Manu Cultural - Classic
MANU CULTURAL4 Days/ 3 Nights
MANU CULTURAL CLASSIC
4 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 – Shintuya Hot Springs.
Day 03 : Shintuya Community – Villa Salvación.
Day 04 : Villa Salvación – Cusco.
Altitude
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 wildlife lodges.
GALLERY
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Manu National Park – Cultural Zone
- Visit the Aguajalito Proyect
- Visit the Harákmbut community of Shintuya.
- Handicraft Workshop
- Amazon Tatoo painting
- Learn basics of the Harakmbut language
- Visit Thermal water pools
- Macaw and parrots Clay Lick – Manu – Shintuya
- Visit the Shintuya waterfall
- Explore the trail systems
- 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.
Detailed 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, located in the Department of Madre de Dios.
Accommodation
Salvación Manu Hostel
Transportation
Private transport Cusco – Manu (Arrival time is between 5-6 pm)
Meals Included
Breakfast – Box Lunch – Dinner
Day 02 - Villa Salvación Manu – Shintuya Hot Springs
Now that you are in the jungle, you will get up early in the morning. Here, you will live in accordance with the natural world, waking up when the first sun rays show up and going to bed early, falling asleep to the soothing sound of the animals outside. Today, we will take the public bus to the community of Shintuya,
taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The community of Shintuya is one of the largest in the Amarakaeri Communal Reserve.
We will have breakfast in the community before heading to the lodge for tonight.
Later we will immerse ourselves in the Harakbut culture through the HandyCraft workshop. Or just explore the trails system, we have the opportunitie visit a waterfall amidst the jungle, a secret place (Do not forget your swimsuit) exploring the rainforest and looking for different species of plants and animals that we can find on the way. We will return to the lodge for dinner before getting some rest. Optionally, you can choose to take a hot bath in the thermal pools.
Accommodation
Shintuya Aguas Calientes
Included Activities
Jungle trail
Harankbut HandyCraft
Night Walk
Transportation
Public bus from Villa Salvacion – Shintuya
Meals Included
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 03 - Shintuya Community - Villa Salvación
Again, we will wake up very early to visit the Parrot Clay Lick close to the community. This is a very interesting morning ritual for parrots, where you
will see a great amount of them and learn more about this habit. Only after this visit, we will have breakfast back in the lodge, which will give us energy to then explore the different trails around the lodge.
In the afternoon, we will take public transport to return to Villa Salvación, where you will be taken to your accommodation to have some rest.
Included Activities
Parrot Clay Lick
Jungle trail
Amazon Tatoo
Transportation
Public bus Shintuya to Villa Salvacion
Meals Included
Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 04 - Villa Salvación – Cusco
The jungle changes drastically from
day to night. Therefore, today, by
daylight we will get to know one of the
local reforestation projects and have a
tour amidst the secondary forest,
surrounded by medicinal and
consumption plants. Here, you will be
able to plant your own tree as well and
actively participate in the reforestation
of the Amazonian jungle.
After breakfast, you will get to visit the
MachuWasi lake. The oxbow lakes in
the Amazon are assembly points for
many animals, especially birds. At this
lake, it will be very easy to observe the diversity of birds among other species in
the area. Finally, you will have to say goodbye to the jungle and its wildlife and take
your transportation back to Cusco.
Included Activities
MachuWasi Lake
Reforestation Project
Transportation
Public bus back from Villa Salvacion Manu to Cusco
Transfer from bus station to Hotel in Cusco
Meals Included
Breakfast – Snack
Important: Private transportation from Manu to Cusco can be arranged upon request. If there are 02 Passengers, add $US 115.00 dollars per person. For 03 or more passengers, add $US 80.00 dollars per person.
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 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
- Drinks, snacks, first breakfast and last lunch
- Insurance of any kind, laundry service
- telephone calls or messages and others of a personal nature.
- International or domestic flights. Additional nights or itinerary changes required during the trip due to flight cancellations, adverse weather conditions, or social unrest (including strikes and protests)
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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TRIP COST
+ Prices are per person, valid through December, 2026
USD $799.00 per person (based on 2 passengers)
USD $670.00 per person (based on 3 passengers)
USD $580.00 per person (based on 4 passengers +)
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 & Transport upgrades
All upgrade pricing is per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Please contact us for single occupancy pricing.
Private transportation on the last day can be arranged upon request. If there are 02 passengers, add $US 115.00 dollars per person. For 03 or more passengers, add $US 80.00 dollars per person.
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!
- 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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