Iquitos Amazon tour: Three Rivers, butterflies & jungle village

The 250-year-old Lupuna tree, pink river dolphins, and three rivers meeting in one morning

This guided Amazon tour from Iquitos takes you by boat to the Confluence of the Three Rivers, where the Amazon, Nanay, and Itaya meet, with stops at the Pilpintuwasi Butterfly House and Animal Rescue Center and the Comunidad de Independencia to see the ancient Lupuna tree. Your English-speaking guide Marlon leads the route. Private transportation and bottled water are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Amazon cultural and nature excursion

• Visit Pilpintuwasi Butterfly House
• Boat trip to Confluence of Three Rivers
• Watch for pink river dolphins
• Visit Independencia Village and Lupuna Tree
• Enjoy views from local lookout
• Drink fresh coconut water

The experience

The Pilpintuwasi Butterfly House and Animal Rescue Center opens the day: a sanctuary where you walk among exotic Amazonian butterflies and see rescued local wildlife up close. From there, the route heads by boat up the Amazon River to the Confluence of the Three Rivers, the point where the Amazon, Nanay, and Itaya converge. This is where pink river dolphins surface. You'll watch for them as the rivers meet. The water colors stay distinct where they join, a visible line between currents.

The final stop is Comunidad de Independencia, a traditional riverside village where the 250-year-old Lupuna tree stands: the largest in the Peruvian Amazon. You'll climb to the local lookout for sweeping views across the jungle canopy, then refresh with fresh coconut water before the return. The tour runs about five hours total, moving between the sanctuary, the river, and the village at a pace that lets you take in each place without rushing through.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from each stop.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide Marlon leading the full route.
• entry to the Pilpintuwasi Butterfly House and Animal Rescue Center.
• boat travel on the Amazon River to the Confluence of the Three Rivers.
• access to Comunidad de Independencia and the Lupuna tree.
• use of the local lookout point.
• fresh coconut water at the village.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Marlon Ashanga - Jungle Guide

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide leading you through three distinct ecosystems (butterfly sanctuary, river confluence, and jungle village) in one morning or afternoon without breaking it into separate trips.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What is the Confluence of the Three Rivers like when you get there?

The Confluence is the visible meeting point of three legendary rivers (the Amazon, Nanay, and Itaya), where the water colors stay distinct where they join. Pink river dolphins frequent these waters, and you'll watch for them from the boat as the rivers converge.

Can I see wildlife on this tour?

Yes. The Pilpintuwasi Butterfly House and Animal Rescue Center is dedicated to exotic Amazonian butterflies and rescued local wildlife, so you'll see both there. Pink river dolphins are also common at the Confluence of the Three Rivers, though sightings are not guaranteed.

What is the Lupuna tree, and why is it significant?

The Lupuna tree in Comunidad de Independencia is 250 years old and the largest in the Peruvian Amazon. It stands as an iconic landmark in the jungle and is central to the village's spiritual connection to the forest.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour involves walking at the Butterfly House, traveling by boat, and climbing to the local lookout point in Independencia. The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the full experience.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs about five hours from start to finish, covering the Butterfly House, the river confluence, and the village with its lookout point.