BIRDWATCHING

Peru possesses an extraordinary ornithological diversity. New species are continually being
discovered every year in its cloud-forests and Amazon jungles, as well as in its rugged
mountains and inter-Andean valleys. At last count, there were 1.710 registered species (close
to 20% of the world’s total), of which more than 300 are endemic.

Furthermore, Peru holds the record for the most species in a single place (650 in the area
surrounding the Explorer’s Inn lodge, located in the jungles of Tambopata) and the record for
the highest number of species seen in a single day (361 in the area surrounding the Biological
Station of Cocha Cashu, in Manu).

For Birdwatching, Peru is a true paradise. It is filled with species dwelling in unique and fragile
habitats, large migratory birds arriving from the most remote parts of the world and with
species that, having disappeared in other countries, flourish in unexplored corners of the
country. These giant flocks are a fundamental element in the life cycles of the sea, jungle and
Andean lakes.

The Birdwatching of Peru

Imagine a country with 1,804 species of birds…. A country with more bird species than found in
all of North America and Europe combined. Home to 120 endemic species that cannot be
found anywhere else in the world! Imagine traveling through the land of the Incas, among
locals dressed in colorful woven fabrics. Here at the birthplace of the potato, visit with the
people of ancient traditions, savour tasty cuisine, mingle in lively markets and see
sophisticated folk art- just to name a few of the country's unmistakable allure.

Visualize waking up in the morning to ear-deafening noise of thousands parrots and macaws -
an unforgettable cacophonic experience as they arrive each morning for their daily
supplementary diet of mud. Picture yourself seeing a beautiful male Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
with the backdrop of the Inca fortress of Machu Picchu, or having a close encounter with a
huge Andean Condor as it soars above the majestic Colca Canyon. Experience the heart-
stopping image of a male Marvelous Spatuletail hauling his coin-sized tail discs or moving thru
a bog at 14,000 feet to find a smart White-bellied Cinclodes, one of only 28 individuals known
to exist in the world, and all of them in Peru.

Glimpsing through the shrouds of mist in Cordillera Azul you may spot the splendid Scarlet-
banded Barbet, which avoided detection for years and only recently has been discovered. Peru
is "the country to explore", a country in which no fewer than 42 new species of birds have
been described to science in the last 30 years. In the white-sand forest of Allpahuayo-Mishana
alone, a reserve only minutes from the City of Iquitos, three new species have been identified.

Birdwatching

Peru is the land of vast biodiversity - of the 104 life zones known in the world, 84 occur in Peru.
A complete mosaic comprises almost every type of habitat imaginable from the deserts and
dry forests of the coast to the Puna grassland and snow-capped mountains of the Andes, and
the multitude of types of forests within the Amazonian lowlands. Peru is blessed with an
abundance of life forms, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, butterflies, trees, cacti, orchids,
and the list goes on.
To ensure the preservation of this natural wealth, the country has set aside 13% of its national
territory as protected areas, forming a network of 58 reserves and natural sanctuaries. A
recent up-surge in environmental awareness in the country has led to the formation of grass
roots conservation initiatives with encouraging results. Coastal lagoons are being reclaimed,
and rivers and streams are being cleaned. The community of Santa Catalina de Chongoyape
has declared 34,000 hectares of its land as "Chaparri Ecological Reserve". In this dry forest you
may encounter White-winged Guan, a species long thought to be extinct but thanks to a major
conservation effort is making a remarkable comeback. (PromPeru)

Why Peru? It’s the ultimate Birdwatching experience

Peru is the Birdwatching country in the world. Peru ties Colombia with over 1800 species of
birds, more than 85% of which are permanent residents. Peru is second only to Brazil in the
number of endemic birds and second only to Indonesia in the number of bird species with
restricted geographical ranges. Several rainforest lodges in Peru offer superb birding, each with
a list of over 550 species! In 1982 a team of birders in Manu in southeastern Peru established
the current world record “big day” when they recorded 331 species while only walking and
paddling canoes.

