Day 1
Morning departure from Iquitos City via auto to arrive in the port town of Nanay, where the Rio Nanay meets the Rio Amazonas. After departing by boat we will travel downriver 70 KM (about 2 hours).
Monkey Island – During your visit on the island you will have the unique opportunity to observe and interact with a wide variety of monkeys. You will also have the opportunity to hold very large Anacondas, Boas and interact with the very unique and rare Amazonian mata-mata turtle.
Dolphin watching session at the camp where we will have the unique opportunity to see the pink freshwater dolphin.
In the evening we will go on a nocturnal nature hike to see what types of species can be seen (lizards, snakes, spiders, monkeys).
Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge
Day 2
We will begin our day early, waking up in time to see the sunrise over the Amazon River, to see pairs various types of flora and fauna.
Afternoon fishing excursion via boat with opportunity to catch piranha, catfish & other species of fish.
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.
Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge
Day 3
Morning visit with a local village.
In the afternoon we will visit lagoons and tributaries in close proximity to the Maniti Lodge. Here, we can make a variety of activities, dependant 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!
In the evening we will go on a nocturnal nature hike.
Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge
Day 4
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 metres above ground.
Daytime exploration of the area that includes hiking, canoe ride in lagoon, fishing (depending on request from passenger).
Overnight at top observation deck of Palo Alto (setting up a tent or in hammocks).
Day 5
Morning bird watching session from “Palo Alto”.
Today we will visit some lagoons that are located close to the Maniti Camp Lodge, near the Río Napo. They hold a great variety of palms, large trees and a beautiful landscape.
Here we can make a variety of activities, dependant on the passenger, such as trekking, canoe rides, fishing, and identification of plants, bird watching.
The we will return to Maniti Lodge to have lunch.
Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge
Day 6
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.
Departure from Maniti Lodge with destination Iquitos City.
Visit with a local native Indian tribe to learn and observe about history and their customs.
Transfer to airport/hotel, end of service.