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Manu Jungle Tour 3 Days: The Amazon Cultural Zone from Cusco

Three days from Cusco into the Manu Biosphere Reserve: the Cock-of-the-Rock, a catamaran on Machuwasi Lake and a parrot clay lick at dawn, with everything included.

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3 DAYS - 2 NIGHTS JOURNEY

Tour Overview

From the Andes to the Amazon

Manu Jungle Tour 3 Days from Cusco

The Manu Jungle Tour (Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days) takes you from Cusco over the Acjanaco Pass (4,000 m) and down through the cloud forest into the Manu rainforest, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.

You look for the Cock-of-the-Rock, Peru’s national bird, explore Machuwasi Lake by catamaran, and watch hundreds of parrots at a clay lick at dawn, all in 3 days. You spend 2 nights in jungle lodges with private rooms, private bathrooms and hot showers.

This Manu tour 3 days costs USD 289 per adult (students and children 8 to 17 USD 279). Pickup at your hotel in Cusco is between 5:30 and 6:00 AM on Day 1, and you are back in Cusco between 6:30 and 7:00 PM on Day 3, after an 8 to 10-hour drive across the Andes. Private transport, boat trips, 2 lodge nights, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, entrance fees and a bilingual guide are included. It is the shortest Manu jungle trip from Cusco, with no flights and no permits needed.

Duration3 days / 2 nights
PriceFrom USD 279
Altitude4,000 m → 490 m
GroupMax. 12 travelers
DifficultyEasy to moderate

Cloud Forest

Look for the Cock-of-the-Rock on the way down from the Andes.

Machuwasi Lake

A catamaran trip among hoatzins, capybaras and caimans.

Parrot Clay Lick

Hundreds of parrots at sunrise.

Jungle Lodges

Private rooms, private bathrooms and hot showers.

Read the full Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days description

On Day 1 we visit the pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarca and the colonial town of Paucartambo, cross the Acjanaco Pass and descend through the cloud forest to Pilcopata. On Day 2 a boat takes us along the Alto Madre de Dios River to the Paititi Jungle Lodge, and we explore Machuwasi Lake by catamaran.

On Day 3 we watch the parrot clay lick at sunrise and drive back to Cusco. Want more time in the jungle? Choose the Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 4 Days. Wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed, as all animals live freely in their habitat.

Combine your trip with the Machu Picchu Full Day Tour by Train or the Salkantay Trek 4 Days.

Private Manu Cultural Zone Tour

Enjoy the Manu Cultural Zone Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Manu Cultural Zone Tour, subject to verification of your previous booking.

For more information or help, contact us and our team will reply as soon as possible: 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Availability & Booking

How to Book the Manu Jungle Tour 3 Days

Booking the Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days online takes just a few minutes, and you can reserve up to one day in advance, subject to availability.

01

Click Book Now to open the availability calendar.

02

Choose your preferred date and number of travelers.

03

Enter your details and pay a 50% deposit or the full amount. Pay the balance online or at our office until 10:00 PM the day before.

04

Receive your confirmation and join the 6:00 PM briefing the day before.

DeparturesDaily, all year
BookUp to 1 day before
PermitsNot needed
Group sizeMax. 12 travelers

Departures run all year, subject to the availability of guides, transport, lodges and boats. As this tour doesn’t include Machu Picchu, no entrance permit is needed, but places are limited, so we recommend booking ahead in the busiest months.

Special Discount for Returning Customers

Have you joined us on the Salkantay Trek, the Inca Trail, a Machu Picchu tour or a day trip? You may get a special rate on the Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days. Contact us by WhatsApp or email before booking with the name or email of your previous booking, or visit our office in Cusco.

Questions? Our team will reply as soon as possible: 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days

Nine reasons to discover Manu in 3 days with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓From the Andes to the Amazon
    Cross the Acjanaco Pass (4,000 m) and descend into the Manu rainforest.
  • ✓The Cock-of-the-Rock
    Spot Peru’s national bird in the cloud forest.
  • ✓Machuwasi Lake by Catamaran
    Look for hoatzins, capybaras, monkeys and caimans.
  • ✓Parrot Clay Lick at Sunrise
    Green parrots gathering on a mineral-rich riverbank.
  • ✓River Navigation
    A motorized boat on the Alto Madre de Dios River.
  • ✓Ninamarca and Paucartambo
    Pre-Inca tombs and a colonial Andean town on the way.
  • ✓2 Nights in Jungle Lodges
    Private rooms, private bathrooms and hot showers.
  • ✓All Inclusive
    Private transport, boats, meals and a bilingual guide.
  • ✓The Amazon in Just 3 Days
    Ideal if you are short on time.
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USD 289 per person

