Our Manu and Machuwasi Lake tour 4 Days from Cusco takes you on a one-of-a-kind adventure through the Peruvian Amazon. From misty cloud forests to the peaceful Machuwasi Lake, you’ll discover amazing wildlife, rare species like the Spectacled Bear and the Cock of the Rock, and unwind in our cozy lodges, including the rustic Bambu Lodge.
Duration
4 Days
Difficulty
Moderate, Moderate
300 m.a.s.l
3B, 3L, 3D
by Bus
All year
The Cultural Zone of Manu National Park offers the perfect balance between nature, adventure, and cultural immersion. This 4-day journey takes you through some of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, where cloud forests descend into lush tropical jungle, and every sound, color, and scent tells a story of life in its purest form.
Your adventure begins in the Andean highlands, winding down scenic mountain roads toward the cloud forest, home to the vibrant Andean cock-of-the-rock, Peru’s national bird. As you descend into the lowlands, the environment transforms, giant ferns give way to towering ceiba trees, butterflies swirl in the sunlight, and the calls of monkeys echo through the canopy.
During the trip, you’ll visit local communities, learning about traditional practices, medicinal plants, and sustainable living in harmony with the forest. Guided walks reveal incredible wildlife, from capuchin monkeys to colorful macaws, while night excursions let you experience the jungle’s mysterious symphony after dark.
Accommodations are in comfortable eco-lodges surrounded by nature, providing the perfect space to relax and absorb the rhythm of the rainforest.
This 4-day Manu experience is more than a journey, it’s an awakening. A chance to witness one of the planet’s last true wildernesses and connect deeply with the people who call it home.
Day 1: Travel from Cusco to Paucartambo, passing through Ninamarca’s Pre-Incan funeral towers. Trek through the cloud forest, observe the Cock of the Rock and diverse wildlife, then settle in at Bambu Lodge for a restful night.
Day 2: Ride a motorized boat along the Alto Madre de Dios River to the lodge. Explore the jungle on foot, spotting insects, monkeys, and medicinal plants. Relax in the lodge with full amenities, including private rooms.
Day 3: Trek to witness giant trees, orchids, and wildlife like tapirs. Discover Machuwasi Lake, home to capybaras, caymans, and hundreds of birds. At night, observe the Amazon’s nocturnal creatures, including frogs, bats, and snakes.
Day 4: Visit the parrots’ lick to see colorful parrots and macaws in their natural habitat. After breakfast, take the boat back to Atalaya, then travel by bus back to Cusco.
We leave from Cusco in our comfortable bus, ascending to the folkloric town of Paucartambo. On the way we visit the Pre Incas funeral towers of Ninamarca. Then we drive through the impressive cloud forest full of plants and beautiful orchids, here we take our first hike and we have the chance to observe the Peru´s national bird-Cock of the Rocks (Rupicola Peruviana), monkeys and many differents species of birds.
With luck the only South American bear-the Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos Ornatus). In the evening we arrive to BAMBU lODGE , we sleep in a typical lodge.included showers and toilets and private room.
MANU NATIONAL JUNGLE 4/Days
Group Service:(02-06ppl Average – 08ppl Maximum) / (Includes All as well as a Private Bus and Boat to Explore better)
PRICE PER PERSON US$550
Please if you are group over 06 people let us know to give you a good discount. Please,Note: If you are 02 we can open a New group and Leave any day you suit.
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