Explore the real Amazon on this manu reserved zone 7 days tour. Discover wildlife, rivers, clay licks and lakes inside Manu National Park with an expert, English-speaking guide.
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Manu National Park Reserved Zone 7 days – Pona lodge, Yanayacu lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge trip details
The Manu National Park Reserved Zone 7 days – Pona lodge, Yanayacu lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Pona Lodge
Morning: Pick-up from Cusco, drive through the Andes, stop at Hucarpay Lagoon and Ninamarca tombs.
Afternoon: Visit Paucartambo town and enter Manu National Park. Birdwatching in the cloud forest.
Evening: Watch the cock of the rock bird display. Overnight at Pona Lodge.
Day 2: Pona Lodge – Yanayacu Lodge
Morning: Visit hummingbird garden. Travel by car to Atalaya Port.
Afternoon: Boat trip along the Alto Madre de Dios River. Relax in hot springs.
Evening: Arrive and sleep at Yanayacu Lodge.
Day 3: Yanayacu – Parrot Clay Lick – Casa Matsiguenka
Morning: See parrots and macaws at a clay lick. Enter the Reserved Zone by boat.
Afternoon: River journey with chances to see caimans, turtles, monkeys, and maybe jaguars. Visit Cocha Otorongo lake and observation tower.
Evening: Night walk to look for nocturnal animals. Overnight at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge.
Day 4: Casa Matsiguenka – Cocha Salvador – Macaw Clay Lick
Morning: Catamaran ride on Cocha Salvador lake to see giant otters and monkeys.
Afternoon: Walk to macaw clay lick to see scarlet and red-green macaws.
Evening: Jungle walk for insects, frogs, night monkeys. Overnight at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge.
Day 5: Manu River – Tapir Clay Lick
Morning: Explore Cocha Otorongo lake. Search for monkeys and jaguars.
Afternoon: Travel downriver to the Tapir Clay Lick.
Evening: Stay overnight in a jungle blind to observe tapirs.
Day 6: Tapir Clay Lick – Pona Lodge
Morning: Leave the clay lick area by boat.
Afternoon: Return by car to Pona Lodge.
Evening: Rest and overnight at the lodge.
Day 7: Pona Lodge – Cusco
Morning: Departure from Pona Lodge.
Afternoon: Arrival back in Cusco around 3:00 pm. End of manu reserved zone tour.
Accommodations for Manu National Park Reserved Zone 7 days – Pona lodge, Yanayacu lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge
Pona lodge
Yanayacu lodge
Casa Matsiquenka lodge
Night 5: Overnight shelter tapir clay lick
Our upcoming departure dates for Manu National Park Reserved Zone 7 days – Pona lodge, Yanayacu 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 10, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 2025
November 5, 2025
November 13, 2025
December 2025
December 12, 2025(Fully booked)
Included on the Manu National Park Reserved Zone 7 days – Pona lodge, Yanayacu lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge trip
Professional tour guide with binoculars and spotting scope
Private transportation and boat rides
Accommodation in lodges and one night in a jungle shelter
All meals except last dinner
Entrance fees to private and natural reserves
Mineral water and daily snacks
Rubber boots when needed
Cook if needed
First aid kit
Excluded on the Manu National Park Reserved Zone 7 days – Pona lodge, Yanayacu lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge trip
Travel insurance
Breakfast on the first day
Mineral water on the first day
Last day dinner
Alcoholic drinks
Tips for the team
What to bring on Manu National Park Reserved Zone 7 days – Pona lodge, Yanayacu lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge
Camera with extra batteries and long lenses
Binoculars if you want your own pair
Flashlight with extra batteries
Strong insect repellent
Sunscreen and hat
Backpack and water bottle
Sandals and light clothes for hot weather
Warm clothes for cool nights
Toilet paper and personal hygiene items
Money in cash
Power adaptor for electricity
Description of Manu National Park Reserved Zone 7 days – Pona lodge, Yanayacu lodge, Casa Matsiguenka lodge
This manu reserved zone 7 days adventure is one of the best ways to explore the deep Amazon. The Reserved Zone of Manu National Park is one of the most protected and biodiverse places on earth. Here you will see pristine rainforest, rivers, lakes, and a huge variety of wildlife.
During this manu reserved zone tour, you travel from the Andes down to the cloud forest and finally into the lowland jungle. Each day is filled with new experiences, colorful birds, giant otters, caimans, monkeys, macaws, tapirs, and maybe even a jaguar. You will visit clay licks, oxbow lakes, rivers, and community lodges. Nights are spent in comfortable eco-lodges or a special jungle shelter.
