Expert-Guided Manu National Park Tours from Cusco

Wildlife Nature Peru offers the most comprehensive and authentic Manu National Park Tours available from Cusco, Peru. Our all-inclusive expeditions take you deep into the heart of the Manu Biosphere Reserve — a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 1.7 million hectares of pristine Amazonian wilderness. From the misty cloud forests of the Andes to the flooded oxbow lakes of the lowland Amazon, our Manu National Park tours reveal a world of extraordinary biodiversity.

Whether you're seeking close encounters with scarlet macaws at the Blanquillo clay lick, drifting silently through Cocha Salvador oxbow lake in search of giant river otters, or watching a jaguar move through the riverside forest at dusk — our expert local guides make every Manu National Park tour an unforgettable adventure. Explore our Manu Jungle Tours for Cultural Zone options, or plan a specialist Manu Jungle Trip focused on birding and photography.

What's Included in Our Manu National Park Tours

  • ✓ All accommodation: eco-lodges, jungle camps and floating platform camps
  • ✓ All meals throughout the expedition (full-board)
  • ✓ Expert bilingual naturalist guides (English/Spanish)
  • ✓ All river boat transportation and overland transfer from Cusco
  • ✓ All official Manu National Park permits and entrance fees
  • ✓ Wildlife observation equipment: binoculars and field guides
  • ✓ Night walks, canoe excursions and clay lick visits
  • ✓ Pre-trip briefing and 24/7 support from Wildlife Nature Peru

Manu National Park Tour Packages

Explore the Best of Manu — 6 Days / 5 Nights

BEST SELLER

Our most popular Manu National Park tour. Six days of pure Amazon wilderness including cloud forest, the Cultural Zone and the Reserve Zone. Cocha Salvador oxbow lake, Blanquillo macaw clay lick and expert wildlife observation throughout.

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Manu Deep Biosphere Reserve Zone — 7 Days / 6 Nights

PREMIUM

A premium Manu National Park tour for serious wildlife enthusiasts. Seven days deep in the biosphere reserve with multiple oxbow lakes, mammal salt licks, caiman spotting at night and expert ornithology walks.

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Manu Reserved Zone & Blanquillo Macaw — 8 Days / 7 Nights

TOP PICK

The ultimate Manu National Park tour combining the legendary Blanquillo macaw clay lick with an extended Reserve Zone exploration. Eight days with the highest chances of jaguar, giant otter and tapir sightings.

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Wildlife to Spot on Your Manu National Park Tour

Apex Predators

  • Jaguar (Panthera onca)
  • Puma and ocelot
  • Harpy eagle
  • Black caiman

Iconic Amazon Species

  • Giant river otter (family groups)
  • Scarlet & blue-and-yellow macaws
  • South American tapir
  • Giant anteater

Primates

  • Howler monkey
  • Spider monkey
  • Woolly monkey
  • Squirrel monkey (troops of 100+)

Sample Manu National Park Tour Itinerary (6 Days)

Day 1

Cusco → Cloud Forest → Wayqecha Cloud Forest Lodge

Early morning departure from Cusco. Descend through spectacular Andean cloud forest. First wildlife sightings: Andean cock-of-the-rock, spectacled bears, cloud forest birds.

Day 2

Cloud Forest → Manu Cultural Zone → Amazon Rainforest

Continue descent into the lowland Amazon. First riverboat journey. Afternoon wildlife walk. Overnight at jungle lodge on the Alto Madre de Dios.

Days 3–4

Manu Reserve Zone — Cocha Salvador Oxbow Lake

Enter the Reserve Zone by boat. Paddle across Cocha Salvador — home to a giant otter family. Night canoe for caiman spotting. Early morning mammal salt lick visits.

Day 5

Blanquillo Macaw Clay Lick (Collpa)

Sunrise at the world-famous Blanquillo clay lick — witness hundreds of macaws, parakeets and parrots descending to the riverbank. Afternoon birding walk along forest trails.

Day 6

Return to Cusco

Final morning wildlife walk before returning upriver and by road to Cusco. Arrive late evening with memories to last a lifetime.

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Manu National Park Tours — FAQ

What is included in Manu National Park Tours?

Our Manu National Park Tours are all-inclusive. Included: accommodation in eco-lodges and jungle camps, all meals (full-board), expert bilingual naturalist guides, all river boat transportation, overland transfer from Cusco, all official park permits and entrance fees, wildlife observation binoculars, night walks, canoe excursions and clay lick visits, plus 24/7 support from Wildlife Nature Peru.

How difficult are Manu National Park Tours physically?

Manu National Park Tours are suitable for most fitness levels. Trails within the Reserve Zone are generally flat, though some boat travel and light hiking is required. The tours involve early morning wildlife watches and boat excursions. No prior jungle experience is necessary — our expert guides handle all logistics and ensure your safety throughout.

How far in advance should I book a Manu National Park Tour?

We recommend booking your Manu National Park Tour at least 2 to 3 months in advance, especially for the peak dry season (May–October). Reserve Zone tours require special permits which we obtain on your behalf. Contact us to check last-minute availability for off-peak dates.