TESTIMONIALS

Maniti Camp Expeditions is proud to offer our services to  customers across the entire globe. Please take a moment to view some of our customer's testimonials. We would like to thank our customers who took the time to write us.

The two days we spent in the jungle were the highlight of our trip. If we had abided by the advice provided in the guidebooks, we would have never experienced these wonderful two days. Guido and Enrique opened their homes and hearts to us during our visit, and I encourage anyone wanting an authentic jungle experience to get in touch with Guido. Their rates are reasonable and best of all you’ll be dealing with the camp owners.

Blessings and best wishes,
Evelyn
Calgary, Canada

May 15, 2006

Dear Guido, 

Choose Guido and you will have the trip of your life. When we arrived into Iquitos we figured that we would probably head for a touristy lodge. The best thing that could have even happened was meeting Guido. At first we were extremely apprehensive and cautious to go off into the jungle with some guy we did not know. We did, and this is what we got: first-class personal attention and service by Guido, his driver and cook Anderson, and a local villager Victor. We stayed in a lodge deep in the jungle, just the two of us with this group of guides to look after us. When we would return to the lodge at night, kerosene lamps lit up the walkway to our cabana that was waiting for us. We got to play futbal in a village, go to a fun fiesta there also. We also did all the things that other tourists do – see pink dolphins, catch piranhas, swim in the Amazon, go for jungle walks with the experts as our guides (they grew up out here), see tarantulas, and eat very well. Because of our small group size and Guido’s charismatic personality, we really felt like a local with an afternoon of spear fishing with the local boys and men. We traveled in style with our own motorboat – Guido even picked us up in a boat right in front of Hostel Alfert. First class service – Alison felt sick the morning that we were to leave and could not go that day. Guido generously offered a city tour in the afternoon, taking us to Belen for an amazing canoe ride. Victor was amazing – when we went piranha fishing with him, this fish jumped off the hook into the boat but he immediately stuck it back on so that we could take a photo. Our five day trip into the jungle will likely be the highlight of our entire four month trip to South America. Trust Guido and you will thank yourself.

Thank You Guido, Anderson, and victor!
We would recommend you highly to anyone

Cheers,
Elaine Naisby & Alison Hobbs
Vancouver, BC Canada
elainenaisby@hotmail.com

July 24, 2006

I am writing a letter of recommendation of behalf of Maniti Expeditions and Guido for all the work he has put in these last ten days, you are probably reading this in the back of a mototcar, or maybe you met Guido in the Plaza De Armas, regardless, he is 100% legitimate. I was highly skeptical before even arriving in Iquitos because of all of the talk about con men but after talking with Guido for a long time I decided to utilize his experience and choose him as my guide. I could go on for pages about my unbelievable time in the jungle but you probably don’t to read that much. The first day I was in the jungle I nearly broke my ankle. Guido and his guides took the upmost care of me and Guido even opened his own home to me for 3 days so that I could rest before I went back into the jungle. Guido went above and beyond what he said and I would say to you, USE GUIDO FOR SURE, he can make any dream of the jungle come true, even if you are hurt out in the jungle. I am referring all my friends and family to Guido and you that are reading this now. I am encouraging you to use him as well. He will most definitely take care of you, my information is below if you want to contact me.

Thank you so much Guido. I will never forget Iquitos and my jungle experience. Semper Fi.

Timothy Gick
2^nd LT, USMC
Tigi23@gmail.com
Dallas, TX USA

May 2007

If you are reading this you are probably contemplating going on a tour with Guido. I do not know what other tour guides offer but I will tell about my 3 days with Guido. There is only one true way to experience this amazing part of the world, speak with the people, eat with the people, live amongst the people, play sports with the people, hunt with the people. Allow Guido to send you plunging deep into Peruvian culture enveloped by a community and somewhere so open and so welcome. As I do not speak Spanish, Guido has been my doorway to this opportunity and somewhere along the way he has become my friend. For those seeking the more philosophical experience I say this: In my experience, the closest I have come to understanding and seeing the governing dynamics of human emotion is in the faces of children. A child’s smile, a child crying, a child staring in amazement at new world. So let the insects, the rain, the waters, be free to blow against thee in thy solitary walk but allow Guido to be by your side to direct you into a jungle of human simplicity and happiness, and I promise you now, you will leave with a smile and an eternal connection that only fellow visitors and adventurers will understand.  

God bless you.

Tadhd O'Donoghille
Republic of Ireland

May 12, 2007

Hola – we had an excellent trip with Guido and Maniti Expeditions! We didn’t have anything booked – just landed in Iquitos after a very long traveling mission from Cusco, we were really tired and just wanted to find a hostel and chill out for the night. We bumped into Guido – he stood out in the crowd – with his big smile! He demanded we would go with him to his hostel. Lots of the hostels were full but he found us a really good place to stay. Yinico del Aguila – clean, safe, and really good kitchen facilities – the land is really cool as well.

Guido told us our options for trips we can do, we only had a few days – we decided to do 3 days/ 2 nights. We stayed with a family in the jungle – really lovely place, the trips down the river were amazing, Guido’s cooking was really good, especially the BBQ chickens. I think we really got to see the way the local people live.

