Peru · Jungle Expedition

3-Day Manu National Park Tour from Cusco

3 Days Pickup service provided. to Drop-off service provided. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Journey from Cusco through the Andes and cloud forest to Manu National Park
  • 02 Look for the Gallito de las Rocas, Peru’s national bird
  • 03 Travel by boat along jungle rivers and explore forest trails
  • 04 Visit a riverside collpa where birds gather to feed on clay
  • 05 Spot diverse flora, wildlife, insects, and amphibians
  • 06 Stay overnight in basic ecological jungle lodges
  • 07 Optional rafting experience on the Koñeq or Alto Madre de Dios rivers

Discover the remarkable biodiversity of Manu National Park on a 3-day journey from Cusco through the Andes, cloud forest, and into the Peruvian jungle. This short adventure is ideal for travellers who want to experience the Amazon side of Peru in limited time, while still enjoying dramatic landscapes, wildlife viewing, and river travel.

Travel by land and boat as you explore lush forest trails, search for the famous Gallito de las Rocas, and visit a riverside collpa where birds gather each morning. With overnight stays in ecological lodges and guided exploration along the way, this tour offers an immersive introduction to one of Peru’s most celebrated natural areas.

Discover the remarkable biodiversity of Manu National Park on a 3-day journey from Cusco through the Andes, cloud forest, and into the Peruvian jungle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cusco, Manú National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

DAY 1 Cusco - Andes - Cloud Forest

We will leave very early in the morning from your accommodation in Cusco city, and we will go towards the picturesque Paucartambo town.We will continue the route towards the Cloud Forest, with a previous stop for lunch. After admire beautiful nature, we will arrive at our accommodation for a deserved break. Dinner included.Overnight at Orquideas de San Pedro Lodge, basic accommodation

2
Day 02

DAY 2 Cloud Forest - Manu National Park

Pilcopata

Very early we will go in search of the famous Gallito de las Rocas, Peruvian national bird. After breakfast, we will continue the journey to Pilcopata town. At this point, you have one totally free option to do: * Rafting: you will spend an hour and a half of adrenaline, class I and II, by the Koñeq or Alto Madre de Dios rivers.

Then, we will continue to the port of Atalaya and start our boat descent to the lodge. Along the way, you will appreciate beautiful and very diverse flora and wildlife. We will hike the trails around, and be able to admire the Peruvian jungle beauty. During the night, we can take a walk to look for insects and amphibians.Overnight at Erika Lodge, basic accommodation

3
Day 03

DAY 3 Manu National Park - Cusco

In the morning, we will visit the Collpa by boat, a wall located on the river where a great variety of bird species come down every morning to extract the clay as part of their food. We will return to the lodge, and begin our back by boat to Atalaya port. Upon arrival, our transportation will take us towards Cusco city. This day includes breakfast, and lunch on the route to Cusco.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Pickup service provided. to Drop-off service provided. 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Complete Rafting equipment
  • First Aid Kit
  • Luggage guard service and safety box for documents and values.
  • Land and river round trip transportation

What's Not Included

  • Water on the first day
  • Soda and alcoholic drinks

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Shared services, minimum 4 people. If a minimum of 4 people is not available for the reservation, it will be placed on the waiting list.
  • One suitcase per person is calculated
  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary provided they sit on a parent's lap
  • You must be able to walk in unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • Pick up from centrally located Cusco city hotels

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided.
Tour start
Pickup service provided.
Tour end
Drop-off service provided.
End of the journey

Your 3 days run from Pickup service provided. to Drop-off service provided..

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