Peru eco-tourism: Manu Reserve, 6 days (favorite)
Giant tree (Ficus), Manu, Peru
On the big Manu Reserve favorite, we will visit Ninamarca's burial towers on the way to the vast jungle, where we will see indigenous People, huge amounts of different flora, like Orchids, medicinal Plants & giant Trees, and an enormous quantity of fauna,
like beautiful national Bird 'Cock of the Rock', Toucans, Parrots and other colourful Birds, Pirañas, many different Monkeys, Alligators, giant Otter, Tapir, and maybe even the Spectacled Bear, and the Jungle-Condor! During our night-walk, we'll be able to see Snakes, Spiders, and Scorpions.
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We also organize a longer, 7-day Manu Reserve program.
like beautiful national Bird 'Cock of the Rock', Toucans, Parrots and other colourful Birds, Pirañas, many different Monkeys, Alligators, giant Otter, Tapir, and maybe even the Spectacled Bear, and the Jungle-Condor! During our night-walk, we'll be able to see Snakes, Spiders, and Scorpions.
Read a review on Manu Reserve, 6 days (favorite).
We also organize a longer, 7-day Manu Reserve program.
MANU RESERVE FAVORITE, DAY 1: CUSCO – BURIAL TOWERS – ACJANACO - PILCOPATA
Manu, Peru, from above
We leave Cusco by bus at about 6:00. Our first stop will be, to visit the burial towers of Ninamarka. Then, after about 4 hours from Cusco, we will arrive in the folkloric town of Paucartambo, which we will visit for a few moments. After this, we will soon reach Acjanaco, which is the highest point, and the start of Manu Park. Here, we will begin the descent through the mysterious cloud-forest, which has a massive variety of fauna and flora, such as Orchids and Ferns, as well as the presence of Peru's national Bird 'Cock of the Rock' (Rupicola peruvianus). We will have the opportunity to see its famous ritual mating-dance. We'll also see Trogons, and if we're lucky, the Spectacled Bear. Finally, we will arrive at the town of Pilcopata, where we spend our first night.
MANU RESERVE FAVORITE, DAY 2: PILCOPATA – HOT SPRINGS - BONANZA ECO RESERVE
Egret, Manu-tour, Peru
After breakfast, we will continue our bus-ride, for about 1 hour, to reach the river-port of Atalaya. From here, we'll travel by motor-boat over the river of Madre de Dios. Underway, we will have a stop at Aguas Calientes, where we can enjoy a delicious, natural bath in the hot springs. After further continuing the river, we will arrive at Bonanza Ecological Reserve, in the late afternoon. Today, we will have seen different kinds of Monkeys, an impressive diversity of Birds, and perhaps the spectacular flight of the Jungle-Condor, the king of the Vultures. If we still want to see more, we will have the option to do a night walk, to see different kinds of nocturnal Insects and Animals, such as Spiders (e.g. Tarantula), Scorpions, Frogs, Toads, etc.. This night we will spend in our lodge: exclusive accommodation and good service.
MANU RESERVE FAVORITE, DAY 3: BONANZA RESERVE – CASA MACHIGUENKA (Manu Reserve)
White Caiman, Manu, Peru
After breakfast, we'll continue our journey over the Manu River, for at least 4 - 5 hours, watching wildlife. Today, we hope to see many more kinds of Birds and Animals, such as Black and White Caiman, and if we're lucky, a couple of Jaguars.
By late afternoon, we will reach the lodge of Casa Machiguenka, where we will have basic, rustical accommodation in the intimate surroundings of Manu's jungle.
This lodge is exclusively managed by Machiguenka natives, the original caretakers of the jungles of Manu. Tonight, we will have another optional night walk.
By late afternoon, we will reach the lodge of Casa Machiguenka, where we will have basic, rustical accommodation in the intimate surroundings of Manu's jungle.
This lodge is exclusively managed by Machiguenka natives, the original caretakers of the jungles of Manu. Tonight, we will have another optional night walk.
MANU RESERVE FAVORITE, DAY 4:
CASA MACHIGUENKA – 2 LAKES – DEEP JUNGLE EXPLORATION – CASA MACHIGUENKA
Woolly Monkey, Manu, Peru
Today, we will see the places which are considered the most interesting to visit:
the lakes of Otorongo and Salvador. In these 2 lakes, we'll find a great diversity of Animals and Flora. Here, our guide will introduce us to some secrets of the rainforest. After this, we'll enter the forest over observation-trails, to observe 13 species of Monkeys, as well as other species of this amazing place, and to learn the importance of preserving our planet. Following the instructions of the guide, hopefully we will see some big Animals, such as the Giant Otter, Tapir and Peccaries.
