Manu National Park

Day By Day

Itinerary Complete

• 1
  Day 1: Cusco – Ninamarca – Paucartambo – Acjanaco Pass – Cloud Forest – Pilcopata Cusco → Pilcopata

  We begin our expedition with pickup in the city of Cusco to head toward Manu National Park. Along the way, we'll stop at the Ninamarca archaeological complex, where we'll learn about its ancient pre-Hispanic chullpas. Afterward, we'll visit Paucartambo, a traditional colonial town known for preserving its architecture and ancestral customs.
  
  We'll continue climbing to the Acjanaco Pass (3,550 masl), considered the main entrance to Manu National Park. From this point we'll begin our descent through the cloud forest, an ecosystem of great biological importance where, depending on conditions, it may be possible to spot orchids, ferns, bromeliads, and various bird species, including the Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Peru's national bird.
  
  At the end of the journey we'll arrive in Pilcopata, where we'll settle into the lodge to enjoy dinner and rest.
• 2
  Day 2: Pilcopata – Atalaya Port – Alto Madre de Dios River – Rainforest Lodge Pilcopata → Rainforest Lodge

  After breakfast we'll continue by road to Atalaya Port, where we'll board a boat to navigate the Alto Madre de Dios River, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon basin in this region.
  
  Upon arriving at the Rainforest Lodge, we'll take a walk along rainforest trails to discover the flora and fauna characteristic of the area. Along the way, the guide will share information about the species that inhabit this ecosystem and the importance of its conservation. In the evening we'll have time to rest at the lodge.
  
  Optional activity: Night walk.
• 3
  Day 3: Rainforest Lodge – Machuwasi Lake Rainforest Lodge

  We'll start the day exploring a deeper area of the rainforest, discovering the biodiversity that characterizes Manu National Park. During the walk, the guide will interpret the natural surroundings and share information about certain plants traditionally used by local communities.
  
  In the afternoon we'll visit Machuwasi Lake, taking a tour aboard traditional dugout canoes. This spot is an excellent setting for observing birds and other species of Amazonian wildlife. Once the activities are finished, we'll return to the lodge to spend the night.
  
  Optional activity: Night walk.
• 4
  Day 4: Rainforest Lodge – Parrot Clay Lick – Atalaya Port – Cusco Rainforest Lodge → Cusco

  After breakfast we'll head to a parrot clay lick, a natural spot where different species of parrots and macaws gather daily to feed on the minerals present in the soil, offering one of the most iconic natural spectacles of the Amazon.
  
  After the visit, we'll return by boat to Atalaya Port, where we'll board our tourist transport for the return trip to the city of Cusco, concluding our services.