Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Iquitos - Monkey Island - Dolphin Watching

   • Morning departure from Iquitos City via auto to the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), where the Rio Nanay meets the Rio Amazonas. After departing by boat, we will travel downriver at 70 km (about 2 hours). During the riverboat trip, we can see caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank.
   • Visit the Monkey Island – a small island about 15 minutes from the Maniti Lodge, which 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, Wooly 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 the 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 (lizards, snakes, spiders, monkeys) can be seen.

   Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge

2. Day 2: Flora and Fauna Discovery

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

   Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge

3. Day 3: Adventure in the jungle

   • Morning visit with a local village to learn and observe the local people’s daily life and customs.
   • We will visit lagoons and tributaries near the Maniti Lodge in the afternoon. Here, we can do a variety of activities, dependent on the tourist, such as jungle hiking, canoe rides, fishing, plant education, animal observation, or maybe just 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 to go on an animal observation excursion (via boat), where we will have the opportunity to see pairs of various types of flora and fauna. 
   • In the evening, we will go on a nocturnal nature hike to see what species (lizards, snakes, spiders, monkeys) can be seen.

   Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge.

4. Day 4: Jungle Hike

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

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

5. Day 5: Birdwatching Session

   • Enjoy a morning bird-watching session from “Palo Alto”.
   • Today, we will visit some lagoons near the Maniti Camp Lodge and Río Napo. They hold many palms, large trees and a beautiful landscape.
   • Here, we can do a variety of activities, dependent on the passenger, such as trekking, canoe rides, fishing, identification of plants, bird watching or maybe just relaxing with a nice cool swim in one of the lagoons.
   • In the late afternoon, we will return to Maniti Lodge to have lunch.
   • After dark, we will go on an excursion by boat in search of the white and black caiman as well as various night birds and other reptiles; this also gives us the enjoyable opportunity to hear the symphony of sounds that comes from the forest at night.

   Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge

6. Day 6: Jungle Hike and Wildlife Discovery - 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 and observe their history and customs. 
   • Transfer to the airport/hotel to conclude your tour.