We will spend this night in Casa Machiguenka.
the lakes of Otorongo and Salvador. In these 2 lakes, we'll find a great diversity of Animals and Flora. Here, our guide will introduce us to some secrets of the rainforest. After this, we'll enter the forest over observation-trails, to observe 13 species of Monkeys, as well as other species of this amazing place, and to learn the importance of preserving our planet. Following the instructions of the guide, hopefully we will see some big Animals, such as the Giant Otter, Tapir and Peccaries.
We will spend this night in Casa Machiguenka.
MANU RESERVE FAVORITE, DAY 5: CASA MACHIGUENKA - BONANZA ECO RESERVE
Jaguar, Manu, Peru
Early in the morning, we will leave to continue our adventure, travelling over Manu river to the vilage of Boca Manu. On this day, we can still find the famous Jaguar on the river-side. We'll stop in the native community of Isla de los Valles, which is an opportunity to see some of local culture and lifestyle. If you are interested in handicrafts and meet the local natives, that will also be possible. Here, we will fish for Piranhas, to then take our motor-boat river-up, to the lodge.
Option: overnight in lodge, either camping on the river-side.
Option: overnight in lodge, either camping on the river-side.
MANU RESERVE FAVORITE, DAY 6: BONANZA - CUSCO
Giant Otter, Manu, Peru
Our last day will be our return to port of Atalaya, where we take our private bus, back to Cusco. Here, we will arrive at 20:00, approx..
Manu Reserve favorite, 6 days: information
Spectacled Bear cub, Manu tour, Peru
Manu Reserve, 6 days: price
$ 930 per person.
We also operate many other beautiful tours in Manu,
among which a tour to Manu Reserve of 7 days.
INCLUDED
- Qualified naturalist guide, English and Spanish speaking
- First-aid kit
- All land and boat transport
- Accommodation, hostels and campsites
- All meals (vegetarian option), by a chef
- Drinking-water at all times
- 4 persons and beds in the lodge
- Entrance Manu Park
- Entrance hot springs
- Entrance Ecological Reserve Bonanza
- Rubber boots (please give us your size)
- Rain-poncho
Not included
- Sleeping-bag (please bring your own, or rent from us, at $5 per day)
- Binoculars (please bring your own, or rent from us, at $5 per day)
Packing-list for Manu Reserve favorite
- Sleeping-bag (you could also rent from us, at $5 per day)
- Repellent (30% DEET: more is unnecessarily unhealthy, contaminating & prohibited)
- Camera with extra batteries
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Sun-block
- Pocket-money (100 or 200 soles, to buy things underway)
- Backpack
- Water-bottle
- Sandals
- Sun-hat
- Toilet-paper
- Entrance to the Manu Biosphere Reserve
- Tent for 4 People
Review on Manu Reserve, 6 days
Unforgettable! We had no idea what to expect, but Manu Reserve will be one we'll remember for the rest of my Life. The guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly, and we saw so many different animals during the tour. The cook was especially accommodating to our vegetarian diet (the food was very very good), and it was a wonderful experience overall. I would recommend this tour to anybody & everybody. Thank you Sweet Travel Peru! Saajan, USA, group of 2.
Read more reviews on Sweet Travel Peru.
$ 930 per person.
We also operate many other beautiful tours in Manu,
among which a tour to Manu Reserve of 7 days.
INCLUDED
- Qualified naturalist guide, English and Spanish speaking
- First-aid kit
- All land and boat transport
- Accommodation, hostels and campsites
- All meals (vegetarian option), by a chef
- Drinking-water at all times
- 4 persons and beds in the lodge
- Entrance Manu Park
- Entrance hot springs
- Entrance Ecological Reserve Bonanza
- Rubber boots (please give us your size)
- Rain-poncho
Not included
- Sleeping-bag (please bring your own, or rent from us, at $5 per day)
- Binoculars (please bring your own, or rent from us, at $5 per day)
Packing-list for Manu Reserve favorite
- Sleeping-bag (you could also rent from us, at $5 per day)
- Repellent (30% DEET: more is unnecessarily unhealthy, contaminating & prohibited)
- Camera with extra batteries
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Sun-block
- Pocket-money (100 or 200 soles, to buy things underway)
- Backpack
- Water-bottle
- Sandals
- Sun-hat
- Toilet-paper
- Entrance to the Manu Biosphere Reserve
- Tent for 4 People
Review on Manu Reserve, 6 days
Unforgettable! We had no idea what to expect, but Manu Reserve will be one we'll remember for the rest of my Life. The guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly, and we saw so many different animals during the tour. The cook was especially accommodating to our vegetarian diet (the food was very very good), and it was a wonderful experience overall. I would recommend this tour to anybody & everybody. Thank you Sweet Travel Peru! Saajan, USA, group of 2.
Read more reviews on Sweet Travel Peru.
