Manu & Tambopata Entrance Fees and Tour Costs (2026)
Manu National Park and the Tambopata National Reserve charge the same official entrance fee, set by SERNANP, Peru’s protected areas service. For a foreign visitor it is S/30 for one day, S/60 for two to three days and S/150 for four to thirty days, paid in Peruvian soles. On top of that you pay for the tour itself, which is where most of the budget goes. Below are the official 2026 rates, what a Manu or Tambopata tour really costs, and the extras that are easy to forget.
Entrance fees at a glance (2026)
| Ticket valid for | Foreign visitors (general rate) | Peruvian adults | Peruvian minors (5–16) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | S/30 | S/15 | S/8 |
| 2–3 days | S/60 | S/30 | S/15 |
| 4–30 days | S/150 | S/75 | S/35 |
The rates are identical for Manu and Tambopata. Children under 5 enter free, and SERNANP also lists a reduced rate for local residents with ID. Because most Amazon tours last three to eight days, the ticket that applies to most travelers is the S/60 (2–3 days) or the S/150 (4–30 days) one.
Manu National Park entrance fee
Manu uses the rates in the table above. SERNANP lists visiting hours from 7:00 to 16:00, Monday to Sunday, and recommends visiting from April to November. Two rules matter when you plan:
- An authorized operator is required to visit the Pusharo petroglyphs and the Manu River by water, which is the route into the Manu Reserved Zone. SERNANP publishes the list of authorized operators.
- For those same areas, SERNANP asks visitors to be vaccinated against yellow fever.
The high Andean sector of the park (Alto Andino) is the only part that SERNANP says you can visit on your own or with a tour company.
Tambopata National Reserve entrance fee
Tambopata charges the same rates. SERNANP lists visiting hours from 5:00 to 19:00, a recommended season from May to October and a rainy season from December to March. Entry to the reserve requires hiring a tour operator authorized by SERNANP, so in practice the fee is part of a lodge or tour package. The same reserve-wide ticket covers routes such as the clay licks; there is no separate route price on the SERNANP page.
Is the entrance fee included in the tour?
It depends on the operator, so always check the “included” list. On our tours:
- Every Manu tour includes the Manu National Park entrance fee. The 8-day Reserved Zone tour also includes the entrance to the macaw and tapir clay licks, and the 5-day tapir and parrot clay lick tour includes the tapir clay lick entrance.
- The Tambopata 3-day tour includes the Tambopata National Reserve entrance fee and the Chuncho clay lick, plus the transfer from the Puerto Maldonado airport or bus station.
We buy the tickets for you, which is why we ask for each traveler’s passport number when you book.
How much does a Manu or Tambopata tour cost?
These are our current prices per person in US dollars. The price goes up with the number of days and with the zone: tours that reach the Manu Reserved Zone spend more days on the river and need an authorized operator.
| Tour | Days | Area | From (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tambopata Tour 3 Days | 3 | Tambopata | $295 |
| Manu Rainforest Tour 3 Days | 3 | Manu Cultural Zone | $300 |
| Manu National Park Tour 4 Days | 4 | Manu Cultural Zone | $350 |
| Manu Wildlife Tour 5 Days with Hot Springs | 5 | Manu Cultural Zone | $400 |
| Manu Wildlife Tour 5 Days: Tapir and Parrot Clay Licks | 5 | Manu Cultural Zone | $625 |
| Manu and Pusharo Petroglyphs Tour 6 Days | 6 | Manu Cultural Zone | $760 |
| Manu Reserved Zone Tour 6 Days | 6 | Manu Reserved Zone | $950 |
| Manu Reserved Zone Tour 7 Days | 7 | Manu Reserved Zone | $1,200 |
| Manu Reserved Zone Tour 8 Days | 8 | Manu Reserved Zone | $1,400 |
For comparison, on their websites in October 2026 other Cusco operators listed Manu tours from about $250 for 2 days to about $1,050 for 7 days, with Reserved Zone trips of 5 to 7 days at around $900–$950. Lodge-based packages in Tambopata from one of the large lodge companies started at about $1,266 per person for 2 to 5 days. Prices are not always comparable: check the number of nights in the lowland rainforest, the lodges and whether the entrance fee and transport are included.
You can compare all our Amazon tours side by side, including where you sleep and the deposit for each one.
Extra costs to budget for
- Getting to Tambopata: flights or bus tickets from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado and airport taxes are not included in the Tambopata tour. See how to get from Cusco to the Amazon.
- Optional entrances on Manu tours: the hot springs entrance (S/15) on the tours that stop there, and the canopy zipline ($15) on the 5-day tour with hot springs.
- Drinks: soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
- Breakfast and drinking water on the first day of Manu tours.
- Travel insurance and tips, which are not included.
- Binoculars, if you do not bring your own, on the tours that list them as not included.
How booking works
All our prices are per person in US dollars. You reserve online with a deposit of $60 per person for tours up to 5 days or $100 per person for longer tours, paid by card (6% fee) or PayPal (8% fee), and you pay the balance at our Cusco office before departure. Book your tour online or read our Manu National Park guide first.
Sources: SERNANP visitor pages for Manu National Park and Tambopata National Reserve, checked in October 2026. Our tour prices and inclusions as published on this site.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the entrance fee to Manu National Park?
For foreign visitors the official SERNANP rate is S/30 for one day, S/60 for two to three days and S/150 for four to thirty days. Children under 5 enter free.
How much is the entrance fee to the Tambopata National Reserve?
Tambopata charges the same rates as Manu: S/30 for one day, S/60 for two to three days and S/150 for four to thirty days for foreign visitors. Entry requires an operator authorized by SERNANP.
Is the entrance fee included in your tours?
Yes. Every Manu tour includes the Manu National Park entrance fee, and the Tambopata 3-day tour includes the Tambopata National Reserve and Chuncho clay lick entrance.
Can I visit Manu National Park without a tour?
Only the high Andean sector. SERNANP requires an authorized operator to visit the Pusharo petroglyphs and the Manu River by water, the route into the Reserved Zone.
How much does a Manu tour cost?
Our Manu tours cost from $300 per person for 3 days to $1,400 for 8 days in the Reserved Zone, and the Tambopata 3-day tour costs from $295. You book with a deposit of $60 or $100 per person.
