6-Day Amazon Jungle Tour from Iquitos with Palo Alto Overnight

• Depart in the morning from Iquitos City by auto to the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), where the Río Nanay meets the Río Amazonas. After boarding the boat, travel about 70 km downriver in approximately 2 hours. During the river journey, there is a chance to 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, 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, Wooly monkey, Squirrel monkey, Spider monkey, South American Coati monkey, and many more. Along with the various monkey species, you will also 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.
• Enjoy 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 may also have the chance to swim with them in 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 found.

Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge.

• Begin the day early to watch the sunrise over the Amazon River. Then leave the camp for an animal observation excursion by boat, where we will have the opportunity to see pairs of 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.
• See the Victoria Regia, the largest freshwater aquatic plant in the world.
• After sunset, head out by canoe to spot and catch caiman. We can hold, touch, and take photos with the caiman.

Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge.

• In the morning, visit a local village to learn about and observe the daily life and customs of the local people.
• In the afternoon, visit lagoons and tributaries near Maniti Lodge. Here, depending on the interests of the tourist, we can enjoy a variety of activities 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 in the Amazon River.
• We will also begin the day early to catch the sunrise over the Amazon River before leaving camp on a boat-based animal observation excursion, where we will have the opportunity to see pairs of various types of flora and fauna.
• In the evening, go on another nocturnal nature hike to see what species, including lizards, snakes, spiders, and monkeys, can be seen.

Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge.

• Take a morning jungle hike of 30-45 minutes to reach Palo Alto. Its unique attraction, the Palo Alto Mirador, is a lookout point with three different observation deck levels. From here, guests enjoy a birds-eye view of the lowland Peruvian Amazon from 5, 10, and 15 meters above the ground. Here, we will also have the opportunity to spend the night in excellent conditions while observing various wildlife species in their natural habitat.
• During the day, explore the surrounding area through hiking, a canoe ride in the lagoon, and fishing, depending on passenger requests.
• In the evening, go on a nighttime nature walk to see what species, including reptiles, spiders, and monkeys, can be seen.

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

• Enjoy a morning bird-watching session from Palo Alto.
• Today, we will visit lagoons near the Maniti Camp Lodge and Río Napo. These areas are home to many palms, large trees, and beautiful landscapes.
• Here, depending on the passenger, we can enjoy a variety of activities such as trekking, canoe rides, fishing, plant identification, birdwatching, or simply relaxing with a nice cool swim in one of the lagoons.
• In the late afternoon, we will return to Maniti Lodge for lunch.
• After dark, head out by boat in search of white and black caiman, as well as various night birds and other reptiles. This excursion also offers the enjoyable opportunity to hear the symphony of sounds that comes from the forest at night.

Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge.

• Set out on an 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.
• Depart from Maniti Eco-Lodge for 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.