The key moments
Discover the magic of the high Peruvian Amazon through an exclusive itinerary combining pristine nature, cultural encounters, and traditional crafts. From the mystical channels of the Tingana reserve to the ancestral ceramic workshops of Chazuta, this entirely private trip offers an authentic, responsible immersion off the beaten path.
- Canoeing at Tingana: A unique morning immersion by dugout canoe in the heart of a reserve sustainably managed by the local community.
- Cultural encounter in Lamas: Discover the traditions and crafts of the only community of Quechua origin in the Peruvian Amazon.
- Crafts and flavors in Chazuta: An immersive day combining an introduction to traditional ceramics (recognized as cultural heritage) with a visit to an organic cacao plantation.
- Charming eco-lodges: Overnight stays selected for their comfort and their commitment to preserving the Amazon environment.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tarapoto – Transfer to Moyobamba
Welcome to the Amazon! Upon your arrival at Tarapoto airport, your private driver and guide will greet you warmly. You’ll take to the road toward Moyobamba, the « City of Orchids. » After settling into your hotel, enjoy a free afternoon to relax at the rhythm of the jungle or explore the surroundings at your own pace.
Included: Private airport transfer, English-speaking guide.
Accommodation: Hotel Alta Vista.
Day 2: Tingana Community Reserve
Early departure to reach the Tingana reserve, a wetland ecological paradise unique in the world. Led by passionate local guides, you’ll paddle silently by dugout canoe across calm waters to observe wildlife in its natural habitat: capuchin monkeys, tropical birds, coatis, and sloths. A moment of total reconnection with nature, followed by a traditional lunch prepared on site by the community. Return to Moyobamba at the end of the day.
Included: Private transport, English-speaking guide, shared excursion to Tingana with local guide, breakfast, traditional lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel Alta Vista.
Day 3: Moyobamba – Lamas – Pumarinri
Today you’ll leave Moyobamba to head to the Huallaga River valley. Along the way, you’ll stop in Lamas, a fascinating town perched on a hill where colonial history and the living traditions of the Quechua-Lamista community coexist. You’ll discover their unique crafts before continuing on to your lodge, a true haven of peace nestled on the riverbank, at the entrance to the Huallaga canyon.
Included: Private transport, English-speaking guide, visits mentioned in the program, breakfast, overnight stay at an eco-lodge.
Accommodation: Hotel Pumarinri.
Day 4: Chazuta: Traditions, Ceramics, and Cacao
A day full of sharing and discovery awaits you in Chazuta, a village known for preserving its ancestral skills. You’ll visit Chacra Pasikiwi, a traditional farm where you’ll learn the secrets of organic cacao cultivation and take part in a craft demonstration. Next, you’ll visit the local ceramics museum and watch a demonstration of clay work, a unique art passed down through generations by the women of the village. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon.
Included: Private transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fees and demonstrations at Chacra Pasikiwi and the ceramics museum, breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel Pumarinri.
Day 5: Pumarinri – Transfer to Tarapoto Airport & Flight to Lima
After one last breakfast facing the Amazon wilderness, your private driver will pick you up from the eco-lodge to take you to Tarapoto airport. From there you’ll take your return flight to Lima, your head full of unforgettable memories.
Included: Private transfer to the airport, English-speaking guide, breakfast.
A trip with positive impact: A tour that actively supports local communities and biodiversity, including a contribution to the reforestation of the ACP Milpuj and support for the Cuispes school.
Budget
What’s included:
- Accommodation: 4 nights in a double room at selected charming establishments (Hotel Alta Vista and Hotel Pumarinri).
- Transportation: All ground transfers and drives listed in the itinerary, in a private vehicle with driver.
- Guidance: The services of a private, certified expert English-speaking guide throughout the trip (as well as specialized local guides at Tingana).
- Meals: All breakfasts (Days 2, 3, 4, and 5) and the full lunch at the Tingana reserve (Day 2).
- Visits and activities: All entrance fees, excursions, cultural visits, and craft demonstrations listed in the itinerary (Tingana, Lamas, Chazuta, Chacra Pasikiwi, Museum).
- Solidarity and environmental initiatives: Your direct contribution to the reforestation projects within the Milpuj Private Conservation Area (ACP) and financial support for the Cuispes elementary school.
What’s not included:
- Domestic (Tarapoto–Lima) and international flights.
- Lunches on Days 1, 3, 4, and 5, as well as all dinners.
- Drinks, personal expenses, and optional activities not mentioned.
- Tips for the guide and driver (left to your kind discretion).
- Personal travel insurance.
