Manu National Park 4 Days
Manu National Park 4 Days
The Manu Tour 4 Days is one of the Regions with the greatest Biodiversity in the Country and in the world. Located in the Amazon, it is the main source of water that constitutes the entire drainage basin of the Manu River. There are few human settlements near or around the park. The Peruvian Government does not allow hunting or fishing. Biotourism is strictly controlled and visitors can only enter the park if accompanied by a registered guide associated with a registered tour company.
Tours must be organized in advance and most registered offices operate from the City of Cusco. It is also possible to organize tours from Lima, then go to the Nazca lines and continue through the Colca Canyon and in the city of Arequipa take a flight to Puerto Maldonado, you can also take the tour of the Tambopata reserve which also has a lot of flora and fauna and along with it the mighty Amazon River that runs along this incredible place to the Atlantic Ocean and you can also book from abroad. However, all operators work with one of the eleven official operators allowed in the park.
This exciting 4-day tour to Manu National Park will allow you to discover one of the largest parks in Peru: Manu National Park. Dare to live a unique experience in the tropical jungle of Peru with an ecological extension of more than 2 million hectares.
On this 4-day Manu tour, you will experience the changing of diverse habitats and the Manu Ecological Zone, the snow-capped Andes, cloud forests, and lowland tropical forests.
The Manu National Park Tour 4 Days is the most surprising in the Amazon jungle, Manu is located between Cusco and Madre de Dios in Peru. The Manu Cultural Zone tour is the best option to get to know nature and wildlife such as mammals, reptiles, birds, etc. hidden among the lush vegetation, live an incredible experience, have direct contact with the native Machiguenga communities, and share some moments of your life.
On our 4-day tour to Manu National Park, you will have the opportunity to marvel at the contact of medicinal plants and trees. Experiencing the Inca jungle and also taking photographic tours at night, take your 4-day Amazon Tour Peru and experience an incredible trip to the park with the greatest biological diversity and protection in the world.
Because the Manu Reserved Area is an intangible area, tourism is strictly regulated and it is only possible to visit the Manu National Park with an authorized travel agency such as Go Treks Perú.
Manu National Park 4 Days from Cusco in Peru includes a complete experience because we visit all the points of interest in the Manu National Park.
The 4-day tour to Manu National Park from Cusco is a popular trip that begins on a tour of the mountains until entering the jungle. On this tour, you will be accompanied by a specialized English-speaking local naturalist guide, who will take you to the area. cultural of the national park.
Our Manu Amazon Jungle Tour 4 Days is designed to offer you the best of the Peruvian Amazon jungle. Manu is home to more than 850 species of birds.
If you are looking for a different experience on this 4-day Manu tour, then this is your best option. You will be able to appreciate the clay lick of parrots and macaws in the remote Peruvian jungle. The further we go into the jungle, the more opportunities we will have to observe wildlife.
We are Go Treks Perú a local tour operator with our official office in Cusco. Our guides are locals who have excellent knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Peruvian Amazon jungle.
Highlights of the Manu Tour 4 days
- Navigate the Madre de Dios River and observe caimans, monkeys, and birds from a boat.
- Visit the Matchiguenka native community and share an unforgettable experience.
- Taste delicious traditional jungle food and learn how they prepare it.
- An experienced tour guide will accompany you at all times.
Manu National Park Summary
- Start point: Cusco, hotel pick up from 4:30 to 5:00 am
- Ending point: Cusco city center – Plaza Regocijo
- Duration: 4 days – 4 nights
- Departure: Daily departures
- Group size: Up to 10
- Entrance tickets: included in the package
- Meals included: 2 Breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Vegetarian/vegan: Food available upon request at no extra charge
- Free storage: Available
- High season: From April to October
Itinerary of Manu National Park 4 days
Day 1: CUSCO – CLOUD FOREST – PILCOPATA (Lookout lodge)
Day 2: PILCOPATA – ATALAYA – HARPY LODGE
Day 3: HARPI LODGE – COLLPA OF PARROTS – MACHU WASI LAKE
Day 4: MACHUWASI LAKE – CUSCO
It is possible to visit the Manu National Park 4 Days, area without entering the reserved zone, and still be able to enjoy the abundant wildlife.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: CUSCO – CLOUD FOREST – PILCOPATA (Lookout lodge)
Manu National Park 4 Days
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, bamboos, etc.).
We will enjoy spectacular views of the ecological 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”).
In the afternoon, we will arrive at “Pilcopata”, where you’ll have nice accommodations to rest for the night (some shared facilities). After dinner, your guide will brief you on the next day’s activities.
Day 2: PILCOPATA – ATALAYA – HARPY LODGE
Our BEST Manu Tour begng with After breakfast, 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, bamboos, 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.
Day 3: Day 3: HARPI LODGE – COLLPA OF PARROTS – MACHU WASI LAKE
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.
Day 4: Day 4: MACHUWASI LAKE - CUSCO
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).
Inclusions
Included Manu National Park 4 Days
- Manu Tour 4 Days Briefing 1 or 2 days before your trek.
- Specialized and bilingual guide
- 03 nights in Lodge, meals (vegetarian option is available)
- All land and river transportation
- Safety box for values and storage for luggage at Cusco’s main office
- Rubber boots.
- Private transportation
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco (no matter which hotel)
- Entrance fee into the Park
- Tour guide for the entire trip (English speaking)
- First Aid kit
- Oxygen tank
- Taxes
Not Included Manu National Park 4 Days
- Breakfast and mineral water only for the first day.
