Iquitos Amazon

DAY 01

In the morning we will depart from Iquitos to go to the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), where the Nanay River meets the Amazonas River. We will travel downriver by boat for 70 KM (about 2 hours) during which we will likely see caymans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank. We will make a visit to Monkey Island, a small island which shelters a large number of monkeys in their natural habitat. During our visit to the island we will have the unique opportunity to observe and interact with a wide variety of monkeys that include Sloths, Goeldi's monkeys, Tamarin monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, Yellow-Handed Titi monkeys, Masked Titi monkeys, Cebidae monkeys, Wooly monkeys, Spider monkeys, and many more! We will also have an opportunity to hold very large Anacondas, Boas and interact with the very unique and rare Amazonian mata-mata turtle. In the afternoon we will go on a fishing excursion by boat to catch piranha, catfish & other species of fish. We will also have a 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 in the 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). We will overnight at the Maniti Eco-Lodge.

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DAY 02

We will start the day with an 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. Afterwards we will leave the Maniti Lodge to return to Iquitos. On the way we will visit a local Native American tribe to learn about their history and their customs. When we arrive in Iquitos we will visit the Belen market and take a private canoe ride through the floating market of Belén, located on the edge of the Itaya River. We will also have the chance to see the Victoria Regia, the largest freshwater aquatic plant in the world. At the end of your tour we will transfer you to the airport/hotel.

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DAY 01

In the morning we will leave Iquitos to go to the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), where the Nanay River meets the Amazonas River. We’ll travel downriver by boat for about 2 hours and on the way we’ll expect to see caymans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank. We’ll also visit Monkey Island, a small island about 15 minutes from the Maniti Lodge, which houses a large number of monkeys in their natural habitat. During your visit to the island you will have the unique opportunity to observe and interact with a wide variety of monkeys which include Sloths, Goeldi’s monkeys, Tamarin monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, Yellow-Handed Titi monkeys, Masked Titi monkeys, Cebidae monkeys, Wooly monkeys, Squirrel monkeys, Spider monkeys, South American Coati monkeys, 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. From our camp we’ll have the opportunity to see the pink freshwater dolphin and if we’re lucky we will also have the chance to swim with them in the Amazon River! We’ll also have the chance to go on a nocturnal nature hike to see what types of species of lizards, snakes, spiders, monkeys can be found! We will overnight at the Maniti Lodge.

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Day 02

On our second day we will begin early so we can catch the sunrise over the Amazon River, after which we will leave the camp to go on an animal observation excursion by boat to see various types of flora and fauna. In the afternoon we’ll go on a fishing excursion via boat with opportunity to catch piranha, catfish & other species of fish. We’ll also have the chance to see the Victoria Regia, the largest freshwater aquatic plant in the world. After sunset we will take a canoe to spot and catch cayman, where we will have the opportunity to hold, touch, and take photos with the cayman! We will overnight at the Maniti Lodge.

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Day 03

On our third day, we will begin with an early morning jungle hike where we will have the unique opportunity to see a vast number of monkeys, birds, and other animals in their natural habitat as well as see and learn about various types of Amazonian plants. We will leave the Maniti Lodge to return to Iquitos and on the way we will visit a local Native American tribe to learn and observe their customs and history. Upon arrival to Iquitos we will visit the floating market of Belen where we’ll take a private canoe ride on the edge of the Itaya River. At the end of the tour, we’ll transfer you to the airport/hotel.

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Day 01

We will start our first day by leaving Iquitos for the port town of Nanay (Bellavista), located where the Nanay River meets the Amazonas River. From there we will travel downriver by boat for about 2 hours. During the riverboat trip we will likely be able to observe caymans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank. We will visit Monkey Island as well, a small island about 15 minutes from the Maniti Lodge, which includes 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 which includes 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! Along with the various species of monkeys you will have the occasion 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. We will also have a chance to have dolphin watching session at our camp where we likely see the pink freshwater dolphin. If we are lucky we will also have the chance to swim with them in the Amazon River. In the evening we will also go on a nocturnal nature hike to see what types of species of lizards, snakes, spiders, monkeys we can find. We will overnight at the Maniti Lodge.

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Day 02

On our second day, 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 an animal observation excursion by boat to give us the opportunity to see various kinds of flora and fauna. In the afternoon we’ll go on a fishing excursion by boat with an opportunity to catch piranha, catfish & other species of fish. We’ll also have the chance to view the Victoria Regia, the largest freshwater aquatic plant in the world. And after sunset we will go on a trip by canoe to spot and catch cayman, where we’ll have the opportunity to hold, touch, and take photos with the cayman. We will overnight at the Maniti Lodge

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Day 03

On our third day of our tour, we’ll start with a morning jungle hike (30-45 minutes) to "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! During the day we’ll have time to explore the area by hiking, canoe ride in a lagoon, and fishing (depending on what our guests would like to do). In the evening we will go on a nature walk in the dark to see what types of reptiles, spiders, and monkeys we can find. We will overnight on the top observation deck of Palo Alto, setting up a tent or in hammocks.

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Day 04

On day 4 of our tour, we’ll start the day with an early morning jungle hike where we will have the opportunity to see monkeys, birds, and other animals in their natural habitat. We will also see and learn about various types of Amazonian plants. Afterwards, we’ll leave the Maniti Lodge to return to Iquitos, but along the way we’ll visit a local Native American tribe to learn about their history and culture. When we arrive in Iquitos we will visit the floating market of Belen, located on the edge of the Itaya River. At the end of your tour we will transfer you to the airport/hotel.

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