4-Day Wildlife Tour: Manu Peruvian Jungle

Day 1: Cusco – Ninamarca/Pilcopata Town – Paraiso Lodge

1. Manu National Park
   9h
   We leave Cusco early in the morning to start our adventure! First, we are taken by private transportation where we stop place called Ninamarca to observe pre-Incan “chullpas” (tombs) of the Lupaca culture. Then, we continue to Paucartambo, a colonial town with narrow streets and a beautiful church, where people still keep their old customs. Later, we ascend to Acjanaco Pass (3,550 masl), Entrance to Manu National Park, the viewpoint Tres Cruces de Oro (3,700 masl) to observe a beautiful view of the Amazon basins. From there, we start descending , passing first an elfin forest and then a cloud forest where we can view the cock of the rock (the Peruvian national bird), hummingbirds, trogons, spotted flycatchers etc ,and woolly monkeys. In terms of flora, we can view a variety of orchids, mosses, ferns, etc. Finally, we will arrive in Pilcopata (700 masl) where is first night in our lodge taking refresh a shower, dinner before we go to bed.

Day 2: Amazon Tour Atalaya Port – Rainforest Walk – Machuwasi Lake .

1. Manu National Park
   9h
   After breakfast, we continue our journey by private car (one and a half hours) towards Port Atalaya (500 m.a.s.l). There, we board a motorized boat where start navigating on the Alto Madre de Dios River. Along the rocky riverbanks, we will have great opportunities to observe , such as many birds, turtles and/or sunbathing lizards. after that we will reach our next lodge. After lunch in the aftenoon we Continue exploring the mysterious Rainforest we will be in contact with wilderness and a great diversity of species, such as tarantulas, ants, butterflies, some monkey species, huge trees, exotic plants, palms, etc. After this unforgettable walk we will return to our lodge, eat dinner .
   After dinner we will do a night walk in the Rainforest where we will have chance to see differents species such as Monkeys, Ants, Frog, Insects, Birds and other nocturnal animals ect. After that we will return to spend the night in our comfortable lodge with toilets and showers available.

Day 3: Rainforest Lodge to Parrot Clay Lick – Port Atalaya – Return to Cusco City

1. Manu National Park
   9h
   We wake up very early today after breakfast we start to explore wildlife a deeper , flora and fauna! where we to view its endemic species hidden deep within Manu as well as medicinal plants used by local native people to heal various sicknesses. where we have oportuniti to see some ,monkeys, wild boars, capybaras,anteaters, how insect ,snake,froges if we are lucky, we see jaguars, pumas, etc.return to our lodge for lunch.Then, we have a short break to enjoy a refreshing bath .optional :After that, we will do Zipline adventure sport full adrenaline. In the afternoon, we will go to visit Machuwasi Lake to explore in a type of wood raft. This is a perfect way to observe the great diversity of local animal species, such as the prehistoric bird called hoatzin,caimans, capybaras etc. Later on, we will return to the lodge to eat dinner . After dinner we will do a night activity in our boat in the river where we will have chance to see differents species , Return our comfortable lodge .

Day 4: Rainforest Lodge – Parrot Clay Lick Back to Atalaya and Cusco

1. Manu National Park
   9h
   After breakfast, we will board a motor boat and ride for 10 minutes to visit the parrot and macaw clay lick, which is an unforgettable experience! After this activity, we will return to the lodge to eat breakfast.
   
   manu peruvian
   Then we will re-board our boat to start our return trip. Our first stop will be in Port Atalaya, where our private vehicle will await us to take us back to Cusco, where we will arrive between 7 and 7:30 pm.IMPORTANT!!
   You need to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever as well as to bring some anti-malaria tablets with you!!

Pickup details

only waiting in reception in your hostel
wait at the reception of your hotel to pick up the tour to manu

• 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
• our trip is done by an outboard boat and then we have to walk 2 hours to reach our hostel where we will spend the night