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Binoculars
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It is highly recommended to bring a pair of binoculars to Manu since the birds and other wildlife tend to be far away. You will be able to rent binoculars in Cusco but the quality might not be that good. So if you can, bring a good pair from home.
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Flashlight with spare bulbs and extra batteries
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We have generators in most of our lodges that will be on for a few hours at night. Only in our campsite in the Reserved Zone we do not have any electricity. You will need a flashlight and make sure to bring enough extra batteries. We will also be doing night hikes.
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Day pack
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Bring a day pack for hikes or excursions.
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Plastic bags (to keep everything dry)
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We recommend putting your belongings in plastic bags first before placing them in your backpacks in order to protect your things against the rain and humidity.
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Rain gear
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Since there is a high chance of rain in the cloud forest and lowland rainforest of Manu, we advise to bring a rain jacket or a poncho.
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Sweater, fleece or light jacket
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Especially the first day while travelling over the Andes mountains and in the cloud forest temperatures can drop to 10 degrees Celsius (50F). And due to cold winds (´friajes´) from Patagonia every now and then, temperatures can be around 10 degrees Celsius in the lowland rainforest of Manu too. Bring warm clothes.
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Long pants, long socks and long-sleeved shirts
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Since there will be mosquitoes and many other insects – especially in the Reserved Zone – bring long pants, long socks that you can put over your pants and wear long-sleeved shirts at all times for protection.
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T-shirts/Shorts
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When you are travelling through the cloud forest and the Cultural Zone, when you are in the boat and in Pantiacolla Lodge you will hardly encounter any mosquitoes, and you will have the opportunity to wear shorts and short-sleeved t-shirts.
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Bathing Suit
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There is no swimming allowed in the Reserved Zone, but you can swim in the Alto Madre de Dios river. And for those who do the 9 day tour, you will visit hot springs.
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1 pair of hiking boots and 1 pair of light shoes or sandals
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Our hikes are never strenuous but comfortable and waterproof hiking boots are recommended. Light shoes or sandals would be good to bring to use around the lodges and in the showers.
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Sunhat, sunglasses, sun block
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Protect yourself well against the burning sun. Also on the boat, because of the sun’s reflection in the water.
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Insect repellent (with at least 35% 'deet') and after bite
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Beside the protective clothes we recommend to bring an insect repellent with at least 35% deet. If you can, bring some from home, since strong insect repellents are difficult to find in Cusco
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Toilet paper
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In all of our lodges we have toilet paper. Just bring some toilet paper for the travelling parts.
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Water bottle
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Only for the first day – while travelling – bring your own filled water bottle which you then can refill every single day at the lodges where large water cans are available.
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Copy of a valid passport
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It is not necessary to bring your original passport, just a copy will be sufficient. It is even recommended, because your passport – or any other valuable documents could get a little damaged by the humidity or rain.
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Copy of yellow fever (imperative) and tetanus (optional) vaccinations
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Yellow fever is almost always lethal. Therefore, it is not only recommended but even required that one receives the yellow fever vaccination at least ten days before entering Manu. You can bring a copy of your certificate to Manu.
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Malaria medication
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Malaria is rare in this area. However, there has been at least one case in the last couple of years of a tourist contracting this disease. Therefore, we dó recommend taking a prophylaxis when going on one of our tours.
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Money for soft drinks or beers and handicrafts
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Bring around 150 Peruvian soles to buy drinks, snacks or souvenirs along the way. It is better to take soles than dollars, and preferably the smaller paper bills of S/10 and S/20, instead of the S/50 and S/100 bills.
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