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Amazon Jungle Trip Manu

The Amazon Jungle Trip Manu offers you a unique experience, specially equipped for this tour with tents, hammocks, and private rooms for two people or families of up to four, with shared bathrooms and showers. This trip is perfect for nature lovers who want to explore the depths of the Amazon rainforest, visiting primary, secondary, and virgin forests in the heart of Manu National Park, far from common tourist activities. manu jungle trips .

This Amazonian natural area is a paradise that offers our visitors the opportunity to closely observe wildlife, enjoy diverse landscapes, and explore an incredible biodiversity in various tropical ecosystems.

A unique adventure every day, full of activities that unveil the mysteries of the Peruvian Amazon, a destination that is definitely worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. manu tour 

Day 1: Cloud Forest and High  (1,700 meters above sea level)

Departure from Cusco to Manu National Park, with cultural and archaeological stops, such as the funerary towers of Ninamarca and the picturesque town of Paucartambo. We ascend to Acjanaco Pass at 3,550 meters with panoramic views, then descend into the jungle, passing through cloud forests. Arrival at Puerto Atalaya and boat transfer to Paradise Lodge for a night of nocturnal jungle exploration. MANU RESERVED ZONE 

Day 2: Deep Exploration in the Amazon – Amazon Jungle Trip Manu .

Wake up at sunrise, followed by an expedition on rafts to Machuwasi Lake, home to prehistoric birds and caimans. We navigate the Madre de Dios River and visit the hot springs of the Shintuya community. In the afternoon, arrival at the jungle camp, walking along trails and observing nocturnal wildlife amazon peru .

Day 3: Adventure in the Primary in the Amazon Jungle Trip Manu

Breakfast at the camp and a 5-hour trek through Manu’s primary forests, home to a wide variety of species such as monkeys, endemic birds, and large trees. Then, artisanal fishing and a visit to a clay lick for mammals. We camp on elevated platforms, enjoying the tranquility of the jungle.

Day 4: Amazon Jungle Trip Manu -Navigation on the Madre de Dios River

We explore a virgin forest at the borders of the Manu reserve, observing unique flora and fauna. After returning to the lodge for lunch, we embark on an exciting boat ride along the Madre de Dios River, arriving at Rainforest Lodge, where you will enjoy a comfortable environment for resting. In the evening, a nocturnal boat activity will allow us to observe caimans and nocturnal birds.

Day 5: Active Exploration of Flora and Fauna

We visit the parrot clay lick and continue exploring primary forests. Adventurers can enjoy ziplining or rappelling. In the afternoon, we go rafting on a lagoon to observe turtles, caimans, and other species. We end the day with a dinner around a campfire.

Day 6: Return to Cusco

Breakfast and boat return to Puerto Atalaya, followed by private transportation back to Cusco, where we will arrive in the afternoon, concluding this incredible Amazon jungle adventure.

Embark on this unique trip and discover the true heart of the Amazon Tour

Trips Manu Adventures 5 days

Trips Day 1: Cusco (3300 m.a.s.l.) – Manu Cloud Forest (1,700 m.a.s.l.) – Paraiso  Lodge

Our Manu Adventures Jungle Tour begins at 6:00 am, traveling through the Andes from the city of Cusco in a private minivan. We will make stops at the “chullpas” of Ninamarca, better known as pre-Inca tombs of the Lupaca culture.

We will then continue to Paucartambo, a picturesque colonial town with narrow streets and a beautiful church with an interesting museum where ancient customs are preserved. After this activity, we will ascend to Paso Acjanaco (3550 m.a.s.l.), considered the gateway to the National Park and the Tres Cruces viewpoint (3700 m.a.s.l.) to observe a beautiful view of the Amazon basin. Manu jungle Trips

We will descend towards the jungle, first passing through a dwarf forest and then through a cloud forest where we will have the opportunity to observe the cock of the rock (national bird of Peru), hummingbirds, swallows, flycatchers, quetzals, and, if we are lucky, the woolly monkey. in forest Manu jungle Trips

In terms of flora, we can find a wide variety of orchids, mosses, ferns, and other unique plants. Throughout our journey, we will enjoy nature and its spectacular landscape. In the afternoon, we will arrive at our Paraiso Lodge Inn. After dinner, we will take a night walk to continue our adventure in the tropical jungle.

Trips Day 2:  Manu Adventures -Paraiso Lodge  – Nuevo Edén – Tamarin Camping Center

You will wake up to the songs of Amazonian birds at breakfast time and then we will take our private vehicle to continue the tour. After approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, we will arrive at the community of Shintuya.

Here we will take our boat on the Alto Madre de Dios River. During the trip, we will observe various species such as birds, turtles, and caimans basking on fallen logs and beaches along the river. We may also see animals such as the capybara, the sloth bear, and, with luck, the jaguar or the tapir. We will stop to take a refreshing bath in the hot springs, have lunch, and practice artisanal fishing. in mazon Manu jungle Trips

In the afternoon, we will arrive at our destination and set up our tents in the deep jungle. At night, we will take a walk to observe the diversity of species such as frogs, insects, tarantulas, birds, and nocturnal monkeys. For this tour, you will need to bring your headlamp. Manu jungle Trips

Trips Day 3: Camping Nuevo Edén (250 m.a.s.l.) – Exploring Manu Adventures

The day of our Manu Adventures Expedition begins very early in the morning. We will take a 4-hour walk inside the Manu National Park reserve. This ecosystem is home to very important species for conservation, such as monkeys, birds, wild boars, toads, ants, and medicinal plants of the jungle.

Our native guide will explain the diversity of jungle species, including giant trees. We will return to the camp for lunch, followed by free time to take a refreshing bath in the river. Then, we will visit a lake to fish for piranhas, catfish, and sardines.

After this activity, we will visit a mammal clay lick, where we will spend the night in tents on a platform. During dinner, we may observe some mammals that come to lick the mud.  Manu jungle Trips

Trips Day 4: Nuevo Edén Camping – Rainforest Lodge – Machuwasi Lake – Manu Adventures

With an excellent typical Amazonian breakfast, we will explore the tropical jungle, observing other species. After this activity, we will return to the camp to pack our things and take our private vehicle through the deep jungle to the port of Atalaya.

We will embark on a boat to continue enjoying the jungle, having lunch during the trip. In the afternoon, we will arrive at our lodge, where we will settle into our respective rooms. Then, we will take a walk through the primary forest with our native guide, who will share his knowledge of flora and fauna. Manu jungle Trips

We will visit Machuwasi Lake and use a catamaran to observe other species that inhabit the lake. Afterward, we will return to our lodge. At night, we will engage in an activity on the Manu trail inside the Amazon jungle and the Madre de Dios River in our outboard boat, observing other nocturnal aquatic species before returning to our rooms.

Trips Day 5: Manu Adventures  toCollpa de Loros Rainforest Lodge – Return to Cusco

We will leave early to visit the parrot clay lick to see hundreds of parakeets and small macaws. Every morning they gather to eat this salty clay that contains mineral salts and sodium. After this activity, we will return to our lodge.

We will enjoy breakfast, then pack our things and board our boat back to Puerto Atalaya, where our private transport will be waiting to take us back to the city of Cusco.

We will arrive around 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. finish with Manu jungle Trips