6 Day – Manu Rainforest Tour – Manu Expedition
Manu Cultural Zone
Embark on a 6-day adventure deep into the Manu Cultural Zone, where the Andes meet the Amazon rainforest. This expedition combines breathtaking landscapes, jungle exploration, wildlife encounters, and authentic Amazon experiences, including a stay in an Amazon treehouse, river navigation, clay lick visits, jungle hikes, camping, and local cultural immersion.
Travel from Cusco through the high Andes and cloud forest into one of Peru’s most biodiverse regions. Along the way, discover exotic wildlife such as macaws, parrots, monkeys, caimans, sloths, and other rainforest species while exploring rivers, lagoons, and remote jungle trails. This journey offers the perfect balance of adventure and nature, ideal for travelers seeking an unforgettable Amazon experience away from the crowds.
Duration
6 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)
- Tents and inflatable mattresses (on the Rio Negro)
- 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 – Atayala port – Amazon Treehouse
- Early morning pick-up in Cusco and journey from the Andes to the Amazon.
- Stop in Paucartambo for breakfast at 2,906 m altitude.
- Visit to Tres Cruces viewpoint (3,900 m) with panoramic views of the Amazon basin.
- Exploration of the Manu Cloud Forest, including orchids, birds, and monkeys.
- Lunch at a hummingbird garden.
- Boat journey from Atalaya along the Madre de Dios River.
- Transfer to a smaller boat (peque-peque) to navigate the Palotoa River.
- Arrival at the Amazon Treehouse at sunset.
Day 1 Stats:
- Distance: 248 km by car
- Highest altitude: 3,900 m (12,795 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 500 m (1,640 ft)
- Difficulty: Low to medium.
Day 2: Amazon Treehouse – Parrot and Macaw Clay Lick
- Sunrise hike to the parrot and macaw clay lick along the Palotoa River.
- Return to the Amazon Treehouse for breakfast with river views.
- Guided jungle hike to observe wildlife such as sloths, armadillos, and sajinos.
- Buffet lunch with local dishes and rest time.
- Afternoon exploration of a cocha (lake) to spot plants and amphibians.
- Night walk with flashlights to observe nocturnal wildlife.
Day 2 Stats:
- Distance: +5 km walking
- Highest elevation: 500 m (1,640 ft)
- Lowest elevation: 400 m (1,300 ft)
- Difficulty: Moderate.
Day 3: Amazon Treehouse – Rio Negro – Camping
- Boat journey by peque-peque along the Palotoa River to the remote Río Negro.
- Camp setup on the banks of the Río Negro.
- Sunset exploration of the area with wildlife sightings (caimans, boas, capybaras).
- Night hike along the river in search of nocturnal animals.
Day 3 Stats:
- Distance: 10 km by boat, 5 km walking
- Highest elevation: 500 m (1,640 ft)
- Lowest elevation: 300 m (984 ft)
- Difficulty: High.
Día 4: Rio Negro – Manu Jungle Expedition - Amazon Treehouse
- Outdoor breakfast surrounded by Amazon rainforest sounds.
- Exploration of the Río Negro area with a guide focusing on medicinal plants and wildlife.
- Possible sightings of jaguars, anteaters, sloths, and tapirs.
- Lunch by the Río Negro and return by peque-peque boat to the Amazon Treehouse.
Day 4 Stats:
- Distance: 10 km by boat, 4 km hiking
- Highest elevation: 400 m (1,312 ft)
- Lowest elevation: 300 m (984 ft)
- Difficulty: Moderate to high.
Día 5: Amazon Treehouse – Tubing – Campfire
- Breakfast at the Amazon Treehouse.
- Crossing the Palotoa River to explore rainforest trails and wildlife.
- Observation of monkeys (squirrel and howler monkeys) and ancient giant trees.
- Lunch and rest at the lodge.
- River tubing on the Palotoa River.
- Sunset by the river with a campfire experience.
Day 5 Stats:
- Distance: 5 km hiking
- Highest elevation: 500 m (1,640 ft)
- Lowest elevation: 375 m (1,230 ft)
- Difficulty: Easy.
Día 6: Amazon Treehouse – Atalaya Port – Paucartambo - Cusco
- Breakfast at the Amazon Treehouse.
- Boat ride upstream to Puerto de Atalaya.
- Return journey by private transport to Cusco.
- Lunch stop in Paucartambo.
- Arrival in Cusco around 5:00 p.m.
Day 6 Stats:
- Distance: 248 km
- Highest altitude: 3,900 m (12,795 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 500 m (1,640 ft)
- Difficulty: Low.