Places to Visit: CUSCO – CLOUD FOREST – ATALAYA – COLLPA OF PARROTS - ATAÑAYA - CUSCO

Manu National Park 4 Days

Manu National Park 4 Days

The Manu Tour 4 Days is one of the Regions with the greatest Biodiversity in the Country and in the world. Located in the Amazon, it is the main source of water that constitutes the entire drainage basin of the Manu River. There are few human settlements near or around the park. The Peruvian Government does not allow hunting or fishing. Biotourism is strictly controlled and visitors can only enter the park if accompanied by a registered guide associated with a registered tour company.
Tours must be organized in advance and most registered offices operate from the City of Cusco. It is also possible to organize tours from Lima, then go to the Nazca lines and continue through the Colca Canyon and in the city of Arequipa take a flight to Puerto Maldonado, you can also take the tour of the Tambopata reserve which also has a lot of flora and fauna and along with it the mighty Amazon River that runs along this incredible place to the Atlantic Ocean and you can also book from abroad. However, all operators work with one of the eleven official operators allowed in the park.
This exciting 4-day tour to Manu National Park will allow you to discover one of the largest parks in Peru: Manu National Park. Dare to live a unique experience in the tropical jungle of Peru with an ecological extension of more than 2 million hectares.
On this 4-day Manu tour, you will experience the changing of diverse habitats and the Manu Ecological Zone, the snow-capped Andes, cloud forests, and lowland tropical forests.
The Manu National Park Tour 4 Days is the most surprising in the Amazon jungle, Manu is located between Cusco and Madre de Dios in Peru. The Manu Cultural Zone tour is the best option to get to know nature and wildlife such as mammals, reptiles, birds, etc. hidden among the lush vegetation, live an incredible experience, have direct contact with the native Machiguenga communities, and share some moments of your life.
On our 4-day tour to Manu National Park, you will have the opportunity to marvel at the contact of medicinal plants and trees. Experiencing the Inca jungle and also taking photographic tours at night, take your 4-day Amazon Tour Peru and experience an incredible trip to the park with the greatest biological diversity and protection in the world.
Because the Manu Reserved Area is an intangible area, tourism is strictly regulated and it is only possible to visit the Manu National Park with an authorized travel agency such as Go Treks Perú.
Manu National Park 4 Days from Cusco in Peru includes a complete experience because we visit all the points of interest in the Manu National Park.
The 4-day tour to Manu National Park from Cusco is a popular trip that begins on a tour of the mountains until entering the jungle. On this tour, you will be accompanied by a specialized English-speaking local naturalist guide, who will take you to the area. cultural of the national park.
Our Manu Amazon Jungle Tour 4 Days is designed to offer you the best of the Peruvian Amazon jungle. Manu is home to more than 850 species of birds.
If you are looking for a different experience on this 4-day Manu tour, then this is your best option. You will be able to appreciate the clay lick of parrots and macaws in the remote Peruvian jungle. The further we go into the jungle, the more opportunities we will have to observe wildlife.
We are Go Treks Perú a local tour operator with our official office in Cusco. Our guides are locals who have excellent knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Peruvian Amazon jungle.

Highlights of the Manu Tour 4 days

  • Navigate the Madre de Dios River and observe caimans, monkeys, and birds from a boat.
  • Visit the Matchiguenka native community and share an unforgettable experience.
  • Taste delicious traditional jungle food and learn how they prepare it.
  • An experienced tour guide will accompany you at all times.

Manu National Park Summary 

  • Start point: Cusco, hotel pick up from 4:30 to 5:00 am
  • Ending point: Cusco city center – Plaza Regocijo
  • Duration: 4 days – 4 nights
  • Departure: Daily departures
  • Group size: Up to 10
  • Entrance tickets: included in the package
  • Meals included: 2 Breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Vegetarian/vegan: Food available upon request at no extra charge
  • Free storage: Available
  • High season: From April to October

Itinerary of Manu National Park 4 days

Day 1: CUSCO – CLOUD FOREST – PILCOPATA (Lookout lodge)

Day 2: PILCOPATA – ATALAYA – HARPY LODGE

Day 3: HARPI LODGE – COLLPA OF PARROTS – MACHU WASI LAKE

Day 4: MACHUWASI LAKE – CUSCO

It is possible to visit the Manu National Park 4 Days, area without entering the reserved zone, and still be able to enjoy the abundant wildlife.

 

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Trip Itinerary

Customize this itinerary by adding extra days to any location. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for advice.

Day 1: Day 1: CUSCO – CLOUD FOREST – PILCOPATA (Lookout lodge)

Manu National Park 4 Days

We begin our 7-hour drive, by private vans, reaching an altitude of 3,905 meters (13,000 ft.).

We’ll do a quick stop to visit “Ninamarca”, a pre-Inca cemetery, and the colonial town of “Paucartambo”. Then we will descend the east slopes of the highland through “Cloud Forest” which has lush vegetation (ferns, orchids, bromeliads, bamboos, etc.).

