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Overview
- Duration:2 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily Tour
- Language:Spanish, English
- Information:Guide
Adults: $609
Children (6 to 11): $150
Infant (0 to 5 years): Free
Highlights
- Witness unmatched wildlife including macaws, sloths, jaguars, tapirs, capybaras, monkeys, and hundreds of amphibians and reptiles.
- Enjoy Oxbow Lake with lagoons like Cocha Salvador and Cocha Otorongo, excellent places to spot giant otters, hoatzins and caimans.
- Explore Macaw Clay Licks, one of Manu’s iconic experiences where large flocks of bright colored macaws feed on mineral-rich clay.
- Gain cultural and historical context of Machiguenga communities (in authorized areas), traditional medicine, farming, and crafts.
- Experience peaceful canoe rides through mirrored water and dense Manu forest, virtually untouched.
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 – Andes – Cloud Forest – Pilcopata
Morning
• Early pickup from your hotel in Cusco (4:30–5:00 AM)
• Scenic drive through high Andean landscapes
• Visit the Ninamarca pre-Inca burial towers
• Coffee and snack stop in Paucartambo, a traditional colonial village
Midday
• Enter Manu National Park
• Begin descending into the Cloud Forest, one of the most biodiverse areas in Peru
• Guided walk to spot:
- Cock-of-the-Rock (national bird)
- Woolly monkeys & capuchins
- Trogons, quetzals, hummingbirds
- Waterfalls, orchids & bromeliads
Afternoon/Evening
• Continue to Pilcopata / Bamboo Lodge
• Optional night walk to see insects, frogs & possible nocturnal mammals
Overnight: Pilcopata/Bamboo Lodge, Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 — Pilcopata – Atalaya Port – Boat Ride – Machuwasi Lagoon
Morning
• Breakfast and drive to Atalaya Port (30 min)
• Begin scenic motorboat journey on the Alto Madre de Dios River
• Wildlife spotting along riverbanks: herons, kingfishers, vultures, capybaras
Midday
• Walk to Machuwasi Lagoon
- Raft exploration to observe hoatzins, caymans, toucans & marsh birds
• Nature walk around the lagoon with your guide
Afternoon
• Visit a local native community
- Learn about traditional medicine, farming (cacao, bananas), and daily life
• Return to lodge
Evening
• Free time or night walk
Overnight: Pilcopata/Local Lodge, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 — Pilcopata – Parrots Clay Lick – River Excursions – Jungle Walks
Early Morning
• Boat ride to visit a parrots and parakeets clay lick
- Observe green parrots, parakeets, and occasional macaws feeding on mineral-rich clay
Morning
• Jungle hike focusing on:
- Medicinal plants
- Giant trees
- Small mammals & insects
- Birdlife in the lowland forest
Midday
• Lunch at the lodge
Afternoon
• Optional activities:
- River tubing (in safe sections)
- Fishing (basic equipment provided)
- Swimming areas depending on conditions
- Additional wildlife walk
Evening
• Night activity (walk or river search for caymans)
Overnight: Pilcopata/Lodge, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 — Pilcopata – Atalaya – Cloud Forest – Cusco
Morning
• Breakfast and departure
• Boat ride back to Atalaya Port
• Re-enter the Cloud Forest on the return drive
• Final opportunities to spot birds, monkeys & lush vegetation
Midday
• Lunch on the road
• Scenic mountain viewpoints
Late Afternoon/Evening
• Arrival in Cusco (approx. 5:00–7:00 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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