This is bucket list stuff! - So good! Alan was our guide and was lovely company as well as really knowledgeable about all the amazing animals and plants we saw. We fished for, and ate that night, fresh piranha. Spotted grey and pink dolphins, saw sloths, tarantulas and monkeys. Paddled past lily pads 2 metres across and saw many rare birds. Jungle camp was safe and comfortable, huge fresh meals. Unforgettable.

Memorable! - My stay & adventure at the Maniti Lodge in the Amazon was one the best experiences in my travels. I loved it so much that I went 2 yrs in a row! The guides are friendly and knowledgeable. The food is fantastic and the scenery beautiful.

Unforgettable experience! - Each day was a once in a lifetime experience. From pirannha fishing and swimming in the river to hanging out with monkeys at monkey island reserve to visting an indigenous community, every experience was memorable. Alan is amazing and so passionate about all the Amazon has to offer. Loved all of the boat rides, jungle walks and chances to see so many different birds and species. The ecolodge was peaceful, staff were so accommodating and meals were fresh and delicious.

In the jungle of tour operatos, Amazon Wonder greatly surpassed our expectations - Amazon Wonder Expeditions gave us the best experience we could have hoped for. We did the 3D/2N tour, and if you are overwhelmed by all the different options for tour operators (like we were), the let it be all-caps-clear: THIS IS IT. We were on our honeymoon through South America, and by the time we were booking our Amazon tour our budget had shrunken quite a bit. We were kinda bummed out we didn't have more to spend to make it more "luxurious" or whatever, which in hindsight is one of the stupidest thoughts I've ever had. I don't think I've experienced more value for money in my life. Our lovely guide Luis, a personal cook (wonderful Rosa) and our own boatman Oscar - all for just the two of us. Everything included; lodging, three meals a day with fresh juices (different for each meal!), entry fees, boots, pick up/drop off - all and everything, except alcohol and soda. There sure is a jungle (pun intended) of tour operators out there, and it's kinda stressful to pick the "right" one. It seems to me now that they mostly offer the same thing; fishing piranhas, night tour, monkey island, scouting for dolphins blabla. Here's couple of things that seems to set Amazon Wonder apart: - Entry fee to the real Monkey Island included in the tour (this is a must - it was a great experience, and be wary of operators that don't have this explicitly listed if you want to go. We met people that were taken to a fake one, and it was reeeeeeal_badman.gif). - Black water river tour, where you get to see another part of the Amazon; a much smaller river with different wildlife and the local community way closer. - A guide that cares for the jungle, both its wildlife and community. Now to the longer version. I'm so excited I'll probably break the Viator site with this. PEOPLE First and foremost our guide Luis. Born in a small river village on the Amazon and with 30 years experience in guiding? You need to look hard for a more seasoned guide. His keen eye catches about everything of significance both on the jungle floor and in the trees. If you are interested in birds, this is the tour for you. Luis sees them all, and the tour includes a trip down a blackwater river that houses some birds you won't see where the other tour operators go. Luis is a genuinely good man with a heart that beats for the jungle; the animals and their ways, the craziness of deforestation, the impact of climate change on the jungle etc. Rosa, our cook, added a unique dimension to our tour with her meals. Using ingredients that were sourced in the region, she created dishes that really connected us to the plants and animals we'd just seen. Dining became an extension of our guided tour, enhancing our understanding of the local culture through her cooking. Oscar the legend. That feeling of pride you get when your boat looks the best among the tour operators (don't get me wrong; it's real rustic, but very well-kept) and the satisfaction when your boat slides perfectly to shore among all the others? It's all Oscar. LODGE The lodge is very rural and you shouldn't expect anything other than a very authentic jungle experience. With a power generator that's only used a couple of hours a day, a very warm climate and the simplest of interior a faint-hearted person probably won't be satisfied. For us though, it was perfect; we got to fall asleep to the sound of the jungle as if we were sleeping on the ground outside and wake up to the sound of roosters and the break of dawn. There was no connection or internet, which made it double up as a digital retreat (Luis said they've now gotten a Starlink for future groups - which is great, but I'd recommend against using it if I were you). We were snobby enough to use our silk-pouches for sleeping in though; mostly due to insects - the room was not free of them - as well as the warmth and feeling of hygiene. I'd recommend bringing one. ALL IN ALL I'd recommend Amazon Wonder. I think I made that clear, no? Bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, silk pouches, cash (for beers and sodas at the lodge), head lamp and binoculars (the last two I borrowed from them free of charge, which is super kind, but if your group is bigger than ours you'd want more). Enjoy.

