The Tour Manu Reserved Zone 6 days

Full Itinerary – The Tour Manu Reserved Zone (6 Days / 5 Nights)

6-Day Manu Reserved Zone Tour: The Most Complete Amazon Expedition from Cusco

The 6-day The Tour Manu Reserved Zone is the ultimate adventure in the Peruvian Amazon jungle. Explore the extraordinary biodiversity of Manu National Park, hike through cloud forests and jungle rivers, and discover iconic oxbow lakes such as Cocha Otorongo and Cocha Salvador. Observe exclusive wildlife, relax in natural hot springs, experience the Matsigenka culture, and enjoy boat rides and tubing in the heart of the Amazon.
An authentic experience that combines nature, culture, and ecotourism at its finest — including a visit to the famous Manu macaw clay lick and connections with the region. Macaw Clay Lick, Tambopata

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FULL ITINERARY

DAY 1: The Tour Manu Reserved Zone from Cusco – Ninamarca – Paucartambo – Cloud Forest – Paradise Lodge

Start your Manu National Park tour from Cusco early in the morning (5:00 a.m.) and travel from the Andes into one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth: the Manu Cloud Forest.
Scenic Stops Along the Way

•  Ninamarca Chullpas – Discover ancient pre-Incan funerary towers and Peru’s deep cultural roots.
• Paucartambo – A charming colonial town known for colorful traditions and folklore.
• Acjanaco Viewpoint (3,490 m / 11,450 ft) – Official entrance to Manu National Park with breathtaking

views over the Amazon basin and a scenic lunch stop.
As the road descends, the landscape shifts into dense rainforest filled with orchids, bromeliads, and moss-covered trees. This is your first chance to experience the wildlife of Manu, including the Andean cock-of-the-rock, monkeys, and vibrant tropical birds.
Arrive at your jungle lodge in the afternoon and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner surrounded by rainforest sounds—your unforgettable Manu Amazon adventure has begun.

Day 1 Highlights.The Tour Manu Reserved Zone 6 days

• Descent into the Cloud Forest: Wildlife sightings may include:Guided walk in the Manu Cloud Forest 
•  Visit to the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock lek (Peru’s national bird)
•  Birdwatching: toucans, tanagers, hummingbirds, trogons & more
• Optional Tanager Garden visit (great for photography, not included)
• Orchids, hummingbirds, and woolly monkeys
• Possible sighting of the spectacled bear.

Meals included: Lunch & Dinner

Overnight:  Private Ecolodge – dinner and rest surrounded by nature.

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DAY 2: The Tour Manu Reserved Zone  –  Atalaya Port – Alto Madre de Dios River Navigation &  Rainforest Lodge .

Today, your jungle tour in Peru continues as we travel to the pristine waters of the Alto Madre de Dios River. After an early 6:30 am departure, we head toward Atalaya Port, stopping first at a vibrant Hummingbird Garden. This wildlife-rich area offers close encounters with hummingbirds, colorful tanagers, barbets, titi monkeys, and even the impressive king vulture.

From Atalaya, we board a motorized boat and journey deeper into the rainforest. , we arrive at a natural Rainforest Lodge , where you’ll enjoy about an hour of pure relaxation surrounded by jungle scenery. We then continue by river to our next comfortable lodge, ready for more Amazon discoveries. 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 Highlights

• Visit the Hummingbird Garden, a top wildlife stop on jungle trips in Peru
• Excellent birdwatching and primate sightings
• Scenic boat ride along the Alto Madre de Dios River

Navigation on the Madre de Dios River:

• On board a private motorized boat, observe:
• Tropical birds (ideal for amazon peru birding )
• Turtles, caimans, and monkeys
• Capybaras – the world’s largest rodent

With luck: a jaguar resting along the riverbanks.

• Overnight: Our Lodge – private rooms with mosquito nets + night walk to observe tarantulas, frogs, and insects.

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DAY 3: Rainforest Lodge – Limonal – Casa Machiguenga (The Tour Manu Reserved Zone ) .

One of the most important days: entry into the Manu Reserved Zone, Deep into the the heart of pristine rainforest of Manu National Park -one of the highlights of any Manu jungle tour.

Travel by boat along the Manu River, entering the protected Reserved Zone, one of the best places in the Amazon to spot wildlife. Keep watch for monkeys, capybaras, caimans, river turtles, and—if luck is on our side—the elusive jaguar resting on sandy riverbanks.

