The Manu National Park is one of the largest tropical parks in South America, located in southern Peru . The park, which covers two million hectares (4.5 million acres) and runs from the highlands to the jungle, is rich in flora and animals, with a diverse range of ecosystems including the high Andes, rainforests, and tropical forests. The Manu National Park, which is home to otters, caimans, jaguars, around 13 species of primates, almost 1,000 species of birds, and 10% of the world’s vascular plant species, was recognized as a World Biological Reserve in 1977. There are several species of figs and palms, as well as innumerable therapeutic plant species that are being cataloged by biologists.There are up to 220 tree species in a single hectare of Manu forest.
Manu National Park is the world’s park with the most biological diversity and is also the most well-protected.
We are a fully locally owned tour operator based in Cusco. Our guides are locals from the region. They have an excellent knowledge about the inca ruins, flora and fauna of National Park Manu.
We offer the experience, both as a small group tour and as a private tour. We invite you to take a moment to check out our reviews on Tripadvisor.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
0600 AM
Our journey begins early with a private bus ride to an altitude of 3,905 meters (13,000 ft.). We’ll make a brief stop in Ninamarca, a pre-Inca cemetery, and Paucartambo, a colonial settlement. Then we’ll descend the highland’s east slopes through “Cloud Forest,” a lushly vegetated area (ferns, orchids, bromeliads, bamboos, etc.) We’ll see animals such as the “red Cock of the Rocks” (our national bird), dazzling colored Tanagers, Quetzals, Trogons Tucans, and hummingbirds while enjoying breathtaking views of the highlands. We might be able to witness our first speckled bear if we’re lucky.
We’ll arrive in the afternoon in Pilcopata, where you’ll find comfortable lodging for the night (some shared facilities). After supper, your guide will give you an overview of the activities for the next day.
We’ll continue our journey to the Port of Atalaya after breakfast. We’ll stop at an animal rescue facility along the route. Following that, we’ll go on a short trek in search of orchids, bromeliads, bamboos, monkeys, and birds. You’ll take a 40-minute boat ride from the Port of Atalaya to the lowland rainforest “Alto Madre de Dios River,” where you’ll see a variety of exotic species, including the Jungle Condor “King Vulture” (Sarcoramphus papa).
We’ll spend the day exploring the rainforest for insects, frogs, snakes, caiman (alligators), and butterflies (2 and half hours).
We’ll early morning wake-up, followed by a great breakfast. We take a 30-minute speedboat ride to the parrots’ lick, where we’ll observe green and yellow parrots, birds, and other minor creatures. We’ll next return to Machuhuasi Lake, where we’ll board another raft for a boat excursion (2 hours). You will be able to see various wild species of bird-like hoatzin here. Finally, we’ll go for a one-hour forest trek before spending the night at the logde.
We board the motorboat returning to Atalaya after breakfast. Our transportation will be ready for us when we arrive. We’ll go into the cloud forest, stopping along the way to see more birds, insects, and butterflies, as well as stopping to see wild animals. Around 6:00 p.m., we’ll arrive in Cusco. For an extra fee, you may participate in a zip line and river rafting session.
Incredible vegetation and diversity of species. Great tour!
