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This tour focuses on searching for animals in their natural habitat, experiencing the rainforest as fully as possible, and learning about the jungle’s intricate ecosystems.
Travel by boat on the river,see a parrot clay lick, birdwatching, night walk, nature hikes
We’ll pick you up from your hotel early in the morning in a private van, and travel through the Andes Mountains. Breakfast is in the charming town of Paucartambo. You can enjoy a hot drink, eggs, pancakes, juice, and more. Breakfast isn’t included in the price of the tour.
The trip will continue into the Cloud Forest, where the scenery and climate change quickly. In the Cloud Forest, there will be chances to explore and look for wild animals like monkeys and birds, including the bright-red Andean Cock of the Rock.
In the late afternoon, we’ll arrive at Pona Lodge for dinner and some time to relax.
Our full day of jungle adventure begins early in the morning, to catch the animal action at Machu Wasi at sunrise. Machu Wasi is an Oxbow lake, meaning it used to be a part of the big river, but is now a serene and secluded area where animals can relax. At the lake, there are balsa rafts to ride around the river, and paths for hiking. We will venture back to the lodge for a hearty lunch. Then we’ll hit the trails for some animal searching and hiking. After dinner in the lodge, we’ll search for creepy crawlies like tarantulas and frogs on a night walk.
Nature starts early, and so will we. We will depart the lodge very early in the morning to take a 45-minute boat ride to a parrot clay lick. Here we hope to see flocks of green parrots having their morning clay feast for breakfast. When they’ve had their fill we’ll head back to land and begin the journey back to Cusco. Along the way, we’ll stop at different places in the cloud forest to walk, search for animals, and marvel at the incredible views. You’ll be back in Cusco for dinner which is not included in the price, though we have some great tips of restaurants to visit.