Travel date
Travelers
ADULT USD $289.00/person
STUDENT USD $279.00/person
CHILD USD $279.00/person
Total for 1 traveler USD $289.00 289.00

Duration 3 DAYS - 2 NIGHTS JOURNEY
Starts in Cusco at your hotel
Group size 8
Departures Daily departures available
Physical level Easy
Trip style Combined Activities
Meals 3 B, 3 L, 3 D
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Three days from Cusco into the Manu Biosphere Reserve: the Cock-of-the-Rock, a catamaran on Machuwasi Lake and a parrot clay lick at dawn, with everything included.

From the Andes to the Amazon

Manu Jungle Tour 3 Days from Cusco

The Manu Jungle Tour (Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days) takes you from Cusco over the Acjanaco Pass (4,000 m) and down through the cloud forest into the Manu rainforest, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.

You look for the Cock-of-the-Rock, Peru’s national bird, explore Machuwasi Lake by catamaran, and watch hundreds of parrots at a clay lick at dawn, all in 3 days. You spend 2 nights in jungle lodges with private rooms, private bathrooms and hot showers.

This Manu tour 3 days costs USD 289 per adult (students and children 8 to 17 USD 279). Pickup at your hotel in Cusco is between 5:30 and 6:00 AM on Day 1, and you are back in Cusco between 6:30 and 7:00 PM on Day 3, after an 8 to 10-hour drive across the Andes. Private transport, boat trips, 2 lodge nights, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, entrance fees and a bilingual guide are included. It is the shortest Manu jungle trip from Cusco, with no flights and no permits needed.

Duration3 days / 2 nights
PriceFrom USD 279
Altitude4,000 m → 490 m
GroupMax. 12 travelers
DifficultyEasy to moderate

Cloud Forest

Look for the Cock-of-the-Rock on the way down from the Andes.

Machuwasi Lake

A catamaran trip among hoatzins, capybaras and caimans.

Parrot Clay Lick

Hundreds of parrots at sunrise.

Jungle Lodges

Private rooms, private bathrooms and hot showers.

Read the full Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days description

On Day 1 we visit the pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarca and the colonial town of Paucartambo, cross the Acjanaco Pass and descend through the cloud forest to Pilcopata. On Day 2 a boat takes us along the Alto Madre de Dios River to the Paititi Jungle Lodge, and we explore Machuwasi Lake by catamaran.

On Day 3 we watch the parrot clay lick at sunrise and drive back to Cusco. Want more time in the jungle? Choose the Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 4 Days. Wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed, as all animals live freely in their habitat.

Combine your trip with the Machu Picchu Full Day Tour by Train or the Salkantay Trek 4 Days.

Private Manu Cultural Zone Tour

Enjoy the Manu Cultural Zone Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Manu Cultural Zone Tour, subject to verification of your previous booking.

For more information or help, contact us and our team will reply as soon as possible: 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Availability & Booking

How to Book the Manu Jungle Tour 3 Days

Booking the Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days online takes just a few minutes, and you can reserve up to one day in advance, subject to availability.

01

Click Book Now to open the availability calendar.

02

Choose your preferred date and number of travelers.

03

Enter your details and pay a 50% deposit or the full amount. Pay the balance online or at our office until 10:00 PM the day before.

04

Receive your confirmation and join the 6:00 PM briefing the day before.

DeparturesDaily, all year
BookUp to 1 day before
PermitsNot needed
Group sizeMax. 12 travelers

Departures run all year, subject to the availability of guides, transport, lodges and boats. As this tour doesn’t include Machu Picchu, no entrance permit is needed, but places are limited, so we recommend booking ahead in the busiest months.

Special Discount for Returning Customers

Have you joined us on the Salkantay Trek, the Inca Trail, a Machu Picchu tour or a day trip? You may get a special rate on the Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days. Contact us by WhatsApp or email before booking with the name or email of your previous booking, or visit our office in Cusco.

