Highlights
- Learn about the courtship ritual of the Andean cock-of-the-rock
- Visit a coca plantation and a wildlife rescue center
- See a clay wall where different species of parrots come together to eat clay
Description
Day 1
Leave Cusco and travel through valleys located between the Andes Mountains and picturesque towns between Cusco and the Manu National Park. Stop to visit the pre-Inca tombs of the Lupaca culture and then stop off at Paucartambo, a colonial city where you'll visit its museum.
Stop for lunch in the middle of the cloud forest, an area full of native fauna, such as the Andean bear and Andean cock-of-the-rock. Learn about the Peruvian national bird and its courtship ritual. See different species of plants such as orchids, bromeliads, and ferns.
Arrive at the hostel where you'll spend the night.
Day 2
Have breakfast very early before taking a stroll to check out the fauna in the forest. Visit a coca plantation and a wildlife rescue center. Continue towards Atalaya, located on the banks of the Alto Madre de Dios River. Begin a 1-hour kayaking activity to try and spot some birds like herons, vultures, and cormorants.
Arrive at the hostel. Have some free time to take a dip in the river and grab lunch. Visit a swamp where toucans, woodpeckers, and parrots reside. Go in search of caimans.
Day 3
Get up early and hop on a speed boat which will take you towards a parrot's clay lick, a clay wall located on the banks of the river where the different species of parrots come together. Watch as these birds eat clay, which is full of minerals and helps them digest and rid themselves of toxins.
Return to the hostel for a delicious breakfast. Once you've eaten, hop aboard a speedboat to make your way back to Puerto Atalaya, where a coach will be waiting to bring you back to Cusco. Have lunch on the way back and arrive in Cusco between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by coach or minibus and by speedboat
English–speaking guide
Kayaking
Admission ticket to the Manu National Park
2 nights of accommodation
2 breakfasts.
2 lunches
2 dinners
Mineral water
Excludes
Breakfast on the first day
Dinner on the final day
Drinks
Important Information
- Passport or ID card required
Vegetarian meal options available
Activity subject to weather conditions
Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic use
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
