Alto Mayo: Tio Yacu River, Orchids, Thermal Baths from Tarapoto
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour gathers the absolute best of the Alto Mayo Valley into one effortless day trip. Connect with nature as you journey from the refreshing, crystal-clear Tio Yacu River to the warm, therapeutic waters of the San Mateo Thermal Baths. Immerse yourself in Moyobamba's vibrant botanical beauty at a local orchid nursery housing exotic species, taste artisanal jungle spirits at the historic Chacra Vieja estate, and savor an authentic regional lunch. With all entrance fees, comfortable air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and an expert local guide taking care of every single detail, you can sit back and enjoy a smooth, hassle-free adventured.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
- Professional Guide
What's not
- Extras not detailed in the itinerary
- Gratuities
- Tasting of drinks in Chacra Vieja
Itinerary
We will pick you up from the hotel located in the city of Tarapoto to go towards Alto Mayo, one of the most beautiful places on the planet. This spot is a birdwatching paradise with amazing landscapes of lush vegetation and incredible waterfalls, as well as underground caves to explore and hot springs to enjoy. The tour to Alto Mayo Valley starts in the city of Rioja located 87 miles to the north of Tarapoto. After a journey of more than 2 hours we are going to arrive at the source of the Tioyacu river.
After the visit Tio yacu, we will go to the touristic center known as the Chacra Vieja. Here you can taste typical drinks and buy local handicrafts. Later, you will enjoy a typical lunch with regional dishes and fresh ingredients.
After lunch, we will go to the city of orchids Moyobamba to visit the orchidarium. Moyobamba, city located in the region of San Martín, has 1500 varieties of orchids with different shapes and colors. The Alto Mayo Protected Area there are registered like 300 species of orchids. In this wonderful nursery you will be able to admire these fantastic plants together with a professional guide and if you wish, you can buy one. At the end of this unique experience, we are going back to the city of Tarapoto to drop you off at the hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Tangol
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 3 and younger are complimentary
- The lunch menu is already selected. In case you want to make any menu changes, this will have an additional cost, which can be paid at the moment
- You should bring swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, repellent, hat and towel.
How it compares in Tarapoto
- Its from-price is 49% above the median of the 48 experiences we list in Tarapoto.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 48.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tarapoto
Tarapoto is a busy city of Peru's upper Amazon in the San Martín region, known as the City of Palms, with waterfalls, lakes, coffee and chocolate.
Tarapoto lies in the foothills where the Andes descend to the Amazon basin, in the San Martín region of northern Peru, at roughly 350 metres above sea level. Its warm climate, green hills and palm-lined streets earned it the name Ciudad de las Palmeras. The city is the main centre of a region of coffee, cacao and tropical fruit farms, and Moyobamba, the regional capital, lies a couple of hours to the north-west by road.
