The 7 National Park Trips in Cusco That Earn Their Price

1.4 Day Tour to the Manu National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $389Our pick

Travel from Cusco through Paucartambo and the cloud forest to Manu National Park. Walk with guides such as Cyril, Hans, or Yajahira, watch parrots at a clay lick, visit Machuwasi Lake, swim in the river, and ride a jungle zipline.

“The trip was very nice - a lot of travel time but to be expected on such a short amount of time. The food was good - very accommodating for vegans and vegetarians. Saw lots of animals, insects, plants, etc. The lodges were above my expectations for being in the jungle. Thanks to Yajahira, who was a lovely tour guide.”

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2.Manu National Park Tour 4days/3night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $470

Travel from Cusco into Manu National Park for four days of river rides, jungle walks, birdwatching, hot springs, and lodge stays. Private guides such as Saulo, Symond, David, and Simone bring sharp eyes and local jungle knowledge. Three meals a day, boots, boats, and park entry are included.

“We just got back from the 4d/3n tour in Manu and had a fantastic time. First, we traveled with our 5 year old son and prior to leaving for Peru I contacted Percy via WhatsApp to confirm they would have a life vest and rubber boots that could fit our son (otherwise I’d try to pack them). He quickly responded and reassured me they had sizes that would fit him, which was wonderful as the rubber boots are a must for the muddy trails. Our guide Saulo grew up in the jungle and was very knowledgeable and quick to point out various wildlife. After heating toucans he quickly had them…”

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3.4-Day Manu National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 4 days · from $427

Travel from Cusco through Paucartambo and the cloud forest into Manu National Park. You will spot birds, monkeys, caimans, parrots, and forest wildlife with a bilingual guide, then sleep three nights in basic jungle accommodation. Guides such as Ciro and Germán have received strong praise for wildlife spotting and English.

“Wow C'était super ! J'ai eu beaucoup de chance car je suis partis pendant la saison des pluies ( le 1 février ) et il a très peu plu. Du coup il y avait pas du tout de touristes ! On avait l'impression d'être seuls. Nous étions que trois dans la voiture. Notre guide Ciro était fabuleux. J'ai énormément parlé avec lui. ( très bon anglais ) Il a beaucoup de connaissances de la faune et la flore. Il n'a jamais arrêté de chercher les animaux pour nous. D'ailleurs nous avons vu beaucoup d'animaux grace à lui. Pendant que d'autres guides étaient sur leur téléphone... La nourriture était top et…”

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4.3-Day Eco-Sustainable Private Tour Manu National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $389

This three-day private trip takes you from Cusco into Manu National Park with guides such as José, Marco, Miguel, and Alex. Expect long road travel, cloud forest birding, boat rides, a lagoon raft trip, thermal baths, jungle walks, a night outing, and wildlife spotting with binoculars and a telescope.

“Very unique and delightful tour with a variety of activities to do. From bird watching to boat ride in the Amazon and walking in the middle of the jungle to see wild life, it was really something special and that I recommend.”

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5.Manu National Park Tour & Accommodation 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews

You’ll travel from Cusco with an English or Spanish-speaking guide in a group of up to 15. Expect cloud forest stops, Manu Park views, night walks, boat rides, Machuhuasi Oxbow Lake, jungle trails, and simple hostel accommodation. Silver and the local staff may be part of the guiding team.

“Tour ben organizzato! Abbiamo visto il parco del Manu ….guida molto disponibile. Il nostro gruppo era formato da 4 persone 2 italiani e 2 francesi: una guida, un autista, un cuoco. Abbiamo fatto passeggiate mattutine notturne con canoe zattere e abbiamo visto tantissimi uccelli, scimmie fiori piante ….inoltre una ragazza e un ragazzo ci hanno fatto fare lo zip Line. Grazie Silver e staff Consigliatissimo”

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6.Manu National Park 3 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 3 days · from $370Best value

Travel from Cusco into Manu’s cloud forest and Alto Madre de Dios region with an English or Spanish-speaking guide and a group of up to 17. You’ll see Lupaca tombs, Paucartambo, a coca plantation, rescued wildlife, river birds, caimans, and parrots feeding at a mineral clay wall.

“Taking the three-day tour to Manu National Park was one of the best decisions of my trip to Peru. From the very beginning, the organization was impeccable: the punctual pickup in Cusco, the comfortable and safe transportation, and the warmth with which our guide greeted us made all the difference. During these three days, we were able to explore the Manu cultural zone, a perfect gateway to the Amazon. The landscape is simply breathtaking: rushing rivers, endless forests, and a biodiversity that never ceases to amaze. We walked along trails surrounded by lush vegetation, listening to birdsong and the murmur of the jungle, and we were fortunate enough to observe…”

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7.Manu National Park Tours from Cusco 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · 5 days · from $673

Travel from Cusco to Manu National Park in a small group of up to nine, with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Paucartambo, Tres Cruces, the cloud forest, and Amazon lodges, with river rides, jungle walks, parrots, local meals, a night safari, and hot springs.

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