Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Paucatambo - Cloud Forest - Guadalupe Lodge
Pass By: Manu National Park Peru
The drive gives you a quick overview of lthe andes then stop at Ninamarca will give you the possibility to explore the pre-Incas tombs. The travel includes various stops, so you can enjoy seeing the surrounding landscapes varying from high mountains to humid forests. The next stop is at Paucartambo which features a beautiful arched colonial bridge, from here the altitude will keep on increasing and the setting gradually gets enveloped by a cloudy mist. The road leads you to the pass which is also the gateway to Manu National Park.
The environment dramatically changes from dry to wet valleys. Do not miss the splendid view when looking down toward the lowlands! The lush and misty cloud forest surrounded by massive rocks and waterfalls is perhaps the most fragile and threatened type of rainforest. In such an environment filled with lichens and moss-carpeted soil, spotting birds will be the main target the Cock of the Rock and the Wooly monkeys , arrival to the Lodge at mid afternoon
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Guadalupe Lodge in Manu
Day 2: Guadalupe Lodge - River Boat Journey - Nature Walks- Lake Explorations - Lodge
Pass By: Manu National Park, Manu National Park, Madre de Dios Region
We start the day traveling to Atalaya port where you can appreciate the view of myriads of colorful birds, and the rich wildlife, then you will embark in a motor boat and navigate down this crystalline river of Madre de Dios. After an hour of boat navigation
and somewhat 40 minutes of hiking you will be able to reach Machuhuasi Oxbow Lake, to observe (hoatzins, horned screamer, herons, macaws) and larger animals (monkeys, river otter, caimans, and capybaras) over this location there is a network of trails. The lunch will be settled on the motor boat or along the Madre de Dios River banks. After a short nap, the afternoon tour portion will begin and you would visit the shaman shelter. Later you will ramble through the primary forest searching for some families of monkeys, and toucans, and hiking uphill you will be able to reach the giant Kapok tree that stands majestically on the foothill. In the way back our participants can visit the wildlife rescue center.
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Guadalupe Lodge
Day 3: Guadalupe Lodge - Trail Explorations - Caves - Minivan ride to Cusco
Pass By: Manu National Park Peru
A morning walk before breakfast to explore the foothill forest to look for the Wooly and Capuchin monkeys, you could encounter some emblematic birds of the Amazon rainforest such as macaws, toucans, woodpeckers, etc. The walk routes it’s a loop, then allowing you to explore the caves and canyons to see animals that only live in darkness, spider scorpions, and different species of bats * flashlights are needed Upon your return, your tasty breakfast will be ready, then you will need to pack and start hitting the road again to Cusco. The way back will give more opportunities to glimpse some more animals and discover the wildlife of the cloud forest and have impressive views of the exuberant cloud forest with waterfall, and cascades. The arrival in Cusco should be around 4 pm. ** Please if you need an earlier arrival to Cusco let us know.
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No accommodation included on this day.
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Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up travelers from any location in town as long as its accesible for our minivans, we also arrange pick up from the airport , bus terminal airb&b
Airports
06:00 AM
3 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Michelle H
We had a great time! Our guide (Edwin) was amazing, kind, and knowledgeable. The hikes were great, we saw a lot of wildlife, and learned a lot about the jungle. The food was delicious and we enjoyed all of our meals and snacks. I would definitely recommend this tour. This tour was one of the highlights of our Peru vacation.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : lauranU1073WP
We had an amazing trip. Thanks to our amazing guide Anibal saw we way more animals than we had expected to see. Our guide Anibal was very passionate and had a lot of knowledge about all the animals we saw. The lodge was a wonderful place to stay and we loved that we lived in the middle of the rainforest.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : brookepQ735HN
We had a fantastic time on our 3 night trip to Manu with Wild Watch Peru. Our guide Carlos was a lovely person and incredibly knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to ensure my family and I enjoyed our trip. We especially enjoyed the boat ride and stop at the animal sanctuary. We were also blown away by the food prepared by our chef, who made a great effort to cater for 1 person who was vegan. 100% recommend this trip and big thank you to Carlos and the team.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : C8218SBdustinw
Hola, we just wanted to say what an amazing experience we had. My son (15) and I had a great time and made so many memories on this trip. It was only 3 days but it was jam packed with activity and adventure. The tour and our guide Charlie (Carlos) exceeded all expectations. His knowledge of the jungle was awesome and his English was very good. Thank you for a wonderful trip!
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Posted On : 2024-04-03
Posted By : Z7118MUhelenaf
It was a magical ride, guided by Ricardo :) We were super impressed by Ricardo’s fun positive attitude while he was explaining us all these amazing facts about the biodiverse paradise of Manu! I definitely recommend this trip for someone who doesn’t have a lot of time and still wants to have a taste of the Amazon. I hope to return for a much longer trip, deeper into the jungle 🦋
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Posted On : 2024-01-12
Posted By : 646alannag
Me and my friend chose to do the Short trip - 3 days in Manu National Park.
How can you not go into the Amazon when you're in South America and this was our perfect tour.
We got collected from our hostel on the morning by Edwin and driver and they stayed with us the whole trip. Edwin was our guide and he was fabulous - he had great energy and nothing seemed to be too much trouble.
On our way into the Amazon we made many stops where Edwin spoke about the culture and history of the area as well as making stops to look at the tropical birds. He was very knowledgable and took photos on a professional camera with a zoom lense which he was happy to send to us once the trip was over. This was we had amazing photos of birds that we specifically saw on our tour.
We staying in Guatalope lodge which was run by a small family who again were very friendly and the food was delicious.
The night walk was one of our favourite activities as we got to see lots of wildlife living in their natural habitat - monkeys, spiders, snakes, frogs. It was truly magical.
Overall I would highly recommend this Amazon trip if you are short on time or unsure if jungle life is for you. It offers so much natural wild life as well as a visit to a sanctuary where you can see some of the animals a lot closer.
Thank you Edwin and team you made of experience amazing!
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Posted On : 2023-12-09
Posted By : Trail57951372813
Loved our time! Such amazing tour guides Isaul and Caesar, they were so passionate about the jungle and excited to share with us. We had so much fun and such a great experience, definitely a highlight on our trip to Peru!
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Posted On : 2023-12-04
Posted By : kathycS5280VD
This was a great experience. Esau was extremely knowledgeable and took every opportunity to show us everything he could, maximizing the time and place. His enthusiasm for birds, monkeys, frogs, snakes and spiders maintained a sense of fun and adventure. Thankfully we had plenty to see and explore, day and night.
The food offered us unique tastes of the region, as the lodge offered a great place to shower and sleep.
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Posted On : 2023-11-16
Posted By : Safari17021398219
I'd like to thank Edwin for his attention, knowledge and friendliness! A person whom pleasure to communicate with. Of course, 3 day tour is a bit short to immerse yourself in jungle, but it's a fine option for ones who are short of time.
And od course I should mention cousine at Guadalupe Lodge.
To cut a long story short, that was a fine and balanced trip, after which you won't be exhausted :)
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Posted On : 2023-10-21
Posted By : Quest68160261619
Carlos was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable of the jungle and all the wildlife we encountered. They took great care of us. The meals at the lodge were amazing. Jose our driver did a great job as well. I would definitely recommend booking with them.
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Posted On : 2023-10-10
