Discover the Manu Reserved Zone 5 days tour. Travel from Cusco through the Andes and deep into the Manu National Park. Explore rivers, oxbow lakes, clay licks, and jungle trails. Spot wildlife like macaws, monkeys, giant otters, and tapirs with English speaking, expert guides.
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Manu National Park Reserved Zone 5 days – Pona lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge trip details
The Manu National Park Reserved Zone 5 days – Pona lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge itinerary
Day 1: Cusco to Pona Lodge
Morning: Pick up around 5:00. Drive across the Andes. Visit Ninamarca tombs and Paucartambo town.
Afternoon: Enter the cloud forest of Manu National Park. Walk to see Cock of the Rock and other birds.
Evening: Arrive at Pona Lodge. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Pona Lodge to Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
Early morning: Drive to Atalaya port. Boat trip on the Manu River. Spot caimans, turtles, monkeys, and birds.
Afternoon: Stop at Limonal ranger station. Visit Cocha Otorongo lake and observation tower.
Evening: Optional night walk for nocturnal animals. Overnight at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge.
Day 2 is a long travel day by boat. On the way we will also spot animals!
Day 3: Cocha Salvador and Macaw Clay Lick
Morning: Boat ride on Cocha Salvador lake to see giant otters, caimans, monkeys, and birds.
Late morning: Walk to the Macaw clay lick to see Scarlet and Red-and-Green Macaws.
Afternoon: Jungle walk to learn about plants, insects, and small animals.
Evening: Night walk near the lodge to see frogs, reptiles, and night monkeys.
Day 4: Casa Matsiguenka to Tapir Clay Lick
Morning: Early walk for birdwatching or second lake visit.
Afternoon: Boat trip to Boca Manu. Continue to Tapir clay lick area.
Evening: Overnight in a camouflaged hide to see tapirs feeding at night.
Day 5: Return to Cusco
Morning: Boat back to Atalaya port. Continue by car to Cusco.
Afternoon/Evening: Arrival in Cusco between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. End of Manu Reserved Zone 5 Days tour.
Accommodations for Manu National Park Reserved Zone 5 days – Pona lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge
Pona lodge
Casa Matsiquenka lodge
Night 4: Overnight shelter tapir clay lick
Our upcoming departure dates for Manu National Park Reserved Zone 5 days – Pona lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge
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.
October 2025
October 17, 2025
Included on the Manu National Park Reserved Zone 5 days – Pona lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge trip
Bilingual guide (English and Spanish) with telescope
Private transport by bus and boat
Cook and three meals daily
Mineral water (except first day)
Accommodation in lodges and one night in a camouflaged hide
Fresh fruit and snacks
Rain poncho and rubber boots
All entrance fees (parks, lakes, reserves)
First aid kit
Excluded on the Manu National Park Reserved Zone 5 days – Pona lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge trip
Travel insurance
First breakfast
Dinner on the last day
Mineral water on the first day
Alcoholic drinks
Tips for the team
What to bring on Manu National Park Reserved Zone 5 days – Pona lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge
Repellent with at least 30% DEET
Binoculars
Camera with spare batteries
Flashlight with extra batteries
Sunscreen
Cash
Small backpack and water bottle
Sandals and light clothes (shirts, pants, shorts, swimwear)
Hat or cap
Toilet paper
Dark clothes for excursions
Travel adapter (US flat plug type)
Description of Manu National Park Reserved Zone 5 days – Pona lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge
Explore the Manu Reserved Zone 5 days with our English speaking, expert guides. Travel from the Andes to the cloud forest and deep into the Amazon inside Manu National Park. You will visit oxbow lakes, clay licks, and rich jungle trails. Travel by private bus and boat, sleep in jungle lodges, and look for wildlife like giant otters, monkeys, caimans, macaws, and even jaguars. This is a safe and simple way to discover the Manu Reserve Peru in five days.
Activities during the Manu Reserved Zone 5 days
Walk in the cloud forest to see the Cock of the Rock
Boat rides on the Madre de Dios and Manu rivers
Birdwatching and wildlife spotting
Visit oxbow lakes to see giant otters and black caimans
Macaw clay lick observation
Tapir clay lick visit with a night in a camouflaged hide
Jungle walks during the day and at night
Visit Paucartambo town and Ninamarca tombs
Background information about Manu National Park Reserved Zone
The Manu Reserve Zone is part of the Manu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the richest ecosystems in the world with over 1,000 species of birds and 200 species of mammals. Because the Manu Reserve Peru is so remote, only small groups with official permits can enter. This keeps the jungle wild and authentic. Many travelers call Manu one of the best Amazon experiences in South America.
