Photography Tour in the Peruvian Amazon

Photography Tour in Peruvian Amazon : This tour will take us to the heart of the Amazon rainforest – knowing every corner and every space of this Amazonian Peru. Taking photographs every second – manu jungle trips 

Day 1: Cusco – Cloud Forest – Paraiso Lodge Inn

We depart from Cusco early in the morning to begin our exciting Photography Tour in the Peruvian Amazon. Our journey starts with a private transfer to Ninamarca, where we’ll visit the “chullpas” — pre-Inca tombs built by the Lupaca culture.

Next, we continue to the charming colonial town of Paucartambo, known for its narrow streets and traditional customs. From there, we ascend to the Tres Cruces viewpoint (3,900 m.a.s.l.), where we witness one of the most breathtaking sunrises in the world. manu jungle trips 

We then descend into the Manu National Park, home to diverse wildlife such as the Andean cock-of-the-rock (Peru’s national bird), hummingbirds, quetzals, trogons, spotted flycatchers, and woolly monkeys. The forest is also rich with flora, including orchids, mosses, and ferns. sandoval lake tour 

Finally, we reach Pilcopata (700 m.a.s.l.), where we settle in for the night at our lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax with a refreshing shower.

Day 2:  Photography Tour in Peruvian Amazon  Paraiso Lodge Inn – Rainforest Lodge

After breakfast, we continue by private car (1.5 hours) to the port of Atalaya (500 m.a.s.l.). There, we board a motorized boat and cruise the Alto Madre de Dios River for about 30 minutes. manu jungle trips 

Along the way, we may spot herons, vultures, cormorants, and some of the 13 monkey species that inhabit the Manu Reserve.

We arrive in the afternoon at Rainforest Lodge, where we explore nearby trails. Expect to encounter a wide variety of species, including tarantulas, butterflies, ants, several types of monkeys, towering trees, and non-native plants and palms.

We return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Optional: Night walk to observe nocturnal wildlife.

Day 3: Photography Tour in Peruvian Amazon  Rainforest Lodge – Boca Manu – Maquisapayoq

Today, we embark on an 8-hour boat journey along the Alto Madre de Dios River. Keep your camera ready, as we may see herons, kingfishers, turtles, and monkeys.

In the afternoon, we reach Boca Manu, where the river merges with the Madre de Dios River. From there, it’s about an hour to our next stop, Maquisapayoq Lodge. photography amazon peru 

This area is known as the habitat of the red-faced spider monkey. After dinner and a shower, we head to a nearby tapir clay lick, where we quietly observe these shy creatures from a hidden platform just 3 meters away. manu jungle trips 

Day 4: Photography Tour in Peruvian Amazon Maquisapayoq – Blanquillo Campsite – Cocha Blanco

After breakfast, we explore surrounding trails before boarding our boat and traveling downstream for about 30 minutes to Blanquillo, where we’ll set up camp.

Lunch is freshly prepared by our cook. In the afternoon, we hike to Cocha Blanco (White Lake) to watch giant river otters in their natural habitat. If we’re lucky, we might also spot the prehistoric-looking hoatzin and other unique bird species.

We return to camp for dinner. manu jungle trips 
Optional: Night walk to search for caimans and other nocturnal creatures.

Day 5: Macaw Clay Lick – Lake Camungo

We wake early to visit the Macaw Clay Lick (Collpa de Guacamayos) in Blanquillo, where large flocks of macaws, parrots, and parakeets gather to eat mineral-rich clay that helps them digest food and eliminate toxins.

Afterward, we climb a 42-meter observation tower beside Lake Camungo for panoramic views of the Amazon canopy and its rich birdlife.

We return to camp, exploring nearby trails along the way.
Optional: Night walk in the reserve.

Day 6: Photography Tour in Peruvian Amazon to  Cocha Blanco – Return to Maquisapayoq

Today we journey back to Maquisapayoq Lodge, exploring more of the Manu jungle. On the way, we revisit Cocha Blanco, observing giant river otters from a boat. manu reserved zone 

Later, we return to the macaw clay lick, offering another opportunity to photograph red-and-blue macaws in action.

At the lodge, we enjoy lunch and a free afternoon. You can try fishing for piranhas or catfish, or just relax.
Dinner is served at the lodge.
Optional: Night walk. manu jungle trips 

Day 7: Photography Tour in Peruvian Amazon Maquisapayoq – Puerto Maldonado

After breakfast, we travel by boat along the Madre de Dios River, passing the ports of Puerto Colorado and Puerto Carlos.

From Puerto Carlos, travelers can choose between a 10-hour bus ride back to Cusco, or a continued 2-hour boat ride to Puerto Maldonado, where we stay overnight in a comfortable lodge with private bathrooms and showers.

Note: Dinner tonight is not included in the tour package. manu tours 

Day 8: Return Flight – Puerto Maldonado to Cusco or Lima

After breakfast at the lodge, we transfer to the Puerto Maldonado airport for your return flight to Cusco or Lima, marking the end of your unforgettable photography adventure in the Peruvian Amazon.