Manu Reserved Zone Tour from Cusco (6 Days)

Day 1 Cusco - Rainforest Lodge

1. 1

   Cusco

   2 hours

   We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning. After boarding our private vehicle, our adventure to the Manu National Park will start.

2. 2

   2 hours

   After leaving Cusco city, we will drive for some hours through the Andes mountains. Then, we will stop to have breakfast. Afterwards, we will continue our trip to Acjanaco, located at 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) above sea level.
   After passing Acjanaco, we will enter the Manu National Park. You will start to notice the cloud forests located along the road.

3. 3

   Manu National Park

   3 hours

   Then we will arrive at Atalaya Port, where we will board a motor boat to travel to our rainforest lodge. Once there, our staff will transfer you to your room.

Day 2 Rainforest Lodge - Casa Machiguenga

1. 1

   Amazon Rainforest

   2 hours

   We will leave the lodge early in the morning. You will have breakfast aboard our motor boat. Then, you will explore the shores of the Madre de Dios river.

2. 2

   4 hours

   You will be able to spot numerous species of animals, such as turtles, alligators, macaws, giant otters, and capybaras. Then, we will visit the Cocha Otorongo lake, a bird sanctuary.

3. 3

   3 min Admission ticket included

   Finally, we will arrive at our destination for the night: Casa Matsiguenka. This lodge sits in the heart of the rainforest. It offers a unique chance to spend a night in the midst of nature.

Day 3 Casa Machiguenga - Cocha Salvador - Casa Machiguenga

1. 1

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   We will leave our lodge early in the morning. Then, we will visit the beautiful Cocha Salvador Lake aboard a catamaran. You will be able to spot giant otters swimming in the lake's waters, as well as monkeys jumping on the trees located near the lake's shores. We will also explore the rainforests located around Cocha Salvador. You will also have a guided tour during the sunset.
   Finally, we will return to Casa Machiguenga to spend the night.

2. 2

   4 hours Admission ticket included

   You will be able to spot giant otters swimming in the lake's waters, as well as monkeys jumping on the trees located near the lake's shores. We will also explore the rainforests located around Cocha Salvador. You will also have a guided tour during the sunset.

3. 3

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Finally, we will return to Casa Machiguenga to spend the night.

Day 4 Casa Machiguenga - Tree House Lodge

1. 1

   1 hour

   We will leave the lodge early in the morning to travel by boat to Boca Manu.

2. 2

   3 hours

   Along the way, you will be able to appreciate the incredible scenery of the Manu National Park. You will spot numerous animals swimming in the river's waters. Once at Boca Manu, we will navigate on the Alto Madre de Dios river to finally arrive at the Palotoa river.

3. 3

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Once on the Palotoa river, we will board a smaller boat to go to the Tree House Lodge, where you will spend the night.

Day 5 Tree House Lodge - Rainforest Lodge

1. 1

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   We will leave our lodge early in the morning. Then, we will visit a local community.

2. 2

   Manu National Park

   4 hours Admission ticket included

   As part of the day's activities, the locals will showcase their expertise with bows and arrows, a traditional hunting tool in the jungle. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at it as well.

3. 3

   3 hours Admission ticket included

   Lunch will be served at the Tree House Inn, and after this delightful meal, we'll proceed with the check-out process before boarding the boat for our return journey to the Rainforest Lodge.

4. 4

   Amazon Rainforest

   3 hours Admission ticket included

   We will go to our rainforest lodge, where you will spend the night.

Day 6 Rainforest Lodge - Cusco

1. 1

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   The final day of our six-day Manu Amazon Peru Tour is starting. We’ll begin with a fulfilling breakfast at the Rainforest Lodge. From there, we’ll navigate our way back to Atalaya pier.

2. 2

   2 hours

   Enjoy the last moments of tranquility on the river. Awaiting us at the pier will be our private transport, ready to drive us back to the bustling city of Cusco.

3. 3

   Paucartambo

   2 hours

   Here, we will enjoy one last lunch together in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. After this break, our journey continues towards Cusco.

4. 4

   Cusco

   2 hours

   We predict reaching Cusco by 6:00 PM, marking the end of this immersive rainforest adventure.