The Manu Classic

Make your Amazon experience even more rewarding with an extra day of activities. This trip will take you deeper into the rainforest to explore its incredible sights.

You will start the tour staying in the Cloud Forest at the Cock of the Rock Lodge before continuing down to the Manu Learning Centre, our lodge in the Manu Biosphere Reserve.

We have twin or double shared rooms with en-suite private bathrooms and hot water.

Single rooms can also be booked but single supplement applies.

Meal arrangements are all taken in a communal dining area.

Communication is limited in Manu, there is wifi access between 7-9pm daily.

For this tour, shared departures require a minimum of 2 passengers.

Dates 2018:

9th and 23rd April

7th and 21st May

4th and 18th June

2nd, 16th, 30th July

13th and 27th August

10th and 24th September

8th and 22nd October

Dates 2019:

8th and 22nd April

6th and 20th May

3rd and 17th June

1st, 15th, 29th July

12th and 26th August

9th and 23rd September

7th and 21st October

Booking a Crees tour will not only allow you to access one of the world's most amazing places, it also makes a sustained contribution to help protect the Amazon and its people.

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You will not be asked for payment.

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco - Cloud Forest

Depart Cusco early and start the journey by road through the Andes and into the Cloud Forest, a unique environment that is truly breathtaking. Stop at Paucartambo and Acjanaco ranger station along the way to experience some local culture and witness the spectacular views. Overnight at the Cock of the Rock lodge, full board.

Day 2

Cloud Forest - Manu Learning Centre

After a night in the cloud forest, head to the port town to Atalaya and board your motorized canoe to ride down the Madre de Dios river to the Manu Learning Centre. After lunch, explore the local forest trail system with our naturalist guides before spending the evening learning more about the jungle or simply relaxing, watching the beautiful sunset. Overnight at the Manu Learning Centre, full board.

Day 3

Manu Learning Centre

Spend the day getting involved with our conservation projects, joining our scientists and researchers in their work. In the evening, there is an opportunity to head out on a night walk, if you are feeling brave enough. Overnight at the Manu Learning Centre, full board.

Day 4

Manu Learning Centre - Shintuya Hot Springs

Today take a boat trip for two-hours to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes, the land of the native community of Shintuya. Take a dip in the hot springs and learn more about the indigenous people. Spot wildlife on the boat journey home and visit the orchid garden back at the Manu Learning Centre. Full Board.

Day 5

Manu Learning Centre - Cusco

Take the boat back to Atalaya after breakfast and enjoy the last noises and sights of the rainforest before reaching Cusco. You will be dropped off at your hotel by around 7pm, bringing the tour to an end but the memories of Manu lasting for a lifetime. No accommodation included, meals, breakfast.