We were looked after really well and Guido was happy the whole way through the trip – very knowledgeable with all the wildlife and vegetation. He took us out early the first morning to find birds, which was really beautiful! 

I am very pleased we met Guido, he managed to find us an excellent hostel with a good kitchen and location. He arranged everything for the jungle which made our life very easy and enjoyable.

The jungle trip was really good, I especially enjoyed cruising up and down the waterways. We saw lots of birds and snakes. The place we stayed in the jungle was great. We stayed with a really nice family and we ate really well. I cannot thank Guido and his family enough.

Will be recommending to EVERYONE – Take care Guido – Thank You SOOOOOOO much

Cheers,
Si
Devon, England
Halebopp99@hotmail.com

October 16, 2008

Hi there peoples, welcome to the Amazon Rainforest. Just got back from a week tour of the jungle and feeling like I’ve really experienced a part of the Amazon. Like everyone, I came here to have a look at this amazing place but what I really wanted was to meet the people that live here, which was exactly what Guido and his crew made happen for me. We stayed in real places with real people and got looked after real well. Guido and his crew are fantastic, they have excellent knowledge of the place but are also really fun and happy people to be around. I’d say they were a hoot! A lot of tour companies in Iquitos are run by foreigners making money from the area but Guido is a true Amazon man born and bred and he supports true Amazon people which is important for me. The tour was really personal and catered to me. If you want to have a real Amazonian experience, Guido’s your man! Have fun and go hard.

Love Jess
Byron Bay, Australia
majik@ecologyfund.net

November 12, 2008

After having spent 3 days in the Jungle with a guide, and a shaman, I have found that my experience is still sinking in. I came here to Iquitos mainly with the Idea of taking Ayahuasca and in some way changing my life. My mind was so swollen with the desire to take this magical medicine and alleviate myself from the fears, and subconscious hinderances that I have allowed to control my life for so long. I figured that in some way i would drink this magic potion and have this incredible life changing vision, and all would be fixed. But now I sit in the internet cafe in Iquitos and realize that this is my vision, and my three day magical tour was just a reconfirmation that life is and always will be what you make of it. I took some time to truly figure out if I was choosing the right guide, and if I was getting the right price, and would have the right experience. All I have to say is that his name is Guido, which means Guide, and with his Help you will find what you are looking for.

Thank you for everything,

Scott Canepa,
canep100@chapman.edu
United States

February 2009

If you want to experience the jungle the right way, contact Guido and Maniti Expeditions. The week I spent in Iquitos was incredible. Upon our arrival he met us at the airport and we went to his house to see his family and make a plan. The next day, we took a two hour boat ride down the river to the house of Jesus and Maria. They were very hospitable to us and the food they made along with our cook Daisy was excellent. I don't even like fish, but Daisy grilled the best catfish I have ever had in my life. Aside from the fresh fish they had yucca, bananas, papayas, limes and other delicious fruit growing everywhere. We went to several small villages to see how the native people live. In one village we played three games of soccer with the men. There was tons of wildlife everywhere, on one island there was a colony of domesticated monkeys you can play with. Guido shared his considerable knowledge about all of the plants, wildlife, and customs that we encountered. One night we met a shaman who had made a potion for us called ayahuasca. After drinking it we went on an intense spiritual journey for some hours, I felt one with the nature all around me.

I highly recommend this service over any others, especially since you will be promoting local families and their economy. You will certainly walk away from this place humbled and enriched. Guido showed me an experience that I will never forget. Thanks Guido.
   
Nathan Heald
San Francisco, CA
United States

April 2010

Me and my friend Drew spent 6 unforgettable days in the jungle with our tour guide Guido and his helpers. Guido made sure that we got the real Amazon experience. We have seen so much within the 6 days, from swimming with pink dolphins, monkey watching, and trying Ayahuasca with the local shaman Victor. The experience exceeded my expectations, and that was only our first day. The second day we went piranha fishing and then later went for a trek into the jungle to view snakes, spiders, and lots more wildlife.

The jungle lodge was extremely comfortable and had picture perfect views over the Amazon River. Guido introduced us to the local village where we were warmly welcomed. We spent 2 nights playing futbal with some of the guys from the village which was great fun. We then went deeper into the jungle and spend 2 nights camping, which was amazing. The sound of the jungle really comes to life at night and sleeping in the middle of it is something I will never forget. We went alligator spotting in the night and Guido’s fearless helper, Miguel, pulled an alligator out of the water so that we could touch it and take some photos.

If you are looking to get a real authentic experience of the Amazon while eating well and staying in the comfort, I recommend that you get in touch with Maniti Expeditions!!

Paul Cantwell
Newcastle, England

April 7, 2010

Me and a friend spent 6 days out in the jungle with Guido and his helpers Miguel and Victor. Guido could not have been more helpful and his knowledge of the rainforest is amazing. We were looked after every step of the way. 3 meals a day, expertly cooked by Guido, and several expeditions deeper into the jungle. The lodge was perfect, a good base to start at and part of a friendly community where we had a couple of games of futbal with the locals. We then stayed a few nights in a camp in the jungle, sleeping on the floor of the jungle, the sights and sounds of this experience I will never forget, and I owe this to Maniti Expeditions and Guido for setting everything up and being our companion.

Andrew Gilbert
Drew.88@hotmail.co.uk
Newcastle, UK