Testimonials
Excellent trip! well organised - sun gate tours were reliable, trustworthy, thoughtful (eg going through menu prior to departure: proper alternatives for the vegetarian in our group) and reasonably priced. guide maria (contact above) fun, friendly, knowledgeable, sensitive to the needs of the group and spoke excellent english. terrain varied - challenging but not too strenuous, interesting local communities. thoroughly enjoyable!. I would recommend both her and the trek highly.

Weather: Tropical to sub-tropical rainy.
Humidity Maximum to 93%
Temperature Maximum 40 ºC an a minimum of 27 ºC
Duration of the trek: 12Days/11Nights
Distance of the trek: 49 kilometers.
Ages: All ages
Level of difficulty:
Radiation : Solar Variable
The maximum height:200 Mt. Over sea level.

DAY01:We leave Cusco early in the morning, visit the interesting pre-inca tombs of Ninamarca, the colonial town of Paucartambo, and then down to the cloud forest. Here, a think cloak of clouds provides perpetual humidity and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic plants such as bromeliads. This varied and fascinating world is home of the Cock of the Rock , the Spectacled Bear, Orchids, tree ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. At least 50% of the plants species found here are endemic to this region. Overnight in our open air lodge "San Pedro".
DAY02:We observe the ritual mating dance of the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola Peruviana), Peru's national bird, from the platform (leek). After breakfast we continue in our overland transport after 30 minutes bus ride we will arrive to the Port of Atalaya, board our covered motorized boat and head down the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 30 minutes toward our private reserve "Erika Lodge" where we will spend the next two nights. Short walk around the lodge.
1Optional: Descend with mountain bike from San Pedro Lodge (1700 m.a.s.l.) - Cloud Forest to Pilcopata - High Jungle (700 m.a.s.l.)
2Optional: A 3 hours rafting trip down the Kosñipata River where we will have the opportunity for a dip and of course enjoy the spectacular view of the Koñeq canyon. Continuing down the Alto Madre de Dios River to Erika Lodge.
DAY03: The great diversity of wildlife around the lodge is due to the wide altitude range of this beautiful site. Immediately after breakfast, we start walking and our guide will explain us about insects, medicinal plants, trees, reptiles, mammals, etc. before returning for lunch we can have the chance to swim in the clear water of natural pools of a stream close to the lodge Early in the afternoon we will have a short boat ride to visit a small lake near the Alto Madre de Dios River. Here we will have the chance to see the Hoatzin, a primitive bird, caimans, many species of birds and insects, this will be our last night in this wonderful Amazon jungle. Overnight in the lodge.
DAY04:Early wake up to board our boat. After five minutes ride, we will arrive to a small "Collpa", which is a wall of clay in the riverbanks where many species of parrots feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. After this colorful and noisy show we continue by boat to Atalaya port and then the bus back to Cusco aarriveing late in the afternoon.
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2009 fixed departure prices: ANDEAN PERU TREKKING is not responsible for flight cancellations due to mechanical reasons, weather, itinerary changes. Sur services begin upon aarriveal in Puerto Maldonado Airport.
Minimum: 02 PERSONS TO START THIS TRIP.
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