This is not just a trip; it is a journey into one of the last untouched corners of the world. If you are looking for a true manu reserve Peru experience, this 7-day tour is the perfect choice.
List of activities
Travel from the Andes to the Amazon by private car and boat
Birdwatching in the cloud forest (cock of the rock, hummingbirds, toucans)
Relax in natural hot springs
Visit parrot and macaw clay licks
Search for jaguars along the Manu River
Explore oxbow lakes with giant otters and caimans
Day and night jungle walks to spot monkeys, insects, and reptiles
Experience a tapir clay lick at night from a hidden shelter
Cultural encounters with local communities and lodges
Learn about plants, insects, and the rainforest ecosystem from expert guides
Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
Casa Matsiguenka Lodge is a special eco-lodge located deep inside the Manu Reserved Zone. It is managed by the Matsiguenka people, one of the native groups living in the Amazon. By staying here, you support local families and help protect the forest.
The lodge is basic but comfortable, with simple rooms, mosquito nets, toilets, and showers. It is surrounded by rainforest, so you can hear birds, monkeys, and insects all around.
From Casa Matsiguenka, you can explore the lakes of Cocha Salvador and Cocha Otorongo. These are some of the best places in Manu National Park to see giant otters, black caimans, and many bird species. It is also a great base for nature walks, night hikes, and cultural learning with the community.
Staying here is a highlight of any manu reserved zone tour. It offers a real connection to the forest and to the people who have lived in the manu reserve peru for centuries.
Lodges in Manu National Park
The lodges we use during this manu reserved zone tour and in the Manu National Park are basic but comfortable. They are run by local communities who depend on tourism for their income. Each lodge has private or shared bathrooms and simple facilities for your stay.
Night 5: Overnight jungle shelter
On 5th night of the manu reserved zone 7 days tour you stay in a special jungle shelter three meters above the ground. From here you have the best chance to see tapirs at the clay lick during the night. The shelter has a roof, mattresses with sheets, a blanket, pillows and a mosquito net for a safe and unique stay.
The real value of the tour
A manu reserve peru trip is about wildlife and nature. This area is one of the best places in the world to see animals in their natural home. Because of park rules and respect for the local way of life you should not expect hotel comfort. The true value of this experience is the amazing wildlife, the location and the people who live here.
Wildlife you could see in the Manu Reserved Zone
The manu reserved zone 7 days trip takes you deep into Manu National Park, where many animals live in the wild.
Sightings are never guaranteed, but here are some you could see:
Tapirs at the clay lick (largest Amazon land mammal)
Deer, Peccaries (wild pigs), Capybaras
Jaguar (rare, but possible along Manu River)
Reptiles & Amphibians
Black and White Caimans
Side-necked Turtles
Snakes and Green Anacondas
Frogs, Toads, and many night species
The manu reserve peru is one of the most biodiverse places in the world.
Every day in the rainforest brings new discoveries!
One of the best parts of a manu reserved zone tour is the chance to see animals in their natural home. Because this area of the manu reserve peru is so rich in life, every day brings new surprises.
Cloud Forest (Day 1): You could see the cock of the rock, Peru’s national bird, as well as hummingbirds, toucans, quetzals, and colorful tanagers.
Rivers and Beaches (Days 2–3): Along the Manu River and Alto Madre de Dios River, you may see black and white caimans, capybaras, turtles, herons, egrets, and maybe even a jaguar resting on the shore.
Oxbow Lakes (Days 3–5): At Cocha Salvador and Cocha Otorongo, you could see giant river otters, black caimans, and many birds. Monkeys often come close to the water too.
Clay Licks (Days 3–5): Parrot and macaw clay licks are full of color and sound. Scarlet macaws, red and green macaws, and several species of parrots gather here. At night, at the Tapir Clay Lick, you could spot tapirs; the largest land mammals in the Amazon.
Jungle Trails (Throughout): On walks, you may encounter squirrel monkeys, capuchin monkeys, woolly monkeys, peccaries (wild pigs), deer, frogs, snakes, or even night animals like owls, kinkajous, and ocelots.
Because the manu national park is a protected area, animals live here freely. Sightings are never guaranteed, but every day offers exciting chances to meet new species.
Background information about Manu Reserved Zone
The Manu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Scientists believe that this area is home to more than 1,000 species of birds, over 200 species of mammals, and countless insects, reptiles, and plants.
The Reserved Zone is the heart of the park. It is protected and controlled, so only a limited number of visitors are allowed each year. This is why the manu reserved zone 7 days tour feels so special, you are stepping into a living museum of nature.
The park is also home to indigenous communities that have lived here for centuries. Some groups still live in voluntary isolation, keeping their traditions and culture alive. By visiting lodges managed by local people, you directly support their way of life.
