High jungle tour (5 days/4 nights)
The jungle makes part for about 60% of the Peruvian territory. During this tour you can enjoy the beauty of nature and experience the way of life in the high jungle of central Peru.
Description High jungle tour
Day 1: Huancayo - Tarma - La Merced
We leave Huancayo early in the morning. Going up to 4,200 mtrs, we pass over the high areas of the Andean mountains, drop down to Tarma, then continue driving down to La Merced, where we will already be in the High Jungle at only 700 mtrs. The humidity and greenery combined with comfortable warmth gives the impression that you are already deep in the jungle. From La Merced we take a car to Puente Paucartambo, take a litle stop for lunch, then we drive up to the green mountains on track to the farm. After a long but beautiful drive, we will have a friendly welcome dinner and a well deserved rest.
Day 2: Chanchamayo valley
After a good breakfast the first walk gets rid of the dust of the day before as we walk to a beautiful waterfall, surrounded by butterflies and beautiful plants. A pleasant start for a first day hike. After the shower we walk to visit some of the neighbours, this is an occasion to get some fruit, coffee & roots to supplement our good meals for the next few days. Then back to the hut for lunch. For the afternoon there is a nice little hike to get some exercise, a bit of rock climbing, a bit of forest and lots of fun. Good training for tomorrow´s river side walk. Back at the hut we can get some dinner, play cards or enjoy jungle noises and the stars.
Day 3: Chanchamayo valley
After breakfast we start a bit of a long hike, but well trained legs will take us down to the Peña Plaza River. On the way birds, butterflies and occasional squirrels can be seen. The way down to the river is picturesque but challenging, there are several beautiful waterfalls and pools in which you can shower and bathe, if you choose. Heading out of the river the trail passes by some farms with lots of coffee, avocados, bananas and other plantations. A small snack will be served at the river but the main meal is back at the hut.
Day 4: Chanchamayo valley
This is a heavy day, as we go down to the river by a steeper, more adventurous route. Very carefully, using a rope, we climb down and up during some 4-5 hours, passing waterfalls, canyons, lots of beautiful spots and ending with a steep climb through the bush. I bet you will enjoy it, even if you end up covered in dirt and vegetation. A well deserved dinner will be served back at home, and during the day, a small snack lunch.
Day 5: La Merced - Huancayo
Today we get up early at 5:00 am, to return to La Merced & then Huancayo. There are really beautiful views in the morning - all the clouds down in the valley look like rivers of fog and as we go down we meet with the mist as it lifts - a lovely feeling! A walk to the suspension bridge is a pleasant and easy one. From La Merced to Huancayo you will experience a scenic 5 hour drive and we will complete our journey with dinner in a restaurant in Huiancayo.
Explanation
Our service includes :
- Transport
- Food
- Camping and cooking equipment
- Bilingual guide
- First aid kit
We advise you to bring :
- Good walking shoes
- Hat
- T shirt and warm shirt
- Flashlight
- Sweaters and jacket
- Swiss Army Knife
- Sleepingbag
- Toiletries
- Rain coat
- Camera and film
- One pair of trousers
- Sunscreen
- Two pairs of woollen socks
- Water bottle
- Mattress or sleeping pad
- Documents
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