Guides

Jorge Salas

Amazon Cruise Expedition Leader

Expedition Leader Jorge is a favorite among International Expeditions guests, having led expeditions to the Amazon, Orinoco, Antarctica, Trinidad, West Africa, Patagonia and Papua New Guinea. Jorge has been an Amazon travel guide for more than 19 years, and brings with him a contagious enthusiasm.

In addition to his interest in natural history, Jorge is an avid photographer, with one of the most complete wildlife (he's photographed more than 1,200 species!) and travel stock portfolios of South America. Jorge is a true "foodie" who has published stories on high-altitude cooking, writes restaurant reviews for the Lima, Peru media, and has even researched the Andean herbs used in pre-Inca cooking.

Greg Greer

Naturalist & Expedition Leader

Naturalist Greg Greer is a favorite among IE travelers, having spent 11 years on-staff as an expedition leaders and photographer. Over the 20 years that he has been guiding tours, Greg has gained a reputation for his friendliness and good humor, along with his incomparable knowledge of natural history. Greg’s travels have taken him to 50 countries to see the most remarkable wildlife areas in the world, including Antarctica, Australia, India, Indonesia, Africa and of course, the Peruvian Amazon. Greg’s passion for nature and wildlife started as a child, and he has now amassed a bird life list of 3,000 species worldwide. His photos and articles have been widely published in books and magazines, including the Georgia Outdoor News, Bird Watcher’s Digest, Alabama Outdoor News, Riversedge and Southern Wildlife.

Renzo Zeppilli

Amazon Cruise Expedition Leader

A passionate birder since his early years, Renzo has trained guides all over Peru in advanced birding techniques. He is one of the five members of the Birds of Peru registry committee, having added himself new species to the list. Renzo has earned degrees in hotel and tourism management, with a masters degree in environmental education. His passion for wildlife and attention to details make him an excellent traveling companion.

Dennis Osario

Amazon Cruise Expedition Leader

An avid birder, Dennis Osorio holds a master degree in hotel and tourism management with a concentration in Sustainable Tourism. After completing guide training in South Africa, his passion for travel and wildlife led him back home to Peru to seek a position in the Amazon, and in IE he found the perfect match to his commitment to conservation and the environment. Dennis is a guarantee of success to any expedition in the Amazon.

Angel Cardenas

Amazon Cruise Expedition Leader

Cusco native Angel Cardenas has spent the past 11 years leading small-group expeditions in Peru after earning his degree in tourism. Although Angel is adept at spotting birdlife, his true passion is for teaching IE guests about Peru’s extraordinary culture and history. Adding to his depth of natural history knowledge is a true dedication to guests, which is why Angel is earning rave reviews!

Read more about our Amazon River cruise on the IE Travel Blog.