7-Days Tour of Manu Reserved Zone in Peru

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco - Paucartambo - Tres Cruces - Atalaya Port - Manu Rainforest Lodge
5 stops
1
Cusco
Your week-long adventure into the Manu Reserved Zone commences with an early dawn collection from your accommodation in Cusco. From here, our private transportation will carry us across the Andean plains towards the lush Amazon, offering breathtaking vistas of lofty Andean summits on our journey.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Paucartambo
We will make a short stop in Paucartambo, a traditional Andean town perched at an altitude of 2906 meters (9534 ft.). Here, we will partake in a local breakfast while our guide enlightens you about the area's rich customs and cultural heritage. The residents of Paucartambo have preserved their ancient practices and traditions, remaining largely unaffected by modern influences.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
After absorbing the unique history of this captivating town, we continue our journey to an enchanting viewpoint, the Tres Cruces or Acjano Pass. Perched at the highest point of our journey from Cusco at 3900 meters (12795 ft.), this vantage point provides staggering panoramas of the sprawling Amazon basin below.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Manu National Park
After savoring the scenic overlook, we will guide you down the slope to the Manu Cloud Forest. Here, we will embark on a brief tour. You will have the opportunity to discover an array of plants and animals. We will also make stops at various orchid gardens. This region hosts the Peruvian National Bird, the Andean cock of the rock, as well as other species like the cappuccino monkey and the wooly monkey.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Rio Madre De Dios
Having savored a local delicacy for lunch, we will escort you to Atalaya Port. From here, we will set sail on a motorboat journey along the Madre de Dios River. You'll have the chance to see various mammal species, including the giant otter and the giant armadillo, as we navigate towards Machuwasi Lake. Following a brief pause here, our river journey continues for an additional two hours, culminating at the Manu Rainforest Lodge nestled in the Peruvian Amazon's heart. Upon check-in, our team will present an Amazon-inspired dinner. If you're inclined, we can set out on a short night expedition to spot some of the forest's nocturnal inhabitants.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Manu Rainforest Lodge - Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
3 stops
6
Rio Madre De Dios
At the break of dawn around 5:00 AM, we'll embark on a boat trip down the Alto Madre de Dios River, aiming for the Manu Reserved Zone. Breakfast will be enjoyed at sunrise during this journey.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Upon reaching Boca Manu, we'll change our course and navigate the Manu River. This voyage presents an abundance of opportunities to spot animals like jaguars, capybaras, and alligators sunning themselves along the banks. You may also catch sight of herons fishing in the Manu River within the Biosphere Reserve. Around noon, we'll arrive at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge, where we'll indulge in a traditional Amazonian lunch. This lodge, run by the members of the Matsiguenka communities, offers 12 double bedrooms.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Following lunch, our exploration of the Manu Reserved Zone begins, with our first stop being Otorongo Lake, home to an observation tower. From here, you'll take in a panoramic view of the sprawling Amazon Rainforest. As the sun dips below the horizon, we'll retreat back to the lodge for dinner and a restful night's sleep.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
2 stops
9
We will maximize our stay in the Manu Reserved Zone. After enjoying a local breakfast, we'll embark on a journey to Cocha Salvador using a typical jungle conveyance, the Catamaran. You'll have the chance to observe various wildlife including Giant river otters, black caimans, and alligators. There will also be opportunities to see diverse species of monkeys and birds, many unique to this region.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Manu National Park
We'll return to the lodge for lunch, and the afternoon offers some free time. You can choose to swim, hike, or simply bask in the tranquility of the Amazon Rainforest. Post-dinner, we'll guide you on a night tour where you may see creatures such as alligators, tapirs, owls, and snakes. After this nocturnal adventure, we will return to the lodge for rest.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Casa Matsiguenka Lodge - Treehouse Inn
5 stops
11
Manu National Park
At the early hour of 0430 AM, we'll check out from Casa Matsiguenka Lodge and set off on an approximately 12-hour expedition along the Manu and Palotoa Rivers. Our destination is the heart of Manu Jungle, where our private family-owned Treehouse INN is located.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Treehouse Inn, nestled deep within the Manu Jungle, is exclusive to our guests. The journey from Manu Rainforest Lodge to Treehouse INN offers breathtaking vistas of the cloud forests and a chance to observe a variety of mammal species, such as Capybaras. The journey unveils magnificent views of life along the riverbanks, with sightings of diverse birds, animals, and even Jaguars possible. As we approach Boca Manu with the sunrise, this unforgettable scene is sure to imprint itself in your memory.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
13
As we approach Boca Manu, prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as we witness the mesmerizing sunrise together. To maximize your time, we'll serve breakfast onboard.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Rio Madre De Dios
Our course then alters, directing us upstream through the churning waters of the Madre de Dios River and onto the Palotoa River. This leg of the journey, though long, offers rewarding spectacles. You can witness a variety of bird species, many enjoying a fish feast by the river.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Upon reaching the Palotoa River, we'll switch to a smaller boat (Peke Peke) and continue our upstream voyage to the Treehouse. We plan to arrive at the Treehouse by nightfall.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Parrot Clay Lick/ Macaws Clay Lick - Manu Jungle Tour - River Tubing - Treehouse Inn
8 stops
16
We'll depart before sunrise to visit the Parrot Clay Lick, a must-see and certainly a high point of your Manu National Park journey.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
17
This cliff draws hundreds of vividly-hued parrots that gather to ingest the clay, which contains special minerals that aid in detoxifying their bodies. You'll have ample time to observe this spectacle before we make our return to the Treehouse INN for breakfast.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
18
Post breakfast, we'll trek along another significant trail that encircles the community, where various medicinal plants are found.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Our guide will delve into the specifics usage of medicinal plants during the tour. Deeper into the forest, you can observe Jaguars, Pumas, Anteaters, Sloths, and Tapirs from a secure distance in their native environment. By midday, we'll trek back to our lodge for lunch.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
20
Further inside, you will spot Jaguars, Pumas Anteaters, sloths, and Tapirs from a safe distance in their natural habitat. By noon, we will be hiking back to our lodge for lunch. You will have the evening to yourself. You can do some river tubing in the crystal clear waters of the Palotoa river. After witnessing the sunset in the Amazon, we will be serving dinner. At night, we will once again tour the jungle to spot a few more nocturnal creatures.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
21
The evening is yours to enjoy as you please. Feel free to indulge in the thrilling activity of river tubing amidst the crystal-clear waters of the Palotoa River.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
22
After the sunset in the Amazon, we will be ready for dinner.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
23
Once again, we will tour the jungle to spot a few more nocturnal creatures.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Treehouse Inn - Manu Rainforest Lodge
4 stops
24
Tour begins with an early breakfast at the Treehouse Inn. We'll then embark on a scenic journey along the Madre de Dios River
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
25
We are going to visit a native community, where you will gain valuable insights into their rich traditions and customs.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
26
After visiting the native community, we will return to the lodge to have lunch. Also to do the check-out.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
27
Your day concludes with arrival at Manu Rainforest Lodge. Perfect time to have dinner and once again explore part of the Manu Rainforest.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Manu Rainforest Lodge - Atalaya Port - Paucartambo - Cusco
3 stops
28
Manu National Park
Following breakfast, we'll embark to Atalaya pier, where our crew will be ready with private transport to take you back to Cusco city.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
29
Paucartambo
Along the return journey, we'll make another stop in Paucartambo for a delightful lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
30
Cusco
Our estimated arrival time in Cusco is 06:00 PM.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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