Complete tour to Manu from Cusco

We depart early from Cusco in a private bus, traveling through stunning Andean valleys and picturesque rural communities. Along the way, we’ll visit the Chullpas of Ninamarca, a pre-Incan burial site, and the charming colonial town of Paucartambo, where we’ll explore a local museum.
We’ll enjoy lunch in the mystical cloud forest, home to the spectacled bear and the Andean cock-of-the-rock, Peru’s national bird. In the afternoon, we’ll arrive in Pilcopata and spend the night in a cozy lodge.

After an early breakfast, we’ll venture into the forest to observe monkeys and birds in their natural habitat. Then, we’ll visit a coca plantation and an animal rescue center.
We’ll continue by bus to Puerto Atalaya, on the banks of the Alto Madre de Dios River. From there, we’ll embark on an exciting boat trip, spotting a wide variety of birds such as herons and cormorants. We’ll stop to relax in hot springs before arriving at Boca Manu, where we’ll spend the night in a lodge.

Very early in the morning, we’ll visit the parrot clay lick, a breathtaking natural spectacle. After a stop at the Limonal checkpoint, we’ll continue upriver to the Reserved Zone, where we’ll spend two nights at Casa Machiguenga.

Along the way, you’ll be able to observe an incredible diversity of birds and animals, including macaws, eagles, capybaras, caimans, and with luck, even a jaguar. In the afternoon, we’ll explore the rainforest on a hike and spend the night at the rustic Casa Matsiguenka.

The day will begin with the echoing calls of howler monkeys. After breakfast, we’ll embark on an early morning hike to Lake Salvador in search of giant otters, black caimans, and many other fascinating species.
After lunch, we’ll continue exploring the rainforest on a 3-hour hike. For the more adventurous, there’s an optional night hike to observe frogs, snakes, and insects.

Today we’ll explore Lake Otorongo and its surroundings. From an observation tower, we’ll enjoy panoramic views and search for the resident otter family.
After our exploration, we’ll board a boat to continue downriver, spotting more wildlife along the way. Upon arriving in Limonal, we’ll hike to a platform offering unparalleled views of the flora and fauna. We’ll spend the night in Boca Manu.

We’ll navigate upriver on the Upper Madre de Dios, enjoying the Amazonian scenery. We’ll have the option to stop at hot springs before arriving at Amazon Manu Lodge in the afternoon.
Here, we’ll spend our last night in comfortable accommodations, surrounded by the magical sounds of the jungle. There’s also an option for a night hike.

We will begin our return early in the morning to Puerto Atalaya, where a vehicle will take us back to Cusco. We will arrive in the afternoon, concluding this unforgettable adventure.

Important Notes: The itinerary may be slightly adjusted to maximize wildlife sightings, based on reports from our researchers and expert naturalist guides.