This 5 day Manu Reserved Zone tour takes you deep into the Amazon rainforest from Cusco. Explore lakes, watch wildlife, and stay in eco-lodges with expert, English speaking, local guides. Perfect for nature lovers seeking an authentic Manu jungle tour in Peru.
Amazon jungle tours rely on weather and climate conditions. While we cannot guarantee specific sightings, with our guides we will always strive to deliver the best possible experience.
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5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour trip details
The 5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour itinerary
Day 1 – Cusco to Guadalupe Lodge
Morning: Pickup from Cusco and drive through the Andes. Visit pre-Inca tombs at Ninamarca and the colonial town of Paucartambo.
Afternoon: Reach Acjanaco Pass, the entrance to Manu National Park. Explore the cloud forest with chances to see the red Cock-of-the-Rock and other birds.
Evening: Arrive at Guadalupe Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 – Guadalupe Lodge to Casa Matsiguenka
Morning: Drive to Diamante Native Community. Spot birds and monkeys along the way.
Afternoon: Boat ride down the Madre de Dios River. Join the Manu River and enter the Reserved Zone. Stop at the ranger station and look for wildlife on the riverbanks.
Evening: Arrive at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge. Optional night walk in the jungle.
Day 3 – Casa Matsiguenka (Cocha Salvador & Macaw Clay Lick)
Morning: Visit Cocha Salvador in a paddle catamaran. Look for giant otters, hoatzins, herons, and black caimans.
Afternoon: Walk to the Macaw Clay Lick to see parrots and red-and-green macaws. Spot monkeys and Brazil nut trees along the trail.
Evening: Free time at the lodge. Night walk available.
Day 4 – Return to Guadalupe Lodge
Morning: Early river journey on the Manu River. Watch sunrise and look for wildlife such as caimans, birds, and possibly a jaguar.
Afternoon: Stop at Diamante and return by car to Guadalupe Lodge.
Evening: Enjoy your last night in the jungle.
Day 5 – Guadalupe Lodge to Cusco
Morning: Walk in the gardens to see medicinal plants and fruit trees. Breakfast and prepare for the return trip.
Afternoon: Drive back through the cloud forest and highlands.
Evening: Arrival in Cusco around 4:00 PM.
Accommodations for 5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour
Guadalupe lodge
Casa Matsiguenka lodge
Our upcoming departure dates for 5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour
The dates below are confirmed departures, but we have many more dates where we are still looking for people to join. Especially during high season, new groups are forming all the time. Don’t see your date? Contact us — we may still have a spot, or we can start a new group for you.
We also offer the option to do this tour privately. Contact us to learn more, and we’ll make an offer according to your needs.
August 2025
August 20, 2025(Need 3 more to confirm)
August 25, 2025(Fully booked)
August 29, 2025(Need 2 more to confirm)
September 2025
September 8, 2025
September 14, 2025
September 22, 2025
October 2025
October 6, 2025
October 12, 2025
October 18, 2025
October 25, 2025
November 2025
November 5, 2025
November 13, 2025
November 26, 2025
December 2025
December 10, 2025
December 20, 2025
January 2026
January 24, 2026
Confirmed departures from 4 people – Manu National Park Reserved Zone
Your tour to Manu National Park Reserved Zone can be confirmed when booking for 4 people or more.
Please note: This is not a private tour. Even when traveling as a group of four, you may share transportation, boat rides, and guided excursions with other travelers following a similar itinerary.
Check the tour page above for currently confirmed dates, or feel free to contact us directly for the latest availability.
Included on the 5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour trip
Transport from Cusco (car and boat)
Expert jungle guide (English-speaking)
4 nights in lodges (Guadalupe and Casa Matsiguenka)
All meals (except Day 1 breakfast)
Entrance fees to Manu National Park and Macaw Clay Lick
Activities in the program (lake visits, clay lick, hikes, etc.)
