Peruvian Amazon Excursion - Manu Biosphere Reserve Wednesdays and Saturdays from Cusco 6 days, 5 nights A stunning 9-hour drive over two 4000m Andean chains descends into the cloud forest. Overnight at the Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge, where early next morning you may spot the Andean cock-of-the rock dancing. Continue for 3-4 hours by road to Atalaya, and take a 20-minute canoe trip to Amazonia Lodge; overnight. Depart by boat for the 6-7 hour trip to Manú Wildlife Centre where 12 species of primate have been identified. You have 3 nights here, during which you may witness a spectacular morning display at the macaw clay lick, and observe activity at the Amazon’s largest tapir clay lick. Visit Blanco Oxbow Lake to search for giant otters. Fly from Boca Manú airstrip to Cusco. Other options to visit the Reserve are available. Our comment "A particularly good choice of trip for birders. Around 550 species have been logged near Manú Wildlife Centre."

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