Manu national park 3 days, is one of the most Bio-diverse Regions of the Country and in the world. Located in the Amazon, it’s the main water source consists of the entire drainage basin of the Manu River.
During this Amazon Rainforest Tour, Manu 3 Days, you will explore the cultural zone of the park. Declared a World Biosphere Reserve, Manu is an authentic natural ecological paradise that is home to great biological diversity, including endangered species.
Travel through the different ecosystems such as the Andean, high Andean, tropical and subtropical, living nature, and adventure from the inside in a unique experience that you will hardly forget.
Manu National Park Tours 3 days, is one of the most exciting and beautiful tours to explore sites rich in flora and fauna, also considered one of the largest and richest natural reserves of Peru in the world, which allows you to make intimate contact with nature in its most primitive and wild state.
Come and enjoy our Tour Manu 3 Days: during these three days, let yourself be trapped by the charm of the Peruvian jungle.
On this tour, we will be able to enjoy and observe the majesty of the cloud forest in the Peruvian Amazon. One of the lungs of the world welcomes you with its beautiful birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, and its great variety of orchids, ferns, and many other species.
On our 3 day Manu National Park Tour, we will visit the Cloud Forest, where we will appreciate the rainforest in a humid and cloudy state, we will also visit the small port of Atalaya, and then we will visit the ecological reserve called Erika. And so we will go deeper into the jungle of the Manu Reserved Zone.
Also, take advantage of our 4 day Manu National Park Tour.
Trip Details of Manu 3 Days
3 Day Manu Park Tour, We begin our 7-hour drive, by private vans, reaching an altitude of 3,905 meters (13,000 ft.). We’ll do a quick stop to visit “Ninamarca”, a pre-Inca cemetery, and the colonial town of “Paucartambo”.
Then we will descend the east slopes of the highland through “Cloud Forest” which has lush vegetation (ferns, orchids, bromeliads, bamboo, etc.) We will enjoy spectacular views of the highland and you’ll observe the wildlife such as; “The red Cock of the Rocks” (our national bird – “Tunky in Quechua”), Dazzling colored Tanagers, Quetzals, Trogons Tucans, and Hummingbirds. If we’re fortunate, we will be able to see our first speckled bear (in Quechua“Ukuku”).
we will continue our drive to the Port of Atalaya (500 m). On the way, we will stop at an animal rescue shelter. Afterward, we will have a short hike to look for orchids, bromeliads, bamboo, monkeys, and birds.
From the Port of Atalaya, you’ll embark on a 40-minute journey to the lowland rainforest “Alto Madre de Dios River” where you’ll find all sorts of wild birds, including the Condor of the Jungle “King Vulture” (Sarcoramphus papa).
In the afternoon, we will explore the jungle to see insects, frogs, snakes, caiman (alligators), and butterflies (2 and half hours). Some accommodations at the lodge are shared.
Very early wake-up call and breakfast. We embark on the motorboat for about 30 minutes to the parrots’ lick, where we will see the green and yellow parrots, birds, and other smaller animals.
Afterward, we will return to “Machuhuasi Lake” to board another raft for a boat ride (1 and 30 hours). Here you’ll have the opportunity to view other wild species of bird-like hoatzin.
Finally, we will hike for one hour in the jungle. We stay the night at the lodge.
After breakfast, we board the motorboat back to Atalaya.
Our transportation will be waiting for our arrival. We will travel through the cloud forest where we can view more birds, insects, and butterflies along the roadside and stop periodically when we spot wild animals.
We reach Cusco around 6:00 p.m. You can also have the option to do the zip line & river rafting class for an additional $30.00 (for each activity).
Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2024 through January 2025. All prices quoted are $USD
Important: Cost includes up to 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need for extra Porter hire!).
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There are magical places that are home to countless species of flora and fauna, among them the Manu National Park or also called the Amazon Jewel of Peru. The Amazon is the largest rainforest on the planet and involves different countries, here we will talk about the Peruvian side.
See: 4 day Manu National Park Tour
From the animals and plant species, you will see there to how much you can do, how to get there, and what to bring. But first, don’t forget to stay connected at all times, so you can share the pictures you took of the landscape on your social networks.
Recommendations for Manu Park Tour 3 Days
Live a magical adventure in Manu National Park with these 3 days and 2 nights tours. An unforgettable experience where you will be able to appreciate beautiful landscapes, a lot of vegetation, and animals of the area.
Live with nature and forget about everything. Ideal to get out of the traditional tours and live something more magical and unique. Includes lodging and meals.
the price per person in the group is 399$ and the private price is 499$, much will depend on the travel company, and make sure they are in good standing with the Peruvian government and also investigate if they have good reviews on trip advisor.
Can you stay in Manu National Park?
There are a handful of lodges located within the reserve. The accommodations are relatively rustic but functional, and offer the ideal remote location for exploring the surrounding rainforest. Manu Wildlife Center is our favorite lodge in the heart of the Amazon.
In general, there are many options and for all budgets, with good anticipation and booking of lodges and tours, you should have no problem.
Why is Manu National Park special?
Manu National Park enjoys an exceptional location at the meeting point of the tropical Andes and the Amazonian lowland forests. The enormous altitudinal gradient has favored a wide range of ecological conditions and the evolution of very diverse species and ecological communities.
It is definitely a paradise and a delight for the eyes who visit it.
