Peru · Jungle Expedition

2-Day Amazon Jungle Tour from Iquitos with Maniti Eco-Lodge Stay

2 Days Round trip from Iquitos Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, and snakes along the Amazon riverbanks
02 Visit Monkey Island, a shelter for thousands of monkeys and other Amazonian wildlife
03 Fish for piranhas, catfish, and other species in the Amazon
04 Swim with pink freshwater dolphins on the main Amazon River
05 Visit a local Indigenous tribe to learn about their history and customs

Explore the Amazon on a time-efficient 2-day jungle tour from Iquitos, ideal for travellers on a tight schedule who still want an authentic rainforest experience. This carefully curated expedition is designed for nature and wildlife enthusiasts, with opportunities for monkey spotting, pink freshwater dolphin sightings, fishing for piranhas and catfish, and a nocturnal nature hike. You'll also visit a local Indigenous tribe to learn about their history and customs while staying at Maniti Eco-Lodge in the heart of the jungle.

You'll also visit a local Indigenous tribe to learn about their history and customs while staying at Maniti Eco-Lodge in the heart of the jungle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Iquitos

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey from Iquitos into the Amazon wilderness

Depart from Iquitos City by auto to the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), where the Río Nanay meets the Río Amazonas. After departing by boat, travel 70 km downriver in about 2 hours. Along the riverbank, you will have a great chance to see caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora and fauna.
Visit Monkey Island, a shelter for thousands of monkeys, including sloths, Goeldi's monkey, tamarin monkey, capuchin monkey, yellow-handed titi monkey, masked titi monkey, cebidae monkey, woolly monkey, spider monkey, and many more. You will also hold very large anacondas and boas and interact with the unique and rare Amazonian mata-mata turtle.
Enjoy the thrilling experience of catching piranha, catfish, and other species of fish.
Get the chance to swim with pink freshwater dolphins on the main Amazon River.
Set out on a nocturnal nature hike to spot different species of flora and fauna.

Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge.

Day 02

Jungle hike and Indigenous culture experience

Hike through the jungle for the unique opportunity to see different species of monkeys, birds, and Amazonian plants.
Depart from Maniti Lodge for Iquitos City.
Visit a local native Indigenous tribe to learn about and observe their history and customs.
See Victoria Regia - the largest freshwater aquatic plant in the world.
Transfer to the airport or hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Monkey Island, Río Nanay riverbanks, Maniti Eco-Lodge, Victoria Regia

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Iquitos 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All local transportation: pickup from the airport or your hotel on the same day of the tour
Fully guided jungle tours (English and Spanish) and excursions as described in the itinerary
All equipment: rubber boots, fishing poles, first aid, etc.
WiFi available 24/7 at the lodge
Swimming pool (22 m x 8 m) with two depths: 70 cm for children and 190 cm for adults
Two hammock rooms available for complete rest and connection with nature
Private accommodation at our eco-lodge with a private bathroom and access to shared spaces, including the swimming pool, dining area, and relaxing hammock rooms

What's Not Included

Extra items (souvenirs, extra food, cigarettes, drinks, etc.)
Airfare
All airport taxes
Personal expenses: telephone calls, laundry expenses, alcoholic drinks, etc.
Insurance against theft, loss, illness, or accident
Gratuity for tour guides
Hotel in Iquitos City

What to bring

T-shirts - synthetic lightweight, long-sleeve shirt(s) for sun/insect protection
Hiking shorts - synthetic, quick-drying
Hiking pants - synthetic, quick-drying
Hiking socks and liners
Swimsuit
Rain jacket (or poncho) - waterproof and breathable
Rain pants - waterproof and breathable, side zippers highly recommended
Lightweight windbreaker
Lightweight hiking boots or trail shoes, broken-in
Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
Water sandals or booties
Sunglasses and retainer strap
Sunblock and lip balm
Insect repellent with Deet

Know before you go

We do not have weight restrictions for luggage, but we kindly request that each guest limit their luggage to 23 kg or 50 lb. If your luggage weighs more than this, you can store the extra luggage in Iquitos at our office in our secure storage room until your trip is over.
You'll be sharing a room with the people in your reservation. Each room comes with a private bathroom for your comfort. We offer single rooms for solo travellers, as well as double, triple, and quadruple rooms. Your room will only be shared with the guests in your booking. The tours are also shared exclusively between you and the other guests staying at our lodge.
Transfers: We offer pick-up services from Iquitos airport (between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM) or any hotel within Iquitos city. Transfers are included only on the day the tour begins. At the end of your tour, we can drop you off at Iquitos airport or at a location in Iquitos city.

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