The Manu National Park covers an extension of 2 million hectares with a unique wealth in biodiversity, and it is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
This trip is perfect if you don’t have time enough to explore the amazon jungle of Manu. You will spend 3 amazing days surrounded by vegetation and wildlife, visiting the reserved zone with incredible landscapes and spending the nights in ecological lodges.
Don’t miss the chance to visit Manu, considered as a Peruvian tropical jungle paradise.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Luggage guard service and safety box for documents and values.
✔ First Aid Kit
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Land and river round trip transportation
✖ Water on the first day
✖ Soda and alcoholic drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Inka Club Hostel
2. San Agustin Plaza
3. San Agustin International Hotel
4. Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
5. Atoq San Blas Hotel
6. Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
7. Hotel Arqueologo - Casa Peralta - Exclusive Selection
8. Tecte Guest House
9. Hotel Marqueses
10. Andean Wings Boutique Hotel
11. Hotel Taypikala Cusco
12. Qorikoyllur Hostal
13. Tupac Yupanqui Hotel
14. Hotel Royal Qosqo
15. Jw Marriott El Convento Cusco
16. Hotel Cusco Plaza III
17. Hospedaje Kiswarcancha
18. Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel
19. Kimsa Hotel
20. Inkaterra La Casona
Additional Info: Pick up from centrally located Cusco city hotels
Itinerary
Cusco - Andes - Cloud Forest
1
Paucartambo
We will start very early in the morning from your hotel located in the city of Cusco to go towards the picturesque Andean town of Paucartambo, situated 68 miles from the city with an altitude of 2906 meters above sea level.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
We will continue the route going down towards the Cloud Forest, with a previous stop for lunch. Here you will start to feel a warmer weather and surrounded by vegetation.
Duration: 40 minutes
3
After admire beautiful landscapes, we will arrive at the lodge located at the cultural zone of Manu at 1700 meters above sea level. In this place we are going to have a deserved rest and a delicious dinner included.
If you want, you can explore this place walking on the trails located around the lodge with the professional guide.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cloud Forest - Manu National Park
1
Very early in the morning we are going to search the famous Andean Cock of the rock, considered as the Peruvian national bird. After this amazing experience we are going to get back to the lodge for breakfast and then, we will continue the journey to the town of Pilcopata.
At this point, you have one totally free option to do. You can practice rafting on the rivers Koñeq or Alto Madre de Dios, spending one hour and a half of full adrenaline with class I and II levels.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Then, we will continue to the port of Atalaya located at 700 meters above sea level to take the boat and going down the river until reach the next lodge. Admire unique and beautiful flora and fauna along the way, including many species of birds such as herons and vultures.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
We can make a nice walk around the lodge to admire the beauty of the Peruvian jungle. During the night, we can take a walk to look for wild nightlife like insects and amphibians.
The rustic lodge has a trail network around of 15 kilometers that you can explore with a professional guide. This day includes all the meals.
Duration: 2 hours
Manu National Park - Cusco
1
Manu National Park
This last day in Manu begins with an excursion by boat to the Collpa, a wall located on the river where a great variety of bird species come down every morning to extract the clay as part of their food.
The Biosphere Reserve of Manu has an impressive fauna with the most biodiversity in the world. You will have the chance to observe wildlife in their natural habitat and also endangered animals such as the giant otter, black caiman, among others.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
We will return to the lodge to take the boat back to the port of Atalaya. Upon arrival, our transportation will take us towards the city of Cusco. This day includes breakfast at the lodge and a lunch on the way to Cusco.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Cusco
Upon arrival, our transportation will take us towards Cusco city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Shared services, minimum 4 people. If a minimum of 4 people is not available for the reservation, it will be placed on the waiting list.
• One suitcase per person is calculated
• You should bring towel, medicine and implements of personal use, sneakers or hiking shoes, sandals, flashlight with batteries and replacement bulbs, hat Or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, waterproof long-sleeved shirts, cotton pants, swimwear, warm clothing in case of cold, binoculars, camera, luggage backpack and small backpack.
• Children 3 and younger are complimentary provided they sit on a parent's lap
• You must be able to walk in unpaved or uneven terrain.