Questions? Our team will reply as soon as possible: 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days

Nine reasons to discover Manu in 3 days with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓From the Andes to the Amazon
    Cross the Acjanaco Pass (4,000 m) and descend into the Manu rainforest.
  • ✓The Cock-of-the-Rock
    Spot Peru’s national bird in the cloud forest.
  • ✓Machuwasi Lake by Catamaran
    Look for hoatzins, capybaras, monkeys and caimans.
  • ✓Parrot Clay Lick at Sunrise
    Green parrots gathering on a mineral-rich riverbank.
  • ✓River Navigation
    A motorized boat on the Alto Madre de Dios River.
  • ✓Ninamarca and Paucartambo
    Pre-Inca tombs and a colonial Andean town on the way.
  • ✓2 Nights in Jungle Lodges
    Private rooms, private bathrooms and hot showers.
  • ✓All Inclusive
    Private transport, boats, meals and a bilingual guide.
  • ✓The Amazon in Just 3 Days
    Ideal if you are short on time.

Manu Jungle Tour Itinerary

Cusco → Ninamarca → Paucartambo → Acjanaco Pass (4,000 m) → Pilcopata (550 m)

Your Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days starts with pickup at your hotel or Airbnb in Cusco between 5:30 and 6:00 AM. We visit the pre-Inca funerary towers of Ninamarca and the traditional Andean town of Paucartambo.

We cross the Acjanaco Pass (4,000 m) and descend through the cloud forest, with short guided walks to look for the Cock-of-the-Rock, Peru’s national bird.

In the late afternoon we arrive in Pilcopata (550 m) for dinner and our first night in the jungle.

DifficultyEasy
Highest point4,000 m
Night altitude550 m
MealsLunch, dinner

Good to know: Breakfast on Day 1 is not included because of the early departure. Bring warm layers for the pass.

Included Today

  • ✓Hotel pickup and private transport
  • ✓Lunch and dinner
  • ✓Bilingual guide
  • ✓Entrance fees

Night 1: Jungle Lodge in Pilcopata

A simple lodge with private room, private bathroom and hot shower.

Pilcopata → Puerto Atalaya (490 m) → Alto Madre de Dios River → Paititi Jungle Lodge → Machuwasi Lake

After breakfast, a 45-minute drive takes us to Puerto Atalaya, where a motorized boat takes us 30 minutes along the Alto Madre de Dios River to the Paititi Jungle Lodge.

We explore Machuwasi Lake on a traditional handmade catamaran, looking for hoatzins, capybaras, monkeys, dwarf caimans and water birds. In the evening you can join an optional night walk.

DifficultyEasy
Boat trip30 minutes
ActivityCatamaran
MealsB, L, D

Included Today

  • ✓Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • ✓Boat transfer
  • ✓Catamaran on Machuwasi Lake
  • ✓Rubber boots and life jackets

Night 2: Paititi Jungle Lodge

Private room and bathroom, in the heart of the rainforest.

Paititi Lodge → Parrot Clay Lick → Puerto Atalaya → Cusco

Before sunrise, a 45-minute boat trip takes us to the parrot clay lick, where green parrots gather on a mineral-rich riverbank.

After breakfast we start the return drive (8 to 10 hours) through Pilcopata, the cloud forest and the Andes, arriving in Cusco around 6:30 to 7:00 PM.

DifficultyEasy
Boat45 minutes
Drive8–10 hours
Back in Cusco6:30–7:00 PM

Included Today

  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Clay lick visit
  • ✓Boat and private transport to Cusco

End of the Tour

We drop you off at your hotel in Cusco.

What Is Included in the Manu Jungle Tour

Pre-Tour Briefing

At our Cusco office at 6:00 PM the day before departure.

Hotel Pickup and Private Transport

Cusco – Pilcopata – Cusco, with stops at Ninamarca, Paucartambo and the cloud forest.

All Boat Trips

Motorized boats on the Alto Madre de Dios River.

2 Nights in Jungle Lodges

1 night in Pilcopata and 1 night at the Paititi Jungle Lodge, with private rooms, private bathrooms and hot showers.

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Prepared by our cook. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options on request.

Professional Bilingual Guide

English and Spanish.

Activities and Entrance Fees

Ninamarca, the cloud forest, the catamaran on Machuwasi Lake, the parrot clay lick and optional night walks.

Equipment

Rubber boots, life jackets, purified drinking water and a first aid kit.

Free Luggage Storage

At our office in Cusco.

Breakfast on Day 1

Not included because of the early departure.

Drinks

Alcoholic and soft drinks.

Tips

For the guide, cook, driver, boat operator and lodge staff.

Travel and Medical Insurance

Strongly recommended.

