Manu Adventures Cusco

After breakfast, we continue our trip by private car (one hour and a half) to Puerto Atalaya (500 masl). There, we embarked on a motorized boat and continued for about half an hour of navigation on the Alto Madre de Dios river.

Along the rocky banks, we will have great opportunities to observe the river's wildlife, like many birds, turtles and / or lizards that sunbathe. after that we will arrive at our accommodation. After lunch in the afternoon we will continue exploring the mysterious rainforest, we will be in contact with wild areas and a great diversity of species, such as tarantulas, ants, butterflies, some species of monkeys, huge trees, exotic plants, palms, etc. Afterwards, we will walk back to our hostel, we will have dinner.

After dinner we will do a night walk in the rainforest where we will have the opportunity to see different species such as monkeys, ants, frogs, insects, birds and other nocturnal animals, etc.

Finally, we will spend the night in our comfortable hotel with bathrooms and showers available.

Today we get up very early to explore a deeper part of the Peruvian jungle. This special place offers you the opportunity to see its endemic species hidden in the depths of Manu, as well as the medicinal plants used by local natives to cure various diseases. If we are lucky, we can also observe large animals such as jaguars, pumas, wild boars, capybaras, anteaters, etc.

Afterwards, we have the option of practicing an adventure sport very common in the Peruvian jungle: the Zipline that consists of three platforms, and three cables in which you can fly over the canopy of the trees. In the end, we returned to our hostel for lunch.

After a short break to enjoy a refreshing swim in the hot springs or simply to relax in the lodge, we will visit Machuwasi Lake on a kind of wooden raft. This is a perfect way to observe the great diversity of local animal species, such as the prehistoric bird called hoatzin, some alligators, capybaras, or Tocon monkeys. Later, we will return to the lodge for dinner.

At night, we will do an activity with our professional guide in our boat on the Madre de Dios River, where we will have the opportunity to see different species such as: Crocodiles, birds and other nocturnal animals etc.

Finally, we will spend the night in our comfortable lodge.

After breakfast, we will board a motor boat and travel for 10 minutes to visit the macaw clay lick, where many species of animals such as parrots, macaws and parakeets congregate to eat mineral salts from the soil. Scientists believe that this behavior complements the diet of these animals.

After this activity, we will return to the hostel for breakfast.

Then we will board our boat to start our return trip. Our first stop will be in Port Atalaya, there our private vehicle will wait to take us back to Cusco, where we will arrive between 7 and 7:30 pm.

• Professional tour guide
• Overland transportation (private vehicle)
• River transportation (Motorboat)
• Accommodation: 3 nights in jungle lodges
• Meals: 3 breakfast, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, and drinking water. Note: vegetarian option available upon request for no extra cost.
• Professional chef
• First aid kit, including a poison extractor, mosquito bite treatment, and an antidote for snake bites.
• Radio communications
• Life jackets
• Rubber boots. 

• Air tickets
• Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day.
• Personal expenses such as beverages, telephone call, tips, etc.
• Tips to local staff
• Extras not mentioned in itinerary

In the lower basin of the Manu River you can appreciate the exuberance of the Amazonian plain. Five zones have been allocated for the visit, where a high diversity of flora and fauna is concentrated, these are: Salvador, Otorongo, Juárez (these three are cochas), Pakitza and Limonal. In these areas there is a wide variety of circuits and trails to appreciate the beauty of the rainforest.

Also noteworthy are the horseshoe lakes or lakes where it is possible to observe species that have disappeared in other ecosystems, such as the river wolf and the black lizard. Another attraction is the forests on both banks of the Manu River, where it is not only possible to observe a great variety of flora, but numerous associated fauna.

A landmark of attraction are the "collpas", where many species of fauna flock. The "aguajales" also enable the concentration of typical fauna, such as the macaws.

The Manu National Park has one of the most renowned research centers for the tropics: the biological station of Cashu Lake. Likewise, in the lower basin of the Manu River there are five camping areas, three lookouts or breakwaters, three shelters for cession of use, a metal tower 18 m high in Otorongo Lake and a raised path with platform in the Limonal sector. In addition, you can visit the Interpretation Center located at the El Limonal surveillance post.

The climatic conditions of the Manu National Park are highly variable. The climate is generally very rainy and the rainfall varies according to the altitude. In the southern zone (which is the highest) is recorded from 1,500 to 2,000 mm per year. In the middle sector it increases from 3,000 to 3,500 mm. The highest record is reached in the northwest sector with more than 8,000 mm. In the dry season, from May to September, rainfall decreases and the temperature decreases. The thermal regime is also very variable, since the Amazon area is warm, with an average annual temperature of 25.6 ° C, and the Andean zone is cold with an average annual temperature of 8 ° C.

• Clothing suitable for the rain
• Carry sunscreen to be used during the entire trip.
• Carry insect repellent.
• Lightweight shoes or sandals.
• Do not forget the binoculars