Cultural Excursion through the Amazon with a Local Guide

5.0
(7 reviews)
Iquitos, Peru

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore the Amazon with expert English-speaking guide Marlon on this immersive adventure from Iquitos. Begin at the Pilpintuwasi Butterfly House and Animal Rescue Center, an extraordinary sanctuary dedicated to exotic Amazonian butterflies and rescued local wildlife.

Then travel by boat up the Amazon River to witness the breathtaking Confluence of the Three Rivers, where the Amazon, Nanay, and Itaya Rivers meet keeping watch for pink river dolphins along the way.

Continue to the Comunidad de Independencia, where you'll visit the ancient 250-year-old Lupuna tree, the largest in the Peruvian Amazon, and connect with the spiritual heart of the jungle by asking Mother Jungle for the energy of Mother Ayahuasca.

Take in sweeping views of the Amazon from the local lookout and refresh yourself with a fresh coconut water. This tour blends river life, Indigenous traditions, and Amazon biodiversity into one unforgettable experience.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Entrance fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of Restaurante Fitzcarraldo, 1 block away from the Plaza de Armas in Iquitos. Please message or call via WhatsApp +51 950 404 715 if you have any issues.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore a sanctuary dedicated to exotic Amazonian butterflies and rescued local wildlife, offering an intimate look at the region's incredible biodiversity.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Nanay River

    Confluence of the Three Rivers - Stand at the remarkable meeting point of three legendary rivers — the Amazon, Nanay, and Itaya — and watch for pink river dolphins that frequent these waters.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Independencia Village & the Ancient Lupuna Tree - Visit the traditional riverside community of Independencia, home to a 250-year-old lupuna tree, one of the Amazon's most iconic giants. Enjoy views from the local lookout point and refresh yourself with a fresh coconut water.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Marlon Ashanga - Jungle Guide

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
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Water Tours
Nature Walks
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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