7 Day – Manu Reserved Zone Tours – Manu Biosphere Reserve Tour
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Manu Reserved Zone
SUMMARY
Day 1
Paucartambo-Paucartambo-Cusco-Port Atalaya-Amazon Treehouse
Day 2
Amazon Tree house - Parrot Clay Lick
Day 3
Amazon Treehouse - Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
Day 4
Casa Matsiguenka Lodge – Salvador Lagoon –Macaw Clay Lick
Day 5
Casa Matsiguenka Lodge - Hot Springs- AmazonTreehouse
Day 6
Parrot Clay Lick/– Piranha fishing– Treehouse Inn – River Tubing
Day 7
Amazon Treehouse to Atalaya Port to Paucartambo to Cusco
ITINERARY
Day 1: Paucartambo-Paucartambo-Cusco-Port Atalaya-Amazon Treehouse
Paucartambo-Paucartambo-Cusco-Port Atalaya-Amazon Treehouse
- Early morning pickup from Cusco and drive through the Andes
- Breakfast stop in Paucartambo (Inca culture and traditional town)
- Visit to Tres Cruces / Paso de Acjanaco viewpoint (3,900 m)
- Descent into the Manu cloud forest with short wildlife walk
- Wildlife viewing (cock-of-the-rock, monkeys, birds)
- Lunch at the hummingbird garden
- Transfer to Atalaya Port
- Boat journey along the Madre de Dios River
- Transfer to smaller boat on the Palotoa River
- Arrival at the Amazon Treehouse at sunset
Day 1 Statistics:
- Distance: ~290 km (180 miles)
- Highest altitude: 3,900 m (12,795 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 450 m (1,475 ft)
- Difficulty: Easy
Day 2: Amazon Tree house - Parrot Clay Lick
Amazon Tree house - Parrot Clay Lick
- Pre-dawn visit to the parrot and macaw clay lick
- Observation of birds feeding on mineral-rich clay
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Guided jungle hike to learn about medicinal plants
- Wildlife spotting (sloths, anteaters, snakes, insects)
- Buffet lunch with traditional jungle cuisine
- Afternoon exploration of a lake with white caimans and snakes
- Night hike to observe nocturnal jungle activity
Day 2 Statistics:
- Distance: ~5 km (3 miles) on foot
- Highest altitude: 550 m (1,800 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 500 m (1,600 ft)
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3: Amazon Treehouse - Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
Amazon Treehouse - Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
- Early boat journey along the Alto Madre de Dios River into the Manu Reserved Zone
- Breakfast on board while watching the Amazon sunrise
- Stop at Limonal checkpoint for park registration
- Navigation along the Manu River with wildlife viewing (capybaras, caimans, jaguars, herons)
- Arrival at Casa Machiguenga Lodge
- Short guided walk near the lodge
Day 3 Statistics:
- Boat time: ~12 hours (Madre de Dios & Manu Rivers)
- Highest altitude: same river level (no variation)
- Lowest altitude: same river level (no variation)
- Difficulty: Easy
Día 4: Casa Matsiguenka Lodge – Salvador Lagoon –Macaw Clay Lick
Casa Matsiguenka Lodge – Salvador Lagoon –Macaw Clay Lick
- Early morning catamaran exploration of Cocha Salvador
- Wildlife observation (giant river otters, caimans, monkeys, birds)
- Visit to macaw clay lick on return
- Lunch at the lodge
- Afternoon exploration of the nature reserve (including pocket monkey habitat)
- Night tour to observe nocturnal wildlife (alligators, tapirs, owls, snakes)
- Return to the lodge
Day 4 Statistics:
- Distance: Close-range exploration around Cocha Salvador (lake paddling + short hikes)
- Highest altitude: Same as lodge level
- Lowest altitude: Same as lodge level
- Difficulty: Moderate
Día 5: Casa Matsiguenka Lodge - Hot Springs- AmazonTreehouse
Casa Matsiguenka Lodge - Hot Springs- AmazonTreehouse
- Early morning departure (5:00 a.m.) from Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
- 5-hour boat navigation along the Manu River
- Wildlife viewing (jaguars, caimans, capybaras, tapirs, sloths)
- Breakfast served on board the boat
- Navigation upstream along the Madre de Dios River
- Scenic river journey with birdwatching opportunities
- Relaxation stop at natural rainforest hot springs
- Transfer to smaller boat (peke-peke) on the Palotoa River
- Final 1-hour boat ride to the Amazon Treehouse
Day 5 Statistics:
- Distance: Boat-based travel + short walks
- Highest altitude: 500 m (1,640 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Difficulty: Easy
Día 6: Parrot Clay Lick/– Piranha fishing– Treehouse Inn – River Tubing
Parrot Clay Lick/– Piranha fishing– Treehouse Inn – River Tubing
- Early morning visit to the parrot clay lick
- Observation of hundreds of colorful parrots feeding on mineral-rich clay
- Return to Amazon Treehouse for breakfast
- Guided jungle hike around the lodge trails
- Visit to a lagoon with piranhas and fishing activity
- Lunch at the lodge
- Free time at the lodge
- River tubing on the Palotoa River
- Sunset experience in the Amazon
- Night jungle excursion to observe nocturnal wildlife
Day 6 Statistics:
- Distance: 6 km on foot