Peru is truly a land of superlatives: From the world’s richest oceanic current, to the world’s
highest and most extensive tropical mountains, to the rainforests of the world’s largest river,
Peru is a country of unparalleled diversity. With 87 of the world’s 104 climate zones, Peru
encompasses both the driest desert and the second wettest locality on the planet.

The time has come to witness Peru’s unrivalled diversity of birds - from exotic hummingbirds
(118 species), cotingas (33 species), and antbirds (142 species), to flocks of hundreds of
macaws at clay licks, mixed species flocks of over 60 species, and rare endemics like the White-
winged Guan and the flightless Junin Grebe.

Birdwatching In Peru

"Peru is home to more than 1,800 bird species, 120 of which are found nowhere else in the
world. At least five new species have also been discovered as of this year and are still waiting
official scientific description.

The diversity of bird species in Peru, O'Neill said, stems from its ecological and geographical
diversity. On the coast, the Pacific Ocean laps at parched desert. Inland, dry forest and
scrubland rise to the snowcapped Andes. Toward the east, cloud forests spill into the Amazon
Basin"

Birdwatching DAY 1.-CUSCO TO SAN PEDRO: 6:00 am leaving in a private bus stopping in
interesting places like Ninamarcas Chullpas these are pre-Inca cemetery. The trip will be
around 9 hours approximately, the highest pass on this road is 4000 msl. On this day we travel
over the Andes and over the famous cloud forest which has interesting flora and fauna like de
Andean Cock of the Rock Peru’s national bird. In the afternoon we arrive to  San Pedro. We will
spend the night in a lodge with double rooms. Optional night walk

Birdwatching DAY 2 .- SAN PEDRO TO SOGA DE ORO LODGE: 5:00 am we go to the lick to
Birdwatching:observe the display of the male Andean cock of the Rocks. After the show we
come back for breakfast and explore slowly looking for woolly monkey, brown capuchin,
quetzals, toucans which inhabit the cloud forest. Later we continue our trip by bus to Atalaya.
From Atalaya we will make rafting . in balsa rafts which are made from balsa wood . We spend
the night in the rustic Soga de Oro Lodge with private bathroom and hot shower. Optional
night walk.

Birdwatching DAY 3.- SOGA DE ORO LODGE TO MAQUISAPAYOJ: We leave very early to see
the parrot lick which is located ten minutes down river from the lodge. After the show we
continue with our boat trip for approximately 8 hours . During the boat ride we have the best
options to see the famous Jaguar, Capybaras, Caimans sleeping on the beach, Herons fishing at
the edge of the alto Madre de Dios river, Macaws, Toucans, Vultures, Eagles and other species
of birds which will show up along our trip. We spend the night at the   Maquisapayoj lodge
with private bathroom and hot shower. Optional night walk.

Birdwatching DAY 4.-. MAQUISAPAYOJ MACAW AND TAPIR LICK: 4:00 am we go to the
macaw clay lick, the trip is 40 minutes by boat and 15 minutes walking to the special
observation hide . The activity begins around 5:50 am with the small parrots and later the big
macaws. The Parrots eat the clay which has minerals that helps the stomach digestion that is
the reason why hundreds of parrots parakeets and macaws come to this particular place. After
lunch we walk through primary rain forest for 1.40 hours to the Tapir lick; here there is an
especial observation platform to see the Tapir (Tapirus terrestris). The tapirs are usually active
at night for this reason we have mosquito nets with mattress and blankets to spend the night.

Birdwatching DAY 5.- BLANCO AND CAMUNGO LAKE: Very early we visit Blanco lake, here we
look for the family of the Giant river otters that uses very often this lake, also this is an
interesting place to observe the prehistoric bird called hoatzin, snail kite, brown throated three
toed sloth, red howler monkey , squirrel monkey , white fronted capuchin, brown capuchin
and other species that inhabit this lake. After lunch we visit Camungo lake we will climb on the
42 meters tower, this is a very good place to observe the marvelous toucans. We go on the
catamaran and have another chance for the Giant river Otters. Return to the lodge and have
another option for the tapir in case we did not have luck the night before.

