Manu Reserved Zone Amazon Tour 6 Days | Inca Land Adventures
6-Day Manu Reserved Zone Tour from Cusco – Amazon Rainforest Adventure with El Dorado Lodge & Pico de Oz Lodge
Discover one of the most extraordinary wilderness destinations on Earth on this immersive 6-Day Manu Reserved Zone Tour. Designed for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and adventure travelers, this unforgettable expedition takes you deep into the heart of Manu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet.
Travel from the Andes through the mystical cloud forest into the untouched Amazon rainforest, where every river bend and jungle trail offers incredible wildlife encounters. Search for giant river otters, colorful macaws, several monkey species, black caimans, tapirs, capybaras, hundreds of tropical birds and, with luck, the elusive jaguar.
Throughout the journey, experienced local naturalist guides will help you discover the remarkable biodiversity of Manu while staying at carefully selected jungle lodges that provide comfort in the middle of the rainforest.
Manu Reserved Zone Amazon Tour 6 Days / 5 Nights
Day 1 – Cusco – Cloud Forest – Guadalupe Lodge
Your adventure begins early in Cusco as we travel east across the spectacular Andes. During the drive you'll pass traditional villages, beautiful mountain landscapes and fertile valleys before reaching the historic town of Paucartambo.
Continue climbing to Acjanaco Pass (3,550 m), the official entrance to Manu National Park. Here the scenery changes dramatically as the humid cloud forest appears, filled with orchids, tree ferns and waterfalls.
During today's wildlife exploration you may encounter:
Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
Woolly Monkeys
Spectacled Bear (occasionally)
Mountain Toucans
Quetzals
Numerous hummingbirds
After lunch continue descending through the cloud forest until reaching Guadalupe Lodge.
In the afternoon enjoy a guided rainforest walk searching for monkeys, macaws, parrots and nocturnal wildlife.
Accommodation: Guadalupe Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 – Guadalupe Lodge – Atalaya Port – Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
Wake early for birdwatching before breakfast.
After breakfast continue toward Atalaya Port where you'll board a comfortable motorized canoe and begin navigating the Alto Madre de Dios River.
Wildlife viewing starts immediately as the riverbanks are home to:
Scarlet Macaws
Blue-and-yellow Macaws
Toucans
Hoatzins
Capybaras
Caimans
Several monkey species
Continue toward the confluence of the Manu River, entering the highly protected Manu Reserved Zone after park registration.
This stretch of river is among Peru's best locations for observing Jaguars.
Arrive in the afternoon at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge, located deep inside Manu National Park.
After dinner enjoy an optional night walk searching for frogs, tarantulas, insects and nocturnal mammals.
Accommodation: Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 – Manu Reserved Zone Exploration
Spend a full day exploring one of the world's richest ecosystems.
Early morning offers outstanding wildlife activity along jungle trails and riverbanks.
Activities include:
Guided rainforest walks
Giant tree exploration
Wildlife observation
Birdwatching
River navigation
Photography opportunities
Possible wildlife sightings:
Giant River Otters
Spider Monkeys
Red Howler Monkeys
Saddleback Tamarins
Black Spider Monkeys
Agoutis
Toucans
Macaws
Harpy Eagle (rare)
Jaguars (occasionally)
Return to the lodge after another incredible day in the Amazon.
Accommodation: Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 – Casa Matsiguenka Lodge – El Dorado Lodge
After breakfast begin navigating downstream along the Manu River.
Keep your camera ready as this river section frequently rewards visitors with excellent wildlife sightings.
Along the journey you'll stop for a guided rainforest walk to admire enormous Kapok trees and untouched primary forest.
Following lunch continue by boat toward El Dorado Lodge.
Arrive during the afternoon and explore nearby forest trails searching for:
White-lipped Peccaries
Monkeys
Toucans
Forest birds
Tropical insects
After dark, enjoy an optional visit to a mammal clay lick where tapirs and other mammals occasionally gather.
Accommodation: El Dorado Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5 – El Dorado Lodge – Pico de Oz Lodge
Start before sunrise with one of the highlights of the expedition—a spectacular visit to the Macaw Clay Lick, where dozens of Scarlet, Blue-and-yellow and Red-and-green Macaws gather to feed on mineral-rich clay, creating one of the Amazon's greatest wildlife spectacles.
After breakfast continue your journey by motorized canoe along the Madre de Dios River while observing:
Giant Caimans
Capybaras
Black-collared Hawks
Kingfishers
Herons
River Turtles
Monkeys
Arrive at Pico de Oz Lodge, beautifully situated beside pristine rainforest and ideal for afternoon wildlife exploration.
After settling into your rooms, enjoy an interpretive forest walk around the lodge searching for monkeys, colorful birds, frogs and butterflies before dinner.
An optional night excursion offers opportunities to observe nocturnal wildlife including owls, insects, amphibians and caimans.
Accommodation: Pico de Oz Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 – Pico de Oz Lodge – Atalaya – Cusco
Enjoy one final early morning rainforest walk before breakfast while listening to the sounds of the awakening Amazon.
Following breakfast, return by boat to Atalaya Port before boarding private transportation back to Cusco.
During the return journey through the cloud forest there are additional opportunities to observe waterfalls, orchids and colorful birdlife.
Arrival in Cusco is expected around 4:00 pm.
Meals: Breakfast
Why Choose This Tour?
Visit the world-famous Manu Reserved Zone
One of Peru's best wildlife tours
Excellent chances to observe jaguars and giant river otters
Spectacular Macaw Clay Lick experience
Travel through three ecosystems: Andes, Cloud Forest and Amazon Rainforest
Small groups for a more personalized experience
Comfortable jungle lodges
Expert local naturalist guides
Perfect for wildlife lovers, families, birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts
One of the highest biodiversity experiences in the Amazon Basin.
PRICE: BIRDING MANU NATIONAL PARK: 2026 per person
1 traveller $3200.00
2 travellers $1800.00
4 travellers $1500.00
6 travellers $1450.00.
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Why choose Inca land adventures?
Inca land adventures is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over many years of trekking. Inca land adventures is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.
Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.
We take pride in our reputation as a RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE tour operator. Our staff are our extended family. We ensure they are supported financially by offering them a fair salary. We are so proud of our team! Without them, we wouldn’t be able to offer the best service and lifetime experiences to our clients.
Price Includes
English Speaking Guide
Manu National Park Ticket
5 Nights Lodging (Guadalupe Lodge - El Dorado Lodge - Casa Matsiguenka,Píco de oZ lodge )
Overland Transport (Air Conditioned Minivan or SUV)
Activities Listed in the Program
Meals (according the program)
Purified Water to Refill
Duffel Bags for Repacking
Rubber Boots (Available on first lodge)
Roofed Motor Boat Transport
Transfer in City (only to accesible streets)
Storage Room in City
First Aid Kit (Antivenom)
WIFI (Lodge & few locations)
Price Excludes
Alcoholic Drinks
Binoculars
Day 1 Breakfast / Last Day Lunch
Single Supplement Rate
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