Personal Expenses

Souvenirs and card processing fees (3.99%).

Manu Jungle Packing List: What to Bring

On the Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days you go from the cold Andes to the hot, humid rainforest. Pack light layers, insect protection and a waterproof bag.

Clothing and Footwear
  • ✓Long-sleeved shirts and quick-dry long pants
  • ✓Warm fleece for the Andes
  • ✓Rain jacket or poncho
  • ✓Quick-dry underwear and socks
  • ✓Swimsuit
  • ✓Water-resistant hiking shoes and sandals for the lodge
Protection and Gear
  • ✓Insect repellent (20–40% DEET)
  • ✓Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
  • ✓Headlamp with extra batteries
  • ✓Binoculars and camera
  • ✓Small daypack and reusable water bottle
  • ✓Waterproof bags and a power bank
Health and Documents
  • ✓Personal medication and first aid items
  • ✓Biodegradable toiletries and hand sanitizer
  • ✓Passport in a waterproof cover
  • ✓Cash in soles, in small notes (few ATMs)

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person
Passenger TypePrice per person
ADULT $289 USD
STUDENT $279 USD
CHILD $279 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

Manu Jungle Tour 3 Days Price: What’s Included?

One price for the Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days, from the Andes to the Amazon rainforest: private transport from and back to Cusco, boat trips, 2 lodge nights, meals, entrance fees and guiding.

Adult

USD 289

per person

Student

USD 279

25 or younger, university ID

Child

USD 279

ages 8 to 17

A 50% deposit (USD 144.50 per adult, USD 139.50 per student or child) confirms your booking; pay the balance online at any time, or at our office (Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM) until 10:00 PM the day before, during your 6:00 PM briefing.

All included

In the Jungle

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off and private transport Cusco – Pilcopata – Cusco
  • All motorized boat trips on the Alto Madre de Dios River
  • 2 lodge nights: 1 in Pilcopata and 1 at Paititi Jungle Lodge, with private rooms, private bathrooms and hot showers
  • 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches (including lunch on the way back on Day 3) and 2 dinners
  • All entrance fees, professional bilingual guide
  • Rubber boots, life jackets, purified water, first aid kit

3 days at a glance

Your Manu Adventure

  • Day 1: hotel pickup between 5:30 and 6:00 am, Ninamarca, Paucartambo and the cloud forest, home of the Cock-of-the-Rock
  • Day 2: boat ride on the Alto Madre de Dios River and catamaran trip on Machuwasi Lake
  • Day 3: parrot clay lick at sunrise, then boat and private transport back to Cusco, arriving between 6:30 and 7:00 pm

From the Andes to the Amazon: cross the Acjanaco Pass (4,000 m) and descend through the cloud forest into the rainforest, looking for monkeys, capybaras, caimans, hoatzins and macaws. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Health tip: the yellow fever vaccine is not mandatory to enter Peru or to join this tour. Health authorities recommend it for the Amazon, so ask your doctor; if you get it, do so at least 10 days before your trip. Bring insect repellent, a rain jacket and light long-sleeved clothes.

Not included: breakfast on Day 1, alcoholic and soft drinks, tips and travel insurance. A mandatory briefing takes place at our office at 6:00 pm the day before.

Easy to moderate: long drives on Days 1 and 3, short walks on humid jungle trails and an optional night walk on Day 2. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals are available on request.

Group Size

Our groups usually have 8 to 10 travelers, with a maximum of 12.

Book solo, as a couple, with family or friends: you’ll join travelers from around the world who booked the same departure.

Student & Child Price

Available to travelers who:

  • are 8 to 17 years old, or
  • are 25 years old or younger with a valid, original university student ID (ISIC cards are not accepted).

When you book, send us a clear photo of both sides of your student ID by email or WhatsApp.

Check the full student price requirements →

Daily Departures

We depart every day of the year, subject to availability.

You can book until the day before your tour. Before you leave, store your luggage for free at our office in Cusco.

Cancellation Policy

72 hours or more before: 100% of your deposit refunded. Between 72 and 24 hours: 50% of your deposit refunded.

Less than 24 hours before, or no-show: no refund.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Manu Jungle Tour 3 Days

Booking your Manu Jungle Tour 3 Days (Manu Cultural Zone) takes only a few minutes. Book online from anywhere in the world, or visit our office in Cusco. No permits are needed, so you can book until the day before, subject to availability.

