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

5 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Delve deep into the Peruvian Amazon on this 5-day jungle tour from Iquitos. Travel by riverboat, hike through the jungle, observe exotic flora and fauna in thei...

Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Iquitos · Languages: English, Spanish

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 ends.; You will 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.

About Iquitos

Peru

Iquitos

Check out floating markets made of bamboo and enjoy some of the best wildlife spotting in the Amazon in isolated little Iquitos; a town with some top-quality local local guides.

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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

Not Included

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

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Iquitos, Monkey Island and Dolphin Watching

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.
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Day 02

Amazon Sunrise, Fishing and Caiman Spotting

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.
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Day 03

Village Visit and Jungle Activities

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.
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Day 04

Palo Alto Jungle Hike and Canopy Overnight

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.
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Day 05

Morning Wildlife Walk, Tribal Visit and Departure

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.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Aeropuerto Internacional Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta (IQT), Región de Loreto, Provincia de Maynas, Perú · Tour start: Iquitos, Perú — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.