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Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
Cloud forest · Day 1
Manu National Park — Reserve Zone
Wildlife Expedition
A once-in-a-lifetime journey from the Andes to the heart of the Amazon, exploring one of the world's most biodiverse places.
Wildlife Encounters
Encounter iconic Amazon species in their natural habitat.
Cloud forest · Day 1
Cocha Salvador · Day 4
Tapir clay lick · Day 2
Macaw clay lick · Day 5
Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and are never guaranteed.
The Expedition
A complete wildlife expedition from the Andes to the heart of the Amazon.
Print or Save Itinerary as PDF →Across the Andes, Acjanacu and the cloud forest to the Cock-of-the-Rock lek.
Depart from Cusco in private transport and travel through the Andes to Acjanacu. Descend through the cloud forest and visit the Cock-of-the-Rock lek before reaching Rainforest Lodge.
Across the Andes, Acjanacu and the cloud forest to the Cock-of-the-Rock lek.
Rainforest Lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Boat expedition, hot springs and a night near the tapir clay lick.
Travel to Atalaya and board the boat for a journey along the Madre de Dios River. Visit the hot springs and continue to Bonanza Ecological Reserve. Spend the night near the Tapir Clay Lick for a chance to observe nocturnal wildlife.
Boat expedition, hot springs and a night near the tapir clay lick.
Camouflage House
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Navigate the Manu River and enter the Reserve Zone, watching for wildlife.
Navigate the Manu River and present permits at the Limonal checkpoint. Continue into the Reserve Zone and arrive at Jaguar Ecolodge. Explore the area with opportunities to observe jaguars and other wildlife, depending on natural conditions.
Navigate the Manu River and enter the Reserve Zone, watching for wildlife.
Jaguar Ecolodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Catamaran exploration with a chance to observe giant otters and other wildlife.
Explore Cocha Salvador by catamaran. Look for giant river otters, monkeys and other wildlife around the lake. Sightings depend on the animals and conditions on the day.
Catamaran exploration with a chance to observe giant otters and other wildlife.
Jaguar Ecolodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
An early visit to the macaw clay lick and trails around Cocha Salvador.
Visit the Macaw Clay Lick early in the day for the chance to observe macaws in their natural habitat. Explore the trails around Cocha Salvador. Activity at the clay lick varies with weather and wildlife conditions.
An early visit to the macaw clay lick and trails around Cocha Salvador.
Jaguar Ecolodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Return along the river and enjoy birdwatching from the Bonanza tower.
Return along the Manu River, watching the riverbanks for wildlife. Continue to Bonanza Ecological Reserve and look for birds from the observation tower.
Return along the river and enjoy birdwatching from the Bonanza tower.
Bonanza Lodge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Navigate to Atalaya and return to Cusco at approximately 7:30 PM.
Navigate to Atalaya and continue in private transport to Cusco. Arrival is expected at approximately 7:30 PM, subject to river, road and weather conditions.
Navigate to Atalaya and return to Cusco at approximately 7:30 PM.
Breakfast and lunch
Birding Specialist
Wildlife Specialist
Your Base in the Amazon
Comfortable eco-lodges in unique locations, surrounded by pristine rainforest.
Lodges on the Route
Private bus and boat
Rubber boots and rain poncho
For personal belongings
All accommodations and lodges
Native guide
During the expedition
Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Days 1–6
Breakfast and lunch
Lek entrance
Entrance included
Entrance included
Entrance fee
Mattresses and mosquito nets
Your Next Adventure Starts Here
From the Andes to the heart of the Amazon, your extraordinary wildlife journey begins with a simple inquiry.
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Sightings depend on natural conditions and are never guaranteed.
The tour is rated easy to moderate.
This tour lists March through December as its operating season. Ask our team about conditions for your preferred dates.
Entrance to Manu National Park is included. Ask the team about requirements for your trip.