After lunch, arrive near Cocha Salvador and settle into Casa Matsiguenka Lodge, located deep inside the rainforest. Spend the afternoon exploring jungle trails, climbing a 20-meter canopy tower, and searching for giant otters. After dark, an optional night walk reveals nocturnal wildlife and the unforgettable sounds of the Amazon.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 Highlights The Tour Manu Reserved Zone 6 days

• Boat safari on the Manu River
• Best chance to spot jaguars
• Visit to Cocha Otorongo (giant otters & black caimans)
• Optional guided night walk

Navigation on the Madre de Dios and Manu Rivers (approx. 5 hours):

You may see:

• Herons, macaws, and swallows
• Black and white caimans
• Howler monkeys, capuchins, and tamarins
• Possible jaguar sighting
• Birdwatching opportunities
• Walk through pristine rainforest:
• Medicinal plants, butterflies, and giant trees
• Night wildlife observation after dinner

Overnight: Casa Machiguenga Lodge – an ecolodge managed by the native community – experience Machiguenga culture.

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Day 4: Salvador Oxbow Lake – Macaw Clay Lick – Manu Rainforest Trails

Iconic Wildlife Encounters in Peru’s Amazon

Wake early for an unforgettable visit to Cocha Salvador, the largest oxbow lake in Manu National Park. From a floating catamaran, observe an incredible concentration of wildlife, including giant otters, black caimans, monkeys, and countless bird species—one of the top wildlife experiences on a Cusco to Manu Trips.

Later in the morning, walk to a nearby Macaw Clay Lick, where scarlet and red-and-green macaws gather in a vibrant display of color and sound—one of the most impressive natural spectacles in the Amazon.

After lunch, explore rainforest trails with your expert naturalist guide, learning about medicinal plants, insects, and the complex jungle ecosystem. Keep an eye out for tamarins, emperor pichicos, and even peccaries before another peaceful night at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Highlights

• Guided rainforest ecology walk
• Cocha Salvador wildlife observation by catamaran
• From the lagoon, observe:
• Spectacular Macaw Clay Lick visit
• Giant river otters
• Caimans, hoatzins, herons, and fishing eagles
• Howler monkeys and squirrel monkeys & rare bird species
• Walk through pristine rainforest:
• Home to at least 7 monkey species, including:
• Woolly monkeys, spider monkeys, howler monkeys, and capuchins
• Optional night walk to spot nocturnal animals

Cocha Otorongo – Afternoon:

• 20-meter observation tower – ideal for professional photography
• Capybaras, deer, and turtles
• Second chance to see giant river otters

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Day 5: Casa Matsiguenka – Tapir Clay Lick / The Tour Manu Reserved Zone.

A Rare Night in the Heart of the Amazon

Today, your Manu Reserved Zone tour reaches one of its most exclusive experiences. Begin with a guided walk through pristine rainforest to Cocha Otorongo (Jaguar Lake), a wildlife-rich oxbow lake where monkeys—especially woolly monkeys—are often seen. Learn how the forest reveals animal presence through falling fruit, sounds, and movement.

After lunch, continue by boat along the Manu River and the Alto Madre de Dios, scanning riverbanks for caimans, turtles, capybaras, deer, and—during peak season—the elusive jaguar.

Walk in Limonal – Pristine Rainforest:Discover 500–600-year-old trees, medicinal plants, and exclusive wildlife.

By evening, arrive at a remote Tapir Clay Lick, where you’ll spend the night in a discreet jungle hide. As darkness falls, watch quietly as tapirs emerge to feed—one of the rarest and most unforgettable wildlife encounters on any Cusco to Manu jungle Trips.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 Highlights

• During the return journey, explore areas where you may see:
• Guided visit to Cocha Otorongo (Jaguar Lake)
• Excellent chances to see monkeys and river wildlife
• Boat safari on the Manu River
• Evening visit to a Tapir Clay Lick
• Tapirs, sloths, and giant anteaters
• Anacondas and various monkey species

Overnight:  dinner and optional night walk.

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DAY 6: The Tour Manu Reserved Zone – Puerto Atalaya – Return to Cusco .

A Memorable Farewell to Manu National Park

After breakfast in the rainforest, begin your scenic journey back to Cusco, reflecting on six unforgettable days in the Manu National Park Reserved Zone. Enjoy the final views of the Amazon landscape as we travel through jungle and mountain scenery, arriving in Cusco at approximatel.6:00 – 6:30 p.m.

This marks the end of your incredible Cusco to Manu jungle Trips, filled with rare wildlife encounters, pristine rainforest, and authentic Amazon experiences.

Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

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The Amazon Travel Manu Tours 6-Day Tour is more than a trip: it’s a deep immersion into one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. From Andean cloud forests to primary Amazon rainforest, each day connects you with unique landscapes, animals, and cultures that transform the way you see the world.

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