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Tour Overview
During this 4 Day & 3 Night Iquitos, Peru rainforest tour, our expert jungle guides will take you deep into the most expansive and diverse natural areas in the world. This tour includes 3 nights of camping in the jungle at the Yanayacu tributary, offering an immersive experience surrounded by untouched Amazonian nature. This expedition features some of our most popular activities, including: night-time caiman excursions, bird-watching tours, piranha fishing, rainforest hikes, visits with native Amazonian tribes, canoe rides, viewing of pink river dolphins, and much more!
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Highlights
Amazon River
Monkey Island
Pink Dolphin Watching
Yaguas Tribe
Sunrise on the Amazon
Itinerary
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Depart from Iquitos City by car to arrive at the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), where the Nanay River meets the Amazon River. From there, travel by boat downriver for about 70 km. Along the way, have a great chance of spotting wildlife like caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora and fauna along the riverbanks. The first stop will be Monkey Island, where you will get a unique opportunity to observe and interact with a variety of monkeys in their natural habitat, including sloths, Goeldi’s monkeys, Tamarin monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, Yellow-Handed Titi monkeys, Masked Titi monkeys, Woolly monkeys, Squirrel monkeys, Spider monkeys, and more. You will also have the chance to hold large Anacondas, Boas, and interact with the rare Amazonian mata-mata turtle. The island is also home to alligators, turtles, toucans, macaws, and parrots. Continue the journey to the Yanayacu tributary, where you will set up camp. In the afternoon, enjoy a dolphin-watching session with the possibility of spotting the pink freshwater dolphins. If you’re lucky, you may even swim with them in the river. At night, embark on a nocturnal nature hike, giving you the opportunity to see lizards, snakes, spiders, and possibly monkeys. Camp overnight at the Yanayacu tributary. ...more ...less
Day 2
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Sunrise on the Amazon
Location: Indiana
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early to see the sunrise over the Yanayacu tributary, followed by a morning animal observation excursion by boat to spot various types of Amazon wildlife. In the afternoon, go on a fishing excursion where you’ll have the opportunity to catch piranhas, catfish, and other species of fish. Later, see the impressive Victoria Regia, the largest freshwater aquatic plant in the world. After sunset, head out on a canoe excursion to spot caimans. You’ll even have the chance to hold, touch, and take photos with the caimans. Camp overnight at the Yanayacu tributary.
Day 3
:
Camping in the Rainforest
Location: Indiana
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, embark on a jungle hike (30-45 minutes) to the "Palo Alto Mirador." This unique lookout point features three observation levels at 5, 10, and 15 meters above the ground, offering stunning birds-eye views of the lowland Peruvian Amazon. Here, you’ll have an excellent opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural habitat. During the day, explore the area with activities like hiking, canoeing in the lagoon, and fishing (depending on the group’s preference). At night, take a nocturnal nature walk to observe species like reptiles, spiders, and monkeys. Camp overnight on the top observation deck of Palo Alto (in tents or hammocks).
Day 4
:
Return to Iquitos
Location: Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Start the day with an early morning jungle hike, offering the opportunity to observe a variety of monkeys, birds, and other wildlife. Learn about the diverse plant life of the Amazon. Afterward, pack up and return to Iquitos. On the way back, visit a local indigenous tribe to learn about their history, customs, and traditions. Transfer to the airport or hotel in Iquitos to conclude the tour.
What's Included
Accommodation
Tent and mat
Airport Transfers at Destination
If you arrive on the same day of the tour, we can pick you up at the airport or at your hotel in Iquitos city
Fully Guided
English and spanish speaking guide.
Meals
Meals mentioned on the itinerary
Transport
Local transport
What's Not Included
Additional Services
Insurance
International Travel
Airline tickets
Mode of Transport
Tuk Tuk Boat
Accommodation
Camping in the Rainforest ( Tent and mat)
Check out our Q&As
Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are included as long as you arrive on the same day your tour starts with us and depart on the same day your tour ends with us.
Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
Are flights included in this tour?
No
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
Company Instant Book
Yes
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
For our camping tour, you should bring a backpack with the essentials. We can store your big luggage at our office.
