Manu & Shintuya Native Community 5 days/4 nights
Overview
Explore the extraordinary landscapes and biodiversity of Manu on a 5-day journey from the Andes to the Amazon rainforest. Travel through the spectacular cloud forest, navigate the Alto Madre de Dios River, and discover pristine jungle environments filled with birds, monkeys, reptiles and other wildlife.
Experience the Amazon through jungle walks, wildlife observation, clay licks, waterfalls and relaxing hot springs, while also getting closer to the local culture with a visit to the Shintuya Native Community. From the highlands of Cusco to the heart of the rainforest, this adventure combines nature, wildlife and cultural experiences in one unforgettable journey.
Itinerary
- We pick up from your hotel early in the morning from 5:30 a.m. at 6:00 a.m. in our comfortable and private bus. On the way we visit the funerary towers or Chullpas de Ninamarca at 3750 meters above sea level and a brief visit to Paucartambo, a folkloric town, a colonial bridge.
- We ascend to the upper area of ​​Paucartambo, the Acjanaco sector. (4000 m.s.m) This is the point of entry to the Manu National Park. Then we descend through the mysterious cloud forest, which hosts a great variety of flora and fauna, full of beautiful orchids, heliconias and primitive ferns.
- There are possibilities to observe Trogones (Trogon sp.), Quetzales (Pharomachrus sp.) In the afternoon, we arrive at a village called Pilcopata at 550 meters above sea level in our typical lodge that is outside the town with private bathrooms and showers where we will spend the night.
- Meals L.D.

- After a delicious breakfast, we continue our trip by bus to Atalaya for 45 minutes, altitude of 490 m.s.m, where we will embark by boat for 30 minutes to the lodge Paititi lodge,where we will spend the night in our typical lodge with private bathrooms and showers. On the way, we will observe a variety of animals.
- After the delicious lunch, in the afternoon we will go to the Cocha Machuwasi, where we will ride a catamaran typical of the area, to observe a variety of birds such as the Shansho (Ophisthocomus hoazÃn), monkeys, reptiles, dwarf alligators and insects, and perhaps some ronsocos (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris). At night, we have the optional night trekking program. Night in Lodge with private bathrooms and showers available.
- Meals B.L.D.
DAY 3: PAITITI LODGE - PARROTS CLAY LICK - EXPLORATION INTO THE FOREST
- Very early we go by boat for 45 minutes to the lick of parrots (wall of clay with minerals), to be able to appreciate 3 to 4 species of green parrots, that they attend by hundreds to this place to be able to be nourished of the clays of the place with salts and natural minerals.
- Afterwards we will have a delicious breakfast then we will have a walk inside the forest, arriving to primary forest we can see hudge trees, a variety of birds, monkeys, small reptiles, medicinal plants and insects. Optional night walk.
- Meals B.L.D.

- This beautiful day we will sail on the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 3 hours heading to the native community of Shintuya, where we can visit the population and on the way we will observe many kinds of birds and animals on the banks of the river.
- Then we will continue with the boat trip to the hot springs area, where we can enjoy the benefits of its healing waters and take a relaxing bath after exploring the jungle and then we will continue walking in the jungle until we reach the water falls to admire the beauty of this place. In the afternoon we will return to the Paititi lodge.
- At night we will have a night walk (optional).
- Meals B.L.D.
DAY 5: PAITITI LODGE - ATALAYA - CLOUD FOREST - CUSCO
- After breakfast we will return by boat from the Paititi lodge to Atalaya, where the bus awaits us to return to Cusco, again passing through the mysterious cloud forest to the city Imperial of Cusco. (Approximate arrival at 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
- Meals B.

What does it include?
- Private bus transport and boat
- Specialized professional guide.
- Food, B.L.D.
- Nigths in comfortable lodges and private bathrooms.
- First aid kit
- Mineral water.
- Entrance ticket to tourist attractions.
- Recharge of batteries to solar panel.
- A pair of hiking boots.
What is not included?
- Breakfast on the first day
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and water the first day.
Recommendations
- Thick clothes (cold sunrise by the river)
- Rain gear
- Water bottle
- Binoculars
- Sunblock
- Flashlight or torch with extra batteries
- Hat or hat
- Shirt with long sleeves and long pants
- Mosquito repellent at least 10% deet
- Sandals, swimwear and towel
- Personal hygiene equipment (toilet paper)
- Extra money.
Book Your Expedition
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