dinner arrangements.
Sacred Valley / Medicine Pyramid / Maras / Moray
Day 2
Breakfast and departure for Ancient Medicine Pyramid, where Andean pipe music will be played. Attuning ourselves to the ancient past and to commence our journey with respect of this ancient land, we will share in a ‘Despacho’ Ceremony (an offering of gratitude and prayer), “giving and receiving” with Altomesayoc.
After the ceremony you will have the opportunity to meet some of the Q”echua mountain children (opportunity to gift them).
After lunch, continue overland to the circular Incan terraces of Moray, and Salinas de Maras, ancient high frequency salt pools where ancient techniques are still in use since Tahuantinsuyo (Inca Society). Offering of ‘Despacho’ to our Pachamama (Earth Mother).
A powerful Evening Fire Cleansing Ritual to release old energies.
Overnight Sacred Valley
Meals included: B, L. Own dinner arrangements.
Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo / Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes)
Day 3
After Breakfast, embark on a spectacular rail trip to Machu Picchu, which takes you through semi-tropical Andean valleys strewn with snow-capped mountains.
Afternoon walk to Butterfly sanctuary. Return to Aguas Calientes.
Overnight Aguas Calientes
Included: breakfast, dinner, train and entrance to sites and hotel.
Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo / Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes)
Day 3
After Breakfast, embark on a spectacular rail trip to Machu Picchu, which takes you through semi-tropical Andean valleys strewn with snow-capped mountains.
Afternoon walk to Butterfly sanctuary. Return to Aguas Calientes.
Overnight Aguas Calientes
Included: breakfast, dinner, train and entrance to sites and hotel.
The one you've been waiting for Machu Picchu & Aguas Calientes
Day 4
Breakfast and early morning departure to visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu where a blessing will be bestowed upon you; personal offerings of coca leaves will be made to the guardians of this ancient place.
Free afternoon for personal exploration of Machu Picchu or to enjoy the hot springs (above town), take a walk and sit by the river. Own lunch arrangements.
Late afternoon return train to Ollantaytambo.
Evening dinner to share our experiences.
Overnight Sacred Valley
Meals included: B, D
The one you've been waiting for Machu Picchu & Aguas Calientes
Day 4
Breakfast and early morning departure to visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu where a blessing will be bestowed upon you; personal offerings of coca leaves will be made to the guardians of this ancient place.
Free afternoon for personal exploration of Machu Picchu or to enjoy the hot springs (above town), take a walk and sit by the river. Own lunch arrangements.
Late afternoon return train to Ollantaytambo.
Evening dinner to share our experiences.
Overnight Sacred Valley
Meals included: B, D
Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo Citadel / Cusco
Day 5
You will visit the ancient Inca Temple or Ollantayambo, temple of the Condor and Sanctuary of the Wind.
The Condor is one of the most powerful birds that exist, the majestic inhabitant of the Andes.
We will hold a ritual for you to embody your sense of power and awaken trust and knowing within.
A gourmet organic lunch in the Sacred Valley along side the energy of the running waters that travel through the town.
Enjoy some free time and dinner in Cusco.
You may wish to add a sprinkle of excitement with an
Optional Extra: Coca Readings, Divination, by local Maestro(a).
Evening - Embodiment Workshop with divine activation breathwork session.
Overnight Sacred Valley
Included: Breakfast, lunch and hotel.
Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo Citadel / Cusco
Day 5
You will visit the ancient Inca Temple or Ollantayambo, temple of the Condor and Sanctuary of the Wind.
The Condor is one of the most powerful birds that exist, the majestic inhabitant of the Andes.
We will hold a ritual for you to embody your sense of power and awaken trust and knowing within.
A gourmet organic lunch in the Sacred Valley along side the energy of the running waters that travel through the town.
Enjoy some free time and dinner in Cusco.
You may wish to add a sprinkle of excitement with an
Optional Extra: Coca Readings, Divination, by local Maestro(a).
Evening - Embodiment Workshop with divine activation breathwork session.
Overnight Sacred Valley
Included: Breakfast, lunch and hotel.
Astonishing archaeological sites and ancient stories.
Day 6
Breakfast and exploration of the ancient sanctuaries of the Incas including the purification fountains of Tambo Machay, ritual moon cavern at Kenko.” There is free entrance to the Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas.
