Expeditions to Manu National Park – Amazon Wildlife
Discover the Most Pristine Rainforest in Peru
Our expeditions to Manu National Park take you into one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. The route focuses on the Cultural Zone and the Manu Biosphere Reserve, areas known for their incredible wildlife, untouched primary rainforest, and rich local culture.
What You Will Explore
🌿 Cloud Forest (Bosque de Niebla)
Before reaching the lowland jungle, you’ll travel through lush cloud forests filled with orchids, tree ferns, waterfalls, and colorful birds such as quetzals, trogons, and the iconic Andean Cock-of-the-Rock.
🦥 Lowland Rainforest of the Manu Biosphere
Once inside the Amazon basin, you’ll explore deep jungle trails and river systems where wildlife is abundant. Expect encounters with:
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Monkeys (howler, capuchin, squirrel)
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Giant otters in oxbow lakes
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Tapirs at salt licks
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Hundreds of bird species, including macaws
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Possibilities of spotting jaguars along the riverbanks
🛶 Oxbow Lakes & Wildlife Watching
You’ll visit serene Amazon lakes where giant otters, caimans, hoatzins, and herons thrive. Canoe excursions offer close contact with wildlife in its natural habitat.
🌳 Primary Forest Trails
Walk through ancient rainforest with towering ceiba trees, medicinal plants, and incredible biodiversity guided by expert naturalists who explain the ecosystem and wildlife behavior.
🏞️ Indigenous Culture
Depending on the itinerary, travelers may also visit local communities in the Cultural Zone to learn about traditional practices, agriculture, and the connection between people and the forest.
⭐ What Makes Manu Special
Manu is the most preserved and least disturbed rainforest in Peru. Access is limited, tourism is controlled, and wildlife sightings are more authentic. You experience the Amazon as it truly is, with breathtaking nature and silence untouched by modern development.