First aid kit and rubber boots (up to EU size 44)
Snacks and purified drinking water
Duffel bag for jungle repacking
Free luggage storage in Cusco
Excluded on the 5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour trip
Breakfast on Day 1
Binoculars (available to rent)
Personal items (e.g. toiletries, repellent)
Single supplement for private room ($110 USD)
What to bring on 5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour
Insect repellent (at least 40% DEET)
Sunblock and hat
Long pants, long sleeves, T-shirts
Hiking shoes and sandals/slippers
Flashlight or headlamp
Water bottle or canteen
Camera or phone + charger or power bank
Raincoat or poncho
Personal hygiene items
Swimming clothes
Avoid bright colors (no red, pink, or orange)
Description of 5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour
Join our 5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour and explore one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. This deep Amazon jungle tour takes you from Cusco to the heart of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peru. You will travel by road and boat into the remote Reserved Zone, home to macaws, monkeys, giant river otters, and maybe even jaguars.
With improved access and comfortable lodges, this 5-day Manu jungle tour from Cusco is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers. You’ll visit Cocha Salvador and Otorongo oxbow lakes, explore hidden rainforest trails, and enjoy river safaris led by expert local guides.
5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour highlights
Deep jungle tour inside the Manu Reserved Zone
Explore the Manu Biosphere Reserve from Cusco
See giant river otters at Cocha Salvador
Visit the famous Macaw Clay Lick
River boat ride through the Manu River
Stay at the community-run Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
Guided jungle walks and wildlife observation
Wildlife you may encounter on this 5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour
During this 5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour, you’ll have great chances to see many amazing animals in the wild. The Manu Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the best wildlife in Peru. In the jungle and along the rivers, you can spot giant river otters, caimans, capybaras, monkeys, and many types of colorful birds. If you’re lucky, you might even see a jaguar resting by the riverbanks. The Manu jungle tour also includes visits to oxbow lakes like Cocha Salvador, where animals come to drink and play. You’ll explore the rainforest with expert guides who help you find wildlife like howler monkeys, spider monkeys, toucans, macaws, and frogs. This Manu national park tour offers one of the best chances in South America to see rare and wild animals in their natural habitat.
Activities included
Scenic drive through the Andes and cloud forest
Riverboat navigation on the Madre de Dios and Manu Rivers
Wildlife viewing and birdwatching
Visit to oxbow lakes (Cocha Salvador, Otorongo)
Clay lick observation for macaws and parrots
Jungle hikes with local, English speaking guides
Optional night walk in the rainforest
Visit to a native community (Diamante)
Itinerary overview
This 5-day Manu Reserved Zone tour begins in Cusco. On the first day, you’ll travel by car through the Andes, visiting small villages and the Ninamarca pre-Inca tombs. After crossing the Acjanaco Pass, you descend into the cloud forest and spend the night at Guadalupe Lodge. The next day, you’ll drive to the native community of Diamante and then take a boat down the Madre de Dios and Manu Rivers. Along the way, you can spot monkeys, birds, and possibly jaguars before arriving at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge deep in the jungle.
On the third day, you’ll explore Cocha Salvador by catamaran, where you might see giant otters, black caimans, and many birds. In the afternoon, you visit the Macaw Clay Lick to see colorful parrots and red-and-green macaws. On the fourth day, you return by boat, watching the sunrise and looking for wildlife on the Manu River. You return to Guadalupe Lodge for one last night in the jungle. On the fifth day, you head back to Cusco, enjoying the beautiful views of the cloud forest along the way.
What to expect on this 5-day Manu National Park tour
This 5 day Manu Reserved Zone tour is a true deep jungle experience. To reach the heart of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, you’ll travel by road and boat over the first two days. It takes time (about 11 hours on day 2) to get there, but the reward is huge: untouched rainforest, amazing wildlife, and peaceful nature. One of the highlights is staying at Casa Matsiguenka, a lodge run by the native Matsiguenka community. They care deeply for the forest and live in harmony with nature. As this is a protected area, we arrange special permits for your visit. Please respect the environment and help protect this special place during your Manu jungle tour.
About Manu National Park
The Manu Reserved Zone is part of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, a protected area that covers cloud forest, lowland rainforest, and Andean highlands. It is one of the richest places in the world for plant and animal species. Manu is home to over 1,000 bird species, 13 monkey species, giant otters, tapirs, caimans, and many colorful butterflies and frogs.
Because it is so remote, the Manu Reserved Zone has remained mostly untouched. You’ll stay in lodges that are operated by local communities and use solar power to protect the environment. This tour gives you a rare chance to see a wild and pristine part of the Amazon jungle in Peru.
