'I just returned from the Manu Biosphere Reserve (7D/6N) tour run by Amazon Wildlife Peru and highly recommend it to anyone wishing to visit this awesome part of the world! I was very happy with what was covered in the itinerary. The Madre de Dias & Manu rivers beautifully represented what I always imagined the Amazon Jungle to be. The 7 day trip I went on was in particular AWESOME, because of how deep it went into the jungle. We saw many mammals (capybara, tapirs, countless species of monkeys, giant otters), birds (including heaps of the beautiful macaws and toucans!), reptiles (3 species of caiman, lizards and snakes), amphibians and many interesting insects and spiders (including several tarantulas!). The tour is very well priced for what you get. Our tour guide William (co-founder of the company) is very friendly, and extremely knowledgable. He knows the names of virtually all animals and plants of the jungle, and has a special interest in birds. He went out of his way to try and meet the desired experiences of all members in our tourgroup. He even fulfilled my dreams of catching a piranha on a fishing line, and holding a baby caiman! William grew up on a farm in Manu, and his local experience undoubtedly gives him the edge over other tour guides. All of the lodges we stayed at throuhout the trip were very comfortable, and our chef Bernadino was very friendly and extremely talented! Our boat driver Rufino was very experienced and safe. All members of the team were like family by the end of the trip. Make contact with the Cusco-based office (info@amazonwildlifeperu.com) or (051-084-777738) to speak with the friendly manager Carmen, and book a trip now!!!'