A world heritage site high above Cusco possibly used as a fortress and a ceremonial. Offerings of coca leaves will be left in appreciation for the gifts of abundance bestowed by the Pachamama
An impressive stone structure with a series of canals, waterfalls and aqueducts that runs through terraced rocks (Tambomachay.)
One of the largest holy places in the Cusco region (Kenko) with it's sacrificial cave and stories of old.
Our guide will share with us historical facts and deep wisdoms past down through time.
Free time to visit the mystical city of Cusco. Indulge the senses at the many colourful markets including San Pedro or visit the Qoricancha “Temple of the Sun
A free evening for your own dinner arrangements.
Optional Extra: Coca Readings, Divination, by local Maestro(a)
Included: breakfast,box lunch, travel and entrance to sites and hotel.
Astonishing archaeological sites and ancient stories.
Day 6
Breakfast and exploration of the ancient sanctuaries of the Incas including the purification fountains of Tambo Machay, ritual moon cavern at Kenko.” There is free entrance to the Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas.
A world heritage site high above Cusco possibly used as a fortress and a ceremonial. Offerings of coca leaves will be left in appreciation for the gifts of abundance bestowed by the Pachamama
An impressive stone structure with a series of canals, waterfalls and aqueducts that runs through terraced rocks (Tambomachay.)
One of the largest holy places in the Cusco region (Kenko) with it's sacrificial cave and stories of old.
Our guide will share with us historical facts and deep wisdoms past down through time.
Free time to visit the mystical city of Cusco. Indulge the senses at the many colourful markets including San Pedro or visit the Qoricancha “Temple of the Sun
A free evening for your own dinner arrangements.
Optional Extra: Coca Readings, Divination, by local Maestro(a)
Included: breakfast,box lunch, travel and entrance to sites and hotel.
Temple of Viracocha- Inca Power point & Hot Springs
Day 7
Early breakfast at Cusco. Overland by bus to Puno, on the way we stop at the ‘’Temple of Viracocha’’ at Raqchi, a power point for the Inca.
Continuing our journey to the natural & medicinal hot springs of Sicuani (please bring swim wear). Relax and detox surrounded by mountains and clean air.
Box lunch included. We arrive late in the day at the heart of the ‘’Mama Cocha’’ or ‘’Mother Lake’’ Titicaca (12,421’ above sea level!).
Overnight Puno
Meals included: B, L
Temple of Viracocha- Inca Power point & Hot Springs
Day 7
Early breakfast at Cusco. Overland by bus to Puno, on the way we stop at the ‘’Temple of Viracocha’’ at Raqchi, a power point for the Inca.
Continuing our journey to the natural & medicinal hot springs of Sicuani (please bring swim wear). Relax and detox surrounded by mountains and clean air.
Box lunch included. We arrive late in the day at the heart of the ‘’Mama Cocha’’ or ‘’Mother Lake’’ Titicaca (12,421’ above sea level!).
Overnight Puno
Meals included: B, L
Magical Lakes and Fire side Circles
Day 8
Breakfast at Puno.
Flotilla Cruise on Lake Titicaca ( Its waters are famously still and brightly reflective) to the Uros Isles of the Reeds, home of the ancient Uro Indians with their floating ‘’reed’’ islands; we will meet a local Aymara speaking family who live directly upon the great highland sea, they will share with us some of their ancient traditions and medicinal wisdom.
Continuing across the Lake we will arrive at one of the communities located on the quiet Island of Amantani (no stray dogs, no cars etc).
We will be warmly welcomed on to the beach by a Quechua speaking family of this tranquil place. We will have the opportunity of spending the day and 2 nights to experience these gentle Andean people’s ways of life, including a visit to the Temples of Pachamama & Pachatata (Mother and Father earth) or Divine Masculine / Divine Feminine in balance & Union.
A traditional Organic Andean lunch will be prepared and evening dinner.
A fire will be lit in the evening to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Mother Lake. Talking circle and sharing ideas for tomorrow’s ceremony.
Overnight in house on Amantani
Meals Included; B, L, D
Magical Lakes and Local Life
Day 8
Breakfast at Puno.
