Chullpas de Ninamarca

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco around 5:00 a.m. to begin our journey. Our first stop will be the pre-Inca cemetery of Ninamarca. From there, we will travel through the mountains until we reach Tres Cruces, the highest point and main entrance to Manu National Park. This area is one of the most protected natural regions in South America.

Tres Cruces

We will continue into the cloud forest and spend about three hours exploring it. Along the way, we will be able to observe Peru's national bird, the cock-of-the-rock, and the large choro monkey. We will also pass by bromeliads and orchids, and with luck, animals such as the Andean bear, the blue-banded tucan, the golden-headed quetzal, and the crested quetzal.

Manu National Park

At the end of the afternoon, we will arrive at Amazon Pona Lodge. After settling in, we will have an optional night walk through the jungle, where we can observe tarantulas, frogs, snakes, night monkeys, boas, and more. Rubber boots will be provided for safety.

Manu National Park

After an early breakfast, we will explore the jungle trails surrounding the lodge. Along the way, you will hear the songs of macaws, woodpeckers, toucans, and parrots. We will learn about local medicinal plants and look for different species of monkeys, such as squirrel monkeys, capuchins, marmosets, and howlers.

Parque Nacional Del Manu

We will visit Lake Machuwasi and sail on a small raft to observe wildlife such as the prehistoric hoatzin, cormorants, herons, and kingfishers.

Manu National Park

After lunch and a short break, we will begin the journey back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of our 2-day tour of the Manu Biosphere Reserve.