Manu National Park 8 Days 7 Nights is one of the most bio-diverse tourist destinations on the planet with an amazing number of plant, animal and insect species. As such, visiting the Manu National Park area allows the tourist a window into an ecosystem like no other. It has a diversity and richness rare in the world, offering visitors many chances to see wildlife and incredible flora and fauna.
You will travel through the cloud forest over the famous and beautiful Manu Road and explore the lowland forest’s oxbow lakes and salt licks.
This special tour is focused to spend more days at the peruvian amazon lowland of Manu national park, having much more time to explore this untouched rainforest with great chances to spot the most emblematic and top predators such as Jaguar, Caimans , Giant River otter.
In this Trip we visit all points of interest in the Manu National Park. From Cocha’s Salvador and Otorongo, the pristine Manu River, and walk-up Canopy Towers. A fantastic combination of comfortable lodges and wildlife attractions.
| Locations Visited: | Manu Reserved Zone – Wildlife Native Comunities lakes |
| Trip Style: | Amazon Tour |
| Customizable: | YES, feel free to ask for extra services |
| Length: | Manu National Park 8 Days 7 Nights |
| Frequency: | Upon Request |
| Group: | 3 pax min, max 10 paxs |
You will have thorough briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Manu National Park 8 Days 7 nights.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.
We leave from Cusco in our comfortable bus, ascending to the folkloric town of Paucartambo. On the way we visit the Pre Incas funeral towers of Ninamarca. Then we drive through the impressive cloud forest full of plants and beautiful orchids, here we take our first hike and we have the chance to observe the Peru´s national bird-Cock of the Rocks (Rupicola Peruviana), monkeys and many differents species of birds.
With luck the only South American bear-the Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos Ornatus). In the evening we arrive to Pilcopata, we sleep in a typical lodge. Showers and toilets shared.
After an early breakfast we continue our adventure with our minibus, we will pass the village of coloradito and cross the river to get to the small port of Atalaya (600 meters).
On the way, we will stop for some short walks to observe birds and to visit a local orchid garden. We can also go on short walks along the road to look out for monkeys and birds.
In Atalaya, we embark and start our 3 to 4 hours-journey in a 15-meter motorized canoe down the Alto Madre de Dios River. Today we enjoy the changing landscape and have the opportunity to see a lot of wildlife along the rocky banks of the river, such as Fasciated Tiger Herons, Purplish Jays, Skimmers, Vultures, caimans and some of the 13 monkey species that live in Manu. In the afternoon we reach the Dorado Lodge, where we spend the night.
In the evening, we do a night walk to see many insects, frogs and snakes.
Today, we will continue our boat ride downriver towards the lowland forest, travelling into the Reserved Zone of Manu. We reach the mouth of the Manu River and after a short stop at the Limonal Guard Station where our permit is checked, we travel upriver into the Manu National Park.
During this boat trip, the scenery and wildlife viewing along the banks of the Manu River are fabulous! White Caimans (Caiman crocodylus) sunning on the beaches, turtles, capybara and plenty of colourful birds may bee seen. And there is always the possibility of seeing greater animals such as Tapir and Jaguar.
In the afternoon, we arrive at the Albergue Casa Matsiguenka, where we spend three nights in double rooms. The lodge is built in a typical matsiguenkan style.
Optional, we will do a night walk.
Casa Matsiguenka.- A rustic native owned lodge run by the Matsiguenkas themselves, with its own exclusive trail system. There will be modern facilities available; there are toilets and reasonably warm showers, screened twin rooms, with comfortable beds and mosquito nets.
This day, we leave very early for a day excursion to explore the trails in the virgin forest of Manu National Park ‘s Reserved Zone.
As a highlight, we will visit the beautiful oxbow-lake Cocha Salvador by catamaran, looking out for Giant River Otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) and observing caimans, monkeys, hoatzins and other birds.
In the afternoon, we go for a walk on the trails of the opposite side of the river. We climb the 18 meter high observation tower from where we can overlook the whole Cocha Otorongo an observe many birds. After a final walk through this biodiverse forest, we return to Albergue Matsiguenka where we have the chance to meet the Machiguenga Indians.
We can go for a night walk after dinner.
At dawn, we take the boat to travel further upriver to the remote Pakitza Biological Station. Dawn and dusk are ideal pre-conditions to see wildlife on the river banks, so this is a good chance to spot a jaguar! We will have breakfast at Pakitza and afterwards head off to explore some of the trails to look out for more wildlife. In the afternoon, we return to Casa Matsiguenka.
To observe giant otters, we can visit the Salvador Pond again or explore some of the nearby trails. We spend our night at Casa Matsiguenka and have an optional night walk.
We’ll get an early start on our return journey following the course of the Manu River.
In the morning wildlife sightings abound. From the comfort of your seat you can spot the magnificent jaguar resting on the edge of the forest, or probably caiman sunning on the white sand banks, capybaras foraging on the edge of the river or terns skirting the shore. Mist over the distant forest makes this a dramatically beautiful trip.
In the afternoon we arrive at the lodge, with still more time to explore or take a rest. After nightfall we have a good chance to find more amphibians, arachnids (arachnids), snakes and some nocturnal monkeys.
Today, we aboard our boat early to travel upriver, making our way back towards Cusco. During our boat ride we always look out for animals like Capybara or Caimans on the shores of the river.
If time allows it, we can make a stop at Aguas Calientes to dip in the hot waters or we can visit Machuwasi Lake to observe some more animals.
In the afternoon we arrive at the Soga de Oro Lodge. We have dinner, go for a night walk and then spend the night at the Lodge.
After breakfast, we take the boat back to Atalaya. Here we can find our bus will be waiting for us for our return trip through the cloud forest and over the Andes back to Cusco.
Travelling through the cloud forest, we can look out for birds, insects and butterflies along the roadside and stop whenever we spot animals. We will reach Cusco around 06:00 pm and then transfer you to your hotel.
We recommend economizing on your luggage for this Manu National Park 8 Days 7 Nights. Travel light and think about bringing layers instead of big jackets, etc. Be selective and pack light. Choose quick dry clothing if possible, we will be in the jungle!
The price is fully customizable and can be tailored and flexible to the season, availability, and client preferences, Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2023 through January 2024. All prices quoted are $USD
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