Day Highlight: Guided rainforest trail walk and river navigation toward Bambu Lodge with native naturalist commentary.
We leave Cusco by private bus, first stopping to witness the pre-Inca burial towers of Ninamarca. We then drive through the mountains, to reach the typical folkloric village of Paucartambo. Here we will have a short walk through the town before continuing to Tres Cruces, the highest point and the entrance to Manu National Park. From here we will continue to the Cloud Forest and in San Pedro we will walk for approx. 1 hour to observe the national bird of Peru, the cock of the rock and many different types of monkeys, plants and flowers. Finally we will arrive at Pilcopata where we will spend the night at Bambu Lodge.
Day Technical Data:
- Timing: Early morning start with well-spaced afternoon transitions.
- Terrain: Variable mountain stone paving, compacted soil paths, and loose gravel slopes.
- Physical Effort: Moderate to demanding exertion adapted to traveler acclimatization.
- Transport Profile: Private van pickup from Cusco hotel and dedicated linking transfers.
