Your 7-Day Journey Through Manu

Day 1 · Cusco → Rainforest Lodge

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

Day 2 · Rainforest Lodge → Bonanza Ecological Reserve → 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

Day 3 · Bonanza → Jaguar Ecolodge (Reserve Zone)

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

Day 4 · Jaguar Ecolodge → Cocha Salvador

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

Day 5 · Jaguar Ecolodge → Macaw Clay Lick

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

Day 6 · Jaguar Ecolodge → Bonanza Ecological Reserve

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

Day 7 · Bonanza Ecological Reserve → Cusco

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