Description
Most important tour information
- Pickup time
- 5:00 AM – 5:30 AM Pickup window from your accommodation Details: Your exact pickup time or meeting details are sent via WhatsApp no later than the evening before departure.
- Arrival in Cusco
- 7:00 PM Approximate arrival time in the city where the tour ends
- Languages
- English, Spanish Available guide languages
Upcoming Manu National Park Reserved Zone 5 days – Pona lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge departures
October 2026
- Guaranteed departure
If you are two or more people, you can choose your own start date. Just reach out to us to confirm availability. We are happy to open a new departure for your group.
Do not see your date? We are constantly forming new groups and can also arrange this tour privately. Contact us on WhatsApp
What is included
Included
- 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
- Limited Wifi at Casa Matsiguenka lodge
- Fresh fruit and snacks
- Rain poncho and rubber boots
- All entrance fees (parks, lakes, reserves)
- First aid kit
Not included
- Travel insurance
- First breakfast
- Hot water shower (in the Amazon jungle you’ll be warm)
- Dinner on the last day
- Mineral water on the first day
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips for the team
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.
Times are approximate and the order may change with weather, traffic, or local conditions.
Practical information
Meeting and timing
- End point
-
Cusco · 7:00 PM
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Tour details
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tour duration
- 5 days
- Average group size
- 8 people
Comfort and facilities
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Wi-Fi
- Available
Where you will stay
Pona lodge
Casa Matsiquenka lodge
Night 4: Overnight shelter tapir clay lick
Full tour description
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.
What to bring
- 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)