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Get ready for a wild and authentic experience in the Amazon of Cusco, Manu Natural Reserve. Three intense days touring the Peruvian jungle is something that you will enjoy too much; We will explore together this magical place and we will witness nature in its maximum splendor.
Easy
Min. 18 – whatever year olds. All travelers under the minimum age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Min. 2 – Max. 12
Cusco, Perú
05:30 a.m. – 19:30 p.m. Times are approximate
VERY IMPORTANT: The pick-up service is only carried out in the hostel in the center of Cusco. If you are staying at different locations, please let us know at the time of booking. We will contact you and inform you where your pick-up will be. For the drop-off, we will try to get as much closer to your hostel/hotel, as if the traffic doesn’t allow you. we will drop off you in Plaza Regocijo
* For the first day we recommend you bring your snacks and water. We tell you that it is a trip to the Amazon of Peru, therefore the Wi-Fi service is very poor.
Shared tour: Please note, that you may meet many people from other groups who booked the same tour with us and coincided with you on the same departure day and join us.
Meals included: 2 lunches, 2 dinners, and 2 breakfasts. Including vegetarian and vegan options – just let us know in advance.
Accommodation: SOLO travelers joining group trips are paired in twins or in a group in a multi-share dorm in a country lodge with someone of the same sex for the duration of the activity.
Service level: Standard. Private transportation and boat.
Very early in the morning, we start with the pick up from your hotel between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and then leave Cusco, we will drive to the upper area of Paucartambo and on the way, we will visit the funeral towers or Chullpas de Ninamarca at 3750 masl, after a brief visit to the folkloric town of Paucartambo, we will continue with our ascent to the Acjanaco sector. (4000 m.s.n.m.) This is the entry point to the Manú National Park. Then we will descend through the mysterious cloud forest full of orchids, heliconias, and primitive ferns.
Finally, we take a walk to witness the famous bird “Gallitos de las Rocas” (Peruvian Rupícola). There are also possibilities to observe Trogons, Quetzales (Pharomachrus sp.) If we are lucky we will be able to observe Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)
In the afternoon we will arrive at the town of Pilcopata at 550 masl where our typical rustic lodge with private bathrooms and showers is located. Here we will spend the night.
After our breakfast, we will explore the jungle by bus to Atalaya490 masl. On the way we will observe coca plantations and many species of monkeys, then we will embark by boat for 30 minutes to the Paititi Lodge, where we will spend the night.
After lunch, in the afternoon we will go to Lake Cocha Machuwasi, where we will get on a typical catamaran of the area and navigate the lake to observe a great variety of birds such as the Shansho (Ophisthocomus hoazín), monkeys, reptiles, dwarf caimans. and insects, and perhaps some capybaras (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris).
In the evening we have the optional night walk program.
Very early, we go by boat for 45 minutes to the parrot clay lick (clay wall with minerals), to be able to appreciate 3 to 4 species of green parrots, which come by the hundreds to this place to feed on the clays of the place, rich in salts and natural minerals.
After having enjoyed the beautiful birds. We will have breakfast, and then we will sail back to Cusco by boat to Atalaya pier, once we arrive we will continue our trip back to Cusco by bus passing through the provinces of Pilcopata and Chontachaca. We will pass again through the cloud forest, on the way to the imperial city.
Approximate arrival from 18:30 pm to 19:00 pm to the city of Cusco.
Our Booking Policies
If you are booking the Manu Amazon Tour 3 Days / 2 Nights with Peru Bucket List, we will require 100% of the total amount at booking time 48 hrs. before the tour starts to assure you a place.
Changes & Cancellations Policy
Cancellation & Changes to this tour:
NO SHOWS & CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel 1 day prior to the tour before 5:00 pm (Peru time), a 50% administration fee will apply. After this time, there’s a 100% no-show & cancellation fee.
CHANGES: Any changes to the tour date MUST be done before 5:00 pm (Peru time) 1 day prior to the tour.
For cancellations or changes to your tour please email booking@perubucketlist.com
