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

• Morning departure from Iquitos City by vehicle to the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), where the Río Nanay meets the Río Amazonas. After departing by boat, we will travel downriver for 70 km (about 2 hours). During the riverboat trip, we may see caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora and fauna along the riverbank.
• Visit Monkey Island - a small island about 15 minutes from Maniti Lodge that shelters many monkeys in their natural habitat. During your visit to the island, you will have the unique opportunity to observe and interact with a wide variety of monkeys, including the sloth, Goeldi's monkey, tamarin monkey, capuchin monkey, yellow-handed titi monkey, masked titi monkey, cebidae monkey, woolly monkey, squirrel monkey, spider monkey, South American coati monkey, and many more. Along with the various species of monkeys, you will have the opportunity to hold very large anacondas and boas and interact with the unique and rare Amazonian mata-mata turtle. At Monkey Island, we will also see alligators, turtles, toucans, macaws, parrots, and more.
• Witness a dolphin-watching session at the camp, where we will have the unique opportunity to see the pink freshwater dolphin. If we are lucky, we will also have the chance to swim with them on the main Amazon River.
• In the evening, go on a nocturnal nature hike to see what species, such as lizards, snakes, spiders, and monkeys, can be seen.

Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge.

• We will begin our day early, waking up in time to see the sunrise over the Amazon River. Then, we will leave the camp for an animal observation excursion by boat, where we will have the opportunity to see various types of flora and fauna.
• In the afternoon, enjoy a fishing excursion by boat with the opportunity to catch piranha, catfish, and other fish species.
• View Victoria Regia - the largest freshwater aquatic plant in the world.
• After sunset, we will go on an excursion by canoe to spot and catch caiman. We can hold, touch, and take photos with the caiman.

Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge.

• Morning visit to a local village to learn about and observe the local people's daily life and customs.
• In the afternoon, we will visit lagoons and tributaries near Maniti Lodge. Here, we can do a variety of activities depending on the tourist, such as jungle hiking, canoe rides, fishing, plant education, animal observation, or simply relaxing with a nice cool swim in one of the lagoons or on the Amazon River.
• We will begin our day early, waking up in time to see the sunrise over the Amazon River. Then, we will leave the camp for an animal observation excursion by boat, where we will have the opportunity to see various types of flora and fauna.
• In the evening, we will go on a nocturnal nature hike to see what species, such as lizards, snakes, spiders, and monkeys, can be seen.

Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge.

• Morning jungle hike (30-45 minutes) to "Palo Alto." The unique attraction, "Palo Alto Mirador," is a lookout point with three different observation deck levels. Here, guests have a bird's-eye view of the lowland Peruvian Amazon from 5, 10, and 15 meters above the ground. Here, we will have the opportunity to spend the night in excellent conditions while observing various wildlife species in their natural habitat.
• Daytime exploration of the area includes hiking, a canoe ride in the lagoon, and fishing, depending on passenger requests.
• In the evening, we will go on a nighttime nature walk to see what species, such as reptiles, spiders, and monkeys, can be seen.

Overnight at the top observation deck of Palo Alto, setting up a tent or sleeping in hammocks.

• Early morning jungle hike, during which we will have the unique opportunity to see many monkeys, birds, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. We will also see and learn about various types of Amazonian plants.
• Departure from Maniti Eco-Lodge with destination Iquitos City.
• Visit a local native Indian tribe to learn about and observe their history and customs.
• Transfer to the airport or hotel to conclude your tour.