For birding tours in Peru, Manu is the crown jewel of Peru’s birding areas. Nowhere else in the Andes is there an easily accessible road that travels through pristine cloud forest from the treeline down to the lowlands! And at the bottom of the road, there is an excellent selection of rainforest lodges where you can comfortably bird one of the biodiverse habitats in the world. An ideal Manu birding tour starts in Cusco and ends in Puerto Maldonado, travelling from the high Andes, through the cloud forest, and out into the true Amazonian lowlands.

Enjoy pristine forests, amazing and endangered wildlife, local culture and wonderful landscapes. If you are not an inveterate birder, don’t worry, Manu offers a variety of attractions, nature, culture and wildlife are waiting for you.

From 3.690 USD 10 Days / 9 Nights Departure: Walking Grade: Moderate

Trip Details

Group Size

6 Travelers Max

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Schedule

Intense

Tour Highlights

Stay at 3 biological stations are located in one of the richest biodiversity gradients
wide variety of Amazonian ecosystems between cloud forests, foothills, and lowland jungle
wide variety of activities to explore different types of habitats and learn about research, conservation and sustainable development projects
Where the Andes Mountains meet the Amazon Rainforest of Peru, the Earth’s richest biological communities thrive
845 Bird Species / 209 Mammal Species / 105 Amphibian Species

What to expect

Lodging: Comfortable

Tour Type

Scheduled
Shared

Next Departures

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Thematics

Birdwatching
Expedition
Photography
Wildlife

Itinerary

Mountain Caracara (Daptrius megalopterus)

DAY 1

Huacarpay Lake - Wayqecha Cloud Forest

After an early morning departure from Cusco we’ll make our way towards Manu Road to access Wayqecha Biological Station. Since the drive is long and weaves through many habitats not found at the station we’ll stop frequen...

B, L, D Wayqecha Biological Station (or similar)

Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) @ Jose Ivan Cano

DAY 2

Wayqecha Cloud Forest and Cock of the Rock Lodge

Early in the morning we’ll visit the canopy walkway, which allows visitors to rise over 40 meters above the forest floor. Aside from the amazing views and fascinating insight into a hidden ecosystem, we’ll also look for ...

B, L, D Wayqecha Biological Station (or similar)

Andean cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus)

DAY 3

Exploring Manu Road on our way to Villa Carmen

We’ll start the day early by visiting an Andean Cock-of-the-Rock lek, as this will be a great opportunity for photos and observation of such a charming bird. After watching their unique display, we’ll bird along the road...

B, L, D Villa Carmen Biological Station (or similar)

Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum) @ José Iván Cano

DAY 4

Villa Carmen Biological Station

The trails at Villa Carmen are a combination of second-growth forest, local native Bamboo (Guadua), primary forest, and successional forest. Together these provide an incredible array of habitats for birds. Walking along...

B, L, D Villa Carmen Biological Station (or similar)

DAY 5

Andean foothills and lowland rainforest near Villa Carmen

In the morning, we’ll do some birding in the foothills of Villa Carmen, looking for Blue-headed Macaws, Military Macaws, Bluish-fronted Jacamars, Chestnut-capped Puffbirds, and Finebarred Piculets. In the afternoon, we’l...

B, L, D Villa Carmen Biological Station (or similar)

Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) @ José Iván Cano

DAY 6

Atalaya to Manu Wildlife Center

We’ll head out early to the Atalaya Mirador in the hopes of catching the morning flight of the Military Macaws. Once we reach the top we’ll see commanding views of the Madre de Dios river, the tropical lowlands, and the ...

B, L, D Villa Carmen Biological Station (or similar)

DAY 7

Manu Wildlife Center to Los Amigos

Continue this morning via boat from Manu Wildlife Center along the Madre de Dios River to Los Amigos, with a visit to Tambo Blanquillo’s spectacular macaw clay lick. This area is an early and daily meeting point of sever...

B, L, D Los Amigos (or similar)

DAY 8

Los Amigos Station and Surrounds

Starting early, we will travel to oxbow lake to look for: Black-tailed Trogon, Bluish-fronted Jacamar, Boat-billed Flycatcher, and the White-browed Antbird. Once we reach the lake we’ll paddle around in small canoe looki...

B, L, D Los Amigos (or similar)

DAY 9

Los Amigos Station and Surround

Today begins with birding around Brazil Nut trees in the local terra firme (upland forest that doesn’t flood). This habitat is great for species such as: Pavonine Quetzal, Pale-winged Trumpeter and the Fiery-capped Manak...

B, L, D Los Amigos (or similar)

DAY 10

Los Amigos Station to Puerto Maldonado

Today will begin with an early departure whil leaving by boat for Puerto Maldonado. As we navigate the river we’ll look for anything we may have missed coming down, such as Jabirus, White-winged and White-banded Swallows...

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Gallery

MANU Biosphere Reserve, "Tres Cruces" viewpoint

Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis)

Price Details

Included

Accommodation in standard hotels
Meals indicated in the program
Transportation in comfortable vehicles
Tour leader and English speaking guide
Local guides specialized in the region
Lodging in local houses / huts

Not Included

International flights
Domestic flights
Additional drinks and meals
Tips
Medical insurance
Expenses not specified in the program

Minimum Deposit

30% (The last payment must be completed 45 days prior to the start of the trip.)

Price Base

Price for 2 people: 4.750 USD
Price from 3 to 4 people: 3.690 USD
Price from 5 to 6 people: 3.490 USD

* Price is indicated per person

Terms & Conditions

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Spotted Species

Here is a non-exhaustive list of Animal Species you can spot during this tour

Andean Motmot

The Andean Motmot or Highland Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) is a colorful near-passerine bird found from...

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Rufescent Tiger-Heron

The Rufescent Tiger-Heron (Tigrisoma lineatum) is a species of heron in the family Ardeidae. It...

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Blue-headed Parrot

Blue-headed parrots (Pionus menstruus) are noisy birds and make light, high-pitched squeaking sweenk calls. They...

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Andean Cock-of-the-rock

The Andean Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola peruvianus) is and iconic birds of the Andes. Fairly large, significantly...

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Mountain Caracara

Uncommon to fairly common in the Andes, where its range does not overlap with closely...

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Shining Sunbeam

The Shining Sunbeam is a large, dark-brown hummingbird with a lilac-gold iridescent lower back and...

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Scarlet Macaw

The Scarlet Macaw is a brilliant and iconic parrot species found in the forests of...

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Roseate Spoonbill

The roseate spoonbill is a large wading bird native to the Americas. It has a...

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Bat Falcon

The Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) is a falcon that is a resident breeder in tropical...

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Hoatzin

The Hoatzin is such a bizarre and unique bird that it almost has to be...

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Your Tour Guides

Jose Ivan Cano

Nationality: Colombia

Languages: English, Spanish

Guiding since: 2000

Specialties: Photography, Willdlife, Communities, Trekking

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Mathieu Bohringer

Nationality: French

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portugues

Guiding since: 2006

Specialties: Wildlife, Trekking, Filmmaker, Photografer, Drone

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Mateo Bohringer

Nationality: Colombian

Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Guiding since: 2019

Specialties: Birdwatching, Wildlife, Photography

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