Feel the magic
of Tarapoto.
Four days of rainforest waterfalls, Lamista culture, river crossings and the calm waters of Laguna Azul.
Mountain views.
Lagoon days.
Forest trails.
Spend four days exploring Tarapoto and the surrounding San Martín region of Peru. Visit Lamas and its Lamista cultural area, cross the Huallaga River toward Sauce and Laguna Azul, sample Río Mayo coffee, explore Moyobamba and Rioja, then enjoy the forest scenery of Ahuashiyacu Falls.
A varied introduction to northeastern Peru, from cultural landmarks in Lamas to the green hills around the Cordillera Escalera.
A different side of
San Martín every day.
From the architecture of Lamas to peaceful lagoon waters and a waterfall in the cloud-green forest.
Castillo de Lamas
Meet the culture and hillside character of Lamas.
Laguna Azul
Spend an afternoon by the waters of Sauce.
Ahuashiyacu Falls
Follow the forest trail to a cascading waterfall.
Four days around Tarapoto.
Open each day to explore the planned stops, departure times and photographs of the attractions or their surrounding scenery.
Day 01 Lamas: Culture, Views & the Castle Tarapoto → Lamas → Tarapoto · 3:00 pm start · Lamista heritage · 7:00 pm return
Arrive in Tarapoto, travel to nearby Lamas and spend the afternoon exploring its cultural stops and viewpoints.
Arrive in Tarapoto and transfer toward Lamas, described in the supplied itinerary as approximately 22 km north along the Fernando Belaúnde Terry highway. The scheduled tour begins at 3:00 pm.
Visit Lamas Plaza de Armas and the Los Chancas Ethnic Museum, then continue to the Mirador del Tercer Piso viewpoint. The itinerary also names Castillo de Lamas (castle admission marked optional) and the Lamista Quechua community area of Barrio Wayku.
Return to Tarapoto around 7:00 pm. Confirm admission charges at the castle and the precise pickup arrangements with the operator.
Representative regional cultural exhibit; the itinerary identifies the Los Chancas Ethnic Museum but does not provide an approved property photo.
Representative Lamas panorama; the exact Tercer Piso lookout is not verified in the image.
Photo of Kichwa Lamista community members; not a verified photograph of the Barrio Wayku stop on this tour.
Day 02 Sauce, Gallinazo Viewpoint & Laguna Azul Tarapoto → Huallaga River → Sauce → Laguna Azul · 9:00 am departure · lagoon activities · 6:00 pm return
Cross the Huallaga River toward Sauce, take in the views and spend time at Laguna Azul.
Leave Tarapoto at 9:00 am for the Sauce district, approximately 53 km away according to the itinerary. Cross the Huallaga River using a ferry platform or trimarán raft before continuing toward the Gallinazo viewpoint.
Enjoy a typical à-la-carte lunch, then spend time by Laguna Azul (Blue Lagoon). The itinerary lists choices such as a boat ride, horseback riding, hammocks, swimming and other nautical activities; availability and any extra charges should be confirmed in advance.
Return to Tarapoto at approximately 6:00 pm.
Representative Huallaga River scene; not the specific trimarán ferry crossing described in the tour.
Representative San Martín landscape; not confirmed as the exact Gallinazo viewpoint.
Laguna de Sauce waterfront, representative of the setting; optional boat rides and horseback outings are not guaranteed as included.
Day 03 Moyobamba, Rioja & Río Mayo Coffee Tarapoto → Moyobamba → Rioja → Tarapoto · 7:30 am start · coffee · springs · Tioyacu · 8:00 pm return
Explore the Río Mayo region with coffee tasting, thermal baths, a garden visit, Moyobamba's plaza and the Tioyacu River.
Depart at approximately 7:30 am toward Moyobamba and Rioja, a route the source describes as about 105 km from Tarapoto. Start with a tasting of Río Mayo coffee, followed by the San Mateo thermal and medicinal baths.
Continue to the Agro Oriente orchard, then visit the main plaza in Moyobamba. The itinerary mentions a typical lunch at El Milán before heading toward the Río Tioyacu area, where it describes caves, grottos and an opportunity for a refreshing swim.
A visit to the Chuchucenter and a small bird zoo is also listed. The planned return to Tarapoto is around 8:00 pm. Check the exact locations and openings for the farm, Chuchucenter and bird facility with your guide.
Representative coffee-plant photograph; it is not verified as the Río Mayo coffee venue.
Representative tropical fruit plant in the wider Tarapoto region; the Agro Oriente orchard is not verified in this image.
Representative local produce display; the exact Chuchucenter venue is not identified or verified in the source image.
A wild striped owl photographed in the local region; it was not photographed at the unnamed mini zoo on this tour.
Day 04 Cordillera Escalera & Ahuashiyacu Falls Tarapoto → Escalera Viewpoint → Ahuashiyacu Falls · 10:00 am departure · rainforest waterfall · 1:00 pm return
Finish with the San Martín rainforest scenery of the Cordillera Escalera and a refreshing stop at Ahuashiyacu Falls.
The itinerary schedules departure at 10:00 am along the road toward Yurimaguas to see a viewpoint over the Cordillera Escalera mountain range. The waterfall excursion is described as being approximately 14 km from Tarapoto.
Follow a short jungle trail to Ahuashiyacu Falls. Depending on site conditions and your guide's instructions, you may have an opportunity to cool off in the water.
Return to Tarapoto at approximately 1:00 pm. Confirm your airport transfer and onward timing if you plan to depart the same day.
Representative forest trail, not necessarily the precise route used during this tour.
The essentials,
taken care of.
Your itinerary lists transport, guiding, hotel accommodation, meals and entry tickets. Confirm the final package inclusions when booking.
The source specifically lists four hotel breakfasts for a four-day, three-night tour. Please verify the breakfast count and whether optional Castillo de Lamas admission or lagoon activities are included.
A few useful things to check.
Here are the details worth discussing with your travel advisor before setting off into San Martín.
Plan for the climate
Take light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, drinking water and insect repellent. A light rain jacket is useful for tropical conditions.
Ask what optional activities cost
Laguna Azul boat and horseback outings, castle admission and some on-site activities may be optional or subject to availability. Confirm prices and accessibility with the operator.
Verify the final schedule
Confirm accommodation, the source's four-breakfast listing for three hotel nights, tour pickups and any return flight transfer before departure.
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Image creators are credited below each attraction. Representative photographs are identified.
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