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 many more surprises 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 begin the tour through central Peru to Puerto Inca, a two-and-a-half-hour drive away. After checking into the hotel, you have free time to explore Puerto Inca. At 6 pm, we will gather for a tasting of local cocktails before dinner, which will feature several typical dishes.

Day 2: Puerto Inca - Huánuco - Puerto Inca

On the second day, we will tour the Huánuco region. Departing at 7:30 am, we will visit a local fish farm, followed by a stop at the Pintuyacu River for swimming. After lunch with grilled fish, we will hike through the jungle to look for wild fruits and vegetables before returning to Puerto Inca for dinner and a salsa class.

Day 3: Puerto Inca - Amazon Rainforest

We will depart early for the village of Quimpichari and hike for an hour into the Amazon Rainforest, with a fishing stop along the way. Lunch will be prepared over a bonfire using our catch, after which we will explore the area until we set up camp for the night.

Day 4: Amazon Rainforest - Puerto Inca

After breakfast, we will visit the caves of La Viuda before hiking through the jungle to the Viuda ravine for swimming and fishing. After lunch, we will return to Puerto Inca for farewell snacks, cocktails, and music.

Day 5: Puerto Inca - Pucallpa

On the final day, we will have breakfast before taking you to the airport or bus station with ample time for your travel back home.

6-day tour

The 6-day option includes an additional day visiting the Río Hirviente (Boiling River) and the Indigenous Mayantuyacu community, where a shaman will demonstrate local rituals. After lunch, we will return to Puerto Inca and Pucallpa.

8-day tour

The 8-day itinerary features a one-day boat ride on the Pachitea River and a visit to an Indigenous Ashaninca community on the second additional day. An extra day at the Quimpichari campsite allows for jungle exploration, swimming, or optional birdwatching.

Accommodation & meals

Accommodation includes 3, 4 or 6 nights at Los Incas Lodge in Puerto Inca, and 1 or 2 nights in tents at the Quimpichari campsite. Full board is provided, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Breakfast consists of coffee, milk or tea, bread, eggs, butter, and jam. Lunch and dinner feature a main course and a drink.