Overview
Duration
Type tour
Difficulty
Altitude
Acomodation
Group size
Overview
Looking for an exciting adventure deep in the heart of Peru? Our 7-day Manu Reserved Zone tour is super popular and perfect for nature lovers. Imagine spotting jaguars in their natural habitat! Plus, we’ve added some awesome new activities just for you.
New Fun Activities!
We’re thrilled to include some new experiences:
- Mammal Sanctuary Visit: Get up close with tapirs and other amazing mammals.
- Hummingbird Garden: Watch over 20 different hummingbird species flutter around.
- Macaw Sanctuary: See beautiful macaws (weather permitting).
What You’ll See and Do
Top Sights
- Two Lakes in the Reserved Zone
- Cloud Forest in Manu National Park
- Manu Biosphere Reserve
Tour Activities
- Bird Watching
- Night Walks
- Jungle Exploration
- Boat Rides
- River Wolf Hunting
- Catamaran Sailing on Cocha Salvador
- Caiman Hunting
- Turtle Hunting
- Jaguar Spotting along the Manu River
Tour Type
- Eco-Friendly & Adventure
Tour Areas
- Manu Biosphere Reserved Zone
Places You’ll Visit
- Huancarani
- Ninamarka Pre-Inca Cemetery
- Paucartambo
- Acjanacu (Manu Entrance)
- Cloud Forest
- Pilcopata
- Atalaya Port
- Alto Madre de Dios River
- Manu River
- Manu National Park Cultural Zone
- Manu Reserved Zone
Itinerary Manu Reserved Zone Tour 7 Days
DAY 1: Cusco to Pona Lodge
Kick off your adventure early! We’ll pick you up at 6:00 AM from your hotel in Cusco with our private transport. Travel through the stunning Andean mountains and visit the beautiful Hucarpay Lake, rich in Andean flora and fauna. Next, we stop by Huancarani to see the Ninamarka Pre-Inca Cemetery from the Lupaca culture. Then, head to Paucartambo, known as Cusco’s folkloric capital, where tradition meets colonial charm. By midday, we enter the Manu National Park, one of South America’s most protected natural areas. Journey through the Cloud Forest and arrive at Pona Lodge around 5:00 PM.
Highlights:
- Walk through the Cloud Forest of Manu Park
- Visit the National Bird Sanctuary
- Bird Watching with colorful species like toucans, hummingbirds, and hawks
- Optional visit to the Tangara Garden for amazing bird photos
DAY 2: Pona Lodge to Yanayacu Lodge
Wake up to the clear waters of the Alto Madre de Dios River. After an early start at 3:30 AM, we head to Atalaya Port. On the way, visit a Hummingbird Garden to see various hummingbirds, monkeys, and the king vulture. Then, enjoy a relaxing hour at a thermal spring before moving to your next lodge for the night.
Highlights:
- Explore the Hummingbird Garden with colorful birds and monkeys
- Relax at a thermal spring
DAY 3: Yanayacu Lodge to Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
Today, visit a Parrot Sanctuary to see different parrots and macaws. Travel along the Alto Madre de Dios River to the Manu River, stopping at the Limonal Ranger Station. Enjoy a river cruise where you might spot caimans, turtles, and even a jaguar! After lunch by the river, arrive at Safari Lodge near Cocha Salvador. Spend the afternoon exploring the pristine jungle and visit Cocha Otorongo to watch giant otters and more wildlife. Optional night walk to see nocturnal creatures.
Highlights:
- Cruise the Manu River with chances to see caimans and monkeys
- Jaguar Spotting opportunities
- Visit Cocha Otorongo to see giant otters
DAY 4: Casa Matsiguenka Lodge to Macaw Sanctuary
Early morning, take a catamaran on Cocha Salvador to spot a variety of birds and mammals like herons, eagles, and otters. Return to the lodge and hike to the Macaw Sanctuary. Watch macaws in a colorful display as they feast on clay. Explore jungle trails and learn about the ecosystem from our eco-guide. Stay overnight at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge.
Highlights:
- Explore Cocha Salvador and see giant otters
- Visit the Macaw Sanctuary for a vibrant bird show
- Night Walk to see nocturnal animals
DAY 5: Casa Matsiguenka Lodge to Tapir Sanctuary
Morning walk or another visit to the lakes to hear the birds sing. After lunch, take a boat downstream to Boca Manu, then upstream to the Tapir Sanctuary. Spend the night in a jungle hideout to catch a glimpse of tapirs at night.
Highlights:
- River Navigation with chances to see caimans and monkeys
- Jaguar Hunting along the Manu River
- Visit the Tapir Sanctuary and stay overnight in the jungle
DAY 6: Tapir Sanctuary to Pona Lodge
Continue your river journey upstream and transfer to a car at Atalaya back to Pona Lodge for your final night in the jungle.
DAY 7: Pona Lodge to Cusco
Travel back to Cusco, arriving around 3:00 PM. Your amazing adventure ends here!
Includes
- Bilingual Guide (English & Spanish) with a telescope
- Transport (bus and boat)
- Chef Services
- Three Meals Daily (vegetarian options available)
- Mineral Water
- Lodging in lodges and one night in a hideout
- Snacks (fruits, candies, juices, and cookies)
- Rain Ponchos
- Waterproof Boots
- Entrance Fees to all lakes and Manu National Park
- Private Reserve Entries
- First Aid Kit
- Travel Insurance
- First Breakfast
- Last Dinner
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tips
No Incluye
- Personal Expenses
- Extra Activities not listed above
Overview
Duration
Type tour
Difficulty
Altitude
Acomodation
Group size
Overview
Looking for an exciting adventure deep in the heart of Peru? Our 7-day Manu Reserved Zone tour is super popular and perfect for nature lovers. Imagine spotting jaguars in their natural habitat! Plus, we’ve added some awesome new activities just for you.
