Marlon was warm and great at communicating from the booking to goodbye. The tree was breathtaking and the itinerary was the perfect length for me. Highly recommend for any solo travelers or group!





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.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $97.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Explore a sanctuary dedicated to exotic Amazonian butterflies and rescued local wildlife, offering an intimate look at the region's incredible biodiversity.
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.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cultural Excursion through the Amazon with a Local Guide lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $90 per person for this Iquitos experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $97. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 25 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Marlon Ashanga - Jungle Guide.
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Marlon was warm and great at communicating from the booking to goodbye. The tree was breathtaking and the itinerary was the perfect length for me. Highly recommend for any solo travelers or group!
Unforgettable experience with Marlon, the head guide, with extensive knowledge of both the city of Iquitos and the jungle and its communities. In addition to being an excellent person who can be trusted 100%.
I had such an amazing experience. Marlon picked me up at my hotel, we went to Belen Market, he showed me so many things. Made sure I was extremely safe. Explained everything. My Spanish was not the best but his English is amazing. Very thoughtful man. We also went out on the water, he showed us Iquitos version of "Venice" and we met so many locals, had a few drinks on the river, engaged with local kids. It was a day I will always cherish. Marlon is such a genuine man with a heart of gold. He has a beautiful family, works hard and makes sure he provides you with a 10/10 experience. I would highly recommend and do this over and over again. Anytime I'm in Iquitos I will ALWAYS use Marlon!
My partner and I had a brilliant experience touring the Amazon River with our amazing guide, Marlon. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful—he couldn’t do enough for us throughout the day. We absolutely loved having him as our guide. The tour itself was fantastic, with stops at some truly amazing locations that made the experience even more special. Overall, it was an unforgettable day that we’ll cherish forever. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iquitos, and we can’t thank Marlon enough for making it such a memorable experience!
The experience is incredible. Much better than I expected. Marlon knows millions of things and we were able to see many animals. I recommend bringing binoculars. It is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, I am very grateful :)
Marlon is an amazing guide to all things cultural and natural in the Peruvian Amazon! I spent a half day exploring local culture, and learned so much and saw so much. He’s very attentive to safety and everything about the experience, and happy to help you explore. I’ll definitely do another tour with Marlon if and when I get back to Iquitos.
Marlon is a solid, reliable, and very knowledgeable guide with well more than a decade of experience in Iquitos and the Peruvian Amazon. He's also a kind and caring family man, active in support of his community. He'll work with you to get the most of your trip. For me, I wanted to learn as much as possible about the area and wildlife and take good photographs. We've also kept in touch long after my very memorable trip. The butterfly farm is amazing, and the boat trip out to it is fun, too. You can see wild animals (lots of birds) on the way, and at Pilpintuwasi, rescued animals as well as many kinds of butterflies. I saw a jaguar and ocelot up close, as well as macaws, monkeys, snakes, sloths, and many other beautiful animals. You'll also see rare butterflies and see the stages of butterfly development. Highly recommended!
Marlon is the best! His knowledge of the area and his enthusiasm make for an unforgettable experience. Do not hesitate to sign up to explore and learn!
I had the most amazing morning with Marlon as my guide for a tour of Belen Market followed by Little Venice. Marlon is known by many of the stall holders in Belen market and so with him as my guide I felt completely safe and at ease in what is a pretty chaotic part of Iquitos! We wandered around casually, and being alongside him put me completely at ease. He knew the most interesting parts to show me and gave me explanations of everything we saw. As my Spanish is non-existent, I was very pleased and impressed with his level of English. Thank you, Marlon, for an unforgettable experience!
Good vibes, beautiful day with Marlon
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