We will enjoy spectacular views of the ecological highland and you’ll observe the wildlife such as; “The red Cock of the Rocks” (our national bird – “Tunky in Quechua”), Dazzling colored Tanagers, Quetzals, Trogons Tucans and Hummingbirds. If we’re fortunate, we will be able to see our first speckled bear (in Quechua“Ukuku”).

In the afternoon, we will arrive at “Pilcopata”, where you’ll have nice accommodations to rest for the night (some shared facilities). After dinner, your guide will brief you on the next day’s activities.

Day 1: Day 2: PILCOPATA – ATALAYA – HARPY LODGE

Our BEST Manu Tour begng with After breakfast, we will continue our drive to the Port of Atalaya (500 m). On the way, we will stop at an animal rescue shelter.

Afterward, we will have a short hike to look for orchids, bromeliads, bamboos, monkeys, and birds. From the Port of Atalaya, you’ll embark on a 40-minute journey to the lowland rainforest “Alto Madre de Dios River” where you’ll find all sorts of wild birds, including the Condor of the Jungle “King Vulture” (Sarcoramphus papa).

In the afternoon, we will explore the jungle to see insects, frogs, snakes, caiman (alligators), and butterflies (2 and half hours). Some accommodations at the lodge are shared.

Day 1: Day 3: HARPI LODGE – COLLPA OF PARROTS – MACHU WASI LAKE

Very early wake-up call and breakfast. We embark on the motorboat for about 30 minutes to the parrots’ lick, where we will see the green and yellow parrots, birds, and other smaller animals.

Afterward, we will return to “Machuhuasi Lake” to board another raft for a boat ride (1 and 30 hours).

Here you’ll have the opportunity to view other wild species of bird-like hoatzin. Finally, we will hike for one hour in the jungle. We stay the night at the lodge.

Day 1: Day 4: MACHUWASI LAKE - CUSCO

After breakfast, we board the motorboat back to Atalaya. Our transportation will be waiting for our arrival. We will travel through the cloud forest where we can view more birds, insects, and butterflies along the roadside and stop periodically when we spot wild animals.

We reach Cusco around 6:00 p.m. You can also have the option to do the zip line & river rafting class for an additional $30.00 (for each activity).

What's Included

Included Manu National Park 4 Days

  • Manu Tour 4 Days Briefing 1 or 2 days before your trek.
  • Specialized and bilingual guide
  • 03 nights in Lodge, meals (vegetarian option is available)
  • All land and river transportation
  • Safety box for values and storage for luggage at Cusco’s main office
  • Rubber boots.
  • Private transportation
  • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco (no matter which hotel)
  • Entrance fee into the Park
  • Tour guide for the entire trip (English speaking)
  • First Aid kit
  • Oxygen tank
  • Taxes

Not Included Manu National Park 4 Days

  • Breakfast and mineral water only for the first day.
  • Soft drinks such as beers or sodas
  • Tips, Handicraft.
  • The Last dinner.
  • First Breakfast

Price of Manu Park Tour 4 Days

Manu Tour permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2022 through January 2023. All prices quoted are $USD

  • group price:  $400 per person

Discounts:

  • Student Discount 20$ dollars
  • Under 15 years will pay as a student: US$20.00
  • Under 7 years Discount: US$35.00

Note:

(1)Tips guides, Cook, and another person

Passport and entrance tickets: To enjoy this 4-day Manu National Park Tour, it is important to carry your passport and entrance tickets to places to visit. In addition, it is very important to have an original and valid passport.

Weather in Manu National Park: The weather conditions are very variable in Manu National Park. The climate is generally rainy and varies with altitude.

In the south (the highest) is recorded between 1,500 and 2,000 mm per year. In the center of the sector, it increases from 3,000 to 3,500 mm. The highest record in the northwest reaches more than 8000 mm.

In Manu, in the dry season, which is from May to September, precipitation decreases, and temperature decreases.

The feeling of warmth is very variable, since the Amazon area is warm, with an average temperature of 25.6 ° C, and the Andean region is cold with an average annual temperature of 8 ° C.

Be careful with your health
drink bottled water and not from springs, acclimatize in Cusco for at least 2 days, and do some hikes in the mountains or it can also be the sacred valley, Machu Picchu, or the salt mines of Maras, Moray
What is the difference between the Manu National Park and the Tambopata reserve?
Understanding these differences can shape your Amazon journey. Manu National Park remains relatively intact and offers a more pristine wilderness experience. In contrast, Tambopata, although still rich in biodiversity, has seen increased visitor traffic and development.
In general, preferred by the Manu National Park because it is more intact
Are there photo tours on the tour?
Yes, especially at night when you can see a diversity of fauna such as nocturnal frogs, tarantulas, owls, and many more.
Is the Amazon River the largest in the world?
Yes, and many flora and fauna live along the eastern river where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The local people respect the nature and wildlife of the manu reserved area?
Since ancient times, people have respected and venerated this sacred place and until today they know that they depend on this place since it has a lot of flora and fauna for them it is more than enough and in general the task of humans is to take care of this place since It is considered one of the lungs of the world
Can you do tours from Cusco?
Yes, by hiring an authorized agency and seeing their reviews on Trip Advisor you would have no problems or also book from your country since there are limited places.

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