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.
We’re thrilled to include some new experiences:
Explore the Manu Biosphere Reserve with its rich flora and fauna. Spot jaguars, caimans, turtles, giant otters, and 13 types of monkeys. Start and end your journey in Cusco, traveling by bus and boat to the reserve.
Want more? You can extend or combine this tour with other adventures. Just let us know, and we’ll set it up for you!
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Continue your river journey upstream and transfer to a car at Atalaya back to Pona Lodge for your final night in the jungle.
Travel back to Cusco, arriving around 3:00 PM. Your amazing adventure ends here!
Join us for an unforgettable journey through one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Book your spot today and experience the magic of the Manu Reserved Zone!