Manu reserved zone – 7D/6N

Day Highlight: Guided night excursion through the rainforest canopy trails to spot rare nocturnal wildlife.

Very early at 06:30 a.m., we will depart in the direction of the port of Atalaya; on the way we will make a few stops to witness local small farmers who are producers of many varieties of jungle fruits, including the famous coca plant. Later, we will begin the navigation part of our trip on a river excursion in Manu National Park, Peru , along one of the tributaries of the mighty Amazon River. During our day we will have the opportunity to witness many types of colorful birds such as parrots, oropendolas, vultures and other species while traversing Manu Park Peru.

We will make a stop at the wild hot springs. Hopefully, we will make some sightings of some jungle mammals, such as monkeys or the famous capybaras (jungle rodents that measure up to 2.5 feet long). Towards the end of the afternoon, we will arrive at our next destination to sleep at Yanayacu Lodge, located in the National Park of Manu, arriving at approximately 3:00 p.m. Here there will be showers and toilets available. We will have a night walk in the dark, the best time to see many anthropoids, tarantulas, scorpions and snakes; of course, it is optional. This journey is part of our Manu National Park tours and offers an monumental Manu jungle tour in Manu Peru.

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.

Day Highlight: Dawn river boat observation of colorful parrots and macaws gathering along the mineral clay cliffs.

We leave for Boca Manu Lodge, leaving behind the clean waters of the Madre de Dios River. We will stop at the river bank to see the parrots and macaws lick clay before entering the clay-laden waters of the Manu River in Manu National Park, Peru. With a brief stop at the ranger station in Limonal to present our permit, we will travel for about five more hours through Manu Park Peru , one of the most biodiverse regions in the Amazon.

Some beaches will be home to black caimans, and there is the possibility of encountering a sunbathing jaguar, the third largest cat in the world. We will see some primate species on this river trip, possibly red howler monkeys or smaller squirrel monkeys. After lunch by the river, we arrive at our campsite near the lake of Cocha Salvador. We will have the afternoon to traverse some of the trails through the virgin rainforest of the area, an monumental journey on our Manu jungle tour and one of the highlights of our Manu National Park tours.

The reserved area of Casa Matsiguenca in Manu is designed using the construction techniques of the indigenous peoples and has 12 fully screened double rooms. There is an interactive interpretation center and locally made souvenirs are for sale.

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.

Day Highlight: Quiet catamaran navigation across secluded oxbow lakes in search of resident families of giant river otters.

After breakfast, we will spend the morning at Cocha Salvador Lake in Manu National Park, Peru. Part of the time will be spent canoeing on the lake on a floating platform observing the animal life of the ox-bow lake from the water. We may encounter an Agami heron or a Sungrebe, and brown capuchin monkeys usually feeding on nearby fruits. Specially constructed docks leading into the lake allow us to look for a family of giant otters that live here. These largest freshwater carnivores in the world remain common only in the National Park of Manu , having been hunted to extinction in most of their former range along the lakeshore.

The rest of the day will be spent hiking the area’s trails in search of some of the 13 species of monkeys found in the forest here. Your guide will explain some of the basics of rainforest ecosystems and point out some of the local plants used by local and indigenous groups. We may come across a group of peccaries, a species of wild boar found here. An evening savoring the sunset.

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.

Day Highlight: Quiet catamaran navigation across secluded oxbow lakes in search of resident families of giant river otters.

Today we will walk very slowly from The Lodge for 4-5 hours through the forest to Cocha Otorongo. We may encounter monkey troops. This is an especially good trail for Woolly and Black Spider monkeys. We will pay special attention to the plant life on this hike and take them slowly listening to the rustling of the vegetation or the soft sound of fruits that may be on the jungle floor that may betray the presence of animals or large birds.

A witness to Cocha Otorongo Lake is planned, where observation piers and a 20-meter observation tower in the rainforest canopy overlooking the lake are available for wildlife viewing. We will also look for a large family of giant nutria that inhabit this lake, one of the highlights of the National Park of Manu. This journey is part of our Manu National Park tours and offers an genuine Manu jungle tour through Manu Peru. It is also ideal for travelers interested in Manu jungle trips , Manu Jungle Expeditions , or combining their Amazon adventure with alternative treks in Peru.

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.

Day Highlight: Dawn river boat observation of colorful parrots and macaws gathering along the mineral clay cliffs.

Upon leaving the lodge, we will hike up the Madre de Dios River for hours in the trees to the comfortable Dorado Lodge lodge facility. This strategically located lodge facility is jointly owned and managed by a local conservation group and is a base for scientific research for birders in the area and a center for visitors wishing to traverse the rainforest.

We should arrive in time for lunch and to traverse a trail through virgin forest to a lookout point on a cliff above the river to observe the flights of parrots and macaws as the sun sets. Those who wish can participate in a night walk with their guide in search of nocturnal animals such as tapirs. Overnight at Dorado Lodge. This journey is part of our Manu National Park tours and an monumental Manu jungle tour through the National Park of Manu , ideal for travelers looking for genuine Manu jungle trips , Manu Jungle Expeditions , or combining their Amazon adventure with alternative treks in Peru.

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.

Day Highlight: Guided rainforest trail walk and river navigation toward Cusco with native naturalist commentary.

We get up very early to go to the claylick and Guacamayo after this activity, we will leave from Dorado Lodge to the port of Atalaya from here; we will take the van directly to Cusco passing through the Cloud Forest and the Andes, arriving to Cusco in the afternoon.

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.