Birdwatching DAY 6.- MAQUISAPAYOJ TRAILS: On this day we explore the trails of the lodge,
we look for black spider monkey, monk Saki, emperor and saddle backed tamarin, also with a
very good explanation about the medicinal plants and trees which are used for lumber. Again
we can have another last option for the tapir in case we did not have luck.

Birdwatching DAY 7.- MAQUISAPAYOJ TO CUSCO OR PUERTO MALDONADO :  Early in the

morning we start with our return trip to Cusco, first by boat to Colorado village and then by car
to Puerto Carlos, after crossing the Inambari River we star with the minibus to Cusco. Arriving
to Cusco late in the afternoon .   For the people who wants to fly we continue our trip to
Puerto Maldonado two more hours. We spend the night in a hostal with private bathroom and
shower. Dinner by your own.

DAY 8.-PUERTO MALDONADO CUSCO OR LIMA : Breakfast included in the hostel, after
transfer to the airport for your trip to Cusco or Lima.

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Peru possesses an extraordinary ornithological diversity. New species are continually being
discovered every year in its cloud-forests and Amazon jungles, as well as in its rugged
mountains and inter-Andean valleys. At last count, there were 1.710 registered species (close
to 20% of the world’s total), of which more than 300 are endemic. Furthermore, Peru holds the
record for the most species in a single place (650 in the area surrounding the Explorer’s Inn
lodge, located in the jungles of Tambopata) and the record for the highest number of species
seen in a single day (361 in the area surrounding the Biological Station of Cocha Cashu, in
Manu).

For <a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a> , Peru is a

true paradise. It is filled with species dwelling in unique and fragile habitats, large migratory
birds arriving from the most remote parts of the world and with species that, having
disappeared in other countries, flourish in unexplored corners of the country. These giant
flocks are a fundamental element in the life cycles of the sea, jungle and Andean lakes.
The <a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a> of Peru

Imagine a country with 1,804 species of birds…. A country with more bird species than found in
all of North America and Europe combined. Home to 120 endemic species that cannot be
found anywhere else in the world! Imagine traveling through the land of the Incas, among
locals dressed in colorful woven fabrics. Here at the birthplace of the potato, visit with the
people of ancient traditions, savour tasty cuisine, mingle in lively markets and see
sophisticated folk art- just to name a few of the country's unmistakable allure.

Visualize waking up in the morning to ear-deafening noise of thousands parrots and macaws -
an unforgettable cacophonic experience as they arrive each morning for their daily
supplementary diet of mud. Picture yourself seeing a beautiful male Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
with the backdrop of the Inca fortress of Machu Picchu, or having a close encounter with a
huge Andean Condor as it soars above the majestic Colca Canyon. Experience the heart-
stopping image of a male Marvelous Spatuletail hauling his coin-sized tail discs or moving thru
a bog at 14,000 feet to find a smart White-bellied Cinclodes, one of only 28 individuals known
to exist in the world, and all of them in Peru.

Glimpsing through the shrouds of mist in Cordillera Azul you may spot the splendid Scarlet-
banded Barbet, which avoided detection for years and only recently has been discovered. Peru
is "the country to explore", a country in which no fewer than 42 new species of birds have
been described to science in the last 30 years. In the white-sand forest of Allpahuayo-Mishana
alone, a reserve only minutes from the City of Iquitos, three new species have been identified.