Flotilla Cruise on Lake Titicaca ( Its waters are famously still and brightly reflective) to the Uros Isles of the Reeds, home of the ancient Uro Indians with their floating ‘’reed’’ islands; we will meet a local Aymara speaking family who live directly upon the great highland sea, they will share with us some of their ancient traditions and medicinal wisdom.
Continuing across the Lake we will arrive at one of the communities located on the quiet Island of Amantani (no stray dogs, no cars etc).
We will be warmly welcomed on to the beach by a Quechua speaking family of this tranquil place. We will have the opportunity of spending the day and 2 nights to experience these gentle Andean people’s ways of life, including a visit to the Temples of Pachamama & Pachatata (Mother and Father earth) or Divine Masculine / Divine Feminine in balance & Union.
A traditional Organic Andean lunch will be prepared and evening dinner.
A fire will be lit in the evening to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Mother Lake. Talking circle and sharing ideas for tomorrow’s ceremony.
Overnight in house on Amantani
Meals Included; B, L, D
Island Of Amantani
Day 9 & 10
Breakfast on the Island with local family.
We will participate together in an Earth Healing Ceremony and celebrate the element of water with a crystal bowl ceremony, for contact with the ‘’messengers of light’’.
Connecting with the angelic realms, the Feminine Ray entering the earth around Lake Titicaca and penetrating the depths of the waters where the great Kundalini energy resides. This light, loving, healing and transformational energy we send out to humanity, our beloved Mother Earth and the cosmos.
Lunch and Dinner all organic and freshly prepared by the families.
Overnight in house on Amantani
Meals included: B, L, D
Breakfast with family.
We say farewell to our friends and continue back over the lake floating quietly on the great Mama Cocha. Return to Puno for free afterght Puno
Menoon.
Evening folkloric show and dinner in Puno city.
Overnials included: B, D
Island Of Amantani
Day 9 & 10
Breakfast on the Island with local family.
We will participate together in an Earth Healing Ceremony and celebrate the element of water with a crystal bowl ceremony, for contact with the ‘’messengers of light’’.
Connecting with the angelic realms, the Feminine Ray entering the earth around Lake Titicaca and penetrating the depths of the waters where the great Kundalini energy resides. This light, loving, healing and transformational energy we send out to humanity, our beloved Mother Earth and the cosmos.
Lunch and Dinner all organic and freshly prepared by the families.
Overnight in house on Amantani
Meals included: B, L, D
Breakfast with family.
We say farewell to our friends and continue back over the lake floating quietly on the great Mama Cocha. Return to Puno for free afterght Puno
Menoon.
Evening folkloric show and dinner in Puno city.
Overnials included: B, D
Gate of The Gods - Ancient Temples and divine connection.
Day 11
Breakfast and departure for the Temple of Fertility.
Continuing overland we will connect with a local Aymara Guide and take a ritualized walk through a mysterious ‘Spirit Valley’, with strange rock formations in the likeness of ancient animals and people.
We tread the path of Wiracocha, here in his guise as Puma, he is said to have emerged to inspect and bless his people and lands, his footprints forever immortalized in stone you will arrive at the “Gate of the Gods”, the “Doorway of the Amaru Meru” abode of the Wisdom Masters, where we will celebrate this Divine connection.
Box lunch.
Overnight Puno
Breakfast in hotel. Road transport to airport Juliaca or Cusco (Depending on your return Flight Itinerary).
Meals included: B
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A unique journey into the Amazon Jungle National Reserve of Manu.
An opportunity to meet the Jaguar –
Rey de La Selva!
Optional extra 16 - 21st May
Day 13
Journey through Andean mountains, beautiful landscapes, rural folkloric communities such
as Paucartambo and Ninamarca (chullpas or funerary tombs) that belong to the pre-Inca
LUPACAS culture.
Then we climb the last mountain to reach Acjanaco, entrance to the MANU NATIONAL PARK, where we descend to the lush cloud forest, which houses a variety of flora and fauna.
Being an ideal place for epiphytes, orchids, bromeliads, etc.
You will explore the cloud forest and can appreciate the National bird of Peru, the colorful Cock of the Rock in its ritual mating dance, as well as toucans, trogons,
quetzals, monkeys and hopefully the South American spectacled bear (Tremantusornatos).
Continuing our excursion of the day we head to the valley of Patria, Pilcopata small villages of Manu.
