Manu Jungle Amazon Rainforest Expeditions – 3 Day Tour

Itinerary

Early in the morning, we will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. Then, in our private transport, we will be driving you through the Peruvian highland region with a view of snow capped Andean peaks to Manu National Park.

As this is a long drive, we will have stops at regular intervals at some interesting sights. We will be stopping at a folkloric town, Paucartambo. Our local expert will be giving you a guided tour of the town and explain about the traditions and customs here.

Next, we'll drive up to 3,600 meters above sea level in Acjanaco, the starting point of Manu National Park. There, we'll stop to register, and our guide will explain the park's importance, biodiversity, and vibrant culture. We'll also visit a viewpoint offering panoramic views of the Amazon basin. Afterward, we'll descend into Manu National Park and stop to explore the diverse habitats of the cloud forest.

Our local expert will give you a guided tour where you will be able to see different species of flora and fauna. You will also have the opportunity to see many orchids and primitive ferns. This region is home to the Peruvian National Bird, Andean cock of the rock. You will also be able to spot different species of monkeys like the wooly monkey.

Later in the evening, we will be reaching to our lodge. We will be accommodating you in an ensuite room in Bamboo Lodge.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner.

You will be waking up to a typical Amazonian breakfast. We will then drive you in our private transport to Atalaya Port. Here we will be boarding our motor boat for a short ride Approximately 30 minutes to our next lodge deep in the Amazon Rainforest.

After checking into the lodge, we will be hiking through some pristine jungle trails. On this three hour tour, you will be able to recognize different medicinal plants. Locals here rely on such natural remedies. Our guide will be explaining the use of different plants.

Here, you will also have the opportunity to spot some big animals. We will then return to Avatar Lodge for lunch. Our chef will be serving an authentic Amazonian lunch.

After lunch, you will have some free time. You can take a dip in the fresh and clear waters of the Madre de Dios River.

Around 2 pm, we will visit a beautiful lagoon to appreciate the flora and fauna. The lagoon is especially attractive to many species of birds, such as oropendolas, toucans, macaws, woodpeckers, and herons, as well as other small, colorful birds like tanagers.

We will also navigate this lagoon on floating log rafts, and if we are lucky, we may spot the capybara, the largest rodent in the world. Later  We will return to the lodge for dinner.

After dinner, you will have the option to join us on a night safari to spot insects and nocturnal animals

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

At day break, we will be leaving the lodge for a 20-minute boat ride down the river to witness the famous Parrot Clay Lick.

This is one of the unmissable sights in Manu Jungle Expeditions. Hundreds of parrots, and parakeets,  fly to the cliff to lick the clay. The clay here is rich in salt content. It helps them to flush out any toxins they may have consumed from the seeds, flowers, and fruits.

Once you have had your fill of this enchanting sight, we will take the motor boat back to our lodge. After breakfast, we will be traveling to Atalaya boat pier. Here, our driver will be waiting for us and will be driving us back to Cusco. We will arrive in Cusco around 4:30 to 5:00 pm.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch.