A 5-day tour into Manu's Amazon JungleSurprisingly accessible from Cusco area, this five day tour of Manu is a naturalist’s dream.
Day 1: Cusco – Posada San Pedro: Lunch / Dinner
Leaving Cusco, we make the spectacular drive up and over the Andes and into Manu Biosphere. It is a full day’s drive, but we make stops along the way, such as in the historic village of Paucartambo, and to enjoy the views of the Vilcanota and Urumamba mountain ranges. The highpoint of the journey is at the Ajcanacu Pass (3,530 m /11,600 ft) after which, we descend into cloud forest.
You will spend your first night in the camping huts of Posada San Pedro.
Day 2: Posada San Pedro - Atalaya – Boca Manu: All meals
Today, we drive you by bus, through tropical lowland rainforest, to the small village of Atalaya. Here we transfer you into a motorised canoe to navigate down the turbulent Alto Madre de Dios River to Boca Manu.
As night falls, we make camp on one of the river beaches.
Day 3: Boca Manu – Manu River - Lake Salvador: All meals
Today, we take you by canoe up the Manu River, to go deeper into the heart of the Manu Reserve.
We reach our campsite, near Lake (Cocha) Salvador, in the afternoon. This is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Manu basin, and we will have the chance to explore it by catamaran, on the look-out for a family of giant otters, along with a huge variety of colourful birds, numerous species of monkey, caiman. If we are really lucky, we may even see an ocelot or a jaguar.
Day 4: Lake Salvador: Lake Otorongo: All meals
A five-hour hike through the virgin rainforest brings us to Lake Otorongo and a 20m (65ft) high observation platform that overlooks the lake.
We overnight back at our Lake Salvador campsite.
Day 5: Lake Salvador - Boca Manu – Cusco:
After a final walk through the forest surrounding Lake Salvador, we return back down the Manu River.
Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be transferred to your hotel.
For the really keen bird-watchers or naturalists, this tour can be done in 7-day and 9-day versions, for almost the same price. Email us at info@chimuadventures.com for more information.
Looking for something cheaper? Have a look at our Short Amazon Tour which visits the marvellous Tambopata National Reserve.
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Manu Tour Fast Facts |
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Accommodation |
Jungle Lodges (3*) NB. Other lodges available on request Camping |
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Inclusions |
Excursions as described Entrances Specialised, English-speaking tour guide. All meals Transportation: Cusco - Manu by private vehicle; Boca Manu - Cusco by plane; river boats |
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Difficulty Rating |
2 (light adventure) |
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Sustainability |
Local foods used on tour, Local English-speaking guides used (most University educated) Carbon Offsets NOT available for this tour |
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Single Surcharge |
50% of single price |
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Notes |
Manu is a wilderness destination, with extremes of weather, and infrastructure is limited. Therefore, the itinerary is liable to change. The flight Boca Manu to Cusco is susceptible to delays and cancellations, so please plan your itinerary accordingly. Other flights NOT included. |
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Price dependent on: |
Lodge Availability. |
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