In the afternoon we will visit the hummingbird sanctuary, where we will observe dozens of species of these bright species of various hummingbirds and on the roads we will observe groups of monkeys and sloths.
At the end of the day we head to the tourist port of Atalaya, where our motorized boat awaits us to cross the Madre de Dios River towards the EcoManu lodge.
Evening
Ceremony to welcome and connect with the spirit of the Jaguar.
Overnight in our comfortable rooms, dinner and free time to enjoy some cold drinks.
Day 13
Journey through Andean mountains, beautiful landscapes, rural folkloric communities such
as Paucartambo and Ninamarca (chullpas or funerary tombs) that belong to the pre-Inca
LUPACAS culture.
Then we climb the last mountain to reach Acjanaco, entrance to the MANU NATIONAL PARK, where we descend to the lush cloud forest, which houses a variety of flora and fauna.
Being an ideal place for epiphytes, orchids, bromeliads, etc.
You will explore the cloud forest and can appreciate the National bird of Peru, the colorful Cock of the Rock in its ritual mating dance, as well as toucans, trogons,
quetzals, monkeys and hopefully the South American spectacled bear (Tremantusornatos).
Continuing our excursion of the day we head to the valley of Patria, Pilcopata small villages of Manu.
In the afternoon we will visit the hummingbird sanctuary, where we will observe dozens of species of these bright species of various hummingbirds and on the roads we will observe groups of monkeys and sloths.
At the end of the day we head to the tourist port of Atalaya, where our motorized boat awaits us to cross the Madre de Dios River towards the EcoManu lodge.
Evening
Ceremony to welcome and connect with the spirit of the Jaguar.
Overnight in our comfortable rooms, dinner and free time to enjoy some cold drinks.
Untouched by humans - Nomadic Tribes
Day 14
Wake up under the song of the birds and the exuberant Amazon jungle.
After a healthy breakfast to explore the lush Amazon forest through the different paths and appreciate the giant rubber trees, tonillos, ficus, which are home to groups of capuchin monkeys.
From our exclusive observation tower in the middle of giant trees, you will observe and photograph families of macaws, toucans, cotingas, trogons, flycatchers
and beautiful tanagers, an excellent place for photographers and birdwatchers.
Return to the lodge to prepare luggage and continue to the deepest part of Manu, The Dorado lodge in our 4×4 vehicles.
On the way we will make interesting stops to observe families of red howler monkeys, toucans, macaws and hundreds of butterflies.
There are not many intact and remote jungles left in the world that are home to tribes isolated from the outside world, Manu is one of these few privileged Amazonian jungles, where nomadic tribes live by gathering and hunting, one of these is the MASHCO PIRO tribe, who currently show up on the banks of the Madre de Dios River this is a rare and unique opportunity to observe them.
Overnight at the comfortable Dorado lodge.
Swimming and fishing in the rivers and using the hammocks at the lodge is free and safe for all visitors.
When darkness arrives it is time to prepare for a fabulous little activity on the trails of the
lodge where we can find owls and a good number of nocturnal creatures.
Night walks or activities are possible every night, which will be at the disposal of our guides’ organization.
Untouched by humans - Nomadic Tribes
Day 14
Wake up under the song of the birds and the exuberant Amazon jungle.
After a healthy breakfast to explore the lush Amazon forest through the different paths and appreciate the giant rubber trees, tonillos, ficus, which are home to groups of capuchin monkeys.
From our exclusive observation tower in the middle of giant trees, you will observe and photograph families of macaws, toucans, cotingas, trogons, flycatchers
and beautiful tanagers, an excellent place for photographers and birdwatchers.
Return to the lodge to prepare luggage and continue to the deepest part of Manu, The Dorado lodge in our 4×4 vehicles.
On the way we will make interesting stops to observe families of red howler monkeys, toucans, macaws and hundreds of butterflies.
There are not many intact and remote jungles left in the world that are home to tribes isolated from the outside world, Manu is one of these few privileged Amazonian jungles, where nomadic tribes live by gathering and hunting, one of these is the MASHCO PIRO tribe, who currently show up on the banks of the Madre de Dios River this is a rare and unique opportunity to observe them.
Overnight at the comfortable Dorado lodge.
Swimming and fishing in the rivers and using the hammocks at the lodge is free and safe for all visitors.
