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Overview
- Duration:2 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily Tour
- Language:Spanish, English
- Information:Guide
Price
Adults: $1090
Children (6 to 11): $590
Highlights
- Visit one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, with thousands of animals and plant species.
- Evidence of past inhabitants can be seen, such as the Pusharo Petroglyphs, ancient stone carvings that are over 1,000 years old.
- Engage in activities like guided jungle walks, night walks, and bird watching to explore the pristine nature.
- Visitors can witness the spectacle of large groups of macaws and tapirs at designated clay licks.Enjoy the boat rides which run along the Manu River, past dense Amazonian jungle that is home to jaguars, caimans and monkeys.
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 – Bambu Lodge
Morning
• Departure from Cusco (hotel or airport).
• Visit:
- Ninamarca pre-Inca tombs
- Paucartambo colonial town
Afternoon
• Enter Manu Biosphere Reserve via Acjanaco Pass.
• Leisure walk in the Cloud Forest:
- Cock-of-the-Rock lek
- Orchids, bromeliads
- Capuchin monkeys
Evening
• Arrive at Bambu / Cloud Forest Lodge.
• Optional night walk for frogs, insects, night monkeys.
Overnight: Cloud Forest Lodge
Day 2 – Cloud Forest – Atalaya – Manu River – Reserved Zone Boundary
Morning
• Drive to Atalaya Port.
• Begin motorized canoe journey along the Alto Madre de Dios River.
• Birdwatching along the river: herons, vultures, kingfishers.
Midday
• Pass by local native settlements, small farms, and riverside wildlife.
• Lunch on riverbank.
Afternoon
• Enter the Manu River, gateway to the Reserved Zone.
• Increased wildlife sightings:
- Capybaras
- Black caiman
- Orinoco geese
- Spider and howler monkeys
Evening
• Arrive at Maquisapayoj/Casa Matsiguenka-area lodge (outside but adjacent to Reserved Zone).
• Rest and light nocturnal walk.
Overnight: Lodge near Reserved Zone entrance
Day 3 – Reserved Zone – Cocha Salvador
Early Morning
• Enter the official Manu Reserved Zone checkpoint.
• Navigate deep upriver toward Limonal and Salvador Lake area.
Day Activities
• Catamaran exploration on Cocha Salvador:
- Giant river otters (one of the best chances in Peru)
- Agami herons
- Brown capuchins
- Hoatzins
• Easy forest walk with a naturalist guide:
- Huge ceiba trees
- Leafcutter ants
- Potential tapir tracks
Evening
• Dinner and optional night walk for:
- Tree frogs
- Owls
- Night monkeys
Overnight: Casa Matsiguenka or Reserved Zone Lodge
Day 4 – Cocha Otorongo & Pristine Primary Forest
Morning
• Visit the Otorongo Lake observation tower:
- Scenic canopy view
- Good chances for black caiman and shorebirds
• Insights into old-growth Amazon forest ecology.
Midday
• Lunch at lodge, rest in hammocks.
Afternoon
• Long but gentle walk through primary forest:
- Woolly monkeys
- Possibly peccaries
- Orchids, strangler figs
- Rare mammals (tayra, pygmy marmoset)
Evening
• Optional night excursion to look for tapir (seasonal).
• Cultural talk from Matsiguenka hosts (if staying in Casa Matsiguenka).
Overnight: Casa Matsiguenka / Reserved Zone Lodge
Day 5 – Manu River – Boca Manu – Rainforest Lodge
Morning
• Begin boat return along the Manu River.
• Excellent wildlife viewing:
- Jaguars (occasional but possible on riverbanks)
- Black caiman
- Capybaras
- Scarlet macaws
Afternoon
• Continue to Boca Manu and then travel toward the Alto Madre de Dios.
• Arrive at a comfortable lowland rainforest lodge.
Evening
• Relaxation or light night walk.
Overnight: Lowland Rainforest Lodge
Day 6 – Atalaya – Cusco
Morning
• Return by boat to Atalaya.
• Drive back toward Cusco.
Afternoon
• Scenic stops in the Cloud Forest for last wildlife sightings.
• Arrival in Cusco by late afternoon or early evening.
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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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