Nature Tours and Ecotourism Peru
12 people
4 Days
Live a true immersion in the Amazon rainforest of Manu, recognized by UNESCO as a Natural World Heritage Site. On this 4-day tour to Manu National Park you will experience adventure, culture, and nature. You will sail along majestic rivers, walk trails surrounded by giant trees, spot exotic birds such as macaws and Andean cocks-of-the-rock, as well as reptiles like caimans. At night, you will rest in comfortable eco-lodges. This is not just a trip, it is a true adventure.
Explore the Amazon accompanied by our specialized team in Peruvian jungle routes. Our agency is committed to responsible tourism; we provide personalized attention while promoting the protection of nature and local development. With us, your visit to Manu will be a transformative experience.
Our private transport will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Cusco. Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful landscapes and stop at cultural and archaeological sites such as Ninamarca and the picturesque colonial town of Paucartambo. Finally, you will arrive at our Eco-lodge in Manu National Park, where your first night in the Amazon awaits.
Get ready for a unique experience of birdwatching and contact with biodiversity. You will sail along the Madre de Dios River and visit Machuwasi Lake, where you will go canoeing surrounded by rainforest landscapes. At night, you will enjoy an exciting night walk to spot caimans and observe wildlife active in the dark.
Early in the morning you will travel by boat to the Parrot Clay Lick, one of the most colorful spectacles of the Amazon. You will then return to the eco-lodge for breakfast and explore trails surrounded by giant trees such as the ceiba, as well as learn about medicinal plants. After lunch, you will practice traditional piranha fishing while enjoying an unforgettable sunset in the jungle. To end the day, you may join an optional night walk.
After your last Amazonian breakfast, you will pack your luggage for the return trip. You will sail to the Atalaya port, where our private transport will be waiting to take you back to the imperial city of Cusco. The journey will end at your hotel or at the airport, as agreed.
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The greatest adventure of your life will start early in Cusco; at approximately 6:00 am, our private transport will pick you up from your hotel. From there, your journey to Manu National Park begins.
Along the way, you will be amazed by the beautiful Andean landscapes. After 1.5 hours, you will arrive at the archaeological site of Ninamarca, known as the “Chullpas of Ninamarca,” funerary towers from pre-Inca times. You will have the opportunity to explore these enigmatic ruins accompanied by our professional guide.
After this cultural stop, the trip continues to Paucartambo, considered the “Best Tourist Town in the World” by MT in 2023. You will stroll through its colonial architecture, learn about its traditions, and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Afterward, you will continue toward the entrance of Manu National Park.
From the park gate, you will begin a 40-minute journey to reach Acjanaco, a key point to discover Manu’s biodiversity and a place where chicha was once offered to the Apus. Here you must present your original passport for the mandatory registration.
Next, you will visit the viewpoint of the cloud forest, from which you can see the sacred mountain “Tres Cruces.” You will then continue to San Pedro, making brief stops to observe flora and fauna such as quetzals, toucans, oropendolas, and, with luck, the spectacled bear. In San Pedro, you will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our professional chef. In the afternoon, you will visit the viewpoint of the cock-of-the-rock, Peru’s national bird.
Around 5:00 pm, you will arrive at our eco-lodge, located in the middle of nature. There, you can relax in a comfortable room until dinner time.
The day will begin early in the morning. At the eco-lodge, you will enjoy a nutritious breakfast and have free time to pack your luggage before heading to the birdwatching viewpoint. Manu National Park offers a unique experience in the world since it is home to over 1000 bird species such as hummingbirds, macaws, among others. After this activity, you will head to Atalaya port.
Atalaya port is a natural dock on the upper Madre de Dios River. Preparation is essential here, so you will receive rubber boots, life jackets, and the necessary gear. You will then board a traditional Peruvian boat to sail along the river surrounded by Amazonian landscapes. After this adventure, our team will take you to a new eco-lodge where you can relax until lunchtime.
With renewed energy after a delicious lunch, you will head to Machuwasi Lake. To get there, you will sail along the river and then walk along a trail until you reach its pristine and calm waters. Here you will practice canoeing, always accompanied by our team, who will provide instructions, equipment, and safety.
While paddling, you will feel the excitement of canoeing as you approach areas inhabited by capybaras, camungos, and birds. After the experience, a short walk will take you to a watchtower, from where you will admire ancient trees, endemic species, and the vastness of the forest.
At the end of the day, you will return to the eco-lodge to enjoy a delicious dinner and prepare for the last adventure of the day: a night walk. On this jungle trek, you will be able to observe golden-eyed caimans and other species that only appear under the Amazon darkness.
The most colorful spectacle of the Amazon awaits you early in the morning. Around 5:00 am, our guide will take you to the Parrot Clay Lick. The boat trip lasts approximately 40 minutes, during which you will enjoy the arrival of parrots, parakeets, and, with luck, macaws. This moment is truly unforgettable.
Back at the eco-lodge you will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then, you will take a guided walk along jungle trails where you will discover the majesty of the giant ceiba tree, learn about native medicinal plants, and observe wildlife native to this unique ecosystem.
At 2:00 pm you will return to the eco-lodge for lunch. Our specialized chef in Amazonian cuisine will delight you with irresistible dishes prepared with local ingredients.
In the afternoon, the adventure continues with traditional piranha fishing. While practicing this activity, you will enjoy one of the most stunning sunsets in the jungle. At nightfall, you will return to the eco-lodge for dinner. If you still have energy, you can join a night walk before resting.
The day will begin with the sounds of the jungle: birds, leaves, and the living nature will welcome you to your last morning in the Amazon. You will enjoy your last breakfast at the eco-lodge and pack your belongings for the return to the imperial city of Cusco.
Our team will kindly accompany you along the return route. You will navigate once again along the Amazon River, saying goodbye to the jungle landscapes with your heart full of unforgettable memories, until you reach the Atalaya pier. There, our private transport and professional driver will be waiting to safely take you back to Cusco.
On the way, you will stop at Acjanaco to enjoy lunch before continuing the journey to the capital of the Inca Empire. Arrival in Cusco will be approximately at 6:00 pm, where our driver will take you directly to your hotel or the airport, as planned.
This tour has been designed so you can enjoy a complete and worry-free experience. Below, you will find everything that is included in the tour package to Manu National Park:
Some services and items are not part of the package and must be considered independently by each traveler. Below, we detail which ones are not included in the tour to Manu National Park:
Traveling to Manu National Park is a unique experience that combines jungle, rivers, and mountains, so it is important to be well prepared. The weather is varied, and hikes require comfort and protection. Here is a practical list of what you should pack to make the most of your adventure in Manu National Park:
If you are planning your adventure to Manu National Park, you will surely have some questions. To help you solve them and travel with peace of mind, here we answer the most common ones:
It is not mandatory to get vaccinated for this tour; however, it is recommended to do so at least 7 days before the start of the trip as a preventive measure.
Our professional chef prepares various gastronomic options. If you would like vegetarian, vegan, or allergy-specific meals, please inform us in advance so they are available during your trip.
The eco-lodges are private, with Amazonian architecture and designed for traveler comfort. Each one has a private bathroom, comfortable beds, mosquito net, and basic furniture.
The best season is the dry season (May to October), as the trails are more accessible and wildlife is easier to spot. During the rainy season (November to April), the jungle looks greener and lusher, although the weather is more humid.
Yes. At the Parrot Clay Lick you will see parrots and macaws; at Lake Machuwasi it is common to spot capybaras and water birds. During the night walks you may see caimans and insects, and with some luck, monkeys or even a spectacled bear in San Pedro.
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