Wild Watch Peru

Wild Watch Peru

Wild Watch Peru
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Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
We are a local tour operator based in Cusco that organizes itineraries for Manu National Park, Machupicchu, Rainbow Mountain , Tambopata, and Huacarpay Lake. If you are looking for an authentic jungle experience in Peru, we offer a set of more than 25 tour packages to the most remote Amazon Rainforest Parks in Peru and probably one of the most biodiverse on the globe. Our tours are all included and professionally guided by locals, here you will find well-designed tours, schedules for nature lovers, birders, wildlife seekers, modern days explorers, we can also design one for you, just let us know!
Cusco, Peru
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Travelers' Choice
2024

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Adam K
Sydney, Australia37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Solo
5/5 experience, made exemplary by our experienced guide Ricardo (Ricky). The 6 day trip to Manu Reserve zone, with 2 nights at Casa Matsiguenka (tourists can only spend a maximum of 2 nights within the park for conservation reasons), while it has significant travel times (which is well warned by the company), provides nature lovers a fantastic experience to visit a fairly untouched area of the Amazon basin, giving you a real feel for the jungle. The on ground team was incredibly helpful, prompt in their communications, and on arrival/payment in their office, I was given an in-depth run through of the plan and ample time to have any of my questions answered.
Ricardo really made the trip - I could not have asked for a better guide. He spent 3 X 3 months stints in Manu reserve during his forestry studies and his knowledge and true love of the jungle shines through. He is the real deal and would highly recommend him as a guide. He went to extra effort to ensure we had the best chance of viewing wildlife. Another shout out to Jesus, our boat driver in Manu - who worked so hard, always with a smile - he didn't rest after driving the boat (through difficult waters) for hours, he then helped in the kitchen and service of food. Really an excellent employee and person.

Things to know
- it's early mornings to ensure you get the best chance for seeing wildlife
- significant travel times. Good for true nature enthusiasts however, chance of seeing wildlife during the boat ride (is mostly luck)
- food is decent for how isolated it is. Not as good as the food served on trekking Expeditions in Peru but that is a high bar to compare it to
- accommodation was better than I thought- there are insect screens (some holes) on the windows which keeps out much of the insects.
Written October 26, 2024
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Dear adam, Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled that Ricardo and Jesus made your experience memorable and that you appreciated the team's efforts. It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the Manu Reserve with knowledgeable guides. !
Written October 29, 2024
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Alex O
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Amazing tours from this company! We had an incredible time all along the way!

The Manu National Park 8 day tour was amazing we got to see some incredible wildlife like monkeys, giant otters, etc. I really recommend our tour guide Ricardo Sanchez. He had some very in-depth knowledge on everything we experienced in the Manu tour and was overall an amazing, caring guide. We also were accompanied by and incredible chef and crew!

WWP also accompanied us on our Rainbow Mountain tour and Sacred Valley tour, which were also just as great! Our tour guide for Sacred Valley, Franco A. Pillco, was also amazing with a ton of knowledge too!

