Manu Jungle Trip

DAY 1

Our journey begins bright and early with a hotel pickup in the city of Cusco. The drive will take us through quaint villages until we reach Paucartambo, situated at 2,906 meters above sea level. This charming town is celebrated for the La Virgen del Carmen festival.

As we proceed to Manu, we'll have lunch and continue to the Cloud Forest. Along the route, you'll witness astonishing flora and fauna such as orchids, bromeliads, and the Peruvian national bird, the cock of the rock.

Manu National Park straddles the regions of Cusco and Madre de Dios. Spanning 2 million hectares, it is divided into three areas: the Manu reserved zone, the cultural zone, and the restricted zone.

We'll reach our lodge in the cultural zone of Manu for an overnight stay. This rustic lodge offers lovely trails extending about 5 kilometers for exploration with a professional guide. Enjoy a delightful dinner.

DAY 2

We start our day early with a brief tour to seek out the iconic Peruvian bird, the Cock of the rock. Returning to the lodge, we'll have breakfast before continuing our trip to Pilcopata.

Experience the thrill of Rafting on the Koñeq or Alto Madre de Dios rivers, featuring class I and II rapids, for an hour of excitement and adrenaline.

Next, we proceed with our tour to the Manu National Park, heading to the Port of Atalaya for a boat ride to our second lodge near the Alto Madre de Dios River, enveloped by 90 hectares of lush jungle biodiversity.

We will explore the surroundings of the lodge, walking the nearby trails to admire various plant species. Later, we'll venture on a night tour to discover insects and amphibians. All meals are included this day.

DAY 3

During our morning walk, the tour guide will share insights about the area's biodiversity, the ecological systems in place to protect these regions, and the principles of sustainable development. We will take a boat across the river and then embark on a 30-minute walk, observing the impressive local flora.

The day in Manu continues to the Machuwasi lagoon, where we'll paddle rustic canoes to observe wildlife like birds, monkeys, and alligators. Manu is part of the world network of Biosphere Reserves.

At night, enjoy a walking night tour around the lodge to spot insects. Meals are included throughout the day.

DAY 4

We start our final day early, taking a boat to visit the macaw clay lick, a clay wall favored by various species of birds seeking nutritional balance. This is a wildlife spectacle not to be missed.

After returning to the lodge, we'll take a boat back to the port of Atalaya, where our transportation will return us to the city of Cusco. Lunch is provided along the way.