4 Day – Manu National Park tour
Manu Cultural Zone
Embark on a 4-day adventure into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon with the Manu National Park Tour, exploring the Cultural Zone of one of the world’s most biodiverse protected areas. This immersive journey combines cloud forest landscapes, river navigation, jungle hikes, wildlife observation, and authentic Amazonian experiences. Discover colorful macaws at a clay lick, explore the rainforest with local guides, spot unique wildlife, enjoy traditional jungle cuisine, and spend unforgettable nights surrounded by the sounds of the Amazon at the Amazon Treehouse Lodge.
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Duration
4 Days
Difficulty level
2/5
Languages
Spanish, English
Guide
Included in the service
Transfers
All transfers included
What’s Included?
It is included:
- All meals (please notify us in advance; vegetarian options available).
- Naturalist guide, professional chef, driver.
- Private car, motorboat, Peke Peke (motorized canoe for small rivers)
- Accommodation in a treehouse (with private bathroom, hot shower, mosquito net, and Wi-Fi)
- Entrance tickets to Manu National Park
- Rubber boots
Not included:
- Breakfast on the first day
- Dinner on the last day
- Alcoholic beverages
- Water on the first day
- Snacks
- Souvenirs
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Paucartambo - Tres Cruces - Atalaya Port - Amazon Treehouse Lodge
- Pick-up in Cusco at 05:00.
- Breakfast in Paucartambo and visit to Tres Cruces (Ajanaco).
- Descent through the cloud forest to observe wildlife.
- Lunch at Hummingbird Garden.
- Boat trip from Atalaya along the Madre de Dios and Palotoa rivers.
- Transfer by “peke-peke” boat to Amazon Treehouse Lodge in the Peruvian Amazon.
Day 2: Parrot Clay Lick and Jungle Hike - Nocturnal Hike
- Early morning departure to the parrot and macaw clay lick in Manu National Park.
- Guided hike to learn about medicinal plants and spot wildlife such as pumas, anteaters, sloths, and tapirs.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch.
- Afternoon visit to a pond to observe birds, including toucans.
- Night walk in search of caimans and other nocturnal animals.
Day 3: Amazon Treehouse - Jungle Exploration
- Jungle hike after crossing the Palotoa River by boat.
- 3-hour trek with a local guide to spot wildlife and birds.
- Return to Amazon Treehouse Lodge for lunch and relaxation.
- Afternoon river tubing on the Palotoa River.
- Evening bonfire with a demonstration of traditional Amazonian cooking and Pacamuto tasting.
Día 4: Amazon Treehouse - Atalaya Pier - Paucartambo - Cusco
- Breakfast at Amazon Treehouse Lodge and boat trip back to Atalaya.
- Private transport return to Cusco with a lunch stop in Paucartambo.
- Arrival in Cusco around 5:00 PM, marking the end of the Manu National Park tour.
- Approx. 300 km traveled by car and boat; easy travel day with mainly motorized transport.
Extra Details
- Walk through the cloud forest.
- Motorboat ride.
- Hikes in the rainforest.
- Night hikes deep in the jungle.
- Tubing (floating down the Palotoa River).
- Visit to the parrot and macaw clay lick.
- Wildlife viewing.
- Campfire and optional show.