4D/3N Maniti Odyssey
What your day looks like
During this 4 Day & 3 Night Iquitos, Peru rainforest tour our Iquitos jungle guides will take the traveler deep into the largest, most diverse natural areas in the world. This tour includes 1 night of camping in the jungle at Mirador Palo Alto, a 3 story observation tower that provides a birdseye view of the lowland jungle. This rainforest expedition also includes some of our most popular activities including: night time caiman excursion, bird watching excursion, piranha fishing, rainforest hiking, visit with native Amazonian tribes, canoe rides, viewing of pink river dolphins and much more!
The experience, in brief
- Monkey Island / Fishing Excursion / Dolphin Spotting / Nocturnal Hike
- Animal Observation Excursion / Piranha Fishing / Nocturnal Caiman Excursion
- Jungle Hike / Palo Alto / Day Excurions / Nocturnal Excursion
- Morning Jungle Hike / Visit With Natives / Belen
Your day, step by step
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Morning departure from Iquitos City via auto to arrive in the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), where the Rio Nanay meets the Rio Amazonas. After departing by boat we will travel downriver 70 KM (about 2 hours).
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Boating. During the riverboat trip we will have a great possibility of seeing caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank.
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Eco Tour at Monkey Island - Peru. Monkey Island – a small island about 15 minutes from the Maniti Lodge, which shelters a large number of monkeys in their natural habitat. During your visit on the island you will have the unique opportunity to observe and interact with a wide variety of monkeys that include: 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 to opportunity to hold very large Anacondas, Boas and interact with the very unique and rare Amazonian mata-mata turtle. At Monkey Island we will also see alligators, turtles, toucans, macaws, parrots, etc.
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Dolphin Watching. 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.
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Nature Walks. In the evening we will go on a nocturnal nature hike to see what types of species can be seen (lizards, snakes, spiders, monkeys).
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Overnight at Maniti Lodge
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Boating. We will begin our day early, waking up in time to see the sunrise over the Amazon River, and then we will leave the camp to go on a animal observation excursion (via boat) where will have the opportunity to see pairs various types of flora and fauna.
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Fishing. Afternoon fishing excursion via boat with opportunity to catch piranha, catfish & other species of fish.
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Sightseeing. 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 caiman, we will have the opportunity to hold, touch, and take photos with the caiman.
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Overnight at Maniti Lodge
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Hiking. Morning jungle hike (30-45 minutes) with destination “Palo Alto”. The unique attraction “Palo Alto Mirador” is a lookout point that has 3 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 with excellent opportunities to observe various species of wildlife in their natural habitat.
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Hiking. In the evening we will go on a night time nature walk to see what types of species can be seen (reptiles, spiders, monkeys).
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Overnight at top observation deck of Palo Alto (setting up a tent or in hammocks).
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Hiking. Early morning jungle hike where we will have the unique opportunity to see a vast number of monkeys, birds, and many other wildlife in their natural habitat. We will also see and learn about various types of Amazonian plants.
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Traditional Outdoors. Departure from Maniti Lodge with destination Iquitos City. Visit with a local native Indian tribe to learn and observe about history and their customs. Upon arrival to Iquitos we will visit the market of Belen.
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Canoeing. Private Canoe ride through the floating market of Belén, located on the edge of the Itaya River.
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Transfer to airport/hotel, end of service.
What to know before booking
Included
Private Airport Transfers All Local Transportation All Equipment: Rubber Boots, Fishing Poles, First Aid, Etc. Professional Bilingual Guide (English & Spanish) All Entrance Fees Fully Guided Jungle Tours & Excursions As Described In Itinerary
Not Included
Extra Items (Souvenirs, Extra Food, Cigarettes, Etc.) Airfare (We Can Help Arrange Airfare Upon Request) All Airport Taxes Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Laundry Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Etc. Insurance Against Theft, Loss, Illness or Accident Gratuity For Tour Guides Hotel In Iquitos City
What to Bring
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 itinerary All Equipment: Rubber Boots, Fishing Poles, First Aid, Etc. WiFi available 24/7 at the lodge Swimming pool (22m x 8m) with two depths: 70cm for children and 190cm 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.
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Iquitos.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business