- Highest altitude: 550 m (1,804 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 400 m (1,312 ft)
- Difficulty: Easy
Día 7: Amazon Treehouse to Atalaya Port to Paucartambo to Cusco
INCLUSIONS
Included
- All meals (optional vegetarian with notice)
- Excursions with naturalist guides, cook (chef)
- Private (minivan) and river (motorised canoe) transportation; Peke peke (motorised small boat for small rivers)
- Accommodation at lodges (mosquito nets)
- Tickets for the Manu national park
- Rubber boots
Not included
- Breakfast on the first day
- Dinner on the last night of the tour
- Alcoholic beverages
- Souvenirs
Activities included
- Walk in the cloud forest (first day)
- Macaw, parrots and parakeet viewing at the clay lick
- Tubing in the Palotoa river
- Night walks with licensed naturalist guide
- Exploring wildlife
- View to Cocha Otorongo (tower) (Reserved Zone of Manu)
- Visit to Cocha Salvador (catamaran) (Reserved Zone of Manu)
- Exploration of river and jungle for Wildlife
- Hiking trails on (Reserved Zone of Manu)
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
Manu Tours Peru Packing List
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Small backpack for the day
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Dark colored clothes (to camouflage ourselves)
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Sun hat
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Long -sleeved shirts for mosquito
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Swimwear and sandals (Flip flops)
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1 Small ultra -light towel
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Repellent for mosquito (50% DEET)
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Sunscreen
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Flashlight with extra battery/head lamp
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Binoculars (vortex 10×42, Swarovski 8×42, Nikon 8×42) “can rent binoculars”
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Camera with extra battery and extra memory
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Bottle of water
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Rain poncho, or rain jacket/ pants
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Plastic bags for dirty and clean clothes, and camera /electronics
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Biodegradable or organic soap (available in Cusco)
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Wet wipes
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Hand sanitizer
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Toilet paper (in plastic bag to keep dry)
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Personal medications for 6 days
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What Our Travellers Say
Verified reviews from TripAdvisor
Posted on Tripadvisor 悦桐 曾Verified Fantastic! Fantastic trip!! Really nice guide, fun jungle exploration and cool tubing! By the way, food is really tasty!Posted on Tripadvisor Adventure17148511439Verified Highly recommend Highly recommend it!!! The host provided truly warming assistance and guidance. The tour and memory with them is really great. Really appreciate that! The food here is good as well by the way. :)Posted on Tripadvisor Bas vVerified Great all in one experience! Some trips are once in a lifetime. This was one of those trips. Together, we took the plunge and traveled over 500 kilometers through the Peruvian Amazon in seven days with our private guide, Vidal. We became part of his family for a week, and he treated us accordingly. He taught us a great deal about the area, the animals and insects, the sounds, surviving in the jungle, taking night walks for several hours in the pitch black, and crossing waterways, both on foot and by boat. There was no internet and only 3 kilos of luggage (your choice). The activities were sometimes tailored to your level of activity, and there was plenty of opportunity for questions and friendly conversation. The tree houses were comfortable, and the entire setting of the "camp" was beautiful. We would recommend this seven-day trip to everyone. For us, three days would be too short due to the vast distances you have to cover to get from point A to point B. Vidal is a fantastic guide with an incredible amount of experience. He was born and raised in the jungle. He made our trip a great success!Posted on Tripadvisor Bas vVerified Best guide ever! Some trips are once in a lifetime. This was one of those trips. Together, we took the plunge and traveled over 500 kilometers through the Peruvian Amazon in seven days with our private guide, Vidal. We became part of his family for a week, and he treated us accordingly. He taught us so much about the area, the animals and insects, the sounds, surviving in the jungle, taking night walks for several hours in the