Manu Reserved Zone

MANU RESERVED AREA 7D/6N

7 days / 6 nightsMADRE DE DIOS8

Price per personFrom USD 1,299

Tour overview

A closer look at the journey.

Zone: Reserved Zone
Difficulty: Ask us
Languages: English
Group: 8

Explore and connect with the photo tour of the natural wonder of Manu National Park. Wake up to magical sunrises and colorful sunsets, we will visit native communities, immerse yourself in exciting wildlife and walk along its trails on this exciting trip you will witness biodiversity at its finest accompanied by our professional jungle specialist guides. Appreciate the flora and fauna of different species of birds, macaws, mammals - alligator, jaguar, explore the panoramic tower from the top you can observe the lush vegetation and immerse yourself in its lake to see the giant otters throughout your trip you will navigate through its meandering rivers. Enjoy the natural thermo-medicinal waters and its typical cuisine prepared by our chefs. Adventure awaits you in the lungs of Manu!

Day 01: CUSCO – CLOUD FOREST – BAMBU LODGE

Our journey of experiences and adventure will begin by crossing “From the Andes to the Amazon”. Pick up at the hotel very early in the morning, we begin our trip in a private miniv

Day 02: BAMBU LODGE – HUMMER GARDEN – DORADO LODGE

In the morning we will have a delicious breakfast and continue our trip in the minivan, on the way we will visit the hummingbird garden, which are ventures of the local people wher

Day 03: DORADO LODGE – COCHA OTORONGO – CASA MATSIGUENKA

Very early in the morning we will embark on our motor boat, we will sail on the upper Madre de Dios River, we will have breakfast on the boat while we go to the Limonal checkpoint,

Day 04: CASA MATSIGUENKA – COCHA SALVADOR

This day we will visit the famous lake "Cocha Salvador", we will navigate its waters in a rowing catamaran to observe the home of the giant otters, this Cocha Salvador is the highl

Day by day

Your itinerary.

Explore and connect with the photo tour of the natural wonder of Manu National Park. Wake up to magical sunrises and colorful sunsets, we will visit native communities, immerse you

