Manu Reserved Zone 6 Days and 5 Nights

Day 01: Cusco – Paucartambo – Pre-Inca Tombs – Bamboo Lodge

• [4:30 to 5:00 am] – Hotel Pick-up & Departure: We begin early, picking you up directly from your accommodation in Cusco. Settle into our private van for a scenic journey spanning about 8 hours in total.
• [Morning] – Huancarani & Paucartambo: After 1 hour, we stop in Huancarani where you can order breakfast at a local restaurant. Two hours later, we explore Paucartambo, a vibrant colonial town famous for the Virgen del Carmen festival. Next, enjoy a guided visit to the mystical Pre-Inca Tombs of Ninamarca.
• [Mid-Day] – Acjanaco Pass & Cloud Forest: We reach the park’s entrance at Acjanaco (4000 masl = 13123 feet) for a quick briefing. Begin your descent into the mystical Cloud Forest, keeping watch for the vibrant Cock of the Rock, woolly monkeys, and the elusive spectacled bear.
• [Afternoon] – Arrival at Bamboo Lodge: After crossing the lush cloud forest, we arrive at Bambu Lodge. Settle into your private rooms with toilets, showers, and electricity before enjoying a restful dinner surrounded by nature.

Day 02: Bamboo Lodge – Atalaya Port – Machuwasi Lake – Dorado Lodge

• [Morning] – Journey to Atalaya & River Navigation: After an early breakfast, a 1-hour van ride takes us to Atalaya port (500 masl = 1640 feet), with an optional stop at an animal rescue station. From Atalaya, we sail for 40 minutes in a motorized boat along the Alto Madre de Dios River.
• [Mid-Day] – Machuwasi Lake & Aguas Calientes: After a 45-minute jungle walk spotting monkeys, we embark on rustic catamarans to explore Machuwasi Lake, searching for prehistoric Hoatzin birds and capybaras. Next, a 1.5-hour boat ride brings us to Shintuya to enjoy lunch and relax in the natural thermal baths of Aguas Calientes.
• [Afternoon to Evening] – Dorado Lodge & Night Walk: A final 2-hour boat trip brings us to Dorado Lodge. After a delicious dinner, experience the thrill of a night walk to observe nocturnal snakes, tarantulas, and night monkeys. We will also visit a mammal clay lick for a chance to spot tapirs and wild pigs.

Day 03: Dorado Lodge – Otorongo Lake – Casa Matsiguenka Lodge

• [Early Morning] – Entering the Reserved Zone: Wake up to the roar of howler monkeys. We travel by boat for 2 hours to the Limonal Checkpoint. After checking in, we navigate strictly within the highly protected manu park, where low river beaches offer prime chances to spot the hidden Jaguar.
• [Mid-Day] – Otorongo Lake Canopy Tower: After 4 to 5 hours of scenic navigation spotting massive caimans and sloths, we reach Otorongo Lake. Climb a towering 20-meter observation tower for spectacular panoramic views, searching for giant river otters and aquatic turtles.
• [Afternoon to Evening] – Casa Matsiguenka Lodge: A 45-minute boat ride takes us to Casa Matsiguenka Lodge, where we will spend the next two nights. Following dinner, enjoy an optional night hike to discover fascinating frogs, bats, and exotic insects.

Day 04: Casa Matsiguenka – Salvador Lake – Macaws Clay Lick

• [Early Morning] – Catamaran at Salvador Lake: Catch the first rays of the sun with a 20-minute boat ride to Salvador Lake. Board a catamaran to silently observe the lake’s dominant predators: the highly endangered giant river otters, alongside anacondas and turtles.
• [Mid-Morning] – Macaws Clay Lick: Return to the lodge and walk for 30 minutes to a vibrant clay lick. Witness a symphony of colors and sounds as blue, yellow, and scarlet macaws gather to feed on essential minerals.
• [Afternoon] – Matsiguenka Culture & Monkey Search: After lunch, enjoy free time learning survival techniques and archery from the local Matsiguenka tribe. Later, we cross the river to hike a specialized trail dedicated to spotting troops of spider, squirrel, and howler monkeys before dinner and an optional night walk.

Day 05: Casa Matsiguenka Lodge – Papaya Lodge

• [Early Morning] – Downriver Wildlife Spotting: We depart very early to maximize our chances of spotting Jaguars and large mammals along the riverbanks. Enjoy lunch on the boat as we sail downriver for 4 hours back to the Limonal Checkpoint.
• [Afternoon] – Upstream to Papaya Lodge: We continue upstream along the Alto Madre de Dios River for another 4 hours, arriving at the beautiful Papaya Lodge between 3:00 to 4:00 pm, where our chef will prepare an exquisite dinner.
• [Evening] – Optional Shelter House Experience: Choose to walk 45 minutes to a specially built shelter house near a mammal clay lick. Spend the night here in comfortable beds with mosquito nets to safely observe nocturnal tapirs, ocelots, and armadillos. Alternatively, enjoy a night walk around Papaya Lodge and sleep there.

Day 06: Papaya Lodge – Atalaya Port – Cusco

• [Morning] – River Journey to Atalaya: This is the bittersweet final day of our expedition. After breakfast, we take our boat for about 4 hours back to Atalaya Port, leaving the deep jungle behind.
• [Mid-Day] – Andes Ascent & Box Lunch: Our private transport will be waiting at the port to begin the scenic drive back up into the Peruvian Andes. We will stop in the middle of the route to enjoy a fulfilling box lunch.
• [Evening] – Arrival in Cusco: We continue our scenic drive toward the city, arriving back in Cusco around 6:00 pm. Your guide will ensure you are dropped off safely at or right next to your hotel.

Experience the Pinnacle of the Peruvian Amazon

A 6-day expedition into the deeply restricted areas of manu is an absolute privilege that few travelers get to experience. From navigating wild rivers and climbing canopy towers to connecting with native communities, this journey guarantees a life-altering encounter with raw, untouched nature.

Includes:

• Bilingual and certified Tour Guide
• A briefing about the trek with your guide the day before
• Pick up from your accomodation
• Private transportation to go to the Park (First and last day)
• Mineral water and snacks for the whole tour
• Lodges (Private, double, triple, quadruple rooms availables)
• Confortable Matrasses and mosquito nets
• Blankets
• Rubber boots to walk inside the jungle
• Permits and entrances fees to the Manu National Park
• Permits and entrances for the Reserved Zone
• 2 nights inside the Reserved Zone at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
• Boat to move along the river
• Boat driver and his assistant
• Professional Cook
• Snack for each day of trip
• Availability of meals to your preference (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, pesquetarian, etc)
• First Aid kit
• Survivor T – Shirt for each member of the group.

Doesn’t includes:

• Extra expense if you want to buy things during the tour
• First Breakfast and last dinner
• Tips for the team (Is not obligatory but if you wish to do it, it will be welcome).

• Original Passport
• Travel Insurance card (you have to le tus know the name of your Travel Insurance company and you travel Insurance Number)
• A back pack
• Rain coat or Rain Poncho
• Cold Clothes (For the first day)
• Bottle of Water
• Sandals
• Bottle of Water
• Flash Light with extra batteries
• Insect Repellent (30% Deet as minimum Recommended)
• Towel
• Toilet Paper
• Sun Block
• Sun Glasses
• Caps or Hats
• Binoculars
• Rain Pants
• Medicines for Personal Use
• Personal use stuff (Face moisturizer, Handsanitizer, Tooth brush and paste, etc)
• Camera with extra bateries (electricity available in some lodges)
• Extra money especially in soles to buy thing along the trek

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