Peru Birding Tour
Peru Birding Tours: Manu National Park
A 7-day Andes-to-Amazon expedition through Peru's most biodiverse park, including the world's best macaw clay lick.
Duration
7 days
Season
March–December
Departure
~6:00 AM Day 1 from Cusco
Route
Cusco · Cock-of-the-Rock · Cocha Salvador · Tambo Blanquillo · Puerto Maldonado
Overview
Manu National Park
This 7-day birding and photography expedition explores arguably the best birding and photography locations in Peru, traversing multiple ecosystems from the Andes through cloud forest to Amazon rainforest. Manu National Park holds a series of biodiversity records, with infrastructure built to maximize wildlife observation — clay licks, oxbow lakes and river corridors known for exceptional encounters.
Highlights
- ✦Cock-of-the-Rock lek at San Pedro
- ✦Blanquillo Macaw Clay Lick — the best in the world
- ✦50-meter Camungo canopy observation tower
- ✦Giant River Otters and jaguar sightings on the Manu River
- ✦Cocha Blanco oxbow lake with 600+ bird species
- ✦Mammal Clay Lick night observations (tapirs, capybaras, jaguars)
Day by Day
Itinerary
Day 1
Cusco pickup (6:00 AM), 7-hr drive over Acjanaco Pass; Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge
Day 2
Drive to Atalaya; 7–8 hr boat to Romero Refuge; Matsiguenka House Lodge
Day 3
Manu River wildlife; Cocha Salvador trails; lodge
Day 4
To Tambo Blanquillo by 1:00 PM; trail walks; lodge
Day 5
5:00 AM to Blanquillo Macaw Clay Lick; Camungo Loop & tower; lodge
Day 6
Blanco Oxbow Lake catamaran; Mammal Clay Lick night visit; final lodge night
Day 7
Madre de Dios River descent to Puerto Maldonado or Cusco
What's included
- ✓Lodge/hotel accommodation
- ✓Bird guide and specialized local guides
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓All tour transportation
- ✓All meals in the itinerary
Not included
- –Domestic flights
- –Alcoholic beverages
- –Meals outside the program
- –Guide/driver tips
- –Personal expenses
What You'll See
Target species
- Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
- Red-and-green Macaw
- Giant River Otter
- Jaguar
- Ocelot
- Emperor Tamarin
- Spider Monkey
- Howler Monkey
- Lowland Tapir
- Capybara
- Snail Kite
Gallery
From the field
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Manu National Park tour?
7 days.
Where and when does the tour depart?
~6:00 AM Day 1 from Cusco.
How much does the Manu National Park tour cost?
Prices start at $3,740 per person and depend on group size — see the pricing table for details.
What is included in the price?
Lodge/hotel accommodation, Bird guide and specialized local guides, Entrance fees, All tour transportation, All meals in the itinerary.
Which species can I expect to see?
Key targets include Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Red-and-green Macaw, Giant River Otter, Jaguar, Ocelot, among others.
How do I book this tour?
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