Going to the Amazon rainforest is a dream for many travelers while planning their South American travel. If you’re looking for an amazing jungle trip near Cusco, Peru, you’re in the right place.
The Manu National Park is accessible by road & riverfrom Cusco. It is located on the Madre de Dios and Manu rivers, which are tributaries to the Amazon itself. Our founder grew up in the small village of Nuevo Eden that we use as our base; the rainforest is his home.
We offer multi-day guided small group tours and can also organize independent trips to Manu: whichever you prefer. All of our jungle tours can be added onto your Cusco trip while visiting Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. You will get a taste of local life, and opportunities to see amazing creatures in their natural habitat.
We have thoughtfully created our jungle trips for travelers with different budgets, different interests, and different timeframes. For Maximum wildlife viewing: the Wildlife Tour is for you. If you want to visit local villages and pay a little less, the road trip was made for you. The Expedition is for adventure seekers who wish to travel deep in the jungle, learning survival skills and getting far away from civilization.
Manu National Park tours from Cusco where you will travel by van through the cloud forest, and look for animals of the Peruvian amazon by boat. You will enjoy beautiful scenery, local food, and witness incredible nature. The real highlight of this trip is getting to search for animals native to Peru in their natural habitat. You will have the opportunity to see caimans, macaws, capybaras, and the ellusive jaguar. Our Amazon tours from Cusco are appropriate for all kinds of travelers.
Our most authentic and local Peru amazonas tour will take you on a journey through villages along the winding road from Cusco to the Manu National Park. We will spot animals in the cloud forest, taste local flavors, and visit some hidden gems on this jungle trip. This trip includes only a very short boat ride, and is great for small, adventerous groups who want to visit the Amazon on a budget.
*Note: this trip is not availibile from December – March (Rainy season)*
Perfect for adventerous nature lovers, our jungle expedition will take you deep into the forest to search for animals native to Peru. You will camp, fish, hike, and learn survival skills. You will travel by van through the cloud forest, then boat to search for animals on the riverbanks, and then hike deep into the forest, using rubber boots. Our experienced and local travel team will organize everything for an amazing trip.
The Manu National Park is the best place to see wildlife in Peru, for you will always see animals in their natural habitats, surrounded by a complex ecosystem. When we visit the Amazon rainforest, we will explore trails, looking for monkeys, macaws, insects, snakes, and more. On the river banks we will search for capybaras, turtles, caimans, and even a jaguar, in Peru.