5 Days Guided Manu Amazon Tour

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5 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Welcome to Manu Amazon Tours, your path to the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. Experience the unspoiled charm of the UNESCO-protected Manu National Park, located in Manu, Peru. This expedition offers an immersive adventure into the verdant rainforest, where you'll wake up to the songs of exotic birds and observe playful monkeys leaping from tree to tree. As you sail through the winding Manu River, prepare to marvel at the park's vibrant ecosystem, rich with unique wildlife and spirited giant river otters.

Our expert guides will lead you through the Cultural and Reserved Zones, providing a glimpse into the life and traditions of the indigenous communities. Your adventure with us centers around the Amazon Rainforest, with an optional visit to the globally-renowned archaeological site, Machu Picchu. This combination of jungle expeditions and historical exploration assures an unforgettable Peruvian experience.

What's Included

Rubber boots
Excursions with knowledgeable naturalist guides, professional cook(chef)
All meals (optional vegetarian with notice)
Tickets for the Manu national park
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Accommodations at lodges (mosquito nets)
Transportation (minivan), river transportation (canoe motorized)
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Gratuities
Breakfast on the first day
Dinner on the last day
Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please wait in the lobby of your hotel for our pick-up service. If your hotel is not within the centre of Cusco City, we will be meeting you at the main square - Plaza de Armas at an agreed time.

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Meeting point

If your hotel is not within the centre of Cusco city, we will be picking you from the main square next to the fountain.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco - Paucartambo - Tres Cruces - Atalaya Port - Manu Rainforest Lodge

    5 stops
  • 1
    Cusco

    Embark on your Manu Amazon Tours with an early morning pick up from your Cusco hotel. Our private transport will smoothly transition you from the Andean landscape to the expansive Amazon.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Paucartambo

    The first destination is Paucartambo, perched at an elevation of 2906 meters, where you'll savor a traditional breakfast as your guide enlightens you on the local customs and culture.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    After imbibing the historic essence of Paucartambo, we'll journey to the Tres Cruces or Acjano viewpoint. Resting at a breathtaking 3900 meters (12795 ft), it's the zenith of our Manu National Park tour from Cusco, granting stunning views of the Amazon basin.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Manu National Park

    Following this spectacle, we'll delve into the Manu Cloud Forest, showcasing its diverse flora, fauna, and orchid farms. The forest is a sanctuary for Peru's National Bird, the Andean cock of the rock, and distinct wildlife like the cappuccino monkey and wooly monkey. After a local lunch, we'll transport you to Atalaya Port, where a motorboat journey along the Madre de Dios River awaits.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Here, more bird species, including the regal harpy eagle, and numerous butterfly species can be spotted. A short pause precedes another ride that takes us to the Manu Rainforest Lodge, deeply embedded in the Peruvian Amazon. After checking in and a unique Amazonian dinner, an optional brief night hike to spot nocturnal inhabitants is available.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Manu Rainforest Lodge - Jungle Tour - Treehouse INN

    4 stops
  • 6
    Manu National Park

    After a nutritious breakfast, we'll launch on a expedition along the Manu and Palotoa Rivers. We'll navigate into the heart of the Manu Jungle, heading for our private Treehouse INN.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Tucked within the Manu Jungle, the Treehouse INN offers exclusive access to our visitors. The boat journey from Manu Rainforest Lodge to the Inn unveils spectacular cloud forests and potentially, sightings of a range of mammals and rodents, including capybaras. As you reach the Treehouse INN, our team will greet you cordially. After checking into your rooms, we initiate our exploration of the vicinity. This guided tour may reveal massive trees, exotic creatures, and diverse bird species. Our tour guide will also present the local medicinal plants, which are crucial to indigenous people's health practices. After this excursion, we'll convene back at the lodge for a meal.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Post meal, we embark on a more extensive trail into the Manu Jungle. Stay alert for native birdlife, as you might spot the vibrant hues of Macaws and parrots, fleeting hummingbirds, and hardworking woodpeckers, among others. As the day concludes, we'll retire to the lodge for an evening meal. A short night walk follows where you might discover nocturnal beings like howler monkeys, Kalinoski rats, pygmy owls, tarantulas, spiders, and coral snakes.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 9

    Ensure to carry your flashlight for this nocturnal exploration. We'll subsequently head back to the Treehouse INN for a tranquil sleep, accompanied by the Amazon Rainforest's ambient sounds.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Macaw Clay Lick - Manu Jungle Trip

    4 stops
  • 10
    Manu National Park

    The third day begins before the break of dawn with an early departure to witness the Parrots and Macaws Clay Lick, a remarkable spectacle of the Manu National Park experience. Watch hundreds of vivid parrots and macaws flock to the cliff to feed on the detoxifying clay. Amidst this spectacle, you'll enjoy breakfast.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Manu National Park

    Post-breakfast, we'll embark on a hike through a notable trail around the local community, encountering a variety of medicinal plants, with our tour guide providing insights into their uses. Going deeper, you might spot snakes, jaguars, pumas, anteaters, sloths, and tapirs in their natural habitats, observed from a safe distance. We'll pause for lunch amidst the rainforest. After lunch, our exploration continues, prepared to observe a diverse mix of wildlife, plants, and bird species. As dusk settles over Manu Peru, we return to the lodge for dinner. The day concludes with a night walk through the jungle, offering another chance to see nocturnal creatures.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 12

    As the sun gracefully sets over Manu, we'll make our way back to the lodge to enjoy a delicious dinner.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 13

    Our day concludes with a captivating night walk through the jungle, providing another wonderful opportunity to encounter fascinating nocturnal creatures.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    River Tubing - Treehouse INN - Rainforest Lodge

    2 stops
  • 14

    The tour begins with a nourishing breakfast. After that, we partake in river tubing on the crystal-clear waters of the Palotoa River, offering a chance to relax and absorb the serenity of the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Manu National Park

    Post-river adventure, we serve lunch at the Treehouse INN. After lunch, it's time to depart and embark on a ride returning to the Rainforest Lodge. Post a delightful dinner, we set off for a final exploration of this part of the Manu Rainforest. The day concludes with a restful overnight stay at the Rainforest Lodge, serenaded to sleep by the soothing sounds of the jungle.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Rainforest Lodge - Atalaya Pier - Paucartambo - Cusco

    4 stops
  • 16
    Manu National Park

    On the final day of our Manu Amazon Journey, we'll commence with a fulfilling breakfast at the Rainforest Lodge.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 17

    Following breakfast, we'll set out on a voyage back to Atalaya Dock. Here, our team will be on standby with our private vehicle to drive us back to Cusco.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Paucartambo

    On the way, we'll pause in Paucartambo to savour a meal. Immerse yourself in the flavours of this captivating Andean town one last time.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Cusco

    Our expedition concludes with an arrival in Cusco around 06:00 PM. We guarantee this memorable expedition will furnish you with a wealth of unforgettable moments.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Bio Manu Expeditions

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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