Manu National Park in Peru, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spans 1.7 million hectares from the Amazon rainforest to the Andes mountains. It's divided into three zones: Special Use for research and education, Reserved for authorized scientists, and Cultural for indigenous communities like the Matsiguenga and Amahuaca. Boasting over 800 bird species, 200 mammals, and numerous reptiles, amphibians, plants, and trees, including jaguars and blue-headed macaws, the park is a biodiversity hotspot. Its stunning landscapes, from rainforests to snow-capped mountains and the Manu Canyon, are strictly protected to preserve this unique ecosystem.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Entrance to Soga de Oro
✔ Breakfast
✔ 03 Nights at Jungle Bungalow
✔ Manu National Park entrance fee
✖ Tips
Pickup Locations
1. Estancia San Pedro Hotel
2. Kaaro House Cusco
3. Hotel Piedmont
4. Yuyay Apartaments Cusco
5. New Day Hotel
6. Sol Andino
7. Inkarri Guesthouse
8. Ayenda San Cristobal Premium
9. Luna De Oro Hotel
10. Cusco City Lodge
11. Runa's Inn Cusco
12. Hotel Casa Faustina Boutique
13. Anahuarque Hotel Boutique
14. Katari Hotel at Plaza de Armas
15. Qori Cusco Inn
16. Katari Apart Hotel At Qorikancha
17. Sara Casa Boutique
18. Tayta Wasi Hotel
19. Hotel Garcilaso I
20. Hotel Cusco Pacha Inti
Additional Info: The reference point is Cusco Main Square.
Itinerary
Cusco - Cloud Forest - Bamboo Lodge
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Paucartambo
We set off from Cusco in our cozy bus, ascending towards the charming town of Paucartambo. On the route, we explore the ancient Ninamarca funeral towers, relics of the Pre-Inca civilization.
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Our journey continues through a stunning cloud forest, a haven for diverse flora including exotic orchids. This is where our first hike takes place, offering opportunities to spot Peru's national bird, the Cock of the Rocks (Rupicola Peruviana), various monkeys, and numerous bird species. If fortune favors us, we might even glimpse the rare Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos Ornatus), unique to South America.
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Our day concludes as we reach BAMBU LODGE in the evening, where we'll stay in a traditional lodge equipped with showers, toilets, and private rooms.
Duration: 6 hours
Bamboo Lodge - Soga de Oro Lodge
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After enjoying a delightful breakfast in the morning, the group is transferred to the port of Atalaya. Here, the adventure continues as we embark on a journey to our lodge, lasting about 45 minutes along the Alto Madre de Dios river. Guests have the opportunity to swim in the river if they wish. The lodge is fully equipped with amenities including toilets, a kitchen, dining room, showers, and rooms furnished with beds and mosquito nets. During our travel, breathtaking landscapes unfold, complemented by the warm climate of the rainforest. In the afternoon, we venture into the jungle for an exploratory walk lasting nearly two hours. This excursion offers a chance to observe various species, including creeping insects like spiders and tarantulas, as well as birds, monkeys, and an array of medicinal plants. The day concludes with a restful night in a traditional lodge, complete with showers, toilets, and private rooms.
Duration: 10 hours
Soga de Oro Lodge - Machuwasi Lake
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Today, our morning is dedicated to a trek where we'll encounter majestic giant trees, an array of medicinal plants, exquisite orchids, and possibly even glimpse some large mammals like tapirs. This journey also offers the chance to witness stunning sunsets. In the afternoon, we'll cross the river and embark on a 30-minute walk to the serene Machuwasi Lake.
Duration: 10 hours
Soga de Oro Lodge - Atalaya Port - Cusco
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Manu National Park
n the early morning, we embark on a brief 20-minute downstream to the parrots' clay lick. This is a prime opportunity to observe a variety of parrots, including the vibrant green parrots, blue-headed parrot (Pionus Menstrus), mealy parrot (Amazona farinosa), and the chestnut-fronted macaw (Ara severa), among others.
Duration: 2 hours
2
After this enchanting experience, we return to the lodge for breakfast and then pack our belongings.
Duration: 2 hours
3
After breakfast, take us back to the port of Atalaya, where our bus awaits to transport us comfortably back to the city of Cusco.
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Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