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Day 1
Day 01: CUSCO – CLOUD FOREST – BAMBU LODGE
Our journey of experiences and adventure will begin by crossing “From the Andes to the Amazon”. Pick up at the hotel very early in the morning, we begin our trip in a private minivan, ascending to the high mountain area at 4000 meters above sea level. Our first stop, guided tour in Ninamarca, where you can photograph the pre-Inca cemetery, then we continue to the town of Paucartambo recognized by the UNWTO as “one of the best tourist towns in the world”, our guide will give you information about this charming town. We continue in our van, enjoying spectacular views of the biodiversity of Manu, we will descend the eastern slope of the Andes, we will travel through the cloud forest where the exuberant vegetation can be seen (ferns, orchids, bromeliads, etc.). During our walks you can see birds including tanagers, quetzals, swallows, toucans and brightly colored hummingbirds, as well as hawks and monkeys. Our main activity will be to find the national bird of Peru ( Rupícola peruviana ) in the San Pedro sector, showing its mating dance. In the afternoon we arrive at Bambu Lodge (700 meters above sea level) where we will spend the night (rooms with private bathroom). After dinner your guide will brief you on the next day's activities.
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Day 2
Day 02: BAMBU LODGE – HUMMER GARDEN – DORADO LODGE
In the morning we will have a delicious breakfast and continue our trip in the minivan, on the way we will visit the hummingbird garden, which are ventures of the local people where you can observe different species of birds, hummingbirds and orchids, then we will go to the port of Watchtower (600 meters above sea level). We embark on our private boat, we will sail for approximately 6 hours. On the Alto Madre de Dios River, we will visit Lake Machuwasi, where we will explore and navigate its waters on a wooden rowing raft. Around you can see species of birds, insects, monkeys, etc. We return to the boat and continue sailing down the river, along the way we will spot flora and fauna, we will visit the thermo-medicinal baths where you can enjoy and relax in the natural pools. We continue sailing until we reach the Dorado Lodge located (300 meters above sea level), where we will spend the night (double rooms with private bathroom). Before or after dinner we will explore a night walk along its trails.
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Day 3
Day 03: DORADO LODGE – COCHA OTORONGO – CASA MATSIGUENKA
Very early in the morning we will embark on our motor boat, we will sail on the upper Madre de Dios River, we will have breakfast on the boat while we go to the Limonal checkpoint, where we are welcomed by the park rangers and a brief information about the National Park of the Manu. Afterwards we will continue sailing along the Manu River for approx. 6 hours in the middle of immense trees listening to howls, bird sounds, etc. Depending on the climate we will have the possibility of observing the biodiversity of species of macaws, birds, eagles, mammals such as the jaguar ( Panther onca ), capybaras, tapir, monkeys, etc. Reptiles such as 4 meter black caiman ( Melanosuchus niger ), white caiman ( Caiman crocodrylus ), anaconda ( Eunectes murinus ), taricayas ( Podocnemis unifilis ). On the way we will visit Lake Cocha Otorongo, from a 10 meter observation tower in the rainforest canopy overlooking the lake is available to observe wildlife. In the afternoon we will arrive at the Matsiguenka House where we will spend 2 nights with the Matsiguenka families in double room bungalows with private or shared bathrooms.
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Day 4
Day 04: CASA MATSIGUENKA – COCHA SALVADOR
This day we will visit the famous lake "Cocha Salvador", we will navigate its waters in a rowing catamaran to observe the home of the giant otters, this Cocha Salvador is the highlight in the Manu National Park especially in the dry season, It is full of birds that nest and feed on herons, egrets, alligators, skimmers, species of monkeys that generally feed on exotic fruits. We will explore the trails walking in the primary forests of the Amazon rainforest, where the sensation is unique, because we are in. an ecosystem that has remained unchanged since the formation of the Amazon. In the afternoon, depending on the climate and time, we will take night walks. We will spend the night at Casa Matsiguenka.
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Day 5
Day 05: MATSIGUENKA HOUSE - TAPIR CLICK - DORADO LODGE
We will get up early to return, where we will sail approximately 6 hours by boat. along the Manu River, along the beaches we can once again observe more wildlife such as monkeys, alligators, woodpeckers, etc. Until we reach the Limonal checkpoint, we will make a stop to register our departure after having visited the Manu National Park Reserve Zone. We continue on our boat, on the way we will make a brief stop in the native community of Diamante to contribute to them by buying crafts, typical products, fish, manioc and papaya. We continue by boat until we reach our lodge, before or after dinner we will take a night walk where we can find tarantulas, snakes, spiders, frogs, nocturnal birds, etc. Visit the tapir clay lick. Overnight at Dorado Lodge (double rooms with private bathrooms)
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Day 6
Day 06: DORADO LODGE – ATALAYA – BAMBU LODGE
Very early in the morning we will go to visit the parrot and macaw clay lick. It is a special place where you can see the natural spectacle of parrots, where they come down to eat clay that helps them with digestion, among the species we can see auroras, parakeets, parrots, the military macaw, blue-headed macaw, chestnut-fronted macaw, etc. Bolivian macaws and scarlet macaws can be seen perching in the trees. After the activity we return to the lodge, we pack our things to return, we board the boat and we sail on the Madre de Dios River for approximately 5 hours. On the way we will have our breakfast. We return sighting flora and fauna until we reach the Atalaya port where our mobility awaits us. We continue on the journey, we will make a brief stop in the town of Pilcopata where we will contribute to the local people by buying the fruit juices and ice creams of each season (cupuaçu, buriti, pineapple, cocona, etc.). We boarded our van until we reached the Bambu Lodge. Where we will spend the last night.
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Day 7
Day 07: BAMBU LODGE – CLOUD FOREST – CUSCO
After our breakfast, we board our mobility on the way, we will make brief stops for lunch, take photographs of the flora and fauna that we find on our journey, we will end our adventure tired but happy and happy to have visited the Lung of the World, leaving them in their respective Hotels.

Trip details

Included and not included.

Included

✔ Transportation by private minivan
✔ Transportation by private boat
✔ Professional bilingual jungle specialist guide (Telescope, binocular, information material)
✔ Sighting list (flora and fauna)
✔ 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) option (vegetarian without surcharge)
✔ 7 Snacks (mango, passion fruit, banana, apple, orange etc. Cookies)
✔ Mineral water
✔ 6 nights in a lodge with private bathroom
✔ First aid kit
✔ Entry to the P N M
✔ Entry to local businesses
✔ Drinks included
✔ Rubber boots

Not included

✖ TIPS
✖ BINOCULARS

Prepare well

What to bring.

This is a practical starting point. Confirm the tour-specific packing list before departure.

◼ Be positive, bring good energy01
◼ Original passport02
◼ Tomato 1 liter03
◼ Towel for body and face04
◼ Toiletries and personal medications05
◼ Trekking shoes, sandals06
◼ Flashlight, spare batteries, adapter and charger07
◼ Cap, sunglasses and sunscreen08
◼ Insect repellent (recommended with 40% or more DEET)09
◼ Rain jacket or poncho010
◼ Loose-fitting clothing in eco-friendly colors (not white): long-sleeved shirts, long pants, cotton socks and underwear, swimsuit011
◼ Warm clothing for cold places012
◼ Binoculars Minimum magnification of 8×25, with strap to wear them around the neck013
◼ Camera, adapter and charger014
◼ 1 10-liter backpack plus plastic bags to protect your belongings015
◼ 1 Small backpack for walks016
◼ Toilet paper017
◼ Cash for tips (Guide, cook, motorcyclist, crew member, driver)018
◼ Cash to contribute to local people (crafts, sodas, beers).019