3-Day | Amazon Jungle Camping Tour from Iquitos

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! ...more ...less

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

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 !!! ...more ...less

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.

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! ...more ...less

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 ...more ...less

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! ...more ...less

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. ...more ...less