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Classic Pongo
4 days
From the magical
town of Cusco
nestled in the
high Andes, to
the tropical
climate of the
Pongo de
Mainique in the
rich jungle.
With fantastic
opportunities to
experience this
nature filled
area of the
jungle of Peru,
with lots of
primary jungle.
With amazing
opportunities to
see blue and
gold, scarlet
and greenwing
macaws, lowland
tapir’s,
peccaries among
other animals.
This tour takes
you to all these
places and gives
a stunning
impression of
Peru. For
photographers a
dream location
that leaves you
wanting more.
Departures once
a month from May
to November.
Prices from
$1650 min 4
passengers.
Check fixed
departures for
exact dates.
Please contact
us for any
further
information.
Day 1. In
the morning we
are collected
from our hotels
and transferred
to the airport
in Cusco for our
1 hour charter
flight to Timpia.
Arriving in the
Machiguenga
(native Indian
tribe) town of
Timpia we have a
little time
admire the town
before taking
our transport to
our base at
Esperanza
campsite for a 4
four day, 3
night trip to
jungle. We have
the afternoon to
relax or wander
round the coffee
and fruit
plantation.
Jungle Retreat
Day 2. An
early rise so
that we may
visit a Macaw
Claylick, which
is feeding area
for Macaws and
is situated near
our campsite.
There are
scarlet, gold
and green-wing
macaws. On our
return we will
have breakfast
and an expertly
guided tour of
the various
plantations that
make up our
jungle centre.
For those that
want we will
take to the
jungle trails to
see the
incredible
scenery, to
learn about the
indigenous
plants and
animals in the
area. If you are
staying at base
you can relax in
a hammock and
watch the world
go by. All meals
served in camp.
Day 3.
Today gives us
the perfect
chance to do
whatever we
want, if we want
to walk in the
jungle our guide
is available to
escort us, if we
want to try our
hand at fishing
that is another
option or maybe
just relax. We
also have a
fantastic
opportunity to
go to the Pongo
de Mainique for
a few hours,
swim by the
waterfall and
bask on a rock
watch the world
go by. All meals
served in camp.
Day 4. An
early rise and
we board the
canoe for the
one hour journey
trip to the
Machiguenga town
of Timpia and
the airport.
Before boarding
our one hour
flight to Cusco
we have the
option to visit
Timpia and buy
some last minute
hand crafted
gifts.
On return to
Cusco transfer
to our hotel.
Included:
-
Professional
briefing the
evening
before
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Meals as
stated
-
Hotels as
stated
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Entrance
fees
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Transport
-
High quality
English and
Spanish
speaking
guides.
-
Peru
domestic
flights
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Zip lock
bags
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Biodegradable
soap and
shampoo
-
Ashtray tins
for smokers
Not included:
-
Meals
not
stated.
-
Tips and
other
gratuities.
-
International
flights.
-
Travel
insurance
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