The 9 National Park Trips in Peru That Earn Their Price

1.4 Day Tour to the Manu National Park

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

Leave Cusco before sunrise for four days in Manu National Park. You will cross the Andes and cloud forest, ride the Alto Madre de Dios River, watch parrots at a clay lick, search for monkeys and birds, swim in a river, and try a jungle zipline. Groups are capped at 12, with meals and pickup included.

“An experience I will never forget. Marco is amazing. He was incredibly knowledgable and kind. I am still in awe of the beauty of the jungle. Thank you so much!”

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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 trips, jungle walks, birdwatching, hot springs, and lodge stays. Guides such as Saulo, Symond, Simone, and David have helped visitors spot wildlife with scopes and sharp eyes. The $470 package covers transport, meals, park entry, a private boat, boots, and an eco-lodge.

“absolutely amazing experience. We had never done anything like this before so was a little nervous, but there was no need. The food was amazing, the cabins were as good as can be expected, the jungle hikes, boat trips, look out spots all amazing. Best of all was our guide Symond, incredibly knowledgeable, eye of a hawk and very friendly”

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3.Sandboarding and Off Road in Lima (National Park Lomas de Ancón)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $192

Escape Lima for a private sandboarding day in Lomas de Ancón. An English or Spanish guide, certified instruction, 4x4 dune driving, equipment, snacks, water, and footage are included. Beginners start on small dunes before trying larger slopes, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

“Increíble experiencia e increíble los guías, desde el conductor me divertí muchísimo y aprendí súper rápido gracias a Luis y an Annie.”

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4.4-Day Manu National Park Guided Tour

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

Travel from Cusco into Manu National Park with a bilingual guide, small groups of up to 10, cloud forest walks, river rides, a parrot clay lick, Machuwasi Lake, night wildlife walks, and basic jungle lodges. Guides such as Ciro and Germán have earned strong praise for wildlife knowledge, but expect long drives, slippery trails, insects, and simple rooms.

“It was an unforgettable adventure. Our guide was fantastic. Pure nature and wildlife. The night hike was incredibly exciting. Highly recommended excursion.”

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5.3-Day Eco-Sustainable Private Tour Manu National Park

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

Travel privately from Cusco into Manu National Park with an experienced guide such as José, Miguel, Alex, or Marco. Expect cloud forest birding, Upper Madre de Dios boat rides, Machuwasi Lagoon by raft, thermal baths, jungle walks, a night search for wildlife, and a parrot clay lick.

“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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6.Ballestas Island & Nature Reserve all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 5h 30m · from $60Best value

You’ll combine a shared speedboat trip to Ballestas Islands with a private vehicle tour of Paracas National Reserve. Guides such as Lucio, Alberto, and Manuel explain wildlife, Paracas history, and coastal geology in English or Spanish. Expect sea lions, seabirds, possible Humboldt penguins, red sand, wetlands, and broad ocean views.

“La prise en charge a été parfaite avec un guide et un personnel très accueillant, souriant et accommodant. Nous avons fait la visite des îles ballestas et celle de la réserve naturelle et nous n’avons pas du tout regretté. Super explication du guide qui a d’excellentes connaissances. On a ensuite eu Manuel pour une visite privée de la réserve naturelle de paracas et on a passé un super moment. Je vous recommande vivement.”

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7.Manu National Park Tour & Accommodation 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews

Leave Cusco at 6:00 AM for a three-day trip through Paucartambo, the cloud forest, and Manu National Park. With an English or Spanish guide, you’ll walk jungle trails, cruise the Alto Madre de Dios River, explore Machuhuasi Oxbow Lake, and search for monkeys, birds, caimans, reptiles, and amphibians. Accommodation is basic, and groups are limited to 15.

“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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8.Manu National Park 3 Day Tour

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

Travel from Cusco into Manu’s cultural zone with an English or Spanish-speaking guide and a group of up to 17 people. See Lupaca tombs, Paucartambo, the Andean cock-of-the-rock, a coca plantation, rescued wildlife, caimans, and parrots feeding at a mineral clay wall. Two nights, meals, transport, and kayaking are included.

“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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9.Manu National Park Tours from Cusco 5 Days

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

Travel from Cusco through Paucartambo and Tres Cruces into Manu National Park on a five-day small-group tour for up to nine people. You’ll ride the Madre de Dios River, watch parrots and Andean Cock of the Rock, hike with a bilingual guide, eat Amazonian dishes, and sleep in lodges with mosquito nets. Pickup and return to your hotel or airport are included.

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