ADVENTURE & NATURE

MANU NATIONAL PARK – CULTURAL ZONE 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

GROUP SIZE Up to 16
MAX ALTITUDE 4,200 m.a.s.l.
SERVICE TYPE Group / Private
DIFFICULTY Easy
DURATION 3 Days / 2 Nights

The Manu National Park Cultural Zone 3 Days / 2 Nights expedition takes you from the Andean highlands to the heart of the most biodiverse protected rainforest on Earth.

Starting in Cusco, you cross the colonial town of Paucartambo and descend through the mystical cloud forest of Acjanaco, home to the vibrant Cock of the Rock (Peru’s national bird), woolly monkeys, and colorful orchids. Navigate the Alto Madre de Dios River on motorized boats, visit native wildlife rescue centers, explore pristine jungle trails by day and night, and witness spectacular parrot and macaw clay licks.

Accommodations are in comfortable eco-lodges with private bathrooms and mosquito nets, ensuring authentic immersion in nature with sustainable community support.

3 Days / 2 Nights
PRICE FROM $ 380.00 per person

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Why Choose Machupicchu Travel Narcy?

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Certified Naturalist Guides

Local guides raised in the Amazon with acute eyes for spotting camouflaged wildlife.
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Comfortable Eco-Lodges

Sustainable rainforest accommodations featuring clean beds, private baths, and mosquito nets.
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Responsible Ecotourism

Direct economic contribution to indigenous native communities and conservation.
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Small Group Expeditions

Intimate groups (maximum 8-10 passengers) ensuring silence and superior wildlife viewing.

Detailed Itinerary

Morning departure from Cusco ascending to the heights of Paucartambo. We enter Manu National Park through the cloud forest, observing the Cock of the Rock courtship dance, quetzals, and monkeys. Overnight at Pilcopata Eco-Lodge.

What's Included

  • Private 4x4 tourist overland transport throughout the journey.
  • Motorized riverboat transfers with life vests and safety gear.
  • Certified bilingual Naturalist Tour Guide specialized in Amazon biodiversity.
  • 2 nights accommodation in eco-lodges with private bathrooms.
  • All meals during the tour (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners).
  • Official entrance tickets to Cock of the Rock lek and Manu Cultural Zone.
  • First aid kit, rubber boots for swamp hikes, and emergency assistance.

Not Included / Extra Expenses

  • Breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 3.
  • Bottled alcoholic drinks and sodas.
  • Voluntary gratuities for naturalist guide, driver, and boatman.

Recommendations & What to Bring

  • Original passport.
  • Lightweight, long-sleeved shirts and long pants (cotton or safari fabric).
  • Hiking shoes and comfortable sandals for the lodge.
  • High DEET insect repellent (minimum 30%).
  • Biodegradable sunscreen and sun hat.
  • Waterproof rain jacket or poncho.
  • Binoculars (highly recommended for birdwatching and wildlife).
  • Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries.
  • Swimsuit for river swimming.
  • Waterproof dry bags for cameras and electronics.
  • Yellow fever vaccination card (recommended for Amazon travel).

Frequently Asked Questions About the Tour

While not strictly checked at airport entry, the Peruvian Ministry of Health strongly advises receiving the yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before visiting Amazonian jungle regions.

Route Map & Location

MANU NATIONAL PARK – CULTURAL ZONE 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS