Highlights
- Explore the Manu jungle for 3 days in an almost untouched paradise.
- Taste exotic fruits and enjoy the true flavors of the Amazon.
- Sample local dishes such as juanes, patacones, cocona, and patarashca.
- Explore the jungle accompanied by expert and knowledgeable local guides.
- Connect with nature and enjoy a unique ecotourism experience.
Description
Enjoy a 3-day experience in the heart of the Amazon, exploring Manu National Park, one of the most biodiverse natural areas on the planet. With nearly 2 million hectares of pristine rainforest, Manu is home to over 1,700 bird species, 300 mammals, 13 primate species, and an astonishing variety of flora, with each hectare potentially containing up to 200 tree species. It's the ideal destination for those seeking pure nature, adventure, and a real connection with the rainforest.
Day 1: Cusco – Chullpas of Ninamarca – Paucartambo – Pilcopata Rainforest Lodge
We'll start by picking you up from your hotel between 5:30 and 6:00 AM. Along the route, we'll visit the pre-Inca chullpas and enjoy breakfast in the picturesque colonial town of Paucartambo. We'll then enter Manu National Park through the cloud forest, where we'll have lunch surrounded by nature.
Along the way, you'll be able to spot iconic species such as the spectacled bear, the cock-of-the-rock — Peru's national bird — woolly monkeys, capuchin monkeys, as well as orchids, bromeliads, ferns, and medicinal plants.
At the end of the day, we'll arrive at the Pilcopata Rainforest Lodge for dinner and rest.
Day 2: Pilcopata – Hummingbird Garden – Atalaya – Zipline – Lake Machuwasi – Night Hike
After breakfast, we'll visit a beautiful natural garden where you can spot different species of hummingbirds. We'll then continue to Atalaya to board a boat that will take us down the river to the lodge, built with local materials and featuring private rooms.
After lunch, you'll enjoy an adventurous ziplining activity through the Amazonian vegetation.
In the afternoon, we'll explore Lake Machuwasi on traditional rafts, perfect for spotting birds such as the distinctive hoatzin, as well as monkeys, capybaras, and caimans.
At dusk, we'll take a night walk to discover the sounds and creatures of the forest, such as insects and amphibians. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 3: Amazon Manu Lodge – Parrot Clay Lick – Cusco
Very early, around 4:40 a.m., we'll sail downriver to the parrot clay lick, a mineral-rich wall where different species of parrots and macaws gather every morning to feed and neutralize toxins. We'll observe this spectacular natural ritual from a hideout using binoculars and telescopes.
We will then return to the lodge for breakfast and take the boat back to Atalaya, where our vehicle will take us back through the cloud forest to Cusco. We'll have lunch en route and arrive between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Includes
Ground transportation (round trip).
River transportation on the Upper Madre de Dios River.
1 night at Pilcopata Rainforest Lodge.
1 night at Amazon Manu Lodge.
3 meals and 1 snack per day (vegetarian option available on request).
Bilingual professional local guide.
Gear such as binoculars, spotting scope, and first aid kit.
Drinking water.
Excludes
Breakfast and water on the first day.
Drinks such as soft drinks or alcoholic beverages.
Extra expenses, such as souvenirs.
Dinner on the last day.
Travel insurance is not included.
Gratuity for guide.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
