Things you should know:

OTHER PROGRAMS

In addition to the programmes described here, we can arrange other programs for private groups with special interests or different time schedules.

GROUP SIZE

To ensure that you get the best out of your rainforest adventure, we keep the groups small. Trips are operated with a minimum group size of 6 and a maximum of 10 per guide. In case we would have more inscriptions than 10, an extra guide will be added to the group, making it possible to split up the group in two small ones when walking in the forest. From 15 inscriptions on there will be two independend groups, in two seperate boats, with two seperate guides and cooks.

RESERVED ZONE

The Reserved Zone is closed for camping by the Ministry of Agriculture between the 15th January and 31st March every year. However during this time tours into the Cultural Zone are continued as normal. Also exists the possibility to enter the Reserved Zone, spending the nights in the new Matchiguenka Lodge.

FLIGHT

Two types of aircraft are used for the flights between Cusco and the airstrip at Boca Manu. One, a Beechcraft King Air B-90 seats ten people and the other a Twin Otter seats eighteen. The flight lasts about 50 minutes. With heavy rain or low cloud, flights may be delayed to and from Boca Manu.

HEALTH ADVICE:

There is an extremely low malaria risk in the Manu area and the occasional cases of malaria in the Alto Madre de Dios zone have proved to be completely curable. Use insect repellent and effective clothing to avoid being bitten.

THINGS TO BRING:

Rainforest expeditions are not comfortable tours, but with the following EQUIPMENT you will get the best out of the forest and yourself:

• Binoculars (imperative)
• Flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries
• Sleeping bag + sheets
• Day pack
• Long pants and long-sleeved shirts (thick and baggy fabric against mosquitoes)
• T-shirts
• Shorts/Bathing suit
• Towel
• Sweater or light jacket
• 1 pair of hiking boots and 1 pair of light shoes and 1 pair of sandals
• Long cotton socks
• Rain gear
• Rubber boots (only in the rainy season)
• Sunhat, sunglasses, sunblock
• Insect repellent (with at least 25% 'deet') and afterbite
• Toilet-paper
• Plastic bags (to keep everything dry)
• Water bottle (with water for the bus ride into Manu)
• Copy of a valid passport
• Copy of yellow fever and tetanus vaccination certificates
• Money for softdrinks or beers and handicrafts at the Boca Manu landing strip
• Batteries for video cameras can be recharged on the second night of the trip, bring your own recharger

HEALTH ADVICE: There is an extremely low malaria risk in the Manu area and the occasional cases of malaria in the Alto Madre de Dios zone have proved to be completely curable. Use insect repellent and effective clothing to avoid being bitten.

For further information or booking inquiries please contact Sacred Earth.