We have recently returned from our 6 day adventure into the Manu. Such a wonderful experience. From the road journey through the beautiful mountains and the comfortable boat rides into the wilderness we enjoyed every minute. Watching for birds and animals along the way. Very knowledgeable guide, all the staff were professional. We had a great chef, food appearing from nowhere! The jungle was very interesting, different from anything else we have experienced. Truly loved it. Thanks to all who made it a special experience.

The experience was mediocre. First, we missed a large clay lick described in all itineraries. When we approached, there have already been some boats at the opposite river bank and people with tripods (and lots of parrots at the lick!), and our guide said that we are late, cannot disturb others, and did not even slow down the boat passing the place. The other small lick at Casa Machiguenga was quiet with no birds during 2 sessions we spent in the blind, either during weekend and next morning. Many other animals listed in the itinerary were not seen either, apparently the only one tapir spotted by the boat staff. Otherwise, only a long-distance observation of birds on the go, and the guide effectively refused to approach them close saying that he could not disturb them. I would listen to that if do such photography and/or trips for the first time, but that's not the case. This is apparently always a compromise. Some animals leave, others stay. In fact, most leave just hearing motor of the approaching boat, and you would never even know they were present just half minute ago. But others stay, and the same about more or less close approaching. Speaking generally, one should never even start such a business if does not want to disturb animals. All the itinerary was aimed to keep the schedule of reaching a specific place at specific time, not to animal observation or photography. Riding, riding, riding... Other frustration was anthropogenic pressure to the area. You would not see much if any primary forest on the banks, but lots of tourist boats roaming back-and-forth. The lodges we stayed at night were all full of tourists. By the end, our guide really lost much attention to the surrounding and spotting animals/birds, we were feeling that for him the program was over at least a day before of its real finalization. So, if you are happy to sit in the vehicle and in the boat many hours every day, and on the way spot or snapshot birds (sometimes also monkeys) from 150-300-500 m, that's for you.

We enjoyed the trip a lot, Alexis was a great guide. There was a lot of chicken n the menu, which seemed in the middle of jungle without fridge unreasonably unsafe option when we could have eaten beans. We chose Wild Watch Peru as agency based on the reviews... But because it was low season probably, we ended up in a group which was collaborated from many different agencies and found out some people paid a lot less for exactly the same trip, because they chose cheaper agency... WOW the ilusion of choice. So my recommendation? Buy the cheapest agency you find, because the trips are exactly the same. Don't waste money.

We had a wonderful and relaxing time! Jonathon and the guides were full of so much knowledge and taught us so much about the amazon! The weather meant we sometimes had to alter plans but they always kept on top of it! the food was also so incredible!

We had a great time at Collpas Tambopata Lodge and immensely enjoyed our experience. Our guide Jonathon was fabulous and we appreciated his knowledge and insight. Nothing was too much trouble and his photography skills left us with a great record of our experiences. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We liked the range of activities and the free time in the middle of the day to relax. Our room was large and the beds comfortable. We enjoyed the food. Three meals a day were provided and there was plenty of food at each meal. If you like to snack, it would be a good idea to bring your own as snacks are not available. We were very lucky with the weather and the range of animals we saw, but it is necessary to keep in mind that the Amazon is not a zoo and animal sightings are not guaranteed. None of the following was an issue for us, but if you plan to go you need to to consider that electricity is only available at night, there will be insects, it will be hot, you will get sweaty and dirty, the showers are a dribble and a pool is available to cool off. If you can handle this, then you will have a great time!’