Looking for an authentic Traveling to Peru? Check out our all inclusive Manu Peru Amazon Itinerary, carefully designed by our local travel experts to offer you the best and the most of the Peruvian Amazon in three days.
The Amazon Rainforest is the largest in the world and passes through five countries in South America. It is home to some of the distinct animal and bird species.
Manu National Park dominates the vast area of the Amazon jungle. To make this Peruvian Rainforest more accessible, it is divided into three zones - Core Zone, cultural zone and reserved zone or Biosphere reserve.
Most tours take visitors to the cultural and reserved zone as the core zone is a protected area and access is restricted to researchers who work here to conserve the rainforest.
This three days Manu Peru Amazon Itinerary covers the best of the cultural zone. You will get an insight into the life of indigenious communities and savor some traditional cuisines. To male the experience much more authentic, during the tour, we will be accommodating you in our exclusive Treehouse amidst nature.
When is it the best time to experience Traveling to Peru Tours?
Although the Amazon Rainforest is accessible round the year, the best time to visit is during the dry season, from May to September. During then it often has quite warm temperatures up to 25°C / 77°F.
3-Day Jungle Adventure: Treehouse Expedition
Day 1: Cusco To Treehouse Lodge (Exploring Manu)
Set out on an early morning adventure between 4:00 to 4:30 AM as our exchange gets you from your Cusco lodging. A six-hour beautiful drive anticipates, offering looks at energetic monkeys and vibrant birdlife like the Cock of the Rock. Going through beautiful scenes from Cusco to Paucartambo and afterward to Atalaya, our knowledgeable guide anticipates your appearance. At Atalaya, our river escapade begins aboard a motorboat, navigating the Madre de Dios River for two hours before switching to a smaller vessel affectionately known as "Peke-Peke," echoing the sound of its engine.
Cruising along the Palotoa River for an hour, soak in the mesmerizing scenery and wildlife sightings until we reach the Treehouse-inn. Welcomed by the stunning landscape, refreshments made from local fruits await. In the wake of subsiding into your treehouse accommodation, enjoy tasty dinners created from new, locally sourced fixings. As sunsets, leave on an exhilarating herping experience with our master guide, searching out slippery animals like snakes, frogs, and nighttime warm-blooded creatures in the midst of the wilderness' hug.
Day 2: Treehouse-inn To Parrot Clay Lick (Exploration Continues)
As the first light breaks, a short walk drives us to the Parrot Clay Lick, a scene where vivid parrots and pigmy macaws join to ingest mineral-rich clay, detoxifying their bodies. After this hypnotizing show, return to the Treehouse-inn for a conventional breakfast in the midst of the captivating Amazonian background.
Following breakfast, leave on a three-hour jungle trek, where sightings of different natural life like deer, sloths, and monkeys are anticipated, alongside a variety of avian species including macaws, toucans, and hawks. Get back to the retreat for a rich lunch before diving into an organic investigation, finding the restorative marvels of the jungle's verdure under the direction of our master.
The afternoon brings a thrilling river tubing adventure, drifting along the currents of the Palotoa River for an hour, enveloped by the jungle's symphony. Conclude the day with a captivating night safari, seeking out nocturnal inhabitants like Kalinowski rats and pygmy owls, along with other fascinating creatures that come to life under the moonlit sky.
Day 3: Treehouse-inn To Cusco (Hotel Or Airport Drop-Off)
After breakfast, bid farewell to the jungle as we journey back to Cusco through the mystical cloud forest and Paucartambo. Arriving in Cusco by late afternoon around 6:00 PM, we drop you off at your hotel or directly at the airport for your onward journey, ensuring a seamless transition. For those with flight connections, we recommend scheduling flights after 8:00 PM, allowing ample time to relish the memories of your unforgettable jungle escapade.
