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Overview
- Duration:2 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily Tour
- Language:Spanish, English
- Information:Guide
Adults: $280
Children (6 to 11): $150
Infant (0 to 5 years): Free
Highlights
- Go through peaceful canoe rides through deep mirrored water and dense Manu forest, virtually untouched.
- Enjoy unmatched wildlife including parrots, peccaries, pumas, tapirs, capybaras, monkeys, and hundreds of amphibians and reptiles.
- Learn cultural and historical context of Machiguenga communities (in authorized areas), traditional medicine, farming, and crafts.
- Explore Oxbow Lake with lagoons like Cocha Salvador and Cocha Otorongo, excellent places to spot giant otters, hoatzins and caimans.
- Experience Macaw Clay Licks, one of Manu’s iconic experiences where large flocks of bright colored macaws feed on mineral-rich clay.
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/Bamboo Lodge
Morning
• Early pickup from your hotel in Cusco (4:30–5:00 AM)
• Drive through the Andes, passing colonial towns and striking mountain scenery
• Stop at Ninamarca pre-Inca burial towers
• Continue to Paucartambo, a traditional Andean village
Midday
• Enter Manu National Park and descend into the lush Cloud Forest
• Walk along forest trails to spot:
- Cock-of-the-Rock (Peru’s national bird)
- Woolly monkeys and capuchin monkeys
- Bromeliads, orchids & ferns
Afternoon
• Continue to your lodge in Pilcopata or Bamboo Lodge
• Optional evening night walk to observe frogs, insects & nocturnal wildlife
Overnight: Pilcopata/Bamboo Lodge, Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Pilcopata – Atalaya Port – Machuwasi Lagoon – Local Community
Morning
• Breakfast and drive to Atalaya Port
• Board a motorized canoe down the Alto Madre de Dios River
• Spot river birds, capybaras, raptors & river otters (occasionally)
Midday
• Short hike to Machuwasi Lagoon
- Wildlife viewing on wooden rafts
- Look for hoatzins, caymans, herons, and other water birds
Afternoon
• Visit a local native community to learn about:
- Traditional customs
- Local agriculture (cacao, bananas, yucca)
- Handicrafts & daily life
Evening
• Return to lodge
• Optional night hike or relaxation
Overnight: Pilcopata/Bamboo Lodge, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Pilcopata – Atalaya – Cusco
Morning
• Early breakfast
• River ride back to Atalaya Port
• Return drive toward Cusco through the cloud forest
• Wildlife stops along the way (birds, monkeys, orchids)
Midday
• Lunch en route
• Final scenic viewpoints in the Andes
Evening
• Arrive in Cusco (approx. 5–7 PM)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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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