Manu Amazon 4 days: the complete jungle guide
Manu is not just any rainforest — it is one of the most biodiverse places on the entire planet. This four-day journey carries you from the high cloud forest down into the lowland jungle, with macaws, monkeys and oxbow lakes along the way.
Into one of Earth’s wildest places
You descend from the Andes through cloud forest alive with the cock-of-the-rock into the lowland Amazon, exploring rivers and oxbow lakes by boat in search of macaws, monkeys, caimans and, with luck, giant otters.
Itinerary at a glance
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cusco → cloud forest |
| 2 | Into the lowland jungle by river |
| 3 | Oxbow lakes and wildlife |
| 4 | Return to Cusco |
See the full itinerary
Day-by-day plan, inclusions and dates.
When to go and what to pack
The dry season (May–October) brings easier travel and better wildlife viewing at clay licks and lakes. Pack light, quick-dry clothing, insect repellent and binoculars — see our Manu wildlife guide for what you might spot.
Frequently asked questions
Macaws and parrots, several monkey species, caimans, capybara and, with luck, giant otters or a tapir. Manu is among the most biodiverse places on Earth.
By road from Cusco into the cloud forest, then by river boat into the lowland jungle, with walks along forest trails.
The dry season, roughly May to October, generally offers the best wildlife viewing and easier travel.