Manu Amazon Eco Cultural Tour 4 Days from Cusco

Rise early to witness the vibrant mating dance of Peru’s national bird, the Cock of the Rock, from a dedicated viewing platform— a truly spectacular start to your day. After breakfast, you will go for a walk to observe forest wildlife, such as monkeys and birds.

Afterward, you’ll see coca plantations and a wildlife rescue center. Next, you’ll travel to Puerto Atalaya, located on the banks of the Alto Madre de Dios River, 500 meters above sea level.

Jungle Exploration: Travel by boat to see a huge variety of birds, including herons, vultures, cormorants and more, before arriving at Amazon Manu Lodge. You’ll then board the river for a delicious lunch.

In the Afternoon: You’ll visit a swamp where you can observe birds such as toucans, woodpeckers, macaws, and more. Before dinner, you’ll go caiman-watching, which are particularly prominent at night. You’ll return to the lodge at night.

Overnight: Amazon Manu Lodge, offering rustic comfort perfectly positioned for delving deeper into the surrounding wilderness.

In the morning: after breakfast you will board a small boat and head to the Macaw Clay Lick, a wall along the riverbank where different species of parrots gather every morning, such as the blue-headed parrot, the white-eyed parakeet and the chestnut-fronted macaw, among others.

Parrot Detox:  You’ll see how the parrots detoxify by eating mineral-rich clay, which helps them digest and eliminate toxins. Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast.

Jungle Exploration: After a hearty breakfast, you’ll take a 2 to 3 hour walk through the forest. Return to the lodge for lunch and a chance to rest or swim in the river.

In the afternoon: After lunch, you have the option of ziplining or visiting Lake Machuwasi, where you can raft along its shores to spot birds such as the prehistoric hoatzin and, with a bit of luck, other animals such as monkeys and capybaras.

Visit Machuwasi Lake: A short boat journey and a trek through vibrant trails lead you to Machuwasi Lake. Utilize a telescope for enhanced birdwatching, spotting great egrets, tucanets, and more.

Next, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the jungle as you fly through a canopy or zip line between platforms built high in the trees. All equipment used is high-quality and safe. After gliding at high speed through the canopy of the stunning Amazon rainforest, you’ll rappel 20 metres to the ground.

Nocturnal Wildlife Exploration: Experience the nocturnal life of the jungle, observing a variety of frogs and insects under the cover of darkness.

After a delicious breakfast: you can watch the hummingbirds around the lodge. Then you’ll go to the port to take the boat back to Puerto Atalaya, where our bus will be waiting to take you back to Cusco. On the way back to Cusco you’ll have lunch and arrive between 17:30 and 19:30.