5 Day – Manu Amazon Tours – Manu Peru
Manu Cultural Zone
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day adventure into the heart of the Manu Amazon, exploring the rich biodiversity of Peru’s Cultural Zone. This immersive journey takes you from the Andes of Cusco through cloud forests, rivers, and deep rainforest landscapes, where you will discover incredible wildlife, ancient jungle trails, and the unique ecosystems of the Amazon.
Stay in a traditional Amazon Treehouse lodge, navigate the Palotoa and Madre de Dios rivers, visit a vibrant macaw clay lick, and experience guided jungle excursions by day and night. From spotting monkeys and exotic birds to exploring medicinal plants, hidden rivers, and nocturnal rainforest life, this tour offers an authentic connection with one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
Duration
5 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
- 5:00 a.m. pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Journey from the Andes to the Amazon with a stop in Paucartambo for breakfast.
- Visit to the Tres Cruces/Acjanaco viewpoint at 3,900 m overlooking the Amazon basin.
- Exploration of the Manu cloud forest to spot monkeys and the cock-of-the-rock.
- Boat trip from Atalaya Port along the Madre de Dios and Palotoa rivers.
- Arrival at the Amazon Treehouse at sunset.
Day 1 Stats:
- Distance: 290 km (180 miles)
- Highest altitude: 3,399 m (11,152 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 450 m (1,475 ft)
- Difficulty: Moderate.
Day 2: Amazon Treehouse - Jungle Tour - Macaw Clay Lick
- Early morning visit to the parrot and macaw clay lick.
- Breakfast at the Amazon Treehouse.
- Guided jungle hike to discover medicinal plants and wildlife like sloths, snakes, and anteaters.
- Buffet lunch with traditional jungle cuisine.
- Afternoon lake exploration to spot white caimans and snakes.
- Night excursion in the rainforest.
Day 2 Stats:
- Distance: 19 km (12 miles) by boat and 5 km (3 miles) hiking
- Highest altitude: 310 m (1,017 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 190 m (623 ft)
- Difficulty: Moderate.
Day 3: Amazon treehouse – Black River – Expedition on Boat
- Boat ride along the Palotoa and Negro rivers into the remote Manu jungle.
- Guided hike through muddy trails, rivers, and dense rainforest.
- Outdoor packed lunch during the adventure.
- Return to the Amazon Treehouse in the afternoon.
Day 3 Stats:
- Distance: 20 km (12 miles)
- Highest altitude: 550 m (1,804 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 480 m (1,574 ft)
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult.
Día 4: Tubing – Manu Jungle Trips – Night Walk
- Morning river tubing on the Palotoa River, surrounded by wildlife like macaws and monkeys.
- Traditional jungle lunch at the lodge.
- Afternoon exploration of the opposite side of the Manu jungle.
- Night excursion to search for Amazonian tarantulas.
Day 4 Stats:
- Distance: 12.9 km (8 miles)
- Highest altitude: 550 m (1,804 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 480 m (1,574 ft)
- Difficulty: Moderate.
Día 5: Amazon Treehouse - Atalaya Port - Paucartambo - Cusco
- Breakfast in the rainforest.
- Boat transfer to Atalaya Pier.
- Shuttle drive back to Cusco with a lunch stop in Paucartambo.
- Arrival in Cusco around 5:00 p.m., ending the tour.
Day 5 Stats:
- Distance: 291 km (181 miles)
- Highest altitude: 3,800 m (12,467 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 450 m (1,475 ft)
- Difficulty: Easy.
Extra Details
- Small backpack for the day
- Dark colored clothes (to camouflage ourselves)
- Sun hat
- Long -sleeved shirts for mosquito
- Swimwear and sandals (Flip flops)
- 1 Small ultra -light towel
- Repellent for mosquito (50% DEET)
- Sunscreen
- Flashlight with extra battery/head lamp
- Binoculars (vortex 10×42, Swarovski 8×42, Nikon 8×42) “can rent binoculars”
- Camera with extra battery and extra memory
- Bottle of water
- Rain poncho, or rain jacket/ pants
HELPFUL ITEMS
- Plastic bags for dirty and clean clothes, and camera /electronics
TOILETRIES
- Biodegradable or organic soap (available in Cusco)
- Wet wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper (in plastic bag to keep dry)
- Personal medications
- Spare cash