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Overview
- Duration:2 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily Tour
- Language:Spanish, English
- Information:Guide
Price
Adults: $319
Children (6 to 11): $190
Infant (0 to 5 years): Free
Highlights
- Experience the vast habitat of rare animals like jaguars, pumas, giant otters, giant armadillos, and spectacled bears.
- The park is a birdwatcher's dream, home to thousands of iconic species, including macaws, harpy eagles, and toucans.
- Explore the local indigenous communities to learn about their culture, traditional medicine, farming, and crafts.
- Enjoy the boat rides which run along the Manu River, past dense Amazonian jungle that is home to jaguars, caimans and monkeys.
- Visitors can also engage in activities like guided wildlife viewing, canopy walks, and night tours to see nocturnal creatures.
Includes/Excludes
- Pick-up from your hotel/airb&b.
- Transport by vehicle and boat.
- Professional guide with telescope and binoculars (Bilingual: English and Spanish).
- Life jackets.
- Rubber boots.
- Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack; vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options).
- Room with shared and private bathroom/shower.
- First aid kit and mineral water in the hostels.
- Breakfast on the first day.
- Water on the first morning.
- Alcoholic or carbonated drinks.
- No dinner on the last day.
Things To Pack?
- Small backpack.
- Binoculars.
- Water bottle or canteen for refilling with water.
- Mosquito repellent (min. 30%).
- Sunscreen – Sun hat.
- Headlamp.
- Solar battery for charging cameras and phones.
- Thick clothing (cold and damp mornings).
- Rain gear.
- Swimsuit, towel, and sandals.
- Long-sleeved T-shirts (dark)
- Long (dark) trousers.
- Personal hygiene items.
- Extra money (does not include tips).
Cancellation Policy
If you change your mind, you can change/cancel your order within 24 hours with or without giving a reason. The cancellation period will expire after 24 hours from the time of booking. Rescheduling to a different time/date depends on slot availability. To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform our customer service representatives at support@quechuaroadtrips.com.
Itinerary
Expand allDay 1 – Cusco – Cloud Forest – Pilcopata
Morning
• Pick-up from Cusco (or airport) and scenic drive toward the Amazon Basin.
• Visit Ninamarca pre-Inca tombs and the Paucartambo colonial town for cultural insight.
• Leisure stop for photos of canyon and mountain landscapes.
Afternoon
• Enter the Manu Cultural Zone and descend into the lush Cloud Forest.
• Easy nature walk to see:
- Colorful tanager birds
- Orchids
- Possibly the Cock-of-the-Rock (Peru’s national bird)
Evening
• Arrive in Pilcopata or similar lodge.
• Relaxation time with welcome drink or coffee.
• Optional: short night walk to spot frogs, insects, and nocturnal wildlife.
Overnight: Cloud Forest Lodge
Day 2 – Pilcopata – Atalaya – Lowland Lodge
Morning
• Drive to Atalaya Port.
• Leisure boat ride on the Alto Madre de Dios River, ideal for gentle sightseeing.
• Arrive at lowland eco-lodge, check-in, rest.
Afternoon
• Slow-paced forest walk with a naturalist guide:
- Learn about medicinal plants
- See giant trees (cedar, kapok)
- Look for monkeys, butterflies, toucans
Evening
• Sunset by the river or hammock time.
• Optional: Night walk for caiman and nocturnal mammals.
Overnight: Manu Lowland Lodge
Day 3 – Wildlife Viewing & Local Culture
Early Morning
• Soft adventure: visit a clay lick to see parrots and parakeets feeding (easy walk, quiet observation).
• Return for a relaxed breakfast.
Late Morning
• Cultural visit to a local Machiguenga or native community (varies by operator):
- Handicrafts demonstration
- Traditional musical instruments
- Understanding daily life and farming
Afternoon
• Leisure canoe outing on an oxbow lake (if accessible):
- Gentle paddling
- Look for hoatzins, herons, turtles
Evening
• Relax at the lodge; stargazing if skies are clear.
• Farewell dinner with local flavors.
Overnight: Manu Lowland Lodge
Day 4 – Return to Cusco
Morning
• Breakfast and boat back to Atalaya.
• Scenic drive returning to Cusco through cloud forest viewpoints.
Afternoon
• Stop for wildlife sightings along the way.
• Arrival in Cusco around late afternoon or early evening.
Tour Map
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Airport Transfers
Pick and drop service to, and from the airport on your arrival, and departure.
Childcare Services
Expert care and supervision of your loved ones during your travel.
Photography Services
Professional photography to shoot, and capture your great adventure.
Souvenir Package
Souvenir items bundled together as a token of remembrance of your visit.
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