Amazing experience, thank you - We had an unforgettable experience with Amazon Wonder Expeditions! Eduardo and Allen were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and everything was well organised. Eduardo was an expert at spotting wildlife and always made sure we all got to see. He happily answered all our questions on local wildlife and culture. Unfortunately we were sick and unable to make the first day of our tour but the team went above and beyond to make sure we could join up with the group to attend the 2nd and 3rd day. The food at the lodge was delicious and they happily catered to my vegetarian diet.

Unmissable Experience!!! - Been travelling across SA for the past 2 months and this was my favourite experience to date, the accommodation was immaculate & the guides are very passionate about their jobs. this is the perfect location for spotting wildlife, we saw 35+ different species across 3 days, including pink dolphins, wild sloths and 5 different species of monkeys! The food at the lodge was the best ive had across SA including different fresh fruit juices daily

This Is It! - Why have you not booked with Luis and Allen already? Talk about a FABULOUS, once in a life time experience, This is It. Talk about authentic Peru, This Is It. The rooms are basic, clean and functional - but you'll only be sleeping there (with the songs of the jungle to sing you to sleep). No hot water and limited electricity - but who needs hot water and electricity, really? Luis and Allen are perfect hosts. Knowledgeable, so friendly, ready to answer any question you have or do what it takes to make you experience memorable. From the trip to Monkey Island to the authentic Peruvian fare, this is the real deal. Book your trip NOW. You'll be glad you did...

An expedition of a lifetime - Allan! What can't I say. This trip was detailed, organized, exciting, informative, and so much fun. An experience of a lifetime. Our tour guide and owner Allan is an actual expert. His passion and knowledge was humbling. He was also flexible, as we woke up late for our Jungle walk. The excursions, such as bird watching, monkey sightings, watching river dolphins, swimming in the Amazon, playing with monkeys, and of course visiting the locals we're far beyond expectation. The food was right from the jungle and home cooked by women from a local village- it was the best we have ever had. So fresh and much needed after the heavy food from the coast, actually relieved my stomach issues. We witnessed the most amazing wildlife and were deeply impacted. My wife and I are already planning a longer more in depth expedition with Allan. He is born and raised in the area and all of our trips were to the benefit of the local economy. I won't share all the detail to leave some surprise- but don't look further book this trip.

2Night/3Days Magical Trip! - I highly recommend this tour as every moment was amazing in 3 days of full schedule! Luis and Allen do a great job to make you feel fully satisfied with everything. The lodge we stayed was great; the room, the dining area, the atmosphere were all beyond my expectations. My room was fully surrounded with mosquito nets so I was so relaxed in the room away from any bites but still feeling at the heart of jungle sounds. Every meal at the lodge was so rich and very tasty. I am vegetarian and in most of the tours I have difficulty having good and appropriate food that I can eat. This tour was the best in my life in terms of food variety and taste. Luis and Allen made me feel home although we were in the middle of wild jungle! They are very knowledgeable, fluent in English and explained everything I asked in detail. You can see how passionate they are about Amazon region; communities and its natural habitat. They are always in a very positive and professional attitude that make you feel that you are in good hands. Although I was travelling by myself, I felt so much safe in every location and moment. At the end of 3 full of activity days, I was fully satisfied with my experience of Amazon; pink dolphins, amazing bird types, unique plants, otherworldly monkeys and sloths, indigenous tribe and other river people, so many jungle animals that we explored during the walks day&night! I can't wait to come back again with my friends to explore deeper in the jungle with them. Thank you so much!!

Great trip in the amazon and around Iquitos - Luis and Allen gave us a great 3 day trip on the amazon river around Iquitos. The lodging were basic but it had all that you could need in the jungle. and the meals are amazing, It were local dishes, which we loved to try and really liked. Between the tours was enough time to relax, or take a shower, so no rush, which is nice when on Holliday. We visited two animal rehabilitation centers where animals found on the black market or kept as pets were reintroduced into nature. It was a great way to learn more about the animals while supporting a good cause. We had an excellent time hanging around with monkeys and sloths. The daytime and nighttime trip through the jungle are really informative. We had a lot of questions and Luis was always around to answer them. All in all a great trip around the amazon. we were picked up from the hostel we were staying at, and dropped off afterwards.