Three areas make up the Manu National Park: the «intangible zone,» which is only accessible to scientists and researchers; the «reserved zone» (tourism), which is more accessible to the general public and includes the small settlements where the native Amazonian population resides and many species of animals and plants of the rainforest can be find.
Features: Jungle tours – Dialy departures – 10 people max.
Inclusions:
- All-included
- Lodge
- Transfers
- Meals
From $2528
Itinerary
Highlights
- Manu National Park is a top hotspot for biodiversity, home to numerous iconic species, including jaguars, giant otters, tapirs, pumas, giant anteaters, macaws, toucans, monkeys, and countless reptiles, amphibians, and insects. It also harbors over 1,000 bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatching enthusiasts.
- Visit one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet, and explore one of the worlds unspolied rainforest left.
- Watch the Cock-of-the-rock Peruvain National bird, among other species like macaws, harpy eagle, toucans, and more.
- Cayman seach at night
- Places to visit:
A hilltop necropolis of chullpas (pre-Inca burial chambers), Cock of the Rock viewing platform or «lek», Manu Wildlife Center trails, Salvador and Otorongo ox-box lakes, Tapir Clay-lick, Macaw Lick Proyect, 34m/112ft Canopy Tower. - Departures: Everyday at 5 am
- From: Your hotel in Cusco
- Ends: In Puerto Maldonado city. From there you can flight back to Cusco or Lima.
- Transport: Minibus or tourist van and boat with outboard motor.
About this tour:
We will take you through ecosystems found nowhere else on the planet in such close proximity, crossing a range of life zones from highlands to lowlands. We descend into layers of grassland and elfin forest, lush, ever-changing cloud forest, and lowland tropical valleys . We pass through the habitats of numerous bird species along the way. Then our river journey takes us through lowland rainforest to the Manu Park Wildlife Center, located in the heart of Manu.
Manu National Park:
Jaguars, giant otters, tapirs, pumas, giant anteaters, macaws, toucans, monkeys, and countless reptiles, amphibians, and insects can all be found in Manu National Park. The fauna records are over 1000 vertebrate species, including at least 200 mammals and over 800 bird species, 13 different primates, and eight felids, including the Jaguar, Puma, and the elusive and endangered Andean Mountain Cat.
Manu National Park records:
Manu National Park in Peru holds several world records and notable distinctions due to its exceptional biodiversity and conservation value. These records and distinctions highlight the extraordinary ecological value and global significance of Manu National Park as a sanctuary for diverse plant and animal life, making it a prime destination for nature enthusiasts, scientists, and conservationists from around the world. Here are a few records associated with Manu National Park:
- Manu National Park is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It received this prestigious designation in 1987 for its outstanding universal value in terms of natural diversity and the presence of intact ecosystems.
- Manu National Park is considered one of the most biodiverse areas in the world. It is estimated to contain around 15,000 plant species, over 1,000 bird species (more than the entire continent of North America), 200 mammal species, and an astonishing variety of reptiles, amphibians, and insects.
- Manu National Park provides refuge to several endangered and vulnerable species. It is one of the last strongholds for the giant otter, the giant anteater, and the jaguar, which is the largest feline in the Americas.
- Birdwatching Paradise: It is estimated that the park is home to over 1,000 bird species, which is more than 10% of the world’s bird species.
