We are a responsible local Tour Operator located in Villa Salvacion – Manu, the capital of the district of Manu in Madre de Dios – Perú. We are responsible travel designers in one of the most biodiverse area in the word, enjoy with us the incredible and different landscapes in Manu and Cusco region, in contact with the customs and daily life of local communities, In Explore Manu we are conscious of the importance of the conservancy of the environment and local culture, and for that we have designed programs that minimize the negative impacts and satisfy our client’s expectancies, through the implementation of good practices during all process of offering our services.

ABOUT US

We didn’t arrive in Manu as visitors. We live here.
Over time, being in the jungle changes how you see things.
Not in a dramatic way, just enough to notice what usually goes unnoticed.
The pace is different.
You don’t move faster than the place.
Some days are quiet. Others aren’t.
And you don’t always know which one it will be.
That’s part of it.
Explore Manu comes from that experience, from spending real time in the territory, not just passing through it.
What we offer is simple: a way to enter the jungle without trying to control it, and without turning it into something it’s not.

Who we are

Explore Manu is a local operation based in southern Peru, working in and around Manu and Cusco.
We are not an external agency. Our work is built from living here, moving through this territory regularly, and understanding its rhythms over time.
We operate at a small scale, keeping things simple, intentional, and grounded in the reality of the place.

Our approach

We see tourism as a way to connect people with the forest —
but also as a responsibility.
Our approach is based on:
– working directly with local people
– keeping groups small and low impact
– avoiding artificial or staged experiences

We don’t try to control what happens in the jungle.
We move within it.

People, not profiles

This is not built around titles or roles.
The people behind Explore Manu are part of the place, guides, drivers, and individuals connected to nearby communities.
Some were born here. Others arrived and stayed.
What matters is not where they come from, but how they move in the forest.
This is not something that can be scripted.
It comes from time, familiarity, and respect.

Why Manu

Manu is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.
But that’s not something we try to turn into a promise.
Wildlife is not guaranteed.
Conditions change.
The environment sets the pace.
That is exactly what makes it valuable.

Who this is for

This is not for everyone.
It’s not about comfort all the time,
and not everything goes according to plan.
But for those who are open to a more real, less controlled experience,
Manu can offer something difficult to find elsewhere.

We don’t try to convince people to come.
We try to be clear enough so that the right ones recognize themselves in this.
Explore Manu — not for everyone.

We are explore manu

We are explore manu

SUSTAINABLE TRIPS DOING GOOD FOR THE DESTINATION

• We have a reforestation plan to minimize your carbon footprint. Travellers are part of the project «Plant a tree» in the aguajito protected area in Manu.
• All our programs are unique and high quality sustainable, we are not practice the overtourism and avoid stress in the fauna.
• Travellers spend time in local communities to contribute directly at the local economy, we work directly with native communities and strengthen their tourism organization.
• Our team has more than 15 years of experience in tourism, and we know each of the destinations in Manu, and we are able to create 100% customizable trip.
• Explore Manu is a travel agency authorized by the Ministry of Tourism in Peru.