When darkness arrives it is time to prepare for a fabulous little activity on the trails of the
lodge where we can find owls and a good number of nocturnal creatures.
Night walks or activities are possible every night, which will be at the disposal of our guides’ organization.
Day 15
A Morning excuersion to the impressive clay lick of parrots and small macaws, where you will observe hundreds of these beautiful colorful birds of the Amazon.
Return to the dorado lodge to enjoy a healthy breakfast.
Continuing our expedition excursion we will board our boat to follow the course of the calm waters of the Manu River to visit the Limonal Control Post, where we will check in and enter the Manu Reserved Zone, the heart of the biological diversity of Amazonian flora and
fauna.
In the course of the trip we will carefully find white caimans and huge black caimans sunning themselves on the sandbanks, hundreds of turtles called “Taricayas” on the logs on the river bank and the largest rodent in the world, capybara.
At the same time parrots, colorful macaws, hundreds of nightjars mimicking on the logs and hopefully the impressive jaguar (Pantera onca) the third largest feline in the world, is observed on the banks of the Manu River waiting for prey approaching the site or sunbathing in the morning.
In the mid-afternoon it is time to visit the Lake Cocha Otorongo and we are located in the observation tower of 30 meters high to see the entire breadth of the lake and appreciate the giant emerging trees of cedar, mahogany, ceibas and the famous rubber trees or rubber. This is home to many mammals that are occasionally encountered, such as capuchin monkeys and black spider monkeys.
At 17:00 hours we arrive at our typical and comfortable lodge Matsigenka house where the families of the lodge are waiting for us to drive us to our accommodations and who will show us all the infrastructure and services for a pleasant stay.
Day 15
A Morning excuersion to the impressive clay lick of parrots and small macaws, where you will observe hundreds of these beautiful colorful birds of the Amazon.
Return to the dorado lodge to enjoy a healthy breakfast.
Continuing our expedition excursion we will board our boat to follow the course of the calm waters of the Manu River to visit the Limonal Control Post, where we will check in and enter the Manu Reserved Zone, the heart of the biological diversity of Amazonian flora and
fauna.
In the course of the trip we will carefully find white caimans and huge black caimans sunning themselves on the sandbanks, hundreds of turtles called “Taricayas” on the logs on the river bank and the largest rodent in the world, capybara.
At the same time parrots, colorful macaws, hundreds of nightjars mimicking on the logs and hopefully the impressive jaguar (Pantera onca) the third largest feline in the world, is observed on the banks of the Manu River waiting for prey approaching the site or sunbathing in the morning.
In the mid-afternoon it is time to visit the Lake Cocha Otorongo and we are located in the observation tower of 30 meters high to see the entire breadth of the lake and appreciate the giant emerging trees of cedar, mahogany, ceibas and the famous rubber trees or rubber. This is home to many mammals that are occasionally encountered, such as capuchin monkeys and black spider monkeys.
At 17:00 hours we arrive at our typical and comfortable lodge Matsigenka house where the families of the lodge are waiting for us to drive us to our accommodations and who will show us all the infrastructure and services for a pleasant stay.
Day 16
It is the most moving place for the sighting of wild flora and fauna of the Amazon.
It is time to head through the primary forest towards the most famous lake of Manu; Lake Salvador or Salvador oxbow lake and travel on a catamaran that will allow us to find a great variety of birds such as the Hoatzin, duck, snake, toucans, woodpeckers, macaws, eagles, the inevitable spider monkeys, emperor monkeys, black caimans and the great family of giant otters (Pteronura Brasiliensis).
This endangered species is seen most of the day
swimming, fishing, eating and playing with each other on the floating logs of the lake.
After this fantastic sighting we will return to our lodge to enjoy an exquisite lunch typical of Manu.
In mid-afternoon and following our plan to search for the largest feline in America, it is time to board our boat to navigate upstream to the deepest part of the Manu Reserved Zone and with the help of our expert guide and local collaborators we will be able to observe the
jaguar.
Overnight at our comfortable lodge.
Day 16
It is the most moving place for the sighting of wild flora and fauna of the Amazon.