New Fun Activities!
We’re thrilled to include some new experiences:
- Mammal Sanctuary Visit: Get up close with tapirs and other amazing mammals.
- Hummingbird Garden: Watch over 20 different hummingbird species flutter around.
- Macaw Sanctuary: See beautiful macaws (weather permitting).
What You’ll See and Do
Top Sights
- Two Lakes in the Reserved Zone
- Cloud Forest in Manu National Park
- Manu Biosphere Reserve
Tour Activities
- Bird Watching
- Night Walks
- Jungle Exploration
- Boat Rides
- River Wolf Hunting
- Catamaran Sailing on Cocha Salvador
- Caiman Hunting
- Turtle Hunting
- Jaguar Spotting along the Manu River
Tour Type
- Eco-Friendly & Adventure
Tour Areas
- Manu Biosphere Reserved Zone
Places You’ll Visit
- Huancarani
- Ninamarka Pre-Inca Cemetery
- Paucartambo
- Acjanacu (Manu Entrance)
- Cloud Forest
- Pilcopata
- Atalaya Port
- Alto Madre de Dios River
- Manu River
- Manu National Park Cultural Zone
- Manu Reserved Zone
DAY 1: Cusco to Pona Lodge
Kick off your adventure early! We’ll pick you up at 6:00 AM from your hotel in Cusco with our private transport. Travel through the stunning Andean mountains and visit the beautiful Hucarpay Lake, rich in Andean flora and fauna. Next, we stop by Huancarani to see the Ninamarka Pre-Inca Cemetery from the Lupaca culture. Then, head to Paucartambo, known as Cusco’s folkloric capital, where tradition meets colonial charm. By midday, we enter the Manu National Park, one of South America’s most protected natural areas. Journey through the Cloud Forest and arrive at Pona Lodge around 5:00 PM.
Highlights:
- Walk through the Cloud Forest of Manu Park
- Visit the National Bird Sanctuary
- Bird Watching with colorful species like toucans, hummingbirds, and hawks
- Optional visit to the Tangara Garden for amazing bird photos
DAY 2: Pona Lodge to Yanayacu Lodge
Wake up to the clear waters of the Alto Madre de Dios River. After an early start at 3:30 AM, we head to Atalaya Port. On the way, visit a Hummingbird Garden to see various hummingbirds, monkeys, and the king vulture. Then, enjoy a relaxing hour at a thermal spring before moving to your next lodge for the night.
Highlights:
- Explore the Hummingbird Garden with colorful birds and monkeys
- Relax at a thermal spring
DAY 3: Yanayacu Lodge to Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
Today, visit a Parrot Sanctuary to see different parrots and macaws. Travel along the Alto Madre de Dios River to the Manu River, stopping at the Limonal Ranger Station. Enjoy a river cruise where you might spot caimans, turtles, and even a jaguar! After lunch by the river, arrive at Safari Lodge near Cocha Salvador. Spend the afternoon exploring the pristine jungle and visit Cocha Otorongo to watch giant otters and more wildlife. Optional night walk to see nocturnal creatures.
Highlights:
- Cruise the Manu River with chances to see caimans and monkeys
- Jaguar Spotting opportunities
- Visit Cocha Otorongo to see giant otters
DAY 4: Casa Matsiguenka Lodge to Macaw Sanctuary
Early morning, take a catamaran on Cocha Salvador to spot a variety of birds and mammals like herons, eagles, and otters. Return to the lodge and hike to the Macaw Sanctuary. Watch macaws in a colorful display as they feast on clay. Explore jungle trails and learn about the ecosystem from our eco-guide. Stay overnight at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge.
Highlights:
- Explore Cocha Salvador and see giant otters
- Visit the Macaw Sanctuary for a vibrant bird show
- Night Walk to see nocturnal animals
DAY 5: Casa Matsiguenka Lodge to Tapir Sanctuary
Morning walk or another visit to the lakes to hear the birds sing. After lunch, take a boat downstream to Boca Manu, then upstream to the Tapir Sanctuary. Spend the night in a jungle hideout to catch a glimpse of tapirs at night.
Highlights:
- River Navigation with chances to see caimans and monkeys
- Jaguar Hunting along the Manu River
- Visit the Tapir Sanctuary and stay overnight in the jungle
DAY 6: Tapir Sanctuary to Pona Lodge
Continue your river journey upstream and transfer to a car at Atalaya back to Pona Lodge for your final night in the jungle.
DAY 7: Pona Lodge to Cusco
Travel back to Cusco, arriving around 3:00 PM. Your amazing adventure ends here!
Includes
- Bilingual Guide (English & Spanish) with a telescope
- Transport (bus and boat)
- Chef Services
- Three Meals Daily (vegetarian options available)
- Mineral Water
- Lodging in lodges and one night in a hideout
- Snacks (fruits, candies, juices, and cookies)
- Rain Ponchos
- Waterproof Boots
- Entrance Fees to all lakes and Manu National Park
- Private Reserve Entries
- First Aid Kit
- Travel Insurance
- First Breakfast
- Last Dinner
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Extra Activities not listed above
