5-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos
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Country: Peru
Description
This tour includes 1 night of rainforest camping at “Mirador Palo Alto”, a 3 story observation tower that provides a birdseye view of the lowland jungle.
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 and sloth. 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.
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 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, and then we will leave the camp to go on a animal observation excursion, via boat.
Afternoon fishing excursion via boat.
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.
Overnight at Maniti Eco-Lodge
Day 3
Morning visit with a local village to learn and observe the local people’s daily life and customs.
We will begin our day early, waking up in time to see the sunrise over the Amazon River.
In the afternoon we will visit lagoons and tributaries in close proximity to the Maniti Lodge. Here, we can make 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!
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 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.
Overnight at top observation deck of Palo Alto (setting up a tent or in hammocks).
Day 5
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.
Departure from Maniti Eco-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.
Highlights
- Monkey Island
- Overnight at top observation deck of Palo Alto
- fishing excursion via boat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Departure Point: Maniti Expeditions Office in Iquitos City Address: Jr. Huallaga 210, Iquitos, Perú Directions: 1 Block from the Plaza de Armas in Iquitos City.
After booking please send us a message with your flight details or pickup point. We offer airport transfers only to travelers who arrive on the same day as the tour starts.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.