pitch black, and crossing waterways, both on foot and by boat. We did not use internet and only 10 kilos of luggage ( this was our choice). The activities were tailored to your level of activity, and there was plenty of opportunity for questions and friendly conversation. The tree houses were comfortable, and the entire setting of the "camp" was beautiful. We would recommend this seven-day trip to everyone. For us, three days would be too short due to the vast distances you have to cover to get from point A to point B. Vidal is a fantastic guide with an incredible amount of experience. He was born and raised in the jungle. Many thanks Vidal and family!Posted on Tripadvisor Claudia RVerified Very personal, family-run experience We joined a 5-day tour into the Reserved Zone of Manu National Park, and it was an unforgettable experience. Because of external reasons, the planning had to be done very spontaneously, but Vidal managed to organize everything on very short notice. He involved his family right away, which made the whole experience feel very personal and well taken care of. The atmosphere during the entire trip was extremely relaxed, friendly, and full of laughter. Vidal grew up in the jungle and has deep knowledge of the local nature, wildlife, and environment. His English is very good, making explanations and conversations easy and enjoyable. The food was another highlight of the tour. Vidal’s wife, Daisy, cooked amazing vegetarian meals for us every day. Even during long boat rides, she managed to prepare fresh food – something we did not expect at all in such a remote place. Manu National Park is a truly unique and magical destination, and experiencing it with such a warm, knowledgeable, and well-organized team made the journey even more special. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable Manu experience.Posted on Tripadvisor MBS_0804Verified Amazing tour of Manu National Park! I had a wonderful time at the Amazon Treehouse! Vidal took our group on many amazing forest walks, where we saw macaws, capuchin monkeys, a white caiman, a bamboo rat, and many spiders and other insects, and he enlightened us on his indigenous culture’s ways. The treehouse accommodations were delightful, Daisy’s cooking was magnificent, and Romario was a terrific driver. I highly recommend for a first exposure to the Peruvian portion of the Amazon basin.Posted on Tripadvisor Cindy CletoVerified Unforgettable Manu National Park Tour! Amazing 4-day trip to Manu National Park. Vidal and Deysi were wonderful guides and hosts. We stayed in a beautiful tree house overlooking the forest and river, with tasty, fresh Peruvian food cooked for us throughout. Such a unique experience! The walks through the jungle were incredible, with Vidal spotting and showing us a variety of monkeys, birds and reptiles. Incredible opportunity to see wildlife where it belongs! We also had wonderful experiences like floating down the river, fishing and night walks. Unforgettable experience with an amazing Peruvian host! We've made friends for life. Would highly recommend. Thank you!Posted on Tripadvisor susang178Verified Magic adventure At Bio Manu we had an adventurous 4 days in the jungle sleeping in the treehouse, with night and day walks in the jungle and delicious meals. It was a great occasion to see many amazing trees, insects, birds, monkeys and even a caïman! We loved going down the river on inner tubes with nothing but the forest and its sounds around us. Many thanks to our wonderful guide and amigo Gabriel who took good care of us and showed us the magic of the jungle! All our best to the whole team at Bio Manu including Daisy, Vidal, Melia, Marco and our super driver Freddy. Thanks everyone! Susan and Raphaël (France)Posted on Tripadvisor Hélène AVerified Un séjour inoubliable ! Nous avons passé un séjour exceptionnel avec Vidal! Le logement se trouve dans un lieu paradisiaque, en pleine selva et loin des touristes, et le balcon de notre belle chambre donnait sur la rivière. Nous nous sommes régalés tous les jours, les plats étaient fins et délicieux, et nous avons découvert la cuisine péruvienne à chaque repas, bravo Lady !! Vidal est un guide hors pair, nous avons fait des excursions de jour et de nuit et avons vu plein d'animaux. Encore merci à toute l'équipe pour cette expérience que nous n'oublierons jamais 🥰Posted on Tripadvisor Clement2335Verified Amazing experience in the jungle It was an amazing experience ! Everything was great, it a dream come true to walk an explorer this incredible place! All the walks in the jungle, the activities and the meals were wonderful! Vidal and his family are truely kind and lovely people who will do everything possible to make your stay the most awesome experience possible. I will never forget them! Thank you so much again! I totally recommend you to come and discover this by yourself, do not hesitate !