<a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a>

Peru is the land of vast biodiversity - of the 104 life zones known in the world, 84 occur in Peru.
A complete mosaic comprises almost every type of habitat imaginable from the deserts and
dry forests of the coast to the Puna grassland and snow-capped mountains of the Andes, and
the multitude of types of forests within the Amazonian lowlands. Peru is blessed with an
abundance of life forms, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, butterflies, trees, cacti, orchids,
and the list goes on.

To ensure the preservation of this natural wealth, the country has set aside 13% of its national
territory as protected areas, forming a network of 58 reserves and natural sanctuaries. A
recent up-surge in environmental awareness in the country has led to the formation of grass
roots conservation initiatives with encouraging results. Coastal lagoons are being reclaimed,
and rivers and streams are being cleaned. The community of Santa Catalina de Chongoyape
has declared 34,000 hectares of its land as "Chaparri Ecological Reserve". In this dry forest you
may encounter White-winged Guan, a species long thought to be extinct but thanks to a major
conservation effort is making a remarkable comeback. (PromPeru)

Why Peru? It’s the ultimate <a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/">

Birdwatching </a> experience
Peru is the <a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a>
country in the world. Peru ties Colombia with over 1800 species of birds, more than 85% of
which are permanent residents. Peru is second only to Brazil in the number of endemic birds
and second only to Indonesia in the number of bird species with restricted geographical
ranges. Several rainforest lodges in Peru offer superb birding, each with a list of over 550
species! In 1982 a team of birders in Manu in southeastern Peru established the current world
record “big day” when they recorded 331 species while only walking and paddling canoes.

Peru is truly a land of superlatives: From the world’s richest oceanic current, to the world’s
highest and most extensive tropical mountains, to the rainforests of the world’s largest river,
Peru is a country of unparalleled diversity. With 87 of the world’s 104 climate zones, Peru
encompasses both the driest desert and the second wettest locality on the planet.

The time has come to witness Peru’s unrivalled diversity of birds - from exotic hummingbirds
(118 species), cotingas (33 species), and antbirds (142 species), to flocks of hundreds of
macaws at clay licks, mixed species flocks of over 60 species, and rare endemics like the White-
winged Guan and the flightless Junin Grebe.

<a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a> In Peru

"Peru is home to more than 1,800 bird species, 120 of which are found nowhere else in the
world. At least five new species have also been discovered as of this year and are still waiting
official scientific description.

The diversity of bird species in Peru, O'Neill said, stems from its ecological and geographical
diversity. On the coast, the Pacific Ocean laps at parched desert. Inland, dry forest and
scrubland rise to the snowcapped Andes. Toward the east, cloud forests spill into the Amazon
Basin"