Two Ways to Book Your Manu Tour

Option 1

Book Online

Reserve your Manu tour 24/7 on our secure booking platform. Pay by bank transfer at no extra cost, or by credit/debit card (3.99% processing fee).

Option 2

Book in Person

Visit our office at Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, in the heart of Cusco, open every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Our team will help you step by step.

Book the Manu Tour Online in 5 Easy Steps

01

Choose your date and travelers

Click Book Now and pick your start date on the calendar. Choose your traveler type (adult, student or child 8 to 17). Then pay a 50% deposit or the full amount, and click Continue.

02

Enter your details

Fill in the details of the person booking and of each traveler, including any dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free). Accept the terms and conditions and click Continue.

03

Add travel insurance (optional)

Choose a travel insurance plan if you wish, or click Continue to skip this step.

04

Pay and confirm

Pay by card, bank transfer or digital wallet and click Confirm Booking. You will receive a payment confirmation by email right away, and our team will contact you by WhatsApp or email with your final confirmation.

05

Attend the briefing

Join the mandatory 6:00 PM briefing at our office the day before departure. You can pay any balance there and store your luggage for free.

Manu Tour Booking Policy and Terms & Conditions

Please read our deposit, payment and cancellation policy before booking your Manu Jungle Tour 3 Days, so you can book with complete confidence.

1. Booking Deposit: 50%

A deposit of 50% of the tour price confirms your booking: USD 144.50 per adult and USD 139.50 per student or child. We use it to reserve your lodges, boats and transport.

2. Payment of the Remaining Balance

If you only paid the deposit, pay the balance online at any time, or at our office (Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM) until 10:00 PM the day before the tour, during your briefing, by card or in cash (soles or US dollars).

3. Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be sent in writing to our official email. 72 hours or more before departure: 100% of your deposit is refunded. Between 72 and 24 hours before: 50% of your deposit is refunded. Less than 24 hours before, or no-show: no refund. Card fees may be non-refundable.

4. Date Changes

Date changes depend on the availability of lodges, guides, transport and boats. Any additional cost is paid by the traveler.

5. Student and Child Prices

Children must be 8 to 17 years old. Students must be 25 or younger with a valid, original university student ID (ISIC cards are not accepted). Send a photo of both sides of the ID when you book.

6. Wildlife Sightings

All animals live freely in their natural habitat, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

7. Itinerary Changes and Force Majeure

We may change, suspend or cancel parts of the itinerary for reasons beyond our control, such as heavy rain, river levels, landslides, strikes or road closures. In these cases a refund is not guaranteed, but we will always offer a suitable alternative.

8. Health and Travel Insurance

The yellow fever vaccine is not mandatory to enter Peru or to join this tour, and we do not ask for a vaccination certificate. International health authorities recommend it for travel to the Amazon, so ask your doctor before you travel. If you decide to get it, do so at least 10 days before your trip, as that is when it becomes effective. We strongly recommend travel and medical insurance.

9. Claims and Complaints

Any complaint must be made during the tour or within 3 calendar days after it ends. After that, the service is considered accepted.

FAQs

Manu Jungle Tour 3 Days: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much is the Manu tour 3 days?

The Manu tour 3 days costs USD 289 per adult and USD 279 for students (25 or younger, university ID) and children (8 to 17). A 50% deposit confirms your booking, and you pay the balance until 10:00 PM the day before.

2. What is the Manu Cultural Zone 3 days itinerary?

Day 1: Ninamarca, Paucartambo, Acjanaco Pass (4,000 m) and the cloud forest to Pilcopata (550 m). Day 2: boat on the Alto Madre de Dios River to Paititi Jungle Lodge and Machuwasi Lake by catamaran. Day 3: parrot clay lick at sunrise and drive back to Cusco.

3. Is this the shortest Amazon tour from Cusco?

Yes. It is our shortest Amazon tour from Cusco: you travel overland from the Andes to the rainforest, through the cloud forest, with no flights and no permits. For a full day in the jungle, with a primary rainforest walk and Cocha Maravilla, choose the Manu Tour 4 Days.

4. How does the Manu jungle trip from Cusco start?

On this Manu jungle trip from Cusco, we pick you up at your hotel between 5:30 and 6:00 AM and drive in private transport over the Andes, arriving in Pilcopata in the late afternoon. On Day 3 you are back at your hotel in Cusco between 6:30 and 7:00 PM.

5. What animals can I see?

The Cock-of-the-Rock, parrots, hoatzins, capybaras, monkeys, dwarf caimans and many birds. Sightings are not guaranteed, as animals live freely and depend on season, weather and river conditions.

