TREKING, CAMPING AND RAFTING
8D/8N

“LUPUNA” RESERVE

DAY WEDNESDAY:
Departure at 7.30 hr from the city of Cusco arriving at 17:00 hrs to Pilcopata’s town (700 meters). Overnight on a beach of the Alto Madre de Dios River.

DAY THURSDAY:
We awake on the beach with the sound of the river, after sunrise and breakfast we begin descending by rafting the shiny water of the Kosñipata River. Before arrive at the first port of the Alto Madre de Dios River the Kosñipata River will join the Quero, Tono and Piñi Piñi Rivers, now it becomes wider and more tropical. We make a short visit at the port of Atalaya, then we leave the Andes behind continuing one more hour rafting through the snake shape Madre de Dios River situated at the beginning of the Amazon Basin (around three hours of rafting). This afternoon we arrive at the private “Lupuna” Reserve where there is a good trails system for spotting flora and fauna, as well as basic facilities for camping such as toilets, showers and dining room. This afternoon there will be a hike in the forest that surrounds us, with the possibility of spotting some mammal among many other things, optional nocturnal hike.

DAY FRIDAY:
Very early we will be moving downstream with a motorboat, in 20 minutes we arrive at a beach located on front of a cliff (collpa) where hundreds of parrots, parakeets and macaws provide a colorful and noisy show, (this activity can be appreciate only if good weather). At the end of this pleasant activity we go back to take a good breakfast.

PANTIACOLLA PLATEAU

DAY SATURDAY:
After breakfast once more we take our rubber boat and navigate downstream the Alto Madre de Dios River approximately 5 hours, then we stop for camping on a beach in the vicinity of the mysterious Pantiacolla Plateau, a place known among fanatics looking for “The Lost City”, El Dorado or Paititi, this area belongs to the ethnic natives groups of the Amarakaeri and Matsiguenkas.

DAY SUNDAY
A day hiking up to the viewpoint of the Pantiacolla plateau, in the way the guide will explain you about the plants, trees, flowers and any animal we could spot, in the afternoon we arrive to the top of the hill where we can enjoy a stunning view of 360 degrees, camping in the middle of the jungle.

DAY MONDAY:
This day we are ready for the way back that take us almost the whole day walking, in the way is also possible spot interesting mammals, birds and insects that inhabit this wonderful jungle, arriving when is dark to the native community Amarakaeri “Shintuya”, where we camp not far from the village.

DAY TUESDAY:
Today, we have the possibility of relaxing swimming in the river and walking down the road to a suitable place for camping waiting until the next day for the local bus that take us back.

DAY WEDNESDAY:
At ten o'clock we leave with the local bus to the village of Pilcopata where we change bus in order to reach the city of Cusco arriving Thursday in the early hours of the morning.

TOUR/ DAYS/DEPARTURE/RETURN/US$
Cloud Forest + Lupuna/8D & 8N/Wednesday/Thursday morning/US$.480.00

• Naturalist guide available in English, Italian and German by previous agreement.
  
• Tents and mattresses.
  
• Complete meals (3 per day) vegetarian by request.
  
• Cook.
  
• Bus Tickets.
  
• Complete Rafting Equipment.
  
• Motor boat with specialized motorist.
  
• All payments and arrangements for the park permits and entrance fees.
  
• Porters for the tents, mattresses and food.
  
• A checklist with the most commons animals and plants that is possible to see.
  
• Free storage for the luggage you are not bringing to the trip.
  
• A complete first aid kid including anti venenum.
  

• WHAT WE RECOMMEND TO BRING:

  
  
• Lightweight in a backpack and a daypack for the walking.
  
• Sleeping bag.
  
• Long cotton pants and long sleeved cotton shirts.
  
• Warm jacket for cool weather.
  
• Raingear or “Poncho”.
  
• Swimsuit, sunglasses, hat or cap, also sun protector and a towel.
  
• Trekking shoes and sandals.
  
• Insect repellent.
  
• Flash light or headlight.
  
• Binoculars.
  
• Camera with enough films at least 200 exp.
  
• A canteen or a bottle of water to fill during the trip.
  
• Purification pills.
• Extra money for drinks, handicrafts or tips.
• Your personal gear.
  
  

  US$	PRICES PER PERSON 480.00

  
  

  US$	OPTIONAL EXTRA PORTER: 15.00 US$ per day, maximum 20 kilos per porter. Only necessary for the Cloud Forest.