Manu Zone

We will depart from Cusco early in the morning in our vehicle. We will cross interesting valleys between the Andes mountains and picturesque rural communities. We will visit the pre-Incan tombs of the Lupaca culture and then stop in Paucartambo, a beautiful colonial town, to explore its fascinating museum. 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 Andean cock-of-the-rock, Peru's national bird, known for its unique courtship display. We will also see orchids, bromeliads, ferns, and more. We will keep admiring the spectacular nature throughout our journey until we reach the Atalaya port, where we will board a motorboat for a 30-minute ride down the river to reach our lodge, where we will spend our first night.

Early in the morning, we will board our boat and head to the macaw clay lick, a riverbank wall where various species of parrots, such as the blue-headed parrot, white-eyed parakeet, and chestnut-fronted macaw, gather each morning. They consume clay rich in minerals that aids their digestion and helps eliminate toxins from their bodies. Afterward, we'll return to our lodge for a delicious breakfast. Following breakfast, we'll embark on a 2-3 hour walk through the forest. After the walk, we'll return to the lodge for lunch, followed by time to rest or swim in the river. Additionally, you will have the option to go zip-lining after lunch. In the afternoon, we'll visit Lake Machuwasi, where we will take rafts to observe birds like the prehistoric hoatzin, and with some luck, spot other animals such as monkeys and capybaras. In the evening, we'll go on a nocturnal walk through the forest to search for insects and amphibians. After the night walk, we'll have dinner and spend the night. Optional free activity - zip line: Guests at Amazon Manu Lodge have the unique opportunity to experience an impressive view of the jungle as they glide through the canopy on zip lines between platforms built high in the trees. All equipment used is high-mountain grade and safe. After zipping through the treetops of the Amazon rainforest at high speed, you can rappel 25 meters to the ground (fishing is optional).

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we'll have the option to take a swim in the hot springs of Atalaya. Following this, we'll board our boat and head back to Puerto Atalaya, where our bus will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. We'll stop for lunch along the way, and we'll arrive in Cusco around 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.