Itinerary

1. Day 1: Visit to Monkey Island

   • Depart in the morning from Iquitos City by auto.  
   • Arrive in the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), where the Rio Nanay meets the Rio Amazonas. 
   • Depart by boat and travel downriver 70 KM (about 2 hours). 
   • Spot caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank during the riverboat trip.
   • Visit the Monkey Island – a small island about 15 minutes from the Maniti Lodge, which shelters many monkeys in their natural habitat for 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! 
   • Hold huge Anacondas and Boas and interact with the unique and rare Amazonian Mata-Mata turtle. 
   • See alligators, turtles, toucans, macaws, parrots, etc.
   • Take part in the dolphin-watching session at the camp to see the pink freshwater dolphin. 
   • Swim with the dolphins in the main Amazon River.
   • Go on a nocturnal nature hike to see what types of species can be seen (lizards, snakes, spiders, monkeys) in the evening.

   Overnight stay at the Maniti Eco-Lodge. 

2. Day 2: Fishing Excursion Trip

   • See the sunrise over the Amazon River
   • Leave the camp to go on an animal observation excursion (via boat).
   • Go on an afternoon fishing excursion via boat with the opportunity to encounter piranha, catfish & other fish species.
   • Spot Victoria Regia – the largest freshwater aquatic plant in the world.
   • Go on an excursion after sunset via canoe to spot a caiman.

   Overnight stay at the Maniti Eco-Lodge. 

3. Day 3: Palo Alto Mirador Tour

   • Take a morning jungle hike (30-45 minutes) to Palo Alto Mirador.
   • Have a birds-eye view of the lowland Peruvian Amazon from 5, 10, and 15 meters above ground. 
   • Spend the night to observe various wildlife species in their natural habitat.
   • Go on a daytime exploration of the area, which includes hiking, canoe rides in the lagoon, and fishing (on demand).
   • Take a nighttime nature walk to see what species can be seen (reptiles, spiders, monkeys).

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

4. Day 4: Return Trip

   • Take an early morning jungle hike to see many monkeys, birds, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. 
   • Learn about various types of Amazonian plants.
   • Depart from Maniti Lodge.  
   • Visit a local native of the Indian tribe to learn and observe their history and customs.
   • Transfer to airport/hotel.