6. Is it difficult?

It is easy: short walks on humid jungle trails and an optional night walk on Day 2. The long drives on Days 1 and 3 are the most tiring part.

7. What are the lodges like?

Night 1 is in a lodge in Pilcopata and Night 2 at Paititi Jungle Lodge, both with private rooms, private bathrooms and hot showers.

8. Which meals are included?

2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners, prepared by our cook. Breakfast on Day 1 is not included because of the early departure. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options on request.

9. Do I need vaccinations?

The yellow fever vaccine is not mandatory to enter Peru or to join this tour, and we do not ask for a vaccination certificate. International health authorities recommend it for travel to the Amazon, so ask your doctor before you travel. If you decide to get it, do so at least 10 days before your trip, as that is when it becomes effective.

10. Where is Manu National Park?

In southeastern Peru, between the Andes and the Amazon, across the Cusco and Madre de Dios regions. This tour visits the Manu Cultural Zone, the area of the reserve open to visitors without a permit.

11. What is the cancellation policy?

72 hours or more before departure: 100% of your deposit is refunded. Between 72 and 24 hours before: 50% of your deposit is refunded. Less than 24 hours before, or no-show: no refund.

12. Can I change the tour once it starts?

Usually not, as lodges, guides, vehicles and boats are arranged in advance. In an emergency we help when possible; extra costs are paid by the traveler and unused services are non-refundable.

Why choose Machupicchu Team

The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Amazon Tour Manu Cultural Zone 3 Days with Machu Picchu Team?

01

Direct Local Operator

A Cusco-based team organizing every detail.

02

Comfortable Jungle Lodges

Private rooms, private bathrooms and hot showers.

03

All Inclusive

Private transport, boats, meals, activities and guide.

04

Small Groups

Usually 8 to 10 travelers, with a maximum of 12.

05

Returning Customer Discount

Traveled with us on the Salkantay, Inca Trail or Machu Picchu? Ask for your special rate.

Traveler Reviews

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Read recent experiences from travelers who booked with our local team and shared how the service, organization, and on-trip support felt in real situations. These reviews help future passengers understand what to expect before choosing their tour.

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Charlotte Sou

28/09/2026
Google

Nous avons passé 5 jours avec Omar pour le Salkantay trek et c’était super ! La qualité des logements, des repas et l’accompagnement lors du trek était parfait ! Petit point négatif sur le dernier hôtel et dernier restaurant à Aguas Calientes très mal notés et certains ont eu des puces de lit, à changer car pas du tout hygiénique.En tout cas merci beaucoup à Omar pour cette aventure, sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur !

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Anton Hoffstadt

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 day Salkantay Trek with Machu Picchu Team. Our guide Amoroso was the best. Super chill guy, very fun to be around and he just made the whole Salkantay experience feel complete. Overall good experience and organisation by Machu Picchu Team, would recommend.

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Lea Jungmann

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 days salkantay trek. Our guide Amoroso was the best. He was really patient with us and made this experience unforgettable!! He explained everything really well and made us feel included even if we were always last. The trek was amazing but be prepared for night one to be really really cold. We can only recommend doing this trek with Machu Picchu Team.

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BoardingPass605159

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attentive. Thank you to the kitchen staff as well! Definitely a challenge, but in the end it all worth it!

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Bouhet M

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifique avec des paysages très variés. Tout est bien rôdé, transport, repas, couchage. On mange très bien et en quantité ! Par contre prévoyez de quoi manger pendant la randonnée ce n’est pas inclus. Pour moi c’est la meilleure façon pour se rendre au Machu Picchu en passant par le col du Salkantay et en montant le dernier jour par les marches du chemin de l’Inca. Un petit bémol sur la transparence du prix annoncé , ce trip se veut all inclusive, en réalité ce n’est pas le cas. Certains frais imprévus viennent s’ajouter tout au long des 5 jours ( frais supplémentaires pour les activités, taxe pour certains passages de pont ou col, Tips un peu forcé ). Ce ne sont pas des gros frais mais au cumulé ça représente aux alentours de 300 soles. Je trouve personnellement que l’organisme ferai mieux d’intégrer ces frais dans le prix de leur expérience car on a vraiment la sensation d’être mis sur le fait accompli. Prévoyez des gourdes filtrantes car les bouteilles d’eau sur place sont vendus à prix d’or !

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