Location: Tarapoto
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The 5 Best Tours in Tarapoto, San Martin Region
Tarapoto is a commercial hub town in the San Martín Province of the San Martín Region or northern Peru. It is an hour by plane from Lima, in the high jungle plateau to the east of what is known as the selva baja (low jungle). Although Moyobamba is the capital of the region, Tarapoto is the region's largest city and is linked to the Upper Amazon and the historic city of Yurimaguas by a relatively well-maintained transandean highway, paved in 2008-9.
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1. Rapel in the Pucayaquillo Waterfall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
This experience has it all. The jungle hike across the reserve is amazing with many oportunities to see wild animals. Rapel down a 50 meter tall waterfall in the middle of the jungle is a once in a lifetime experience. AT last the natural pool with the cleanest water in the world that is coming from the reserve is the most relaxing after such an epic adventure
Inclusions: Use of the equipment for rapeling: Harness, ropes, carabiners, rescue eight, helmets, gloves, For lunch we have many options from regional food all the way to vegan food, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Bottled water
Reviewed By Katarinast
I'm really thankful to Rodrigo for taking care of the trip organization before I even came to Peru and Maria, who was really helpful during my stay to Tarapoto. The whole crew was absolutely amazing and I can't wait to come back to Tarapoto and enjoy other adventures with you! I really recommend everyone booking tours with Vertical Journey - they have reasonable prices and once they take care of you, you won't have to worry about anything else.
2. Ahuashiyacu Falls
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
- Round trip transfer. - Tour guide. - Entrance to the falls. - Years of Experience providing this Tour.
Inclusions: Round trip transfer, Entrance to the falls
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Reviewed By Vicky L
We used this company partly because of my partner being from Tarapoto and secondly of him having a contact there. Never again! They stole 550 sols from us. After our first trip was cancelled we had to rebook at another hotel or lose the entire money paid 1110 sols, so we booked another hotel to only find out for two nights it should have only been in total 560 sols. Keep clear of this company! Service was bad, support non existent and then poor communication.
3. 3/2 Tarapoto
Enjoy a dream stay for two nights at Puma Rinri Amazon Logde in Tarapoto and two incredible tours that will unite you more with Peruvian nature. The tours through the jungle and the waterfalls serve to have a moment of adventure and fun as well as the journey through the Huallaga and Mayo rivers. The Puma Rinri Amazon Lodge is located in a privileged location. Surrounded by forests, rivers and streams, the site has the distinction of being a biological bridge, because it is located at the confluence of the Cerro Escalera Regional Conservation Area and the Cordillera Azul National Park.
Inclusions: Transfer to Puma Rinri Lodge , Jungle and waterfalls TOUR + transfers and tickets, Tour Huallaga and Mayo + transfer and tickets, 2 nights accommodation + 2 breakfast + 2 lunches + 2 dinners + transfers + tours
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4. Tarapoto Adventure
The adventure tour begins. There will be a walk of 90 min, along the bed of the Cumbaza river which we will cross up to 4 times, during the tour you can enjoy beautiful places full of trees, wild plants and the innumerable natural pools that form there will always be time to take a bath and take the best photos. The Ahuashiyacu Falls at 14 km. from Tarapoto by the road that leads to Yurimaguas, lush forest surrounded by lush vegetation. We arrive at the Waterfall whose fall of more than 35mts. They form a natural pool that invite you to take a refreshing swim; There is a circuit of stone carved staircases and wooden bridges. The depth of the pool varies, allowing spaces for children, although in the central part it is deep
Inclusions: Face-to-face guide
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Reviewed By Vicky L
We used this company partly because of my partner being from Tarapoto and secondly of him having a contact there. Never again! They stole 550 sols from us. After our first trip was cancelled we had to rebook at another hotel or lose the entire money paid 1110 sols, so we booked another hotel to only find out for two nights it should have only been in total 560 sols. Keep clear of this company! Service was bad, support non existent and then poor communication.
5. The Best of Tarapoto 4 days and 3 nights
Discover the paradise of Tarapoto. Tour its jungle and its main attractions Visit the Gallinazo Point viewpoint and see the beauty of the Blue Lagoon. Taste the Rio Mayo coffee and check that it is the best coffee in Peru. You can refresh yourself in the waters of the Ahuashiyacu Falls.
Inclusions: Transfers airport - hotel - airport, Tourist transport., 4 Breakfasts at the Hotel., Typical a la carte lunch at Laguna Azul and Alto Moyobamba., Tour guide., Tourist tickets, Accommodation.
Exclusions: Tickets Lima - Tarapoto - Lima., Gifts, souvenirs., Snacks and drinks during the tours., Tips for service (optional, voluntary).
Reviewed By Joe B
We LOVED this spot...it was the highlight of our trip and we are so glad that we did it! Highly recommend the experience! Our family did not do a guided tour so I can't speak to that. We were in our personal vehicle and drove from Huanuco to Huallay. The drive took about 3 hours and most of it was the Carretera Central, the heavily-trafficked 2-lane highway that links Lima to the jungle side of Peru. We went up to 14366 feet but dropped back down to about 13500ish when we got to Huallay. Huallay is a national park with an exorbitant s/2 (about 75 cents) entrance fee,. There is parking next to the entrance. You can also request a guide for the hikes that they offer...one is a 3-hour route and the other is 5 hours. Our group preferred to just take off on our own...the route is marked fairly clearly and honestly there is a lot of just open plain so it's not hard to get your bearings and head back to the entrance. It was about 40 degrees, I think...our jungle crew was not well equipped--we were in layers with a fleece, tennis shoes, and wool hats and gloves purchased in Huanuco--but we were not too cold. The ground is marshy, so be prepared for damp feet. We also took in thermoses with hot water for mate de coca, as well as snacks. The park itself is amazing! Our kids had a fantastic time climbing and exploring and hiking. Thankfully no one got altitude sickness although we were all developing headaches by the time we left about 4 hours later. We are so very glad that we went!
