Manu National Park 2 Days Tour – Discover the Heart of the Peruvian Amazon

Tour Description

Join our 2-day tour to Manu National Park from Cusco, exclusively offered by trails to Machu Picchu. This trip is a great chance to see the natural diversity of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, full of wildlife and jungle vegetation.

We start in Cusco and travel through the cloud forest until we reach the Madre de Dios River.

Along the way, we’ll pass through impressive cloud forest landscapes, home to many bird species like the cock-of-the-rock. Manu National Park includes both mountain and lowland rainforest areas, so you’ll get to see different types of environments in one trip.

We’ll visit the Alto Madre de Dios and Manu Rivers, where you’ll see dense vegetation and native wildlife. This area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Exploring the Manu Biosphere

The tour includes a visit to the buffer zone of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, a protected area full of life. You’ll be able to see different types of birds and animals in their natural setting. Our experienced guides will lead jungle walks and night tours to help you understand the ecosystem better. Bug nets are provided so you can sleep comfortably in the jungle.

This tour is great for families with kids. It mixes nature, adventure, and learning. Activities like fishing and tree climbing are available for fun and safe interaction with the environment.

Manu National Park is divided into different zones, each with its own species and landscape. Our trained guides will help you make the most of your visit, explaining the plants and animals you’ll see, from the cloud forest to the dense jungle.

trails to Machu Picchu is a local tour operator focused on offering a well-organized and complete experience. Join us on this two-day tour through one of the most important natural areas in the country. Book now and enjoy an experience worth remembering.

Tour Details

Duration

2 Days

Tour Type

Aventure

Difficulty

Moderate

Departure & Return

Hotel pick-up in Cusco

Start Time

5:00 am

Group Size

12 people

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: From Cusco to Manu National Park

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco around 5:00 a.m. to begin our adventure. Our first stop is the pre-Inca archaeological site of Ninamarca. From there, we will travel through the mountains to Tres Cruces, the highest point and main entrance to Manu National Park. This area is one of the most protected natural regions in South America.

We will continue exploring the cloud forest for approximately three hours. Along the way, we may spot the Andean cock-of-the-rock, the national bird of Peru, and the woolly monkey. We will also pass by bromeliads and orchids, and with some luck, we may see wildlife such as the Andean bear, blue-banded toucanet, golden-headed quetzal, and crested quetzal.

In the late afternoon, we will arrive at Amazon Pona Lodge. After settling in, there will be an optional night walk through the jungle, where we may encounter tarantulas, frogs, snakes, night monkeys, boas, and more. Rubber boots will be provided for safety.

Day 1 Summary:

Distance: 150 km (93 miles)
Maximum altitude: 3,600 m (11,811 ft)
Minimum altitude: 650 m (2,133 ft)
Difficulty: Moderate

This first day offers a solid introduction to the Manu Biosphere Reserve and its rich wildlife.

Day 2: Jungle exploration and return to Cusco

After an early breakfast, we explore the jungle trails surrounding the lodge. During the walk, we will hear macaws, woodpeckers, toucans, and parrots. We will learn about local medicinal plants and look for different monkey species, such as squirrel monkeys, capuchins, tamarins, and howler monkeys.

We will visit Lake Machuwasi and take a ride on a small wooden raft to spot wildlife such as the prehistoric hoatzin, cormorants, herons, and kingfishers.

After lunch and a short rest, we will begin the return journey to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel, concluding our 2-day tour in the Manu Biosphere Reserve.