Blue Lagoon Tarapoto: Raft crossing, boat trip & swim

Pause at a riverside lookout before drifting on calm waters and lakeside lunch

A full-day tour from Tarapoto that crosses the Huallaga River by traditional raft, stops at a panoramic viewpoint, and ends with a boat ride and swim in the Blue Lagoon. Pickup from your hotel, a Spanish-speaking guide throughout, regional lunch and a tasting of local spirits are included. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Blue Lagoon and Boat Trip Tour

• Pick up from hotel in Tarapoto
• Cross Huallaga River by raft
• Stop at panoramic viewpoint
• Boat trip on Blue Lagoon
• Swim and relax at lagoon
• Free time for lunch by lagoon
• Return to Tarapoto

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Tarapoto hotel at 8:30 a.m. The route to Sauce takes you through Amazonian landscape, and the first real stop is the Huallaga River crossing: a traditional raft that moves you across the water the way locals do. From there, a short climb brings you to a panoramic viewpoint where the Blue Lagoon spreads out below, and you can photograph the surrounding forest and water before heading down to the lagoon itself.

At the Blue Lagoon, you board a boat for a ride across the calm water, then have free time to swim, float or simply sit on the shore. Lunch happens here in front of the lagoon, regional food included, and the afternoon is yours to rest or try optional activities like kayaking or water games. The return to Tarapoto happens around 5:30 p.m., ending a full nine-hour day that moves through three distinct landscapes without requiring a car of your own.

What’s included

• Round-trip tourist transport from your hotel.
• a Spanish-speaking guide for the full day.
• the traditional raft crossing over the Huallaga River.
• a boat ride on the Blue Lagoon.
• regional lunch.
• and a tasting of local spirits.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 4.29

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by iPeruano

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport from Tarapoto. The tour collects you at 8:30 a.m. and returns you by evening, which works whether you're staying in the city center or elsewhere without wheels.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Blue Lagoon like when you get there?

The Blue Lagoon is a calm, clear lake ringed by forest where you can swim, relax and take photographs. You arrive by boat and have several hours to spend in and around the water, with lunch served on the shore.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to join this tour?

No. The lagoon has calm waters and you can wade, float or stay on shore. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and children from age 4 can join (infants sit on an adult's lap).

What happens during the Huallaga River crossing?

You cross the Huallaga River by traditional raft, a typical local experience that takes you across the water as part of the route to the viewpoint and lagoon.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary needs?

Yes, a typical regional lunch is included and served at the lagoon. Lunch is listed as optional in the itinerary, so you can arrange your own meal if you prefer.

What time does the tour end and how do I get back to my hotel?

The tour returns to Tarapoto around 5:30 p.m. and ends at your hotel or the original meeting point, so transport back is included in the booking.