You'll stay in a twin-share room at the delightful Rumi Punku hotel in the heart of Cusco’s historic centre. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation brimming with character.

Cusco

You'll spend 5 nights in the heart of the rainforest. On your second night, you'll stay in a twin-share room in a comfortable bungalow at the 'Cock of the Rock Lodge' with en-suite bathroom and balcony. Nights three to six are spent in a twin-share room at the Manu Learning Centre in the Romero Rainforest in simple Amazonian style buildings with en-suite and hot water. There is no electricity in both except for a few hours of generator power in the evening. Charging points are available in the main lodge during this time and limited Wi-Fi is available between 7-9pm at the Manu learning centre. Head torches are recommended.

The rainforest

You'll stay in a twin-share room at the delightful Rumi Punku hotel in the heart of Cusco’s historic centre. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation brimming with character.

You'll spend 5 nights in the heart of the rainforest. On your second night, you'll stay in a twin-share room in a comfortable bungalow at the 'Cock of the Rock Lodge' with en-suite bathroom and balcony. Nights three to six are spent in a twin-share room at the Manu Learning Centre in the Romero Rainforest in simple Amazonian style buildings with en-suite and hot water. There is no electricity in both except for a few hours of generator power in the evening. Charging points are available in the main lodge during this time and limited Wi-Fi is available between 7-9pm at the Manu learning centre. Head torches are recommended.

No previous experience required but be prepared to walk 2-3 hours a day in hot and humid conditions. 

The lodges serve basic, local food such as rice and chicken, rice and beans, eggs, fruit and vegetables. Most dietary requirements can be catered for, just let your host know when booking.

Wildlife Adventure in the Remote Peruvian Rainforest

Your adventure begins at your accommodation in Cusco where you will meet your guide, driver and fellow adventurers. At the end of your adventure, you will be dropped back at your accommodation in Cusco ready for onward travel.

Experienced, English speaking forest guide

Guides

1 night in a hotel and 5 nights in comfortable forest lodges

Accommodation

4 days full board, 2 breakfasts and a packed lunch

Meals

From Cusco and down the Alto Madre de Dios River and back

Transfers

Experienced, English speaking forest guide

1 night in a hotel and 5 nights in comfortable forest lodges

4 days full board, 2 breakfasts and a packed lunch

From Cusco and down the Alto Madre de Dios River and back

Meet your guide in Cusco, once the capital of the Incan Empire and the historic capital of Peru and spend some time exploring a city steeped in history and filled with Incan and Colonial architecture. Check into your accommodation located just 300 metres from Cusco’s vibrant main square, the Plaza de Armas, the perfect spot for an evening excursion.

Land of the Incas

Day 1

Set off on an exhilarating journey through the remote Peruvian countryside, mainly on unpaved roads, as you head into the cloud forest. The heavy mist that gives the forest its name also supports a rich and diverse ecosystem and offers an atmospheric backdrop to your journey. Stop at Paucartambo and Acjanaco ranger stations and then pass through remote mountain villages to reach the Cock of the Rock Lodge where you'll stay tonight deep within the forest.

Journey through the cloud forest

Day 2

Take breakfast overlooking the hummingbirds congregating at the feeding station and then drive to the small town of Atalaya where you'll hop aboard a motorised canoe for the 45-minute ride down the Madre de Dios River, part of the vast Amazon basin. Your destination is the Manu Learning Centre in the heart of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, home to one of the richest collections of life on earth, including 160 species of mammal, 1000 species of birds and 2000 species of butterfly. Explore the local forest trails alongside an expert guide and then settle down for a night in this incredible location.

Down the river

Day 3

Get stuck in and work with The Manu Learning Centre, a conservation and research project dedicated to understanding and protecting the rainforest. There will be an early start (05:00) on both days as you spend time out in the field alongside the centre's scientists and conservationists learning about their vital work to preserve this natural marvel. Back at the lodge, there will also be workshops and talks if you'd like to find out even more.

Forest conservation and research

Day 4 - 5

Travel to the town of Salvacion and join one of the centre's many community projects offering sustainable development and educational tools for local people - an essential part of their conservation work. You could be helping local residents in their bio garden or planting trees for an agroforestry project. After a busy day, head back to the Manu Learning Centre, hop in a hammock, sit back and reflect on the last few days.

Community conservation projects

Day 6

After a last breakfast in the forest, say goodbye to the conservation team and ride back down the Madre de Dios River. Return to Cusco appreciating the huge diversity of the Peruvian landscape - from hot and humid rainforest, to cool, misty cloud forest and the mighty Andes, before your adventure finally comes to an end - or this one at least.

Back to Cusco

Day 7

Meet your guide in Cusco, once the capital of the Incan Empire and the historic capital of Peru and spend some time exploring a city steeped in history and filled with Incan and Colonial architecture. Check into your accommodation located just 300 metres from Cusco’s vibrant main square, the Plaza de Armas, the perfect spot for an evening excursion.

Set off on an exhilarating journey through the remote Peruvian countryside, mainly on unpaved roads, as you head into the cloud forest. The heavy mist that gives the forest its name also supports a rich and diverse ecosystem and offers an atmospheric backdrop to your journey. Stop at Paucartambo and Acjanaco ranger stations and then pass through remote mountain villages to reach the Cock of the Rock Lodge where you'll stay tonight deep within the forest.

Take breakfast overlooking the hummingbirds congregating at the feeding station and then drive to the small town of Atalaya where you'll hop aboard a motorised canoe for the 45-minute ride down the Madre de Dios River, part of the vast Amazon basin. Your destination is the Manu Learning Centre in the heart of the Manu Biosphere Reserve, home to one of the richest collections of life on earth, including 160 species of mammal, 1000 species of birds and 2000 species of butterfly. Explore the local forest trails alongside an expert guide and then settle down for a night in this incredible location.

Get stuck in and work with The Manu Learning Centre, a conservation and research project dedicated to understanding and protecting the rainforest. There will be an early start (05:00) on both days as you spend time out in the field alongside the centre's scientists and conservationists learning about their vital work to preserve this natural marvel. Back at the lodge, there will also be workshops and talks if you'd like to find out even more.

Travel to the town of Salvacion and join one of the centre's many community projects offering sustainable development and educational tools for local people - an essential part of their conservation work. You could be helping local residents in their bio garden or planting trees for an agroforestry project. After a busy day, head back to the Manu Learning Centre, hop in a hammock, sit back and reflect on the last few days.

After a last breakfast in the forest, say goodbye to the conservation team and ride back down the Madre de Dios River. Return to Cusco appreciating the huge diversity of the Peruvian landscape - from hot and humid rainforest, to cool, misty cloud forest and the mighty Andes, before your adventure finally comes to an end - or this one at least.

United States Dollar

Single Occupancy Supplement

Discover Peru’s incredible wildlife and experience rainforest conservation first-hand in the remote Manu Biosphere Reserve

Experience the fight to save the rainforest first-hand in the remote and beautiful Manu Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Travel down the Alto Madre de Dios River, part of the vast Amazon basin

Explore the ancient Incan capital of Cusco, one of the most captivating cities in the country

Experience the fight to save the rainforest first-hand in the remote and beautiful Manu Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Travel down the Alto Madre de Dios River, part of the vast Amazon basin

Explore the ancient Incan capital of Cusco, one of the most captivating cities in the country

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