Overall I really recommend this company which seems to really have an incredible crew to make your tours great and build long lasting memories.
Written September 3, 2024
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Dear Alex. Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience with us on the Manu National Park, Rainbow Mountain, and Sacred Valley tours. It’s wonderful to know that our guides Ricardo Sanchez and Franco A. Pillco, along with our dedicated chef and crew, made your trips memorable with their knowledge and care. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Written September 30, 2024
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Vacation490335
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
My sister and I scheduled a last minute birding trip with Wild Watch Peru on our trip to Cusco. Our guide, Herbert, instantly demonstrated he was an expert in local bird species. His knowledge was vast, and his patience was appreciated . Thanks also to our safe and attentive driver Benjamin. We highly recommend this team!
Written May 16, 2024
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Dear Vacation490335 Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you and your sister enjoyed your birding trip. It's wonderful to know that Herbert's expertise and patience made your adventure special. We'll also pass on your kind words to Benjamin to ensure a safe journey. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Thanks so Much
Written May 19, 2024
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Cruiser32688093990
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Couples
Had a lovely time. We spent just 2days/1night in the jungle but managed to see otters, snakes, monkeys and tarantulas. Great jungle experience! Friendly guides with a lot of knowledge, good food and an authentic jungle experience. Our guide- Alexis is the best and he is really jungle guy- knows everything about the forest and animals. Super professional and speaks English very good. The activities allow you to see different animals: caimans, capybara, otters, turtles, monkeys and many birds. Thank you all for this magic days!
Written January 26, 2025
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a lovely time and enjoyed the wildlife, friendly guides, and good food. Alexis is indeed an expert in the jungle. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for more magical days in the future!
Written February 27, 2025
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Companion04681051389
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Friends
We loved our time with Amazon experience! Thanks to Our driver Simon and tour guide Alexis went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and give us the full jungle experience. They made our time in the Amazon extra special with your knowledge and expertise of the jungle, and perfect English. We spent just 2days/1night in the jungle but managed to see otters, snakes, monkeys and tarantulas. From wild river rides to monkey sightings, every moment was a thrill. And the local hospitality? Simply heartwarming. Thank you all for this magic days! 120% recommended!
Written January 28, 2025
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Simon made your jungle experience extra special. We're glad you enjoyed the wildlife sightings. We look forward to welcoming you back for more magic days!
Written February 27, 2025
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MDagmar
Oceanside, CA69 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
We picked Manu Jungle Explorer 2 Days tour as we did not have more time. But I wish we could stay longer. It was experience of a lifetime. Our guide was Luis, he was super nice and knowledgeable and he adjusted the program to us. Would definitely recommend! Saw lots of different birds, monkeys, spiders, some frogs, etc ... Got to try some new fruit too. Trip on the boat was really cool too. You definitely get a lot for your your money.
Written July 30, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with the Manu Jungle Explorer 2 Days tour! We're thrilled to hear that Luis made your trip memorable and that you got to see so much wildlife and try new fruits. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you can join us again for a longer adventure in the future!
Written September 1, 2024
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Kay B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Solo
Had a great experience with this company. Did the 6 day Manu trip. Communication with Luis in the office was prompt and professional from the start. Guide Ricky was superb… friendly and knowledgeable and made sure we got the most from the various activities. All the support team were excellent, especially the local boat men. Really impressive in some tough (low water) conditions. Manu is a very special place. Really glad I took this tour.
Written September 30, 2024
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Dear Kerry Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the 6-day Manu trip and appreciated our team's efforts, from Luis's prompt communication to Ricky's superb guidance. We will certainly pass on your kind words to our staff and boatmen, who work diligently to ensure a memorable journey, even in challenging conditions. Manu truly is a special place, and we're delighted you chose us to explore it.
Written September 30, 2024
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Debbie T
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
I was going along for the ride on a birding trip with my daughter. I was a little nervous as I have never been outside of the United States and this was my first experience. As soon as Herbert picked us up for our hotel and him and my daughter started sharing stories about bird banders they both knew I felt at ease from that point forward. To say I was impressed with Herbert and his knowledge of birds is an understatement. I was amazed at how he would just hear a bird as we were driving down the mountain and he would pull over and find exactly where it was and pointed it out to my daughter. I was not very good with the binoculars and Charlie was great at pinpointing the birds with the scope so I could see the birds as well. Most of the lodges were so nice and the people and food was amazing. The only lodge I had a hard time at was the last one we stayed at which was way more rustic that I could handle. Overall, I was so amazed at the sites and the knowledge and kindness from our guides. Highly recommend!!!!
Written January 16, 2024
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Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled that Herbert and Charlie made your birding trip memorable. We appreciate your feedback about the last lodge and we are looking to fix and improve the lodge selection, thanks so much.
Written January 22, 2024
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Nancy R
Toledo, OH15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Hebert and Charlie were wonderful guides. They were extremely knowledgeable about the birds in the cloud forest, thesubtopics, and the Lowland rainforest. Experiencing their knowledge was impressing. I reached 910 species worldwide working with them. They are very attentive and kind, as well as easy to talk to. The food was delicious, though some lodges were better than others (Guadalupe and Cock of the rock). The only complaint I have is on the last night were were told we were going to be placed on a bus with other tourists. This was quickly corrected when we communicated with Hebert that we were uncomfortable as we paid for a private tour. Overall, highly recommend a tour with Wild Watch Peru. Thank you for the amazing time.
Written December 16, 2023
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Dear Nancy & Debbie Thank you, for your kind words about Hebert and Charlie. We're thrilled that their extensive knowledge of birds and various ecosystems impressed you. Their attentiveness, kindness, and easy-going nature made your experience even more enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback on the lodges and are glad you found the food delicious at Cock of the Rock and Guadalupe Lodge. We really apologize for any inconvenience and are happy to know that this was solved on time Sincerely
Written January 7, 2024
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BaobabBackpack
Toronto, Canada62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
I went out with Herbert for a half day (my partner was sick). I had a great time - Herbert talked a lot and was very knowledgeable about the birds (including endemic species), and also culture. En route we passed by pre-incan ruins, and went to several different areas including lake, farmland, rivers, and a beautiful garden in a small town for snacks. I saw 40 bird species that Herbert kept track of for me with eBird and shared the list at the end. Really fun - even if you don’t know much about birds.
Written December 30, 2023
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We appreciate your feedback, BaobabBackpack! It's wonderful to hear that even though your partner was sick and couldn't join, you had a great time with Herbert on your half-day trip. His knowledge of birds and culture, as well as the diverse areas you visited, made the experience enjoyable. It's impressive that you spotted 40 bird species, and Herbert's use of eBird to track them was a nice touch. Thanks for sharing your positive experience!
Written January 22, 2024
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