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We did the 3-day, 2-night experience with Maniti. It very much had the feel of a low- to mid-range trip, and the fact that we had an awesome guide (Segundo) is what really made it worthwhile. Segundo was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate.The camp itself is pretty basic, the rooms are nothing fancy at all but were clean and had bug netting. They have showers and running water in the rooms, but I’m pretty sure it’s straight from the river with 0 filtration because it’s as brown as the river. The food was very good.As for the tour / activities, I’m fairly certain that you do the same exact activities no matter how many days you stay at the camp. The activities weren’t really done with any rhyme or reason, but almost seemed like they took you through as fast as possible so they could ‘check the box’ that each of them was done. The list of activities on the website is more of a guideline for things you will do and not an actually itinerary. The majority of the animals we saw were at the rescue center, which was a little disappointing since I was hoping to see more wild animals and not just those in captivity.I had a friend that did a higher end tour with a different company ($1000 for 4-days, 3-nights) and it sounded like their activities were much more catered to their group and organic (rather than seeing animals in cages). I suppose you get what you pay for…Overall I think Maniti was a good option for the budget traveler.

We did the 3-day, 2-night experience with a family of 6, 4 kids ages 7 to 16. with Maniti. Overall we made som e great memories with our kids they will never forget. Our guide Edwin is a native to the Amazon and was very kind to our kids and we enjoyed learning from him and exploring. He was very accommodating to ensure we could do all the activities we wanted to.I'd agree with other reviews that, for the price, I'd expected the tour group/package to be a little higher end.The camp/lodging itself is pretty basic, the rooms are nothing fancy, and we may have encountered a frog in one of our cabins. The sheets were clean and there was bug netting on the windows. I do wish the group had shared more details on a packing list (bring long sleeves/pants loose fitting light clothing, sun screen, flashlights, bug spray with 100% deet). It is very much more camping than it is "lodging".There is showers and running water in the rooms, but it is rain run-off they collect and has no filtration, the water oftentimes coming out brown. They do provide filtered drinking water, but bring your own water bottles. Our family really enjoyed the food, mainly chicken, rice, catfish caught on the river, etc. Beware though, the roosters will wake you up in the mornings around 5 am.The list of activities on the website is more of a guideline for things you will do and not an actually itinerary. The majority of the animals we saw were at the rescue center, which was a little disappointing. However, our kids still did enjoy seeing the animals and swimming in the Amazon.Overall, we had a good time and made great memories as a family.

We booked a last min trip for one night at Ma Niti and we were well taken care of. End of May was the perfect time to go. From the moment we landed in Iquitos until our flight departed back to Lima we had transportation provided and a guide with us eager to show us as much as we could fit in during our short stay. We were able to do everything as advertised and more. Edwin was our guide and really took care of us, he even provided rubber boots for us so we didn’t ruin our shoes. This is a rustic experience. Expect accommodations exactly as described on their website. This is a remote, disconnected experience and I loved every minute of it. Wish we could have stayed longer. We met some great people from all over the world there. I highly recommend for the adventure travelers who was an affordable, unforgettable Amazon experience. Seeing sloths and pink river dolphins were definitely the highlight.

Amazing experience. My guide Edwin took me through all the major highlights of the Amazon during my 4 day stay. I am a solo traveler and was actually the only guest at the camp almost the whole time. The staff made me feel so welcomed and safe. Highly recommend for anyone trying to get an authentic view of the Amazon.

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.

We booked the 4d/3n tour and we had the best experience we could have imagined. Everything including food, accommodation and activities was great. We were never bored. Our guide, Edwin, was the highlight of the tour: besides being knowledgeable and fun to be around, he was really considerate of our needs. It’s clear that it’s not just a job for him, he is truly passionate about it. Big shoutout to him because he’s currently working on a project to help the surrounding villages preserve the local fauna. The other guides we met were all very kind and professional too (they asked for our names and always chatted with us to know how we were doing). Remember to bring a flashlight with you or you’ll have to buy/rent it there, which doesn’t come cheap.

We did the 2 night 3 day tour. Ok so you need to be very very clear before you go that this is very basic accommodation, so no hot clean running water , no aircon, half of the way up the walls are mosquito nets, the food is very basic and it is hot hot hot which makes it hard to sleep etc. The mattresses and curtains etc need replacing and there is only a sheet on the bed and basically cushions for pillows ( need to take your own pillow ) . The boat ride to and from the accommodation can take a long time up a polluted Amazon river. The wild life we saw were in like a mini zoo so didn’t really see much if any in their own habitat . There is only a generator at night for a few hours to charge your phone otherwise no power and no wifi !! The guide was very good and knowledgeable but as part of the tour they take you to an “ authentic tribe “. But I think it’s for show and you are expected to buy their Crafts off them , same as when you go to monkey island it is expected to give the locals some money for fruit to feed the monkeys so you will need cash. But if you like the heat and roughing it this might be for you ! I think it was quite expensive for what it was considering the accommodation especially was very disappointing and made it very hard to sleep so was exhausted when we left . Each to their own and like I said the guide was a lovely man but this was not my kind of holiday .

