Manu National Park Reserved Zone Brashco 4 days 3 Nights tour from Cusco

Our journey of adventure and discovery begins as we travel “from the Andes to the Amazon.” Early morning pickup from your hotel in Cusco, followed by departure in a private minivan ascending to the high mountain zone at 4,000 m (13,123 ft) above sea level.

Our first stop is a guided visit to Ninamarca, where you will have the opportunity to photograph the pre-Inca burial towers. We then continue to the picturesque town of Paucartambo, recognized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as “one of the best tourism villages in the world.” Your guide will provide insights into the history and traditions of this charming town.

Continuing our journey, we enjoy spectacular views of the biodiversity of Manu while descending along the eastern slopes of the Andes into the cloud forest, where lush vegetation such as ferns, orchids, and bromeliads thrives. During our walks, we may observe various bird species including tanagers, quetzals, trogons, toucans, and brightly colored hummingbirds, as well as hawks and monkeys.

One of the highlights of the day is searching for Peru’s national bird, the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruviana) in the San Pedro sector, where males perform their fascinating mating dance.

In the afternoon, arrival at Bambu Lodge (700 m / 2,296 ft) where we spend the night in rooms with private bathrooms. After dinner, your guide will brief you on the activities planned for the following day.

After breakfast, we continue our journey by minivan. Along the way, we visit a hummingbird garden, a local community initiative where you can observe different species of hummingbirds, birds, and orchids.

We then travel to the town of Salvación and visit Machuwasi Lake, where we navigate its waters on a traditional rowing raft, observing birds, insects, monkeys, and other wildlife around the lake.

After lunch, we switch to 4×4 vehicles and continue for approximately 2 more hours, crossing rivers and streams that form part of the route and passing through indigenous communities while observing flora and fauna.

Arrival at Dorado Lodge (300 m / 984 ft) where we spend the night in double rooms with private bathrooms.

Before or after dinner, we enjoy a night walk along forest trails, offering opportunities to observe nocturnal wildlife. Overnight at the lodge.

Early in the morning, we travel by 4×4 vehicle for about 1 hour to the port of Boca Manu. From there, we board a motorized boat and navigate along the Upper Madre de Dios River and Manu River. Breakfast will be served on board while traveling to the Limonal Control Station, where park rangers welcome us and provide an introduction to Manu National Park.

Continuing along the Manu River, depending on weather conditions, we may observe a variety of wildlife including:

Birds: macaws, eagles, and other species
Mammals: jaguars (Panthera onca), capybaras, tapirs, monkeys
Reptiles: black caiman (Melanosuchus niger), white caiman (Caiman crocodilus), anacondas (Eunectes murinus), and river turtles (Podocnemis unifilis)

Upon arrival at the landing point, we disembark to explore the jungle surrounded by giant trees, walking along forest trails while listening to the sounds of birds, mammals, and monkeys.

We continue until reaching Brashco Lake, where we navigate the lake on a catamaran in search of giant otter families (Pteronura brasiliensis), one of the most iconic species of the Manu rainforest.

After this activity, we return to the boat and enjoy a typical Amazon lunch while navigating. Along the route, we make a short stop at the native community of Diamante, where visitors can support local families by purchasing handmade crafts and local products such as fish, cassava, and papaya.

Arrival at the lodge. Before or after dinner, we take a night walk, where it is possible to observe tarantulas, snakes, frogs, spiders, and nocturnal birds.

We also visit a tapir clay lick, an excellent opportunity to observe wildlife activity. Overnight at the lodge.

Very early in the morning, we visit the parrot and macaw clay lick, a special location where parrots gather to feed on mineral-rich clay that helps their digestion.

Among the species that can be observed are:

• Parakeets
• Parrots
• Military macaws
• Blue-headed macaws
• Chestnut-fronted macaws
• Bolivian macaws
• Red macaws

After the activity, we return to the lodge for breakfast and pack our belongings. We then travel by 4×4 vehicles for approximately 2 hours, crossing rivers and passing again through indigenous communities while observing flora and fauna.

Upon arrival in Salvación, we switch back to the minivan. On the way, we make a short stop in Pilcopata, where visitors can support the local community by purchasing seasonal fruit juices and ice creams such as copoazú, aguaje, pineapple, and cocona.

Finally, we continue our journey back to Cusco, ending our adventure tired but happy after visiting the “Lungs of the World” — the incredible Manu National Park. Drop-off at your respective hotels.