It is time to head through the primary forest towards the most famous lake of Manu; Lake Salvador or Salvador oxbow lake and travel on a catamaran that will allow us to find a great variety of birds such as the Hoatzin, duck, snake, toucans, woodpeckers, macaws, eagles, the inevitable spider monkeys, emperor monkeys, black caimans and the great family of giant otters (Pteronura Brasiliensis).
This endangered species is seen most of the day
swimming, fishing, eating and playing with each other on the floating logs of the lake.
After this fantastic sighting we will return to our lodge to enjoy an exquisite lunch typical of Manu.
In mid-afternoon and following our plan to search for the largest feline in America, it is time to board our boat to navigate upstream to the deepest part of the Manu Reserved Zone and with the help of our expert guide and local collaborators we will be able to observe the
jaguar.
Overnight at our comfortable lodge.
Day 17
In the morning we start to slowly descend the currents of the impressive Manu River in our boat, having one more great opportunity to encounter the Jaguar and different stationary birds that are occasionally seen on the banks of the Manu River; osprey, jabiru, stork,
roseate spoonbill and hopefully an impressive anaconda.
Once we arrive at the junction of the Manu River and Madre de Dios we say goodbye to the Manu River and the Manu National Park Reserved Zone.
Then we head towards the Madre de Dios River to continue our fascinating adventure against the current of the Madre de Dios River to the port of Boca Manu.
There our 4×4 vehicle awaits us to transport us to the Terra Manu lodge. Overnight and dinner at the
lodge.
Day 18
After a healthy breakfast in the morning, we will head to Machuwasi Lake, a very special
place implemented with rafts to tour the lake and photograph beautiful birds.
Hoatzin, camungos, paucares, black-crowned herons and families of capybaras.
After this fantastic activity, we will return slowly to the city of Cusco, on the way we will make some interesting stops to enjoy again the colorful cock of the rock and the cloud forest. Arrival time at 18:00 pm.
Day 18
After a healthy breakfast in the morning, we will head to Machuwasi Lake, a very special
place implemented with rafts to tour the lake and photograph beautiful birds.
Hoatzin, camungos, paucares, black-crowned herons and families of capybaras.
After this fantastic activity, we will return slowly to the city of Cusco, on the way we will make some interesting stops to enjoy again the colorful cock of the rock and the cloud forest. Arrival time at 18:00 pm.
Join us in Peru, May 2025
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Services Include
➡ Professional guide (English and Spanish). With a powerful equipment of telescopes,
binoculars, flashlights and books to facilitate identification and sighting.
➡ Transportation in private vehicles and boat with safety equipment.
➡ Accommodation in the EcoManu lodge, Dorado and Machigenka house with single,
double, triple and matrimonial rooms with all services included.
➡ First aid kit.
➡ Entrance ticket to the reserved area of Manu National Park.
➡ Complete meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). With vegetarian and vegan options
and other dietary restrictions.
➡ Coffee, organic mates and mineral water available at all times.
➡ Long rubber boots and rain ponchos.
➡ The rooms are illuminated with solar panels and good energy to charge batteries.
➡ Shamanic Ceremony; Initiation into the Jaguar Tribe. The spirit of jaguar is evoked
who has the ability to eat Hucha or heavy /dense energies & transmute them into
light or Sami.
➡ Survival demonstrations; practices ie. lighting a fire with natural materials found in
nature; finding water when there are no ‘seen’ water sources.
Services Include
➡ Professional guide (English and Spanish). With a powerful equipment of telescopes,
binoculars, flashlights and books to facilitate identification and sighting.
➡ Transportation in private vehicles and boat with safety equipment.
➡ Accommodation in the EcoManu lodge, Dorado and Machigenka house with single,
double, triple and matrimonial rooms with all services included.
➡ First aid kit.
➡ Entrance ticket to the reserved area of Manu National Park.
➡ Complete meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). With vegetarian and vegan options
and other dietary restrictions.
➡ Coffee, organic mates and mineral water available at all times.
➡ Long rubber boots and rain ponchos.
➡ The rooms are illuminated with solar panels and good energy to charge batteries.
➡ Shamanic Ceremony; Initiation into the Jaguar Tribe. The spirit of jaguar is evoked
who has the ability to eat Hucha or heavy /dense energies; transmute them into
light or Sami.
➡ Survival demonstrations; practices ie. lighting a fire with natural materials found in
nature; finding water when there are no ‘seen’ water sources.