Did the 2day/1night option - 2 females ages 30 and 56, spanish speaking.We were picked up at our hostel. Taken by the owner Guillermo to the boat dock. We had only paid the deposit at this point so we were taken to an atm to pay the rest cash (felt a little weird about this because we had planned to pay with credit card and we wanted a receipt on the spot of some sort but it turned out okay, Guillermo sent me a receipt to my email for the cash payment 2 days later with my reminder)The ecolodge itself was an awesome experience. Stuck to the online itinerary for the most part. Our guide missed 1 or 2 things but we weren’t mad about it because everything else was wonderful. Our tour guide Rodrigo was very knowledgeable. The rooms were clean. The staff nice and the food was super.Everything is taken care of while you are at the ecolodge, all the experiences and food and water or tea or coffee.Our last day the boat takes you back to the doc and the staff gets you on a tuktuk (random person not a staff member of the ecolodge) to go to the airport, there is an airport tax for taking you to the front door of the airport… our driver was being fresh and tried to charge us. Drop off at airport is including in the ecolodge price so don’t fall for that. Most importantly we got our plane on time.If you’re looking for a safe and simple but fun experience I would recommend this place to anyone. You don’t need to speak Spanish, they all speak English very well and are used to dealing with American and European tourists.And yes you do swim in the Amazon and yes it is safe :)

We loved our experience with Maniti! We did the two day tour, and, like the other reviews had said, they did their best to make sure we experienced everything. We weren't rushed though, and other visitors were able to sit out of activities they would be able to do another day. The grounds are beautiful! The rooms aren't fancy, but it was comfortable and clean enough! Cesar was our guide, and we loved him! We toured the jungle, visited the animals, swam in the Amazon, fishing for prihanas, and caught sight of the pink dolphins! I would definitely recommend Maniti!

It was an okay experience.Pros:- Felt nice to experience Amazon for the first time, and a remote city like Iquitos.- Helpful guide "Rene". Very hardworking.- Hardworking staff at the lodge.- Very early morning pickup from airport.Cons:- Absolutely not worth the cost for short trips "express package". The location of the lodge is inside the forest, but majorly the outskirts of Amazon. if you take longer packages, it will be worthwhile. Accomodation is okay.- Tour is very generic. Having done river+forest tours several times, this doesn't feel like a core amazon experience, and definitely not worth the price.- The food ran out during dinner, and we entered into a psuedo-fight with the other travellers, over food. For the price (~$300 per head for a single night package), expected much better quantity of food, if not quality. Type of food is also cheap. I understand the constraints of a remote place, but river transport is availalbe. Its not an issue with the workers, but dicey management. One of our friends was vegetarian. They scrambled to get food for him, and was served the same thing over and over again. They need to work on food, a lot!- Travel to and from Iquitos was using a slow boat, while there are faster boat services available. Using faster boats to reach the lodge, and then taking slower boats for tours would be more suitable and time-optimized.- Trying to upsell grossly expensive experiences from the start. You get similar experiences for cheaper, even in the US.The management is unfair and charges more for international travellers. I guess, we pay the price for being safe and conservative during travel.

I cannot recommend Maniti and our guide Edwin enough. My girlfriend and I did the two days one night package. Edwins knowledge, willingness to squeeze in a jam packed itinerary and patience explaining everything there is in the Amazon was exceptional. His attention to detail and focus on ensure only we had a great time was much appreciated. The accommodation, food and location were all brilliant and top notch considering its location in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. The fact that Maniti give back to the local tribes of the rainforest further justifies why people should travel with them. Our one regret is that we didn’t spend longer there! Thanks Edwin for an amazing few days!

We just returned to a trip with Maniti Eco-Lodge and Tours to the Amazon! I would highly recommend this group, as the guide (Rodrigo) and other staff took great care of us. Rodrigo is extremely knowledgeable about the area, peoples, and wildlife, and speaks 6 languages to boot. Lots of activities and the food was great. As for the room, it was a little bit less than "plush", but what do you expect in the middle of the Amazon? I recommend this group highly.

I could not have asked for a better experience!! As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe the entire time from the pick up at the airport to the drop off at the hotel. Edwin was my guide for three days and is extremely knowledgeable about the jungle plants, animals, surrounding dialects and anything else you might want to know about Amazon life. The entire team at Maniti is so friendly and accommodating. I would recommend them to anyone for a truly unforgettable experience. Sad to say goodbye for now but can't wait to come back!!!

My father-in-law and I ventured to the Amazon. Maniti Expeditions made our quest affordable, safe, educational, and truly amazing.Edwin was our main guide. Because of him, we not only learned so much about the Amazon region, we blossomed true friendships.I strongly recommend folks to try this location and organization. Young, old, single, or with a group, Maniti Expeditions can meet your needs.The food, the tours, the surroundings are breath-taking and one-of-a-kind.Edwin is the real deal. A true eco-conservationist, a promoter of his country and culture.