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We have no minimum passenger requirement—we run the tour even for a solo traveler, with a group size of up to 8 people maximum.
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Maniti Expeditions does not require vaccinations for travelers participating in our tours.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
We can accommodate vegetarians, vegans and other dietary restrictions upon request with no additional charge.
What are the group sizes?
We accommodate groups as well as solo travelers. Small groups & solo travelers share excursions but accommodations are always private and group sizes are never more than 6 people
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change the date of your date with no penalty fee by contacting us.
What are the start and end times of your tours?
Our Iquitos jungle tours begin at 9:00am on the first day and end at 5:00pm on the last day. Arriving late or departing early? No problem! We will accommodate your travel schedule and ensure that no activities are missed.
When are you tours scheduled?
We operate amazon tours from Iquitos every single day with no fixed departure dates – accommodating your schedule, not ours!
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Reviews of this operator
Emily Phan (Google Reviewer)
Maniti Expeditions Eco Lodge was...
08-Feb-2024
Maniti Expeditions Eco Lodge was an amazing unforgettable experience. We did the 3 day and 2 night stay.
All the boat rides, jungle hikes, and animal sanctuaries we visited were so fun. Our guide Rene was kind and accommodating, he made sure my group and I were always well taken care of and that we felt safe. He also took us on an additional butterfly sanctuary tour in a nearby village (for a small extra cost as it was not part of the tour package).
The food was absolutely amazing. There was always more than enough food available for the guests. The cook Rene II was amazing as well. He cooked fantastic Peruvian chicken and fish dishes that we all enjoyed. The fruit was also so fresh and sweet.
The rooms were very satisfactory. Important to remember that the accommodations are in the middle of a jungle so do not expect a luxury stay. All the beds and floors and bathrooms were kept clean. We also packed deet bug repellent so the mosquitos were not bad at all.
Another thing to note is electricity is only available for 3 hours a day as you are in the middle of a jungle so telecommunication and wifi are not as accessible but honestly this experience was so worth it. Definitely had so much more real and authentic experience being in a jungle because you weren’t always glued to your phone.
Our main boat driver Javier was also very nice and did a great job at driving the boat and helping us fish for piranhas.
I definitely recommend Maniti Eco Lodge Expeditions if you’re looking for an authentic, adventurous, and unforgettable experience.
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Stevie J
Incredible and Life Changing Adventure
11-Jan-2022
A beautiful and safe journey into the amazon, guaranteed to change your perspective on the natural world and your place within it. Our guide Segundo's curiosity was contagious, and we feel so thankful to have shared our days with him! When my partner got ill, the staff and the guides came together to find solutions and medicines from the nearby town as well as the surrounding plants. Their willingness to adapt the trip around our wants and needs was inspiring. Could not recommend enough.
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Krish H
Amazing Guides & Great Way to Experience the Amazon
12-Nov-2021
I did 4D/3N as a solo traveller in Oct/Nov 2021. The overall experience was amazing and it was a great way to get a taste of the Amazon, definitely left me wanting more.
My guide Cesar was the absolute highlight of my trip, he went out of the way to ensure I was constantly happy and looked after and his knowledge of the jungle was incredible. He was just a great guy and we became firm friends, and I always felt comfortable with him. It’s also mind-blowing how the guides can spot tiny monkeys or camouflaged iguanas from hundreds of metres away.
The actual experience involves taking a two hour boat ride from Iquitos to the eco-lodge, which is quite secluded but not completely as the banks along the Amazon are fairly uniformly populated. There was a small community nearby and even heard music for Hallowe’en into the early hours of the morning. You are then based at the lodge but your guide will take you to different activities throughout the day, normally 3. For me this included jungle walks, sunrise watching, piranha finishing, canoeing, monkey island, an animal rescue centre (didn’t seem the most ethical), visiting a local community (was a bit awkward), and trying some weird foods in Iquitos at the end of my trip. You’ll have all your meals at the lodge which were the delicious and there’s a fair amount of time to chill out in the hammocks or in your private cabins which are basic but comfortable. Bring books or download movies as there’s no signal and power is only on 6pm-9pm to charge things, so a power bank too.