- Soft drinks such as beers or sodas
- Tips, Handicraft.
- The Last dinner.
- First Breakfast
Price of Manu Park Tour 4 Days
Manu Tour 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 2022 through January 2023. All prices quoted are $USD
- group price: $400 per person
Discounts:
- Student Discount 20$ dollars
- Under 15 years will pay as a student: US$20.00
- Under 7 years Discount: US$35.00
Note:
(1)Tips guides, Cook, and another person
Passport and entrance tickets: To enjoy this 4-day Manu National Park Tour, it is important to carry your passport and entrance tickets to places to visit. In addition, it is very important to have an original and valid passport.
Weather in Manu National Park: The weather conditions are very variable in Manu National Park. The climate is generally rainy and varies with altitude.
In the south (the highest) is recorded between 1,500 and 2,000 mm per year. In the center of the sector, it increases from 3,000 to 3,500 mm. The highest record in the northwest reaches more than 8000 mm.
In Manu, in the dry season, which is from May to September, precipitation decreases, and temperature decreases.
The feeling of warmth is very variable, since the Amazon area is warm, with an average temperature of 25.6 ° C, and the Andean region is cold with an average annual temperature of 8 ° C.
Manu Tour Travel Guide
This 4-day Amazon Tour Peru is of two zones: the Manu National Park, 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 controlled 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 the Manu reserved 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 the see if this is the case.
Important:
Manu National Park 4 days, is not an endemic area for Malaria neither Yellow fever you can bring a good insect repellent but if you decide to put the yellow fever vaccination for prevention you can do it 10 days before starting your trip to the jungle.
Manu National Park has an extension of more than 2 million hectares of nature. It is located on the western edge of the Amazon basin, between the departments of Cusco and Madre de Dios, and since 1977 has held the status of Biosphere Reserve granted by UNESCO.
The tropical forests of Manu have been conducive to life and can develop without the hand of man, however, in the area, there is also an enormous cultural wealth from ancestral and native populations.
Manu National Park is home to 222 species of mammals, 1005 species of birds, 155 species of amphibians, and 132 species of reptiles.
Here it is possible to find all the variety of ecological floors that exist in the Amazon, from the low jungle, the Amazonian plain, and even the cloud forests of the high jungle.
Beautiful scenery of vegetation, and is that in a single hectare of Manu have come to find up to 250 species of trees.
The best time to visit Manu is in Cusco’s dry season; between May and October is the time when there is less rain. During the rainy season, especially in January and February, the fall of water increases the flow of rivers, so some roads are often blocked and it will not be possible to travel.
Cultural Zone of Manu National Park
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.
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Alternative Manu Tour Expeditions
Be careful with your health
drink bottled water and not from springs, acclimatize in Cusco for at least 2 days, and do some hikes in the mountains or it can also be the sacred valley, Machu Picchu, or the salt mines of Maras, Moray
What is the difference between the Manu National Park and the Tambopata reserve?
Understanding these differences can shape your Amazon journey. Manu National Park remains relatively intact and offers a more pristine wilderness experience. In contrast, Tambopata, although still rich in biodiversity, has seen increased visitor traffic and development.
In general, preferred by the Manu National Park because it is more intact
Are there photo tours on the tour?
Yes, especially at night when you can see a diversity of fauna such as nocturnal frogs, tarantulas, owls, and many more.
Is the Amazon River the largest in the world?
Yes, and many flora and fauna live along the eastern river where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The local people respect the nature and wildlife of the manu reserved area?
Since ancient times, people have respected and venerated this sacred place and until today they know that they depend on this place since it has a lot of flora and fauna for them it is more than enough and in general the task of humans is to take care of this place since It is considered one of the lungs of the world
Can you do tours from Cusco?
Yes, by hiring an authorized agency and seeing their reviews on Trip Advisor you would have no problems or also book from your country since there are limited places.
1. What is the difference between National Park and Biosphere Reserve?
The National Park is a category of Protected Natural Area owned and managed by the Peruvian government as part of the national protected area system of Peru (Sistema Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado en el Perú – SINANPE). Its objective is to protect and preserve intact ecosystems, which can hold a high biological diversity and relevant esthetical and landscape attractions, where indirect use activities can be done like research, education, tourism, and recreation.
The Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO category. It is a representative ecological area with three self-complementary functions: i) support for education and scientific research, ii) conservation, and iii) sustainable development. Nowadays, the Manu Biosphere Reserve is divided into a nuclear zone represented by the Manu National Park territory, a buffer zone, and a transition zone.
2. What are the camping sites and lodges conditions? Are there showers? What about toilets? How are we going to sleep?
Tourism sites are located in the zone of Tourist and Recreational use of Manu River sector. In these spaces, each concession holder has built adequate and comfortable camping sites and lodges with local materials. They offer services: dining room, toilets, showers and some short connecting trails between all the structures. All beds have covering mosquito nets to avoid bites when sleeping. The details of each lodge or camp vary – please consult your tour operator for details.
3. Where does the drinking water come from?
Your tour operator will provide safe drinking water. Some use bottled water is brought in from the nearest towns and others filter, boil and/or purify water from small creeks or the river to make it fit for human consumption. Consult your tour operator for more information.
4. Do I need to be in good physical condition to travel?
It is not a requirement, but one should be able to walk a trail of several kilometers to fully enjoy what Manu has to offer.
5. Are there a lot of mosquitoes?
The amount will depend on the time of day, but as in any Amazon region, there will be mosquitoes. We suggest wearing repellent if needed and long-sleeved shirts and long trousers.