MANU CLOUD FOREST
3 nights
«This trip will take you to explore the most incredible views of Manu rainforest, besides being rewarding as it gives an excellent opportunity to get involved in conservation projects, allowing to have a better understanding of the different life zones of Manu». Perfect for families.
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Rosbert Challco – Explore Manu – Operations
and our Travel Specialist
Route
Day 01 : Cusco – Cloud forest – Villa Salvacion Manu
Day 02 : Villa Salvacion Manu – Hot Springs of Shintuya Community
Day 03 : Villa Salvación – Parrots clay-lick – Reforestation – Cloud Forest
Day 04 : Cloud Forest – Lek Cock of the Rock – Cusco.
Altitude
Max. 3550 m.s.n.m. – Min. 463 m.s.n.m.
Lenght: 4 days
Start: Cusco
Finished: Cusco
Activity: Wildlife and Natural History
Ages: Min 12
Group Size : Min 1, Max 8+
Physical rating: Easy nature walk and light hikes.
Lodging: 2 Nights in Salvacion Manu,
1 night Cloud forest lodge.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Manu National Park
- Visit the Harákmbut community of Shintuya.
- Handicraft Workshop
- Learn basics of the Harakmbut language
- Explore the trail systems
- Visit Thermal water pools
- Visit the Shintuya waterfall
- Macaw and parrots Clay Lick – Shintuya
- Visit the MachuWasi Lake
- Reforestation Project – Aguajalito
- Understand rainforest plants used for food and medicine
- See how tradition and modernity combine in Manu Native Community peoples’ lives
All accommodation, meals, guides and transport to activities as indicated in the itinerary.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN– This trip is fully customisable. Ask us for details!
| Bespoke and tailored to your requirements.
GALLERY
Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco – Cloud forest – Villa Salvacion Manu
At the scheduled time we will pick you up from the hotel, during the tour we will have a time to visit the chullpas of Ninamarka (pre-Inca funerary precincts) and then head to the picturesque colonial town of Paucartambo (which in the time of the Incas, was a strategic commercial point between the valley of Kosñipata or Antisuyo and the capital of Tahuantinsuyo, Cusco.). We will ascend to the Acjanaco pass (3,550 msnm.), which is the entrance to the Manu National Park. On the way we will have some stops to discover some secrets of the cloud forest, the kingdom of giant ferns. We continue our journey we reach Villa Salvación, capital of the province of Manu.
Meals Included : Box Lunch, Dinner.
Transportation : Private transport (Arrival time is between 5-6 pm)
Accommodation : Salvación Manu.
Day 02: Villa Salvacion Manu – Hot Springs of Shintuya
After breakfast, We will go to the Community of Shintuya. The community of Shintuya is one of the largest communities in the Amarakaeri Communal Reserve, later we will explore the trails system always accompanied by one member of the community, we will visit a waterfall amidst the jungle, a secret place (Do not forget your swimsuit). Later, we will have some time to learn a little about the daily life of our new friends, we will do some activities with them. The thermal water pools are operational at your disposal. At the scheduled time we will return to Villa Salvación to rest.
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Included Activities : Visit waterfall, Craft – Workshop
Transportation : Private transfer by car 1Hrs.
Not Included : Boat ride to hot spring s/. 20.00 soles p.p.
Day 03: Villa Salvación – Parrots Clay-lick - Reforestation – Cloud Forest
Early in the morning we will visit the Parrots Clay-lick, this Clay-lick we can see species such as: Blue-headed Parrot, dusky headed parakeet and other. After this loud show, We come back to the breakfast. After that we will join one of the local reforestation projects, we will have a tour amidst the secondary forest, surrounded by medicinal and consumption plants.
After lunch we will take the transport to go our next destination the cloud forest where we will spend the night. If time allow we will have a night walk.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Included Activities : Parrots clay-lick – Reforestacion
Accommodation : Manu Cloud Forest Lodge (1 Night)
Day 04: Cloud Forest – Lek Cock of the Rock - Cusco
On this day, activities will begin very early, we will visit the Lek of Cock of the Rock (Rupicola Peruvianus), Lek are strategic places where the Cock of the Rock come every day to perform their colorful and noisy courtship dance, in which the males wait to be chosen by the female of the species.
We return for breakfast, and we will be ready to return to Cusco.
Transfer to hotel in Cusco.
Meals : Breakfast
Included Activities : Visit the Lek Cock of the Rock.
Transport : Private transfer Cloud Forest – Cusco – Transfer hotel in Cusco.
Important info
- Transfers as indicated in the itinerary
- Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- Private Transportation (Land and river transport allow them to carry 10/15 kilos of luggage per person)
- Private boat
- First aid kit
- Naturalist Bilingual Rainforest Wildlife Guide (English,Spanish)
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (vegetarian, vegan, gluten – free, pescatarian option)
- Snacks (fresh fruits, cookies, chocolate)
- International and peruvian food.
- Unlimited Purified Water
- Rubber Boots
- Biodegradable soaps
- Local flights to Lima or Cusco (not included)
- Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance.
- Extra nights during the trip due to flight cancellations or weather conditions.
- Tipping of local guides, telephone, laundry
- Alcoholic beverages
Note:
All programs in the jungle may have slight variations, depending on the reports of our experienced guides and weather conditions, in order to maximize the observation of wildlife.
For the jungle trip you will need the following equipment:
What to wear:
- Long pants & sleaved cotton shirts (preferably in green or tan colours)
- Sneakers (covered shoes) or other low heeled walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
What to bring:
- Swimwear
- Sandals
- Personal hygiene ítems
- Daypack or small backpack
- Personal prescription medicine (if that’s the case)
- Rain coat
- Flashlight or headlight
- Mosquito repellent
- Photocopy of Passport
- Yellow fever certificate and extra money in plastic bags
Suggested:
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Your own personal water container, to be refilled at any time. This way we can reduce the usage of plastic
Note : During meals in the dining room you can wear casual clothing and shoes or sandals. We provide rubber boots for walk in the rainforest.
Quick movements and loud noises are stressful to animals. Considerate travelers practice these safety methods:
- Learn about wildlife through quiet observation. Do not disturb wildlife or plants just for a “better look.” Observe wildlife from a distance so they are not scared or forced to flee.
- Considerate travelers observe wildlife from afar, give animals a wide berth.
- Avoid use of flash while taking snaps.
- Store food securely and keep garbage and food scraps away from animals so they will not acquire bad habits .Never feed wildlife. Help keep wildlife wild.
- Make sure the colors of clothing and gear blend with the environment.
Enjoy your trip!
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+51 974743033
info@exploremanu.com
Prices & dates
TRIP COST
Prices are per person, valid through December, 2024 ( Private Service )
$497 (5+ members)
$626 (3-4 members)
$745 (2 members)
Make it your trip
We can arrange for longer or shorter stays, (see below for sample costs), or add an extension to additional places of interest. We can even add special activities or customize excursions depending on your interests. We invite you to contact us to discuss your options!
Optional Hotel upgrades
All upgrade pricing is per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Please call for single occupancy pricing.
WHEN TO GO
April to December
For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!
CONTACT FOR FIXED DEPARTURES
- FIXED DEPARTURES on: Monday and Thursday.
- 2 people minimun required.
- Looking for solo travel (Contact Us)
- Tour departs from Cusco
- Best time to go : From April to December.
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