Maniti is a great option but I think whichever lodge or tour operator you go with, you just need to go in with no expectations and you’ll be blown away. I didn’t get to see any pink dolphins or caimans but that’s just the luck of the draw. I still saw hundreds of dazzling birds and butterflies, lids of monkeys in the wild, iguanas, big Amazon squirrels, tarantulas and so on, and there were enough moments that blew me away, like watching a spectacular sunrise over the Amazon river.
Thank you Maniti and mainly thank you Cesar!
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Jonathan Richard Schwarz (Google Reviewer)
Great experience thanks to our...
12-Aug-2024
Great experience thanks to our very kind and hardworking guide Edwin. Especially appreciate the opportunity to enjoy experiences beyond our initial schedule. Lovely food as well! The two camp macaws Poly and Victoria were a particular treat
Eduardo Escobedo (Google Reviewer)
I had a wonderful experience...
21-Aug-2024
I had a wonderful experience on Maniti Eco-Lodge. During three days Edwin, our excellent and knowledgeable guide, took us on exciting walks through the jungle (both by day and by night), we could swim on the Amazon river, we visited a tribe and lots of other activities. The accomodation is simple and comfortable and the food is great. I definitely recommend it !!!
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Margarita Valenzuela (Google Reviewer)
Our tour guide Edwin was...
04-Jan-2025
Our tour guide Edwin was extremely knowledgeable and communicative to our group the entire time. Him and the staff were very supportive in making Omy meaningful and memorable. Maniti is a must for those that love to explore Mother Nature in the Amazon.
Carla Borg (Google Reviewer)
We stayed at Maniti eco...
07-Aug-2024
We stayed at Maniti eco lodge for 4 days and 3 nights. Our guide, Segundo, was more than we could have ever hoped for. Extremely knowledgeable on anything and everything amazon related. We hiked and camped in the jungle (day and night), swam in the amazon with pink dolphins, went piranha fishing, visited local tribes and met some of the friendliest people. It was a truly amazing experience. 100% recommend this to anyone who would like to experience the amazon!
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Matthew smith Smith (Google Reviewer)
Crazy wild adventure that is...
13-Feb-2025
Crazy wild adventure that is customized to make it the best fit for you
February 2025
This place is honestly so so amazing! The staff makes you feel at home and the views and activities are amazing! I am super grateful for Edwin and his knowledge as a guide! He was so amazing I would forsure come back again. We swam in the Amazon, fished, hiked, explored and felt like kids again
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Andreas K
Amazing trip with a great guide
08-Dec-2021
I spent five days at the Eco-Lodge and it was an incredible experience. Segundo turned out to be an excellent guide with over 30 years of experience. Whenever he heard any animal sound, he could immediately tell you its name, the look and an anecdote about its behaviour. We spotted lots of different animals, we ate Macamo fruit and he even tried to attract a Jaguar by imitating their sounds (sadly we didn't see one as they are so rare). Especially if you're a bird lover, you'll have an amazing time with Segundo. He also taught us about the uses of many different plants for construction, medicine, making buttons etc. Nothing much goes to waste in the jungle.
Overall I'm super happy that I took this trip. Highly recommended to get a taste of the Amazon jungle!
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Bartek Blue (Google Reviewer)
Me and my wife participated...
29-Oct-2024
Me and my wife participated 3days/2nights jungle adventure. The lodges were okay—basic accommodation in the jungle. The food was fresh and delicious. Our guide, Edwin, was very communicative and did his best to make this experience unforgettable. Most of the described attractions were successfully “checked off.” However, only one day was truly intense in terms of experiences; the other two felt more like fillers. The only unpleasant surprise was that tips were expected for the staff and guide, despite the fairly high price of the entire tour. I got the impression (due to the drastic change in the attitude toward us) that the tip did not meet the expectations.
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Maniti Expeditions Amazon Eco-Lodge and Tours Iquitos allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 7 days before the start of the tour.
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Maniti Expeditions Amazon Eco-Lodge and Tours Iquitos requires a minimum deposit of
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