<a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a> DAY 1.-CUSCO

TO SAN PEDRO: 6:00 am leaving in a private bus stopping in interesting places like Ninamarcas
Chullpas these are pre-Inca cemetery. The trip will be around 9 hours approximately, the
highest pass on this road is 4000 msl. On this day we travel over the Andes and over the
famous cloud forest which has interesting flora and fauna like de Andean Cock of the Rock
Peru’s national bird. In the afternoon we arrive to  San Pedro. We will spend the night in a
lodge with double rooms. Optional night walk
<a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a> DAY 2 .- SAN
PEDRO TO SOGA DE ORO LODGE: 5:00 am we go to the lick to Birdwatching:observe the
display of the male Andean cock of the Rocks. After the show we come back for breakfast and
explore slowly looking for woolly monkey, brown capuchin, quetzals, toucans which inhabit the
cloud forest. Later we continue our trip by bus to Atalaya. From Atalaya we will make rafting .
in balsa rafts which are made from balsa wood . We spend the night in the rustic Soga de Oro
Lodge with private bathroom and hot shower. Optional night walk.
<a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a> DAY 3.- SOGA
DE ORO LODGE TO MAQUISAPAYOJ: We leave very early to see the parrot lick which is located
ten minutes down river from the lodge. After the show we continue with our boat trip for
approximately 8 hours . During the boat ride we have the best options to see the famous
Jaguar, Capybaras, Caimans sleeping on the beach, Herons fishing at the edge of the alto
Madre de Dios river, Macaws, Toucans, Vultures, Eagles and other species of birds which will
show up along our trip. We spend the night at the   Maquisapayoj lodge with private bathroom
and hot shower. Optional night walk.
<a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a> DAY 4.-.
MAQUISAPAYOJ MACAW AND TAPIR LICK: 4:00 am we go to the macaw clay lick, the trip is 40
minutes by boat and 15 minutes walking to the special observation hide . The activity begins
around 5:50 am with the small parrots and later the big macaws. The Parrots eat the clay
which has minerals that helps the stomach digestion that is the reason why hundreds of
parrots parakeets and macaws come to this particular place. After lunch we walk through
primary rain forest for 1.40 hours to the Tapir lick; here there is an especial observation
platform to see the Tapir (Tapirus terrestris). The tapirs are usually active at night for this
reason we have mosquito nets with mattress and blankets to spend the night.
<a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a> DAY 5.- BLANCO
AND CAMUNGO LAKE: Very early we visit Blanco lake, here we look for the family of the Giant
river otters that uses very often this lake, also this is an interesting place to observe the
prehistoric bird called hoatzin, snail kite, brown throated three toed sloth, red howler
monkey , squirrel monkey , white fronted capuchin, brown capuchin and other species that
inhabit this lake. After lunch we visit Camungo lake we will climb on the 42 meters tower, this
is a very good place to observe the marvelous toucans. We go on the catamaran and have
another chance for the Giant river Otters. Return to the lodge and have another option for the
tapir in case we did not have luck the night before.
<a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a> DAY 6.-
MAQUISAPAYOJ TRAILS: On this day we explore the trails of the lodge, we look for black
spider monkey, monk Saki, emperor and saddle backed tamarin, also with a very good
explanation about the medicinal plants and trees which are used for lumber. Again we can
have another last option for the tapir in case we did not have luck.
<a href="http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/"> Birdwatching </a> DAY 7.-
MAQUISAPAYOJ TO CUSCO OR PUERTO MALDONADO :  Early in the morning we start with
our return trip to Cusco, first by boat to Colorado village and then by car to Puerto Carlos, after
crossing the Inambari River we star with the minibus to Cusco. Arriving to Cusco late in the
afternoon .   For the people who wants to fly we continue our trip to Puerto Maldonado two
more hours. We spend the night in a hostal with private bathroom and shower. Dinner by your
own.
DAY 8.-PUERTO MALDONADO CUSCO OR LIMA : Breakfast included in the hostel, after
transfer to the airport for your trip to Cusco or Lima.

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Peru possesses an extraordinary ornithological diversity. New species are continually being
discovered every year in its cloud-forests and Amazon jungles, as well as in its rugged
mountains and inter-Andean valleys. At last count, there were 1.710 registered species (close
to 20% of the world’s total), of which more than 300 are endemic.

Furthermore, Peru holds the record for the most species in a single place (650 in the area
surrounding the Explorer’s Inn lodge, located in the jungles of Tambopata) and the record for
the highest number of species seen in a single day (361 in the area surrounding the Biological
Station of Cocha Cashu, in Manu).

For [url=http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com/]BIRDWATCHING[/url] , Peru is a true

paradise. It is filled with species dwelling in unique and fragile habitats, large migratory birds
arriving from the most remote parts of the world and with species that, having disappeared in
other countries, flourish in unexplored corners of the country. These giant flocks are a
fundamental element in the life cycles of the sea, jungle and Andean lakes.

The [url=http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com]Birdwatching[/url] of Peru

Imagine a country with 1,804 species of birds…. A country with more bird species than found in
all of North America and Europe combined. Home to 120 endemic species that cannot be
found anywhere else in the world! Imagine traveling through the land of the Incas, among
locals dressed in colorful woven fabrics. Here at the birthplace of the potato, visit with the
people of ancient traditions, savour tasty cuisine, mingle in lively markets and see
sophisticated folk art- just to name a few of the country's unmistakable allure.

