Central Peru: 5, 6 or 8-Day Tour

Discover the wonders of central Peru with this 5, 6 or 8-day tour departing from Pucallpa. Walks through the jungle, bathing in crystal clear waters, salsa lessons and more await you on this trip.

Central Peru: 5, 6 or 8-Day Tour

Day 1: Pucallpa - Puerto Inca

Upon arrival at the airport or bus station in Pucallpa, we'll start the tour through central Peru by heading to Puerto Inca, a two-and-a-half-hour drive away. After check-in, you'll have the morning or afternoon free to explore Puerto Inca. At 6 pm, we'll reconvene for a tasting of local cocktails before dinner, which will consist of several typical dishes.

Day 2: Puerto Inca - Huánuco - Puerto Inca

We'll start the second day at 7:30 am, touring the Huánuco region. We'll visit a local fish farm, and then head to the Pintuyacu River for a swim. After lunch with grilled fish, we will hike through the jungle, exploring for wild fruits and vegetables. In the evening, we'll return to Puerto Inca for dinner and a salsa class.

Day 3: Puerto Inca - Amazon Rainforest

On the third day, we'll leave Puerto Inca for Quimpichari and embark on an hour-long hike in the Amazon Rainforest, stopping to fish in the river. Lunch will involve cooking our catch over a bonfire. We'll camp for the night in the jungle.

Day 4: Amazon Rainforest - Puerto Inca

After breakfast, we'll visit the caves of La Viuda and then hike to the Viuda ravine for free time to swim and fish. We'll return for lunch and head back to Puerto Inca for an evening of farewell snacks, cocktails and music.

Day 5: Puerto Inca - Pucallpa

On the last day, we'll have breakfast and transport you to the airport or bus station in time for your departure.

6-day tour

The additional day will include a visit to the Río Hirviente, followed by a visit to the Indigenous Mayantuyacu community, where you'll meet the village shaman. After lunch in the community, we will return to Puerto Inca for your transfer to Pucallpa.

8-day tour

The 8-day itinerary includes everything from the 6-day option, plus a boat ride on the Pachitea River and a visit to an Indigenous Ashaninca community. You will also have an extra day at the Quimpichari campsite for jungle exploration and optional activities like birdwatching.

Accommodation & meals

The tour includes 3, 4 or 6 nights at Los Incas Lodge in Puerto Inca and 1 or 2 nights in tents at the Quimpichari campsite. Accommodation is full board, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast consists of coffee, milk or tea, wood-fired bread, eggs, butter and jam. Lunches and dinners include a main course (pasta or rice with meat or fresh fish) and a drink (tea or coffee).