Manu Reserved Zone 7 Days
Day 1: City Tour Cusco – Ninamarca / Pilcopata Town
Day 1: City Tour Cusco – Ninamarca / Pilcopata Town
- Early morning departure from Cusco.
- Visit to pre-Incan “chullpas” in Ninamarca and the colonial town of Paucartambo.
- Ascent to Tres Cruces viewpoint (3,900 m) for a stunning sunrise.
- Descent to Manu National Park to observe unique flora and fauna.
- Arrival in Pilcopata (700 m) and accommodation at Tikari Lodge.
Day 2: Pilcopata / Atalaya Port / Boca Manu
Day 2: Pilcopata / Atalaya Port / Boca Manu
- Breakfast and transfer to Atalaya Port (500 m).
- 7-hour navigation along the Madre de Dios River.
- Wildlife observation: birds, monkeys, and reptiles.
- Arrival at the lodge in Boca Manu with an optional night walk.
Day 3: Boca Manu / Otorongo Lake
Day 3: Boca Manu / Otorongo Lake
- Transition to the Manu River with sightings of caimans, turtles, capybaras, and jaguars.
- Arrival at Otorongo Lodge and visit to an observation tower by the lake.
- Guided jungle walk and dinner at the lodge.
Day 4: Salvador and Otorongo Lakes
Day 4: Salvador and Otorongo Lakes
- Quiet boat tour on Salvador Lake to spot giant otters, caimans, and rare birds.
- Afternoon rest at the lodge near Otorongo Lake.
- Optional night walk.
Day 5: Otorongo Lake and Amazon Exploration
Day 5: Otorongo Lake and Amazon Exploration
- Boat ride and exploration of Amazon trails to observe more wildlife.
- Return to the lodge for relaxation.
Day 6: Otorongo Lake / Boca Manu / Rainforest Lodge
Day 6: Otorongo Lake / Boca Manu / Rainforest Lodge
- Wake up to howler monkey calls.
- Boat ride along Manu River to Boca Manu, then to the Madre de Dios River and Rainforest Lodge.
- Overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 7: Rainforest Lodge / Atalaya Port / Cusco
Day 7: Rainforest Lodge / Atalaya Port / Cusco
- Visit a parrot clay lick.
- Navigation to Atalaya Port and transfer by private vehicle to Cusco.
- Arrival in Cusco around 6–6:30 pm.
Important:
- Vaccination against yellow fever and anti-malaria tablets are mandatory.
Included:
- Professional naturalist tour guide.
- Motorboat transportation.
- Private vehicle for land transportation.
- Entrance to the Reserved Zone of Manu National Park.
- Professional cook.
- Meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners, and drinking water (vegetarian option available upon request at no extra cost).
- Accommodation: 6 nights in lodges.
- First aid kit, including a poison extractor, mosquito bite treatment, and an antidote for snake bites.
- Radio communications.
- Rubber boots.
Not Included:
- Flights and airport departure taxes.
- Travel insurance.
- Vaccinations.
- Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day.
- Drinks.
- Tips for local staff.
What you need to bring:
- Mosquito repellent (minimum DEET 35 recommended).
- Original passport.
- Small backpack.
- Long-sleeved cotton shirts (preferably green-colored).
- Long cotton trousers.
- Cotton socks (to tuck into trousers).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Sandals or light shoes.
- Rain gear (e.g., rain poncho).
- Sweater (for the Andes and cloud forest sections of the tour).
- Swimsuit.
- Binoculars (available for rent).
- Camera with charger.
- Plastic bags (for clothes and camera protection).
- Hat (for sun or rain protection).
- Toiletries.
- Small towel.
- Toilet paper.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Flashlight (with spare bulb and batteries).
- Bottled water (minimum 1 liter).
- Pocket money (in soles) for beverages, souvenirs, and tips.
