5 Day Manu National Park Tour – Manu Jungle Trips

Day 1: Cusco (3,300 m.a.) – Cloud Forest (1,700 m.a.l.) – Pilcopata Inn (600 m.a.s.

We will leave Cusco very early in the morning in one of our vehicles. We will cross interesting valleys between the mountains of the Andes and picturesque rural communities. We will visit the pre-Incan tombs of the Lupaca culture and then we will stop in Paucartambo, a beautiful colonial city, and visit the interesting museum of the town. On the way, we will have lunch in the cloud forest. We will continue our descent through the cloud forest, an area rich in endemic species, such as the spectacled bear and the rooster of the rock, the Peruvian national bird that performs a ritual of unique courtship. We can also see orchids, bromeliads, ferns, etc. We will continue to observe the spectacular nature throughout our trip until we reach our hostel, Pilcopata Inn, where we will spend our first night.

Day 2: Pilcopata – Amazon manu Lodge (450 m.a.l.)

We will have breakfast very early and then we will take a walk, during which we will be able to observe the fauna of the forest, like monkeys and birds. Then, we will visit a coca plantation and a wildlife rescue center. After this, we will travel to Puerto Atalaya, located along the banks of the Alto Madre de Dios River at 500 meters above sea level. There we will begin our descent by boat to observe the enormous diversity of bird species, such as herons, vultures, cormorants, etc. until we arrive at Amazon Manu Lodge. There, we will bathe in the river and have lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit a swamp where we can observe birds such as toucans, woodpeckers, macaws, etc. At night, before dinner, we will observe the eyes of the alligators, which stand out at night. We will spend the night in the hostel.

Day 3: Amazon Manu Lodge (450 m.a.s.)

Very early in the morning, we will board our boat and head to the macaw clay lick, a wall along the riverbank where different species of parrots, such as the blue-headed parrot, the white-eyed parakeet, the macaw with chestnut front, among others, meets every morning. Here they eat clay, which is rich in minerals and helps them digest and eliminate toxins from their bodies. After, we will return to our lodge for a delicious breakfast. Afterward, we will take a walk through the forest for 2 to 3 hours. We will return to the cabin for lunch and then rest or swim in the river. After lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Lake Machuwasi, where we will explore rafts to observe birds, such as the prehistoric hoatzin, and, with luck, other animals such as monkeys and capybaras. Then we will make a nocturnal walk through the forest to look for insects and amphibians. After the night walk, we will have dinner and spend the night in the Lodge. * Optional free activity – zip line: Our guests at the Amazon Manu Lodge have the opportunity to appreciate a unique and impressive view of the jungle as they fly through the jungle canopy between platforms built high up in the trees. All the equipment used is of high quality and safety. After sliding at high speed through the treetops of the incredible Amazon rainforest, you can make a 25-meter-high rappel to the ground.

Day 4: Amazon manu Lodge – Cusco

we will get up very early in the morning. We will have our delicious breakfast. First, we will observe the hummingbirds of different species, a perfect moment to take photos. Then we will take a 4-hour walk through a forest full of different species, we will appreciate the flora and fauna. We will have our lunch and continue with the walk, appreciating different species of animals and birds. we will talk about medicinal plants on the way and we will return to the lodge for our dinner and spend the night

Day 5: return to Cusco

After breakfast, we will go to enjoy a swim in the hot waters of Atalaya and then we will board our boat back to Puerto Atalaya where our car will wait for us to return to Cusco. We will have lunch along the route back to Cusco, and we will arrive around 5:30 p.m. at 6:30 p.m.

5-Day Manu National Park Tour – Amazon Manu Jungle Trip Includes:

• Pre-departure Manu jungle trip briefing at the hotel/office
• Bus from Cusco to Atalaya (The port) as well as Private Motorized Boat from The Port – Lodge – The Port
• Qualified naturalist native jungle English/Spanish-speaking guide
• Cook who is in charge of making the food /cooking equipment
• Overnights in lodges
• Night 1: Wooden Tropical Bungalow Thatched Roof (Manu Jungle Lodge)
• Night 2: Wooden Tropical Bungalow Thatched Roof (Manu Jungle Lodge)
• Night 3: Wooden Tropical Bungalow Thatched Roof (Manu Jungle Lodge)
• Night 4: Wooden Tropical Bungalow Thatched Roof (Manu Jungle Lodge)
• Transportation by private bus from Puerto Maldonado/Airport to Port of Capitania/Puerto Maldonado Airport
• Transportation by private boat: Puerto Maldonado / Peru Amazon Garden Lodge / Puerto Maldonado
• Mineral water all the time
• Meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Manu Cultural zone ( Machuwasi Lake) entrance fee
• Vegetarian option with no extra cost. (Send us your requirements please)
• Entrance to the Manu National Park Ecological Reserve.
• First Aid Kit (Bring your personal Medication)
• Transfers/airport / Lodge/airport

It Doesn’t Include:

• International and Domestic Airfares. and airport taxes
• Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations

5 Day Manu Jungle Trip Expedition(Cultural Zone)(Prices for 2023 & 2024)

Availability: Daily Departures All Departures are 100% Guaranteed. If You’re Booked, You are Going, We won’t cancel your Trip !!!

How to Book?: Send us all Your Personal information, as well as a Deposit of 30% and the Final Balance, which will be paid once you are in Puerto Maldonado or Cusco.

Group Service: Price per person: US$550

(You will be joined into a formed group of people who come from different countries/Nationalities): (Group Size: 04 Minimum – 12ppl Average – 16ppl Maximum)

Private Service: Price per person: US$750

Recommended for Honeymooners, Families with children & Groups of Friends (02 Person Minimum)

If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you have paid as GROUP SERVICE). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in Cusco.

What you need to bring on Manu Jungle Trip:

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.

List of things you must bring:

• Original Passport (and some copies) If you have changed your passport Bring a couple of copies of the one that you used to purchase the Inca trail permit.
• Travel insurance  is essential (and some copies)
• Airline tickets (and some copies)
• US$ cash and Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
• Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
• Camera and Memory cards
• Rechargeable batteries and adapters
• Reading/writing material
• Binoculars
• Cover for backpacks
• Pocketknife.
• Fleece top
• Windproof/waterproof jacket
• Small towel and swimwear
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sun hat
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 2 pairs of long trousers *Zipp off
• 1 pair of hiking pants/track pants
• Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes (with ankle protectors)
• Knee-length socks (to be used with rubber boots, if provided at the jungle lodge)
• Sport hiking sandals
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (biodegradable)
• Watch or alarm clock
• Water bottle
• Purifying tablets or filter (Micropur recommended)
• Insect Repellent (for mosquitos)25 % of deet at least you can also buy in Cusco.
• Flashlight (headlight recommended)
• Money belt
• Sleeping silk liner (for sleeping bags)
• Wool hat, mitts, or gloves (preferably waterproof)
• Rain poncho, plastic bags for your personal stuff to keep dry
• Sleeping bag (it can be hired from us) we have goose down or synthetic sleeping bag
• Copy of a valid passport/Peruvian immigration card Copy as well.
• Copy of yellow fever and tetanus vaccinations
• Money for soft drinks or beers and handicrafts
• Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
• Thermal underwear
• Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)