Cultural Zone Manu in 3 days


Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Highlights: Manu, Cloud forest, Clay lick, Zip line, Machuwasi lake, hot spring
Type of tour: Adventure
Place: Cusco - Peru
Price per person from $ 357.00 USD

"Your Unforgettable Adventure Awaits!"

We invite you to discover the fascinating Manu Jungle on an unforgettable tour. Immerse yourself in the lush biodiversity and marvel at the unique landscapes as you explore this natural paradise. This tour is ideal for nature lovers and adventurers seeking an authentic and enriching experience.

Day 1: Cusco (3,300 m.a.l.) - Cloud forest (1,700 m.a.l.) - Amazon Manu lodge (400 m.a.l.)
Day 2: Amazon Manu lodge - Clay lick  Zip line - Machuwasi lake night walk 
Day 3: Amazon Manu lodge - Hot spring - Cusco

ITINERARY

Day 1: CUSCO (3,300 M.A.L.) - CLOUD FOREST (1,700 M.A.L.) - AMAZON MANU LODGE (400 M.A.L.)

Day 1: CUSCO (3,300 M.A.L.) - CLOUD FOREST (1,700 M.A.L.) - AMAZON MANU LODGE (400   M.A.L.)
Day 1: CUSCO (3,300 M.A.L.) - CLOUD FOREST (1,700 M.A.L.) - AMAZON MANU LODGE (400 M.A.L.)

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Accommodation: Amazon Manu Lodge
Distance: 150 km / 155 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Walking time: There may be short walks or explorations, up to 2 hours maximum.


We will leave Cusco very early in the morning in our vehicle. We will cross interesting valleys between the mountains of the Andes and picturesque rural communities. We will visit the pre-Incan tombs of the Lupaca culture and then we will stop in Paucartambo, a beautiful colonial city, and visit the interesting museum of the city. On the way, we will have lunch in the cloud forest. We will continue our descent through the cloud forest, an area rich in endemic species, such as the spectacled bear and the rooster of the rock, the Peruvian national bird that performs a ritual of unique courtship. We can also see orchids, bromeliads, ferns, etc. We will continue observing the spectacular nature throughout our trip until we reach to atalaya port and take a motor boat and go 30 minutes down the river to get to our hostel where we will spend our first night.


Day 2: AMAZON MANU LODGE - CLAY LICK ZIP LINE - MACHUWASI LAKE NIGHT WALK

Day 2: AMAZON MANU LODGE - CLAY LICK  ZIP LINE - MACHUWASI LAKE NIGHT WALK
Day 2: AMAZON MANU LODGE - CLAY LICK ZIP LINE - MACHUWASI LAKE NIGHT WALK

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Accommodation: Amazon Manu Lodge
Distance: 250 km / 155 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Walking time: There may be short walks or explorations, up to 2 hours maximum


Very early in the morning, we will board our boat and head to the macaw clay lick, a wall along the riverbank where different species of parrots, such as the blue-headed parrot, the white-eyed parakeet, the macaw with chestnut front, among others, gathers every morning. Here they eat clay, which is rich in minerals and helps them digest and eliminate toxins from their bodies. After, we will return to our lodge for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, we will take a walk through the forest for 2-3 hours. We will return to the lodge for lunch and then rest or swim in the river. After lunch, you will also have the option to go zip-lining. In the afternoon, we will visit Lake Machuwasi, where we will take a rafts to observe birds, such as the prehistoric bird hoatzin and, with luck, other animals such as monkeys and capybaras. Then we will make a nocturnal walk through the forest to look for insects and amphibians. After the night walk, we will have dinner and spend the night. Optional free activity - zip line: Our guests at the Amazon Manu Lodge have the opportunity to appreciate a unique and impressive view of the jungle as they fly through the jungle canopy between platforms built high up in the trees. All equipment used is high mountain and safe. After sliding at high speed through the treetops of the incredible Amazon rainforest, you can rappel 25 meters to the ground (fishing optional)


Day 3: AMAZON MANU LODGE - HOT SPRING - CUSCO

Day 3: AMAZON MANU LODGE - HOT SPRING - CUSCO
Day 3: AMAZON MANU LODGE - HOT SPRING - CUSCO

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
Distance: 150 km / 155 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Walking time: There may be short walks or explorations, up to 2 hours maximum.


After a delicious breakfast, we can go for a swim in the hot spring of Atalaya and then we will board our boat back to Puerto Atalaya where our bus will wait for us to return to Cusco. We will have lunch along the route back to Cusco, and we will arrive around 5:30 p.m. at 6:30 p.m.


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INCLUDES

  • Pre-departure Information: You will meet with your Manu guide at our office for an orientation before your tour.
  • Private mini van
  • Maritime and Land Transportation: Land transportation by minivan and maritime transportation with outboard motor.
  • Accommodation, hostels, lodge (2 nights): This lodge is known for offering an immersive jungle experience, with facilities designed to blend with the natural surroundings. They are typically built with materials from the jungle.
  • Qualified bilingual naturalist guide with equipment: A professional, educated guide who grew up in this region and has a genuine passion for teaching others about their heritage. Your guide will explain the culture and surroundings throughout the route, including leading your group. They will keep you safe, healthy, and comfortable during your hike, ensuring you enjoy your time along the way and are happy.1nigtin the Pilcopata Lodge
  • Three meals a day (vegetarian option): The cuisine typically includes local dishes prepared with fresh, often organic ingredients. The meals are simple yet delicious, reflecting traditional Amazonian cuisine.Bilingual professional guide
  • Mineral water at all times: Our passengers are provided with mineral water throughout the journey.
  • First aid kit: Our quides are highly trained in first aid and rescue, and we have a care plan in place.
  • Chef: A professional chef, specialized in cooking on the go, prepares your delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner to keep you energized every day. You will never go hungry!

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

  • First breakfast
  • Last dinner
  • Extras money
  • Binoculars USD 10 per day 

YOU NEED

  • Personal medications
  • Toiletries
  • Hiking shoes, flip flop
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Insect repellent (30 % and 50%)
  • Sun glasses sunscreen
  • Rain ponchos or raincoat
  • Long sleeve t-shirts
  • Swimming clothes
  • Binoculars
  • Camera with extra battery
  • Daypack.

RESERVATIONS

For availability of spaces for this service, please contact us info@salkantaytrek.org or by WhatsApp (+51) 970 506 205 and we`ll send you detailed information, prices, terms and conditions.

Please keep in mind that significant price reductions are available for groups. All our tours are fully guaranteed, departure every day. Contact us for more information for the tour that you are choosing, or to begin customizing your own itinerary. recommendations:

"Inka Trail Expeditions Perú is a tour operator travel agency in Peru and the city of Cusco, We really know what we do and offer, We are well managed, with several offices in Peru and a long list of travel destinations, offering all travel alternatives in Perú, from family trips, honeymoon trips and luxury travel, including adventure tours and exploring trips to the jungle, for almost any budget

NOTE: Inka Trail Expeditions Perú, specializes in organizing the ideal travel plan to Peru, with hotels and destinations that you choose, because we have all confidential and promotional rates. For guidance on how to organize your custom package. Please write us.

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