Ahuashiyacu Waterfall Half Day Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Spanish

Enjoy the Peruvian jungle of Tarapoto and discover the amazing Ahuashiyacu Waterfall, a wonder of the nature that you are going to explore with a professional guide. This 3-hour tour will take you to admire the impressive waterfall located within the protected area of Cordillera Escalera, as well as take a refreshing bath in the natural pool. Spend an amazing time in a beautiful place with unique landscapes full of vegetation near the city of Tarapoto.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
Professional Guide
Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout .
Pickup details:

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    After picking you up at your hotel located in the warm city of Tarapoto, we are going to start a fantastic half day tour to Ahuashiyacu Falls, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the region of San Martín. The waterfall is located within a protected area of Cordillera Escalera, in the district of Banda de Shiclayo, 8 miles away from Tarapoto. This mountain range is covered in tropical jungle and it has an incredible biodiversity with species on the path to extinction, specially amphibians. The Quechua word “Ahuashiyacu” means laughing water. The national bird called Cock of the Rocks lives in this place and here, you will admire amazing flora such as orchids. On our way to the waterfall, we are going to make a short stop at the Cerro Escalera viewpoint where you can admire the Cordillera Escalera. The touristic transportation will leave us at the starting point of a short walk of 15 minutes within the natural reserve until we reach the beautiful waterfall.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    If you explore around, you will see different types of trees, orchids, ferns, among others. The waterfall is located at 806 meter above sea level and it is two waterfalls, the first one of 60 meters without access and the second one of 40 meters high, which feeds a natural pool of fresh water, perfect to take a bath. You will have time to chill and watch wonderful views of the Peruvian jungle. If you want, you can explore around and take impressive photos. Later and after a short walk, we are going to take the transportation to going back to the city of Tarapoto to drop you off at your hotel.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary
Supplied by Tangol

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Walking Tours
Eco Tours
Nature Walks
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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