Peru · NATIONAL PARKS
9 reviewed
June and July fill the good national park tours in Peru months ahead. The 9 below hold up, with current prices, group sizes and what the day actually asks of you.
4-day Manu tour from Cusco: boat rides, macaw clay lick, Machuwasi lake birding, river swims, and zipline. Meals included, $389.
“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”
4-day Manu jungle tour from Cusco with a private guide, Manu River boat, birdwatching, hot springs, eco-lodge stays, and meals.
“Guide Simone was knowledgeable and helpful. Food was more than adequate and accommodations were back country fine.”
Sandboarding and 4x4 off-road in Lima’s Lomas de Ancón desert reserve, with gear, instruction, snacks, and hotel pickup.
“My husband and i had the best time. Our Private tour offroading/sandboarding was exhilarating. They were always ready to snap some great photos. Conductor was very sweet and knowledable. Sandboarding instructor was very patient and fun. Driver was impressive. They were on time to pick us up. They were down to earth and easy going. Thank you guys for the great experience.”
4-day guided Manu National Park tour from Cusco with cloud forest walks, clay-lick macaws, caiman night sights, and small-group comfort.
“It was an unforgettable adventure. Our guide was fantastic. Pure nature and wildlife. The night hike was incredibly exciting. Highly recommended excursion.”
3 eco-sustainable days to Manu from Cusco: Madre de Dios boat time, birding, rafts at Machuwasi, and night wildlife walks.
“We had the best time with Alex! He’s not only super fun and easy to be around, but also incredibly knowledgeable and caring. He has a real gift for finding animals — we saw so much more than we ever expected thanks to him. You can tell hRead more”
Speedboat to Ballestas Islands for seabirds and Humboldt penguins, then Paracas Reserve viewpoints and wetlands with hotel pickup.
“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.”
3-day Manu tour from Cusco with cloud forest hikes, oxbow lakes, boat rides, and wildlife spotting at a basic hostel.
“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”
Three days from Cusco to Manu National Park, with cloud forest birds, coca fields, kayaking, and a parrot clay lick by speedboat.
“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…”
5 days from Cusco to Manu with rainforest lodges, boat rides, wildlife spotting, cloud forest hikes, traditional meals, and night safari time.
