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Explore the heart of the Amazon on a 3-day Manu adventure, crafted for those seeking a true connection with nature and local culture. This tour offers a unique blend of cultural stops, cloud-forest wildlife viewing, and deep-jungle exploration, led by local experts who share their intimate knowledge of the rainforest. Spot remarkable wildlife like giant river otters, monkeys, and parrots while staying in eco-lodges managed by local families. Enjoy personalized service with small group sizes that enhance your wildlife encounters and community support.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
our guide will contact you 10 minutes before arriving at your hotel located in the historical center.
Itinerary
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1Cusco
We depart Cusco early in the morning, traveling by private vehicle through beautiful Andean valleys and traditional rural communities. Your first stop is at the pre-Inca Lupaca burial towers, followed by a visit to the charming colonial town of Paucartambo, where we explore its small but fascinating museum. We continue driving until reaching the lush Cloud Forest, where we enjoy lunch surrounded by nature. This area is home to unique endemic species, including orchids, bromeliads, ferns, the Andean spectacled bear, and the iconic Cock-of-the-Rock, Peru’s national bird, famous for its colorful mating display. After observing wildlife along the route, we descend toward the tropical foothills and arrive at Pilcopata Lodge, where we spend your first night.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
After an early breakfast, we visit a local coca plantation and a small wildlife rescue center. Then we continue to the port of Atalaya (500 m), on the banks of the Alto Madre de Dios River. Here we board your motorized boat and begin navigating downstream, observing herons, vultures, cormorants, and other Amazon birdlife along the riverbanks. We reach Amazon Manu Lodge, where a freshly prepared lunch awaits. In the afternoon, we hike through the jungle to Machuwasi Lagoon, and board traditional wooden rafts to look for birds such as the prehistoric-looking Hoatzin, and with luck, caimans, monkeys, and capybaras. Overnight at the lodge.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Cusco
Early in the morning, we travel by boat to the Parrot and Macaw Clay Lick (Collpa)—a natural clay wall where species like the Blue-headed Parrot, White-eyed Parakeet, and Chestnut-fronted Macaw gather daily to feed on mineral-rich clay that helps them eliminate toxins. After observing this colorful wildlife spectacle, we return to the lodge for breakfast, pack your luggage, and take the boat back to Atalaya. Your vehicle will be waiting for the final journey back to Cusco. We stop en route for lunch and expect to arrive in the city around 6:30 pm. End of services.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Cusco (3300 m) – Cloud Forest (1700 m) – Pilcopata Lodge (600 m)
Pilcopata – Amazon Manu Lodge (450 m)
Amazon Manu Lodge – Cusco
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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