Explore the pristine Manu Biosphere Reserve on a three-day expedition designed to maximize wildlife encounters. Traverse lush jungle trails, navigate serene rivers, and encounter elusive creatures in their natural habitat, from the high Andes to the Amazon basin.
Day 1: Cusco – Cloud Forest – Pilcopata Lodge
The journey begins with a hotel pickup between 5:30 and 6:00 AM. Please note that breakfast and drinks on this first day are not included. We will visit the Ninamarca funerary towers and the folkloric town of Paucartambo before reaching Acjanaco, the entrance to Manu National Park. We descend through the mysterious Cloud Forest to spot orchids, ferns, and the mating ritual of the Cock of the Rocks. Overnight at Pilcopata Lodge with private bathrooms.
Day 2: Pilcopata – Machuwasi Lake – Paititi Lodge
After breakfast, we drive to Atalaya to board our boat to Paititi Lodge. After lunch, we explore Machuwasi Lake on a traditional catamaran to observe exotic birds like the Hoatzin, monkeys, reptiles, and dwarf caimans. An optional night trek is available. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not included.
Day 3: Paititi – Parrot Clay Lick – Cusco
Very early, we head by boat to the Parrot Clay Lick, a mineral-rich wall where hundreds of parrots gather every morning. After this natural spectacle, we have breakfast and return by boat to Atalaya to board our bus back to Cusco. We pass through the cloud forest once more, arriving in the Imperial City around 6:30 or 7:00 PM.