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Wayqecha Lodge

The only cloud forest research station in Peru. Located at the gateway to Manu National Park. Maximum 24 guests.

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6 cabins
Private balconies
Max 24
Guests total
3.5h
From Cusco
2,900 m.a.s.l.
Altitude
Cloud forest
Ecosystem
ACCA
Conservation NGO
ABOUT THIS LODGE

The gateway to the Manu clouds

Wayqecha is Peru's premier cloud forest research hub, protecting 1,450 acres of high-altitude forest where the Andes drop into the Amazon basin. Run by the non-profit ACCA (Conservación Amazónica), the lodge serves as a vital buffer for Manu National Park. Your stay directly supports climate change research and the protection of endemic species that thrive in this misty, high-biodiversity corridor.

  • Inside the reserve - 580 hectares of protected montane forest and puna
  • Canopy Walkway - 146 meters of bridges suspended through the treetops
  • Endemic hotspot - Home to the Andean (Spectacled) bear and rare orchids
  • 330+ bird species - A world-class destination for high-altitude birding
  • Direct impact - Every booking funds global climate and ecology research
WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP

Accommodation options

6 cabins, single or double. All meals, guides, and transport included in every experience.

Cabins
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6 room(s) · Up to 2 guests
Private toiletsHot water
The specific room will be selected during the booking process.
FACILITIES

Science is part of the stay

Wayqecha - the Cloud Forest Biological Station - operates adjacent to the lodge. Guests can visit active research projects, meet resident biologists, and understand the conservation work that their booking funds.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Full board meals

Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Hearty local ingredients.
Rubber boots
Provided at the lodge for cloud forest trails.
Hot shower

Solar-heated water, 220V outlets.
Expert naturalist guide

Certified bilingual naturalist specializing in montane ecology.
ACCA station access

Visit active research labs and climate monitoring sites.
Canopy Walkway access

Exclusive entry to the 146-meter suspended bridge system.
Private transport

Pick & return from Cusco.
Satellite WiFi

Limited - common area only
Filtered drinking water

Available throughout the day
WAYQECHA RESEARCH HUB

Science is part of the stay

Wayqecha - the Cloud Forest Biological Station - operates adjacent to the lodge. Guests can visit active research projects, meet resident biologists, and understand the conservation work that their booking funds.

330+
Recorded bird species
580
Hectares protected
ACCA
Non-profit managed
Climate change monitoring
A multidisciplinary project tracking how the "cloud line" and local species respond to shifting temperatures along the Andean gradient.
Orchid conservation
Documentation and protection of high-altitude orchids, with over 200 species found within the reserve's unique altitude zones.
Andean bear project
Monitoring and habitat protection for the Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) through camera traps and community outreach..
Every booking at Wayqecha Lodge directly funds ongoing conservation operations at the Biological Station.
EXPERIENCES

Experiences at this lodge

All experiences include transport from Cusco, full board, expert guide, and tech pack. Choose by duration and depth.

Tailor made
Design your own program
Any duration · Any group size · Fully Custom itinerary · We build it around your goals.
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WHAT GUESTS SAY

Reviews

4.9
14 verified reviews
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"Super comfortable place with no words to describe the beauty of this forest."
— Richard · California · Soqtapata 3D/2N

"Super comfortable place. There are no words to describe the beauty of this place."

R
Richard
California, US
Soqtapata Pristine Immersion 3D/2N
COMMON QUESTIONS

About Wayqecha Lodge

Everything you need to know before arriving

There is electricity with 220V outlets in each room for phone and camera charging. Evening lighting throughout the lodge and common areas.
No, the lodge is only accessible through one of our programs. This is to protect the reserve and ensure every guest has a guide.
Moderate. Daily trails vary, some are gentle, others more demanding. A reasonable level of fitness is expected. Minimum age is 8 years.
Yes, from age 8. The guides are experienced with young guests and adapt the pace accordingly.
Rubber boots and rain gear are provided. Bring: quick-dry trousers, warm jacket, mid-layer fleece, waterproof jacket, insect repellent (DEET), sunscreen, binoculars, headlamp, and camera. All details are provided per experience booked.
READY TO STAY HERE?

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Compare experiences by length and depth - every stay in all-inclusive from Cusco with expert guiding and full board at the lodge.

from USD 1,100per person

All-inclusive · Departure from Cusco · Max 14 guests · Year-around

Shortest experience3 days - 2 nights
Starting from$1,100
Group size2 - 8 people
AvailabilityYear-around
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