Visualize waking up in the morning to ear-deafening noise of thousands parrots and macaws -
an unforgettable cacophonic experience as they arrive each morning for their daily
supplementary diet of mud. Picture yourself seeing a beautiful male Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
with the backdrop of the Inca fortress of Machu Picchu, or having a close encounter with a
huge Andean Condor as it soars above the majestic Colca Canyon. Experience the heart-
stopping image of a male Marvelous Spatuletail hauling his coin-sized tail discs or moving thru
a bog at 14,000 feet to find a smart White-bellied Cinclodes, one of only 28 individuals known
to exist in the world, and all of them in Peru.

Glimpsing through the shrouds of mist in Cordillera Azul you may spot the splendid Scarlet-
banded Barbet, which avoided detection for years and only recently has been discovered. Peru
is "the country to explore", a country in which no fewer than 42 new species of birds have
been described to science in the last 30 years. In the white-sand forest of Allpahuayo-Mishana
alone, a reserve only minutes from the City of Iquitos, three new species have been identified.

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Peru is the land of vast biodiversity - of the 104 life zones known in the world, 84 occur in Peru.
A complete mosaic comprises almost every type of habitat imaginable from the deserts and
dry forests of the coast to the Puna grassland and snow-capped mountains of the Andes, and
the multitude of types of forests within the Amazonian lowlands. Peru is blessed with an
abundance of life forms, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, butterflies, trees, cacti, orchids,
and the list goes on.

To ensure the preservation of this natural wealth, the country has set aside 13% of its national
territory as protected areas, forming a network of 58 reserves and natural sanctuaries. A
recent up-surge in environmental awareness in the country has led to the formation of grass
roots conservation initiatives with encouraging results. Coastal lagoons are being reclaimed,
and rivers and streams are being cleaned. The community of Santa Catalina de Chongoyape
has declared 34,000 hectares of its land as "Chaparri Ecological Reserve". In this dry forest you
may encounter White-winged Guan, a species long thought to be extinct but thanks to a major
conservation effort is making a remarkable comeback. (PromPeru)

Why Peru? It’s the ultimate

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Peru is the [url=http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com]Birdwatching[/url] country in the

world. Peru ties Colombia with over 1800 species of birds, more than 85% of which are
permanent residents. Peru is second only to Brazil in the number of endemic birds and second
only to Indonesia in the number of bird species with restricted geographical ranges. Several
rainforest lodges in Peru offer superb birding, each with a list of over 550 species! In 1982 a
team of birders in Manu in southeastern Peru established the current world record “big day”
when they recorded 331 species while only walking and paddling canoes.

Peru is truly a land of superlatives: From the world’s richest oceanic current, to the world’s
highest and most extensive tropical mountains, to the rainforests of the world’s largest river,
Peru is a country of unparalleled diversity. With 87 of the world’s 104 climate zones, Peru
encompasses both the driest desert and the second wettest locality on the planet.

The time has come to witness Peru’s unrivalled diversity of birds - from exotic hummingbirds
(118 species), cotingas (33 species), and antbirds (142 species), to flocks of hundreds of
macaws at clay licks, mixed species flocks of over 60 species, and rare endemics like the White-
winged Guan and the flightless Junin Grebe.

Birdwatching In Peru

"Peru is home to more than 1,800 bird species, 120 of which are found nowhere else in the
world. At least five new species have also been discovered as of this year and are still waiting
official scientific description.

