Cusco · WILDLIFE AND NATURE
Good wildlife & nature trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend four days in Peru’s Manu National Park with macaws, monkeys, jungle walks, river swims, a zipline, and expert local guides.
“BE WARNED: THIS IS NOT A COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE You will have an incredible guide (ours, Cyril, was an absolute legend and could spot a tiny animal a hundred yards away in the dark) and you will go to places most people will never seRead more”
Meet rescued Andean animals at Cochahuasi Sanctuary near Cusco, hear their recovery stories, and support local wildlife care.
“This is one of the highlights of my 18 day trip! Such a cool experience, the animals appeared to be safe, well cared, and content. My guide spoke excellent English. There were very few people there. Only hitch was I took an Uber to get there, not realizing how remote the sanctuary is. Would recommend arranging both to and from transportation so you don’t get stranded!”
Review of a four-day Manu National Park tour from Cusco, with jungle hikes, river trips, wildlife, hot springs, private guides, and eco-lodge stays.
“Guide Simone was knowledgeable and helpful. Food was more than adequate and accommodations were back country fine.”
Spend four days from Cusco in Manu National Park with jungle walks, river rides, macaws, caimans, night hikes, and bilingual guides.
“What is advertised here and what actually happened on the tour, didn’t quite match up. The drive there was way longer and steeper than anticipated, some 13 hours through steep mountains. Okay for those who can handle it, but terrible for those with a scare of hights. The first night in the lodge was nothing to brag about. The morning after we travelled to Manu, which was an improvement. The stop at the humming bird sanctuary was great! The boat ride there was fun, and we saw some interesting birds along the way. The trip from the Manu lodge into the lake was super rainy and exciting. All about the…”
Explore Manu National Park from Cusco on a 3-day private eco-tour with cloud forest birds, river travel, jungle walks, rafts, and night wildlife.
“Miguel was a knowledgeable, great guide. He made sure everyone was taken care of and the tour ran smoothly. Katia was the best cook I have ever had on a tour! I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Travel from Cusco into Manu National Park for cloud forest walks, river trips, oxbow lakes, wildlife, and two nights of basic jungle lodging.
“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”
Explore Manu National Park from Cusco in 3 days with cock-of-the-rock rituals, parrots, kayaking, wildlife, and cloud forest scenery.
“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…”
Visit Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary near Cusco to meet rescued Andean wildlife, learn its mission, and support animal care with hotel pickup.
“This was an incredible experience from start to finish. The driver picked me up right on time and was very friendly. He even suggested spots to take pictures along the way. The sanctuary tour guide was very informative and it was clear that the animals are loved and well cared for. I loved feeding the birds, alpacas, monkeys, and llamas. My favorite part was petting the toucan! It was shy at first but when I asked to go back at the end of the tour to take a picture with it, the workers were able to bring him out so I could pet my favorite animal for the first time!…”
Review of a five-day Manu National Park tour from Cusco, with cloud forest wildlife, Amazon lodges, river rides, hot springs, and practical booking advice.
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