Manu Jungle Expeditions is a 3 Day Manu Tour that provides a comprehensive overview of life in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.
This Manu National Park Tour from Cusco is one of our distinguished tours. We possess a proficient team of local tour guides fluent in English who will provide you with a thorough understanding of life in the Amazon.
We have carefully designed this 3 Day Manu Tour to take you from the Peruvian highland region to the cloud forests, offering you the chance to observe various bird species, orchids, and monkeys.
During the initial night of the three-day Manu Cultural Zone Tour, we will be accommodated at Bamboo Lodge. The following day, we will journey by boat to the pristine area of Manu National Park.
This region is inhabited by numerous unique plants (primarily medicinal), immense trees, and monkeys. You will also have the opportunity to encounter diverse birds and monkeys. On the second night of the three-day Manu Jungle Expeditions, we will conduct a nocturnal safari, allowing you to observe various insects, spiders (tarantulas), snakes, and frogs.
Manu Nature Peru is a locally owned tour operator. We possess an exceptional team of local guides who were born and raised in the area. They possess extensive knowledge about the region’s flora, fauna, and Amazonian traditions and culture. Our aim is to provide an authentic Amazon experience to our guests.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
06:00 am
Early in the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco. Then, using our private transportation, we will take you through the highlands of Peru, offering you views of the majestic snow-capped Andean peaks, until we reach Manu National Park.
Given the length of the trip, we will make regular stops at interesting places along the way. One of these stops will be in the charming village of Paucartambo, where our expert local guide will offer you a guided tour and provide information about the traditions and customs of the village.
Continuing our ascent, we will reach an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Amazon basin. We will then descend to Manu National Park, where we will stop to explore the diverse habitats of the area’s native cloud forest.
Under the guidance of our expert local guide, you will have the opportunity to observe a wide variety of flora and fauna. Orchids and primitive ferns abound, and this region is proud to be home to the Andean cock-of-the-rock, Peru’s national bird. You will also have the opportunity to observe various species of monkeys, including the woolly monkey.
In the afternoon, we will arrive in Pilcopata, where we have reserved your accommodation in a comfortable room with a private bathroom at Bamboo Lodge.
You will awaken to a traditional Amazonian breakfast to kick-start your day. Subsequently, we will transport you in our private vehicle to Atalaya Port, where we will embark on a brief motorboat journey to our next lodge nestled deep within the Amazon Rainforest.
Upon settling into the lodge, we will embark on an invigorating hike along pristine jungle trails. During this three-hour expedition, you will have the opportunity to observe various medicinal plants. The local inhabitants rely on these natural remedies, and our guide will provide insights into their uses.
Furthermore, this region offers a chance to encounter large animals in their natural habitat. Following the hike, we will return to Soga de Oro lodge for a satisfying lunch prepared by our skilled local chef, featuring authentic Amazonian flavors.
Afterward, you will have some leisure time at your disposal. As the evening approaches, we will embark on a memorable voyage aboard a traditional wooden raft, where you will have the opportunity to spot a variety of bird species. Subsequently, we will return to the lodge for a delightful dinner.
For those who desire an extraordinary experience, an optional night safari to observe caimans will be available after dinner.
After a satisfying breakfast, we will head to the Atalaya pier. Our driver will be waiting patiently for us, ready to take us back to Cusco. We expect to arrive in Cusco in the afternoon, thus concluding our unforgettable trip.
