6 day -Manu National Park from Cusco – Manu Amazon Peru
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Manu Reserved Zone
SUMMARY
Day 1
Cusco - Paucartambo – Cloud Forest - Amazon treehouse
Day 2
AMAZON TREEHOUSE – COCHA JUAREZ - CASA MACHIGUENGA – RESERVED ZONE
Day 3
CASA MACHIGUENGA LODGE – COCHA SALVADOR – MACAWS CLAY LICK
Day 4
CASA MACHIGUENGA – TREEHOUSE LODGE
Day 5
TREE HOUSE – PARROT CLAY LICK – JUNGLE WALK
Day 6
Amazon Treehouse - Cusco
ITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco - Paucartambo – Cloud Forest - Amazon treehouse
Cusco - Paucartambo – Cloud Forest - Amazon treehouse
- Early morning pick-up from Cusco (around 4:30 a.m.) and departure toward Manu National Park
- Breakfast stop in the traditional town of Paucartambo
- Ascent to Acjanaco Pass (4,000 m / 13,123 ft), the highest point of the journey and entrance to the Manu Biosphere Reserve
- Scenic descent into the cloud forest, with chances to see birds, orchids, waterfalls, and monkeys
- Arrival at Atalaya Port (650 m / 2,132 ft) and transition from road to river transport
- Boat navigation along the Madre de Dios River for about 2 hours with wildlife viewing along the banks
- Transfer to a smaller boat on the Palotoa River for deeper jungle access
- Final 1-hour boat ride through the rainforest to reach the Amazon Treehouse lodge
- Arrival at the lodge surrounded by primary Amazon rainforest
Day 1 Statistics:
- Distance: ~300 km total
- Highest altitude: 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 650 m (2,132 ft)
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2: AMAZON TREEHOUSE – COCHA JUAREZ - CASA MACHIGUENGA – RESERVED ZONE
AMAZON TREEHOUSE – COCHA JUAREZ - CASA MACHIGUENGA – RESERVED ZONE
- Sunrise breakfast on board the boat along the Madre de Dios River
- Wildlife observation along the riverbanks (birds, turtles, caimans, possible jaguar sightings)
- Navigation along the Manu River through a high-biodiversity area
- Visit to Cocha Juarez with observation tower and birdwatching opportunities
- Arrival at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge in the heart of the rainforest
- Overnight stay surrounded by Amazon jungle sounds
Day 2 Statistics:
- Boat travel: ~11 hours (Madre de Dios & Manu Rivers)
- Highest altitude: same as river level (no major variation)
- Lowest altitude: same as river level (no major variation)
- Difficulty: Easy
Day 3: CASA MACHIGUENGA LODGE – COCHA SALVADOR – MACAWS CLAY LICK
CASA MACHIGUENGA LODGE – COCHA SALVADOR – MACAWS CLAY LICK
- Breakfast at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
- Catamaran exploration of Cocha Salvador (lake wildlife viewing)
- Observation of giant otters, monkeys, and diverse bird species
- Jungle trekking around the lake and surrounding rainforest
- Visit to macaw clay lick area (Salvadorcillo River)
- Night walk to observe nocturnal Amazon wildlife
- Overnight stay at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
Day 3 Statistics:
- Distance: Local exploration (lake paddling + short hikes)
- Highest altitude: same as lodge level
- Lowest altitude: same as lodge level
- Difficulty: Moderate
Día 4: CASA MACHIGUENGA – TREEHOUSE LODGE
CASA MACHIGUENGA – TREEHOUSE LODGE
- Early morning departure from Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
- Boat navigation along the Manu River with wildlife viewing (jaguars, caimans, capybaras, birds)
- Scenic river journey through pristine rainforest
- Arrival at Amazon Treehouse Inn in the afternoon
- Night exploration of the jungle (amphibians, snakes, nocturnal mammals)
- Overnight stay at the Amazon Treehouse
Day 4 Statistics:
- Distance: Boat-based travel + short walks
- Highest altitude: 500 m (1,640 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 350 m (1,148 ft)
- Difficulty: Easy
Día 5: TREE HOUSE – PARROT CLAY LICK – JUNGLE WALK
TREE HOUSE – PARROT CLAY LICK – JUNGLE WALK
- Breakfast at the Amazon Treehouse Inn
- Visit to the parrot clay lick to observe large flocks of birds
- Return to the lodge and breakfast on the garden balcony
- Guided jungle trail walk in search of wildlife (sloths, armadillos, caimans)
- Swamp area exploration for rainforest species
- Sunset preparation and night excursion in the jungle
Day 5 Statistics:
- Distance: 5 km on foot
- Highest altitude: 550 m (1,804 ft)
- Lowest altitude: 400 m (1,312 ft)
- Difficulty: Easy
Día 6: Amazon Treehouse - Cusco
Amazon Treehouse - Cusco
- Breakfast at the Amazon Treehouse
- Boat navigation back to Atalaya Pier
- Private transport from Atalaya to Cusco
- Stop in Paucartambo for lunch
- Arrival in Cusco around 6:00 p.m.
Day 6 Statistics:
- Distance: ~300 km (186 miles)
- Highest altitude: ~3,600 m (11,155 ft)
- Lowest altitude: ~650 m (2,132 ft)
- Difficulty: Easy
INCLUSIONS
Included
- All meals (please notify us in advance; vegetarian options available).
- Naturalist guide, professional chef, driver.
- Private car, motorboat, Peke Peke (motorized canoe for small rivers)
- Accommodation in a treehouse (with private bathroom, hot shower, mosquito net, and Wi-Fi) Accommodations at Casa Machiguenga Lodge
- Entrance tickets to Manu National Park
- Rubber boots
Not included
- Breakfast on the first day
- Dinner on the last day
- Alcoholic beverages
- Water on the first day
- Snacks
- Souvenirs
Activities included
- Walk through the cloud forest.
- Motorboat ride.
- Hikes in the rainforest.
- Night hikes deep in the jungle.
- Tubing (floating down the Palotoa River).
- Visit to the parrot and macaw clay lick.
- Wildlife viewing.
- Sport fishing. optional
- Campfire and optional show.
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