Manu Road Birding Tour (3D/2N)

Starts/Finish in Cusco City.
Minimum 04 people.
Maximum 08 people.
Rate USD 700.00 per person.
Available on 2026: May 17th, Jul 19th, Aug 9th, Sep 13th, Sep 27th, Oct 4th.

Discover the best of the Manu Road in just 3 days. Our Manu Express Birding Tour combines cloud forest, rainforest, and top bird species of Peru..

Embark on an unforgettable and affordable Manu Birdwatching Tour along the world-famous Manu Road, a paradise for bird lovers seeking to explore the incredible diversity of birds in Manu National Park.

If you’re short on time or traveling on a budget, this 3-day Birding Manu Road tour is the perfect option. Designed for birders eager to add new species to their life list, it offers constant changes in altitude and ecosystems — meaning every hour brings the opportunity to encounter new birds.

By staying in a comfortable and strategically located hotel in the town of Pillcopata, this itinerary combines excellent birding with simplicity and value. You’ll enjoy a clean, cozy lodge surrounded by nature while exploring the best birding spots of the Manu Road. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience the beauty, biodiversity, and adventure of birdwatching in Peru without breaking the bank.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: From Cusco to Pillcopata

Our journey into the incredible world of Peruvian birdwatching begins before sunrise, departing Cusco at 4:30 a.m. toward the legendary Manu Road, one of the most biodiverse routes on Earth.

We’ll make a shortstop in the picturesque village of Paucartambo to buy water, fruits, or snacks before continuing to the Acjanaco checkpoint, the official entrance to Manu National Park.

Throughout the day, we’ll explore changing ecosystems and altitudes, from high Andean peaks at 3,600 meters (12,000 ft) down to lush tropical forests at 500 meters (1,640 ft), arriving in Pillcopata, where we’ll spend the night.

Throughout the day, we delve deep into the heart of Manu Road, navigating a tapestry of altitudes. Commencing our journey at 3600 meters (12,000 feet), we traverse the park’s lofty peaks before gradually descending to 500 meters (1,640 feet), where Pillcopata awaits with its green embrace of tropical rainforest.

Day 2: Bamboo Patches, Inkamazonia Hummingbirds Garden and Machuwasi lake.

At 6:00 a.m., we’ll visit the Machuwasi Lagoon, a beautiful wetland deep in the rainforest and home to two of the most iconic Amazon birds: The Hoatzin and the Horned Screamer.

We’ll then continue to the Pico de Hoz Hummingbird Garden, where different ecosystems reveal new species of hummingbirds and forest birds.

At midday, we’ll visit the Inkamazonia Hummingbird Garden, where we’ll enjoy a delicious local lunch before exploring the surrounding trails in search of more birds of Manu.

Later, we’ll head to the bamboo patches, a fascinating habitat that shelters unique and specialized bird species..

Day 3: Return to Cusco

After breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to the biodiversity of Manu and begin our return journey to Cusco. We’ll make a brief stop for lunch along the way and arrive in Cusco around 6:00 p.m., marking the end of an enriching and unforgettable Birdwatching experience in Manu Road.

3 Days/2 Nights

Cusco

Birdwatching Programs

Destination

Cusco
Included

02 nights at Picopata Hotel

Box breakfast (Day 01)

Box breakfast (Day 03)

Box lunch (Day 01)

Local Breakfast (Day 02)

Local lunch (Day 02)

Private Transportation

Snacks

Specialized local guides
Not Included

• Chonta´s condor observation circuit ticket

01 night in a Lodge

01 night in Picopata Hotel

01 nights in a 3* hotel

01 nights in a 3* standar hotel

02 nights in Picopata Hotel

3 nights in a 3* hotel

3 nights in a 3* standard hotel

5 Star Accommodation

Airplane Transport

almuerzo

Archaeological guide (Advanced English)

Boat in mangroves

Boat trip

Box breafast

Box breakfast

Boxlunch

Breakfast

Breakfast (Day 02)

Bus tickets for Machupicchu excursion

Bus tickets to Machupicchu

Cathedral entrance fee

Chonta´s condor observation circuit ticket

Cooking Class Lunch

Cusco Condors entrance fee

Cusco's Cathedral entrande fee

Departure Taxes

Dinner (Day 01)

Entrance fee

Machupicchu entrance fee

Personal Guide

Pisco tasting experience

Professional Guide

Professional guide service

Qoricancha entrance fee

Specialized guides for all the tours

Specialized local bird guide (basic English)

Train tickets for Machu Picchu excursion

Train tickets to Machu Picchu

Train tickets to Machupicchu

Transfer in/out Cusco

Transportation

Transportation for Balcon del Diablo Tour

Transportation for Huacarpay tour

Trf in/out from Train Station