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Manu Tours
Manu Tours: Cloud Forest, Oxbow Lakes and Amazon Wildlife
From the Andes to the Amazon
Travel overland from Cusco down the eastern Andes into Manu, a UNESCO World Heritage national park: cock-of-the-rock leks in the cloud forest, oxbow lakes with giant otters and river trips into the Amazon lowlands.
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8 Days / 7 Nights Cultural Zone or Reserved Zone?
Manu National Park covers more than 1.7 million hectares and protects around 1,000 bird species, about one in ten of the world’s birds. Tourism happens in two areas:
- Cultural Zone (3–5 days): cloud forest along the Manu road, lodges and communities on the Alto Madre de Dios. See our 3-day, 4-day and 5-day expeditions.
- Reserved Zone (6–8 days): the lower Manu river, with oxbow lakes such as Cocha Salvador and Cocha Otorongo, entered only with authorized operators. See our 6-day, 7-day and 8-day trips.
The core of the park is a strictly protected zone, open only to researchers and to the Indigenous peoples who live there, including groups in voluntary isolation.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need for Manu?
At least 4 days for the Cultural Zone, and 6 to 8 days for the Reserved Zone, because of the long road and river distances from Cusco.
Manu or Tambopata?
Manu is for travellers with more days who want the Andes-to-Amazon journey and the best wildlife. Tambopata is shorter and closer, reached by a short flight or an overnight bus.
What is the best time to visit Manu?
SERNANP recommends April to November. The cock-of-the-rock displays at dawn all year round.
Do I need vaccines for Manu?
The yellow fever vaccine is recommended for the Amazon and is requested for Manu, and there is malaria risk in the lowlands. See a travel clinic 4–6 weeks before your trip.