Manu Amazon Jungle Tour 3 Days
3 Days / 2 Nights
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From US$350 person
Departure and Return: Transfer to and from your hotel in Cusco.
Departure time: 05:30 AM
Explore the Amazon Rainforest of Manu in 3 Days
This 3-day, 2-night tour takes you from the historic city of Cusco to the heart of the Amazon in Manu National Park. Along the way, you will discover the rich biodiversity of the region and visit charming colonial villages and rural areas full of wildlife.
This tour is ideal for those who have little time but want to live a complete experience in the Peruvian Amazon. With us, you will enjoy a comfortable and exciting adventure in one of the most amazing jungles in the world.
Day 1: Cusco – Paucartambo – Cloud Forest – Pilcopata
We begin our tour by picking up travelers from their hotels in Cusco. Throughout the day, we will travel through inter-Andean valleys and visit the ancient pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarca. At noon, we will arrive at the picturesque town of Paucartambo, known for its colonial houses and museums, where you can learn more about the traditions and history of the region.
Our next stop is the Acjanaco viewpoint, at 4,000 meters above sea level, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the cloud forest and lowlands. From here, we will enter the Manu National Park, passing through a cloud forest with lush vegetation, waterfalls, and a rich variety of birds such as the cock of the rock and various species of monkeys.
We will arrive at the lodge in the evening, where you will rest in a cozy rustic lodge surrounded by nature.
- Lodging: Lodge
- Meals Included: Lunch (Box Lunch) and Dinner.
Day 2: Pilcopata Lodge – Atalaya – Lake Machuwasi
After an early breakfast, we will explore the area around the lodge, learning about medicinal plants, Amazonian fruit trees, and visiting a coca plantation. Afterwards, we will visit an animal rescue center, where you will be able to observe spider monkeys, marmosets, and capuchins, as well as a tapir, all guided by volunteers who will tell you their stories.
Later, we will depart for the village of Atalaya and board a motorboat that will take us across the river, offering you views of the incredible wildlife along the way. In the afternoon, we will explore Lake Machuwasi, where you will have the opportunity to see caimans, hoatzins (a prehistoric bird), capybaras and many other species in their natural habitat. Sailing on a raft made of balsam sticks will be a unique experience to get even closer to nature.
At the end of the day, we will return to the lodge to rest.
- Lodging: Lodge
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Lodge – Collpa de Loros – Cusco
We get up early to visit the famous parrot clay lick, where you can observe these colorful birds feeding on the mineral-rich clay, a vibrant scene you will not forget. After breakfast, we will cruise back to Atalaya and then return to Cusco in our minivan, again passing through the cloud forest and enjoying the views along the way.
- Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
- ✅ Private transportation from Cusco and back.
- ✅ Professional guide with telescope and binoculars.
- ✅ Professional cook.
- ✅ All meals during the tour (vegetarian alternative available).
- ✅ Drinking water (bring a reusable bottle).
- ✅ Entrance fees to Manu National Park, Machuwasi Lake, and other sites.
- ✅ Lodging in lodge (2 nights).
- ✅ Rubber boots for walking in the jungle.
- ✅ First aid kit.
- ❌ Additional beverages (soft drinks, beer).
- ❌ Binoculars rental (available at our offices for $4 USD/day).
For the Manu 3 Days Tour we recommend you to bring the following:
- Mosquito repellent (DEET 35 minimum recommended).
- Original passport.
- Small backpack.
- Cotton long-sleeved shirts (preferably green).
- Long cotton pants.
- Long cotton socks (to put inside the pants).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Sandals or light shoes.
- Rain gear.
- Sweater (only for the beginning of the trek in the Andes and cloud forest).
- Bathing suit.
- Binoculars.
- Camera and its charger.
- Plastic bags to store clothes and camera.
- A hat for protection against the sun or rain.
- Toiletries.
- Sunscreen.
- Flashlight (with spare bulb and batteries).
- Pocket money (Soles) to buy some drinks and souvenirs, as well as for tipping.
