Manu Classic 5D/4N

Overview

Take your Amazon experience further. The Manu Classic gives you an extra day to explore deeper into the Peruvian Amazon and connect more meaningfully with this extraordinary ecosystem. Based at the Manu Learning Centre—our research and education lodge—you’ll experience a unique mix of wildlife encounters, rainforest hikes, and hands-on activities that show how sustainability works in action.

This tour is perfect for nature-loving travellers, couples, and families seeking a more complete experience. Each moment is rooted in the knowledge we’ve gathered through years of conservation research, offering you not just adventure, but understanding.

Why choose this tour?

  • An extended itinerary for travellers who want to go beyond first impressions.
  • Join sustainable activities inspired by real conservation research.
  • Observe macaws at sunrise, learn about forest regeneration, and connect with local culture.
  • Discover how tourism and science come together to protect the rainforest.
  • Support long-term conservation and community initiatives with your visit.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Cusco to Cloud Forest

Depart early from Cusco, stopping at Oropesa and Huacarpay Lagoon for birdwatching. Continue through Paucartambo and Acjanaco Pass into the cloud forest. Overnight at a cloud forest lodge with a chance to see the Andean Cock ofthe Rock.

Day 2 – Into the Amazon

Travel to Salvación, then a short walk to board a motorised canoe down the Madre de Dios River to the Manu Learning Centre. Settle in and explore the surroundings.

Day 3 – Wildlife Monitoring

Early morning visit to a clay lick to observe parrots and macaws. Participate in conservation activities like pitfall traps and butterfly surveys. Optional night walk to discover nocturnal wildlife.

Day 4 – Shintuya Hot Springs

Boat trip to the Shintuya community to enjoy hot springs and a waterfall. Learn about the Harakmbut indigenous culture. Return to the MLC for a visit to the bio-garden and optional night activities

Day 5 – Return to Cusco

Begin the journey back to Cusco, reflecting on the rainforest experience.

Accomodation

Your journey includes nights in two distinct rainforest lodges:

  • Cock of the Rock Lodge (1 night): A welcoming ecolodge set in the cloud forest of the eastern Andes. (Please note: this lodge is not operated by Crees Manu.)
  • Manu Learning Centre (MLC) (3 nights): Your rainforest home, and the heart of our conservation work.

The MLC is an eco-lodge recognised as a biological field station, designed to foster a deep connection with nature and a commitment to sustainability. Nestled in the heart of the rainforest and just steps from the Madre de Dios River, it is built with natural materials and powered by solar energy — offering a unique blend of comfort and low-impact living.

The MLC includes:

  • Three freshly prepared meals per day, served in a communal dining area (dietary requirements accommodated)
  • Chill-out spaces to read, reflect or simply listen to the forest
  • Although we believe part of the immersive experience involves stepping away from technology, Wi-Fi access is available daily from 7 to 9 pm

You’ll sleep in one of our pods — private, thoughtfully designed cabins that open onto forest views.

Each pod includes:

  • Twin or double shared rooms (single rooms available for a supplement)
  • Mosquito nets and comfortable beds
  • Private en-suite bathrooms with showers and flush toilets

What we expect from you

  • Be kind. Get involved. Make yourself at home.

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