Jaguar resting in the Manu rainforest

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Family Horse Treks

Peruvian Rainforest and Andean Horse Ride Specialists

Family Horse Treks

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WHAT IS INCLUDED ON YOUR TRIP TO MANU?

OUR BUSES AND BOATS

Birding ManuHeading up the ManuBoating down the River

 

MANU FIXED DEPARTURES:

* BI-LINGUAL BIOLOGIST/NATURALIST GUIDES
* EXPERIENCED BOAT CREWS AND FIELD STAFF.
* ALL TERRESTRIAL AND FLUVIAL TRANSPORT
* FLIGHTS TO AND FROM MANU WHERE RELEVANT
* ALL FOOD FROM BREAKFAST ON DAY 1 TO BREAKFAST ON THE FINAL DAY
* DRINKING WATER AT ALL TIMES
* ALL LODGE AND CAMP ACCOMMODATIONS
* NATIONAL PARK ENTRANCE FEES
* ONE VISIT TO THE MACAW LICK (4, 5 and 9 day trips)
* TRANSFER TO AND FROM HOTEL IN CUSCO



NOT INCLUDED:

* BOTTLED DRINKS EXCEPT WATER OR WHERE PROVIDED WITH MEALS
* OPTIONAL TIPS TO STAFF
*
ITEMS OF A PERSONAL NATURE, e.g. Laundry
* HOTEL IN CUSCO (Can be arranged if required)
* EXCESS BAGGAGE CHARGES
* AIR TO OR FROM LIMA
* AIRPORT TAX TO OR FROM LIMA




RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST FOR TRIPS TO 
THE MANU BIOSPHERE RESERVE

IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU WILL BE ASKED BY YOUR GUIDE TO USE DRAB CLOTHING
IN THE FOREST SO AS NOT TO SCARE THE WILDLIFE

Heading up the Manu


* DUFFEL BAG OR FRAMELESS BACK-PACK IS BEST
* DAY PACK
* 2 PAIRS OF LOOSE FITTING LIGHTWEIGHT LONG COTTON TROUSERS
* SHORTS FOR LODGE AREAS
* SWIM WEAR - OPTIONAL
* LONG SLEEVED COTTON SHIRTS
* 2 PAIRS OF BOOTS OR RUNNING SHOES
* RUBBER BOOTS (WELLINGTON BOOTS) - Trails can be muddy. (Boots can be bought in Cusco for $10 USD on arrival if packing space is a problem)
* SWEATSHIRT OR LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET
* RAIN PONCHO AND MINI-UMBRELLA
* HAT FOR SUN PROTECTION ON BOATS
* PERSONAL TOILETRIES
* BIO-DEGRADABLE SOAP
* TOWEL
* INSECT REPELLENT WITH HIGH DEET CONTENT
* HIGH FACTOR SUNSCREEN
* LIP BALM
* PERSONAL MEDICATION
* No-see-um' CLOTHING AND AFTER BITE MEDICATION IF SUSCEPTIBLE
   TO MOSQUITO BITES
* SUN GLASSES
* FLASHLIGHT (TORCH) AND SPARE BATTERIES AND BULB
* POCKET KNIFE
* CAMERA. 400ASA FILM FOR PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE FOREST
* BINOCULARS FOR WILDLIFE VIEWING 8 OR 10 x MAGNIFICATION
* ZIPLOC BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS FOR CLOTHES ETC
* WATER BOTTLE
* VALID PASSPORT OR PHOTOCOPY
* MALARIA PILLS AND YELLOW FEVER VACCINATIONS RECOMMENDED



 

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