Manu Expedition 5d/4n
Experience the Wild Heart of Manu
An enriching 5-day rainforest immersion in the Manu Cultural Zone. Features the San Pedro cloud forest Cock-of-the-Rock lek, Machuwasi Lake balsa rafting, natural jungle hot springs, native community cultural visits, and prime wildlife trail safaris.
Immersive 5-Day Expedition through Cloud Forests, Hot Springs & Oxbow Lakes
The Manu Expedition 5D/4N strikes the perfect balance between wildlife exploration, authentic cultural interaction, and active adventure in the Manu Cultural Zone. With an extra day compared to standard short tours, this itinerary lets you journey further down the Alto Madre de Dios River to natural volcanic hot springs and indigenous Harakmbut communities.
Expedition Features:
- Cock-of-the-Rock Courtship Lek: Prime afternoon and morning viewing of Peru's national bird in full courtship display.
- Machuwasi Lake Balsa Rafting: Encounter prehistoric Hoatzins, Black-capped Donacobius, and caimans.
- Natural Jungle Thermal Hot Springs: Relax in soothing, mineral-rich thermal pools surrounded by dense rainforest foliage.
- Harakmbut Native Community Exchange: Genuine cultural insight into the traditional lifestyles, crafts, and history of indigenous Amazonian peoples.
- Night Jungle Safaris: Guided nocturnal search for tree frogs, glowing click beetles, snakes, and night monkeys.
Tour Itinerary
Departure from Cusco at 5:30 AM in private vehicle. We journey through picturesque Andean valleys, visiting the ancient funerary towers of Ninamarca. Continuing past Paucartambo, we climb to Acjanaco (3,800 m), the gateway to Manu National Park. Descending into the lush cloud forest of San Pedro, we visit the active lek of the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock (Rupicola peruvianus), watching their vivid courtship display. We also spot Woolly Monkeys and crested quetzals before continuing to our eco-lodge in Pilcopata.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Pilcopata Lodge.