The diversity of bird species in Peru, O'Neill said, stems from its ecological and geographical
diversity. On the coast, the Pacific Ocean laps at parched desert. Inland, dry forest and
scrubland rise to the snowcapped Andes. Toward the east, cloud forests spill into the Amazon
Basin"

[url=http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com]Birdwatching[/url] DAY 1.-CUSCO TO SAN

PEDRO: 6:00 am leaving in a private bus stopping in interesting places like Ninamarcas Chullpas
these are pre-Inca cemetery. The trip will be around 9 hours approximately, the highest pass
on this road is 4000 msl. On this day we travel over the Andes and over the famous cloud
forest which has interesting flora and fauna like de Andean Cock of the Rock Peru’s national
bird. In the afternoon we arrive to San Pedro. We will spend the night in a lodge with double
rooms. Optional night walk

[url=http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com]Birdwatching[/url] DAY 2 .- SAN PEDRO TO

SOGA DE ORO LODGE: 5:00 am we go to the lick to Birdwatching:observe the display of the
male Andean cock of the Rocks. After the show we come back for breakfast and explore slowly
looking for woolly monkey, brown capuchin, quetzals, toucans which inhabit the cloud forest.
Later we continue our trip by bus to Atalaya. From Atalaya we will make rafting . in balsa rafts
which are made from balsa wood . We spend the night in the rustic Soga de Oro Lodge with
private bathroom and hot shower. Optional night walk.

Birdwatching DAY 3.- SOGA DE ORO LODGE TO MAQUISAPAYOJ: We leave very early to see the
parrot lick which is located ten minutes down river from the lodge. After the show we continue
with our boat trip for approximately 8 hours . During the boat ride we have the best options to
see the famous Jaguar, Capybaras, Caimans sleeping on the beach, Herons fishing at the edge
of the alto Madre de Dios river, Macaws, Toucans, Vultures, Eagles and other species of birds
which will show up along our trip. We spend the night at the Maquisapayoj lodge with private
bathroom and hot shower. Optional night walk.

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MACAW AND TAPIR LICK: 4:00 am we go to the macaw clay lick, the trip is 40 minutes by boat
and 15 minutes walking to the special observation hide . The activity begins around 5:50 am
with the small parrots and later the big macaws. The Parrots eat the clay which has minerals
that helps the stomach digestion that is the reason why hundreds of parrots parakeets and
macaws come to this particular place. After lunch we walk through primary rain forest for 1.40
hours to the Tapir lick; here there is an especial observation platform to see the Tapir (Tapirus
terrestris). The tapirs are usually active at night for this reason we have mosquito nets with
mattress and blankets to spend the night.

[url=http://www.peruvianbirdingexpeditions.com]Birdwatching[/url] DAY 5.- BLANCO AND

CAMUNGO LAKE: Very early we visit Blanco lake, here we look for the family of the Giant river
otters that uses very often this lake, also this is an interesting place to observe the prehistoric
bird called hoatzin, snail kite, brown throated three toed sloth, red howler monkey , squirrel
monkey , white fronted capuchin, brown capuchin and other species that inhabit this lake.
After lunch we visit Camungo lake we will climb on the 42 meters tower, this is a very good
place to observe the marvelous toucans. We go on the catamaran and have another chance for
the Giant river Otters. Return to the lodge and have another option for the tapir in case we did
not have luck the night before.

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TRAILS: On this day we explore the trails of the lodge, we look for black spider monkey, monk
Saki, emperor and saddle backed tamarin, also with a very good explanation about the
medicinal plants and trees which are used for lumber. Again we can have another last option
for the tapir in case we did not have luck.

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TO CUSCO OR PUERTO MALDONADO : Early in the morning we start with our return trip to
Cusco, first by boat to Colorado village and then by car to Puerto Carlos, after crossing the
Inambari River we star with the minibus to Cusco. Arriving to Cusco late in the afternoon . For
the people who wants to fly we continue our trip to Puerto Maldonado two more hours. We
spend the night in a hostal with private bathroom and shower. Dinner by your own.

DAY 8.-PUERTO MALDONADO CUSCO OR LIMA : Breakfast included in the hostel, after transfer
to the airport for your trip to Cusco or Lima.

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