Manu National Park Tour 3 Days

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the incredible biodiversity of Manu National Park on this three-day excursion from Cusco. Accompanied by a naturalist guide, explore the cloud forest and travel along the Mother of God River. Visit an animal rescue center, watch exotic birds like the rock rooster, and enjoy jungle hikes to see monkeys and other unique species. Spend the night in comfortable eco-friendly lodges and live an authentic experience surrounded by nature. Ideal for lovers of wildlife and adventure.

What's Included

Enter Lek Rooster of the Rocks
Cook
Private transportation from Cusco and back
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Entrance to Machuwasi Lake
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Accommodation in lodge for 2 nights
Entrance to Manu National Park
Professional Guide
Breakfast first day
Travel insurance is not included. One is recommended, but not mandatory.

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup will be at 5:30 a.m. at your respective hotel or place of stay, provided you are within the historic center of Cusco. If your accommodation is outside this area, we will coordinate a close and accessible meeting point. A day before the tour we will hold an informative talk (briefing) to give you all the details, resolve questions and confirm the exact time of collection. This information will also be sent by WhatsApp or email.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1 : Cusco – Paucartambo – Cloud Forest – Pilcopata

    1 stop
  • 1
    Manu National Park

    We start at 5:30 a.m. with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. We travel through the Andean valleys and visit the pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarca, a place full of history. Then we arrive at the colonial village of Paucartambo, known for its old houses and museums where ceramics, costumes and masks of the famous festival of the Virgin of Carmen are displayed. Here we enjoy a typical breakfast. We continue to the viewpoint of Acjanaco, 4,000 m high, with incredible views of the cloud forest. From there we enter Manu National Park and go down a path surrounded by vegetation, waterfalls, birds and monkeys. In San Pedro we have lunch outdoors and walk to observe the rooster of the rocks. At the end of the day, we arrived at Bambu Lodge for dinner and rest.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Day 2: Bambu Lodge – Watchtower – Lake Machuwasi

    1 stop
  • 2
    Manu National Park

    After an early breakfast at the lodge, we visited a coca plantation to learn about its history and value in the local culture. Afterwards, we explore a rescue center where we will take a close look at animals such as jungle condors, toucans and monkeys. Continue to the village of Atalaya, where we started a tour of the Madre de Dios River. The route offers incredible scenery and direct contact with the jungle. Upon arrival at the lodge, we settled in and enjoyed a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, we visit Lake Machuwasi, ideal for seeing alligators, capybaras and birds like the hoatzin. We stroll on a wooden raft and climb to an observatory with spectacular views. After dark, we set out on an exciting hike to find nocturnal animals. We returned to the lodge for dinner and rest.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Day 3: Lodge – Collpa de Parrots – Cusco

    1 stop
  • 3
    Cusco

    We started the day very early to visit the parrot collpa, a unique place where you will see these birds gathered eating mineral-rich clay. The show of colors and sounds is something you won’t forget. After a good breakfast at the lodge, we set out on the river tour back to Watchtower. From there, we continue in our private minivan to Cusco. Along the way we cross again the cloud forest, with its green landscapes and mysterious haze. We stop in Ajanaco for lunch and then continue the return journey. Arrival in Cusco is scheduled around 5:00 p.m., with minds full of memories of this jungle adventure.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Travel Peru Agency

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Multi-day Tours
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Water Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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