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FIRST DAY .- We will leave Cusco early in the morning by a special equipped bus for the route. We will cross interesting inter-Andean and picturesque farming communities, we will visit pre-inka graves called “Chulpas” of Dinamarca. We will cross Paucartambo a very important typical colonial town in the colonial times and it still conserves its colonial style, we will continue the tour we will arrive to a place located between two mountains called Acianacu (3850 m.s.l.). From here we will descend crossing a cloudy forest, an area which has many endemic species such as the Anteojos bear, gallito de las rocas, orchids, bromelias, ferns, etc. Here in San Pedro we will spend the night in the open air.

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SECOND DAY :In the morning, we will be able to see the entourage dance of the gallito de las rocas, national bird of Peru, which color is red, and orange-hot, we will see them from a watching platform, after having breakfast, we will cross the high jungle, over Pillcopata and then to Atalaya (600 m.s.l.), located in the shores of Madre de Dios River where a motor boat will be waiting for us, there we will continue the trip downstream and we will appreciate the flora and fauna such as herons, vultures, etc; until reaching to our private campsite. Where we will spend two nights walking around the campsite.

*1 optional: We could descend by mountain bikes from our lodging (1700 m.s.l.) cloudy forest to Pilcopata (700 m.s.l.) high jungle.

2* optional: From Pillcopata we will begin a trip for approximately one hour 30 minutes to 3 hours by canoe (II and III class) in the Koshnipata and Alto Madre de Dios Rivers, crossing the spectacular Pongo of Koneq where we will stop to enjoy the amazing landscape and enjoy a great bath in its crystal clear waters, we will continue until reaching our lodging.

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THIRD DAY : The camp is located between high and low jungle (600 to 1550 m.s.l.), because of the differences of altitudes there are many kinds of inhabitants and this is why the huge diversity of flora and fauna, after having breakfast, we will begin the walk over many paths where the guide will take us about some species such as birds, reptiles, insects, medicinal plants, etc. Overnight we will have a short walk in order to appreciate the caimans and others into the Amazonic jungle.

FOURTH DAY : After having the breakfast, we will travel by boat for 10 minutes, in order to arrive to the Collpa, a place where many kinds of parrots take all the minerals they need in order to balance their diet. Finally, we w ill arrive to Atalaya Port where a vehicle will be waiting for us to return to Cusco.

 It includes :

  • Land and river transportation
  • 01 night at San Pedro Tambo
  • 02 camping nights
  • All the meals (vegetarian option)
  • Bilingual guide
  • Rafting full equipment
  • First aid kit
  • Luggage storage service
  • Strong box for documents and value things.

 What you must bring :

  • Sleeping bag
  • Binoculars
  • Photographic Camera
  • Towel
  • Swin suit
  • Running shoes
  • Trekking boots
  • Sandals
  • Flashlight with batteries and spare bulbs
  • Repellent for insects
  • Personal medicament
  • Personal hygiene equipment
  • Hat
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun protector
  • Trench coat
  • A light jacket
  • Cotton pants
  • Backpack for you luggage and a small bakpack
  • Plastic bags
  • A water bottle for the first day  
  • Pills to purify the water

 

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Reference Word: Travel Agency Cusco, Travel Agency Peru, Tour Operator Cusco