Day 7 – Transition Day May 8
Fly to Brazil
Cusco → Manaus • Departing 5:10 PM
Peru → BrazilOverview
Theme: Travel Day + Buffer Night in Manaus
Today you fly from Peru to Brazil, entering a completely different world: the Amazon rainforest. You'll overnight in Manaus to avoid a grueling same-day airport-to-lodge transfer.
Flight Details
Airline: Avianca
Reservation Code: CZEJJB
Fare Type: Flex
- AV104: Cusco → Bogotá — Departs 5:10 PM, arrives 8:35 PM (3h 25m)
- Layover: 2h 30m in Bogotá
- AV081: Bogotá → Manaus — Departs 11:05 PM, arrives 3:05 AM +1 day (3h)
Climate Shift: You're going from cool, high-altitude Andes to hot, humid Amazon. Pack a change of lightweight clothes in your carry-on and be ready to strip layers on arrival.
Day 7 Game Plan
- Morning: Relaxed start in Cusco—no rush
- Early Afternoon: Final packing, check out of hotel
- 3:00 PM: Head to Cusco airport
- 5:10 PM: Depart Cusco
- Late Night: Land in Manaus at 3:05 AM, head straight to hotel
Why Sleep in Manaus?
Many lodges require boat transfers that can take 1–3+ hours. Arriving late and immediately doing a long boat ride with a tired toddler is a recipe for meltdowns.
- Break up the travel into two manageable days
- Let everyone rest after the overnight flight
- Start fresh for the lodge transfer tomorrow
Tomorrow: Transfer to your jungle lodge. Make sure you know the pickup time and meeting point—lodges typically arrange transport.