Manu Cultural Zone

MANU CULTURAL ZONE 3D/2N

3 days / 2 nightsMADRE DE DIOS6

Price per personFrom USD 300

Tour overview

A closer look at the journey.

Zone: Cultural Zone
Difficulty: Ask us
Languages: English
Group: 6

Welcome to a journey of nature and culture where you will awaken all your senses. Embark on an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Peruvian jungle!

Day 01: CUSCO - BAMBU LODGE

We leave Cusco by private bus, first stopping to visit the pre-Inca funerary towers of Ninamarca. Then we head through the mountains, to reach the typical and folkloric town of Pau

Day 02: BAMBU LODGE - SOGA DE ORO LODGE

In the morning after a delicious breakfast, the bus will take the group to the port of Atalaya, on the way we will visit the Hummingbird Garden, then we will continue to Soga de or

Day 03: SOGA DE ORO LODGE - CUSCO

We will leave early to visit the parrot clay lick, after breakfast we will walk in the jungle for several hours and see different animals, birds such as the tiger heron, the eagle,

Day by day

Your itinerary.

Welcome to a journey of nature and culture where you will awaken all your senses. Embark on an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Peruvian jungle!

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Day 1
Day 01: CUSCO - BAMBU LODGE
We leave Cusco by private bus, first stopping to visit the pre-Inca funerary towers of Ninamarca. Then we head through the mountains, to reach the typical and folkloric town of Paucartambo. Here we will take a short walk through the town before continuing towards Tres Cruces, the highest point and the entrance to the Manu National Park. From here we will continue towards the Cloud Forest and in San Pedro we will walk for about 1 hour to observe the national bird of Peru, the cock of the rock and different types of monkeys, plants and flowers. We arrive at our hostel at night where we will sleep.
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Day 2
Day 02: BAMBU LODGE - SOGA DE ORO LODGE
In the morning after a delicious breakfast, the bus will take the group to the port of Atalaya, on the way we will visit the Hummingbird Garden, then we will continue to Soga de oro Lodge along the Alto Madre de Dios River. On the way we will stop to observe a coca plantation, we will also stop at a viewpoint where you can get a good overview of the jungle and the river. From Atalaya we left by motor boat to our hostel. Throughout the boat trip, we will see many different types of animals, birds, plants and flowers. In the afternoon we will visit Lake Machuwasi where we will take a raft and see the prehistoric bird Hoatzin, we will observe the beautiful sunset and at dusk we will look for alligators. We will spend the night at Soga de Oro Lodge.
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Day 3
Day 03: SOGA DE ORO LODGE - CUSCO
We will leave early to visit the parrot clay lick, after breakfast we will walk in the jungle for several hours and see different animals, birds such as the tiger heron, the eagle, the flycatcher, the kingfisher, etc. and many different types of plants and flowers. We will return to Atalaya by boat where our private bus will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. We return to Cusco via the cloud forest and Paucartambo. We will arrive back in Cusco at the end of the afternoon.

Trip details

Included and not included.

Included

✔ Professional English-speaking guide (with binoculars, telescope and nature knowledge)
✔ Private transportation (minivan and boat)
✔ Professional cooking and meals (vegetarian option), mineral water
✔ Overnight stays in lodges
✔ First aid kit and snake venom extractor
✔ Rubber boots

Not included

✖ Beers, personal expenses
✖ Binoculars

Prepare well

What to bring.

This is a practical starting point. Confirm the tour-specific packing list before departure.

◼ Tomato 1lt01
◼ Towel for face and hands02
◼ Toiletries and personal medications03
◼ Trekking shoes, tennis shoes and flip flops04
◼ Flashlight, spare batteries, adapter and charger05
◼ Cap, sunglasses, sunscreen06
◼ Insect repellent (recommended with 40% or more DEET)07
◼ Rain poncho08
◼ Loose-fitting clothing in eco-friendly colors (not white): long-sleeved shirts, long pants, cotton socks and underwear, swimsuit.09
◼ Warm clothing in case of cold weather010
◼ Binoculars. Minimum magnification of 8×25, with strap to wear them around the neck011
◼ Camera, adapter and charger; with strap to wear them around the neck012
◼ Backpack013
◼ Toilet paper for the first day of the trip014
◼ Small denominations of money for incidentals and tips015