What do you wear to Manu National Park?
Therefore, it is important to always have a change of dry clothes on hand at the jungle lodge. For the day, it is advisable to wear light, long-sleeved clothing that dries quickly, along with a hat and sunglasses.
and with these indications, you should be fine and have an incredible experience in the heart of the jungle.
How many tourists visit Manu National Park?
2500 visitors per year. The Manu National Park Reserved Zone can be reached from Cuzco with a couple of tour companies.
After the pandemic and with the strikes in Peru for 2023 we were totally affected by cancellations of groups and for 2024 we hope to recover to 100%.
Where is the Manu national Park located?
Located in the southeast of Peru, in the provinces of Paucartambo in Cusco and Manu in Madre de Dios.
It has an area of 1’717’295.22 hectares.
Manu reserve consists of two zones: the Manu National Park 3 Days, which can only be entered by professional biologists with a special permit; and the Manu Reserved Zone, which can be entered by tourists, but only with an organized tour.
There are buffer zones around the park, often referred to as the Cultural Zone, although this is no official protection for this area. The Manu National Park covers 1,534,865 hectares, and the Manu Reserved Zone has another 270,000 hectares. Manu contains 12 different ecological zones ranging in altitude from 300m to 5,000m, meaning that it has an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Wildlife
In 2000, almost 3,000 visitors entered the Manu reserved zone, compared with 20,000 who visited the Puerto Maldonado spot. Although there are no official limits on the number of tourists, the expense of visiting Manu means that numbers are self-limiting.
Additionally, companies are strictly regulated and are only allowed to visit certain parts of the reserved zone, and even then only allowed in for three days at a time.
Tours to Manu National Park 3 Days, zone are expensive, ranging from about $500 for the cheapest, taking the bus in and out, to almost $2,000 when staying in one of the lodges. The reason for this is that the transport costs are expensive due to the distances involved…
However, it is sometimes possible to get discounts on official prices. If an agency has a tour leaving in a day or two and still has spaces, it may be willing to offer a discount to try and fill a place. It can be worth shopping around to see if this is the case.
Manu National Park, located in southeastern Peru (between the regions of Cusco and Madre de Dios) is one of the largest tropical parks in South America.
The park extends from the mountains to the jungle. It covers two million hectares (4.5 million acres), and the territory is rich in flora and fauna with a wide variety of habitats, including the high Andes, rainforest, and lowland tropical rainforest.
In 1977, Manu National Park was designated as a World Biological Reserve, home to otters, caimans, jaguars, approximately 13 species of primates, and close to 1,000 species of birds as well as 10% of the world’s vascular plant species, including several species of figs and palms, and countless species of medicinal plants, which are being cataloged by scientists.
A single hectare of Manu forest can have up to 220 species of trees, while a hectare of temperate forest in Europe or North America can be up to twenty species of trees at most. Manu National Park can be considered the most biologically diverse and protected park on the planet.
Undoubtedly, the diversity of flora and fauna takes over Manu National Park. From a wide variety of species to the greatest number of climates in the same place waiting to be discovered. But, what can you see in this park, it will be a trip full of biodiversity in which you will enjoy:
Among the fauna species, birds are the queens of the place, finding there more than a thousand different species. As for mammals, amphibians, and reptiles, the following stand out Marmosets (14 different species), spectacled bears, jaguars, otters, Andean foxes, and turtles. In avifauna, you can see toucans, Cock of the Rock (the national bird of Peru), woodpeckers, ayaymama, quetzals, cotingas, and many more.
But best of all, Manu National Park is home to many species at risk of extinction. Therefore, do not miss the opportunity to visit this biosphere reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In this area of Manu National Park, we can find settlements, villages, and in general a greater human presence. Although this area does not have the rich biodiversity of the reserved or intangible zones, it is a great way to save money and still experience the power of the jungle.
The Manu Jungle tour with Palotoa Amazon Travel was an unforgettable experience! From the lush rainforest to incredible wildlife sightings, every moent felt like a dream. Our guide’s Knowledge was exceptional, making the experience both educational and exciting. The accommodations and food were superb. If you’re seeking an authentic Amazon experience, Palotoa Amazon Travel is the way to go. Thank you for this amazing
Our four-day adventure through the Manu Biosphere Reserve was an extraordinary experience! On Day 1, we departed from Cusco and visited the ancient Chullpas of Ninamarca, followed by a tour of the charming colonial town of Paucartambo. The journey to San Pedro Lodge through the lush cloud forest, home to the stunning Cock of the Rock and Spectacled Bear, was breathtaking. The tranquil surroundings of the Orquídeas de San Pedro Lodge made for a perfect overnight stay.
Day 2 started with witnessing the mesmerizing mating dance of the Cock of the Rock. We then traveled to Pilcopata and took a scenic boat ride to Erika Lodge, where we explored the rich biodiversity through guided hikes. Day 3 included a visit to Machuwasi Lake for birdwatching and a thrilling nocturnal wildlife exploration. On the final day, an early morning boat ride to a nearby clay lick provided an unforgettable wildlife spectacle, with vibrant parrots indulging in the mineral-rich clay. Returning to Cusco in the late evening, we reflected on the incredible beauty and diversity of the Amazon. This journey left us with cherished memories of the vibrant ecosystems and the serene lodges we stayed at.
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