Carpishoyacu Falls & San José Thermal Baths tour from Tarapoto

Thermal mineral water sits at the end of a jungle walk, not at the start.

A full-day tour from Tarapoto to Carpishoyacu waterfall and San José thermal baths, with a live guide in English or Spanish, hotel pickup, and lunch included. The route covers 32 km along the interoceanic highway, then a 30-minute walk through jungle where you'll see butterflies, frogs, birds and timber trees. You swim at the waterfall first, then walk 10 minutes to the thermal baths to soak in warm mineral water before returning to your hotel by 4:30 pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Carpishuyacu Falls and Thermal Baths

• Depart hotel at 8:30 am
• Drive to km 32 on Tarapoto-Yurimaguas highway
• Walk 30 minutes observing wildlife
• Stop at Carpishoyacu waterfall
• Take a refreshing bath
• Enjoy box lunch
• Walk 10 minutes to San José thermal baths
• Relax in thermal waters
• Return to Tarapoto
• Arrive at hotel by 4:30 pm

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel at 8:30 am and a drive to kilometer 32 of the Tarapoto-Yurimaguas interoceanic highway. From there, a 30-minute walk takes you through jungle canopy where wildlife is visible: butterflies, frogs, birds and the timber trees that make up the forest. The walk is steady but not steep, and the guide points out what moves through the branches.

Carpishoyacu waterfall is the first stop, and you swim in the pool beneath it to cool off. A box lunch follows, eaten at the site. After eating, a short 10-minute walk leads to San José thermal baths, where the water stays warm year-round from mineral springs underground. You soak here as long as you want before the return drive to Tarapoto, arriving back at your hotel around 4:30 pm.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• box lunch.
• entry to both Carpishoyacu waterfall and San José thermal baths.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

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AgesAdult (20 to 65 years) · Youth (14 to 18 years) · Child (9 to 13 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yuripari Amazon -Tour Operador

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a small group, so you travel with other visitors rather than as a private party. The fixed schedule (departure at 8:30 am, return by 4:30 pm) fits a single day in Tarapoto without cutting into evening plans.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 18 years); Child (9 to 13 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How far is the walk from the highway to Carpishoyacu waterfall?

The walk from kilometer 32 of the highway to Carpishoyacu waterfall takes approximately 30 minutes through jungle terrain.

Can I swim at both the waterfall and the thermal baths?

Yes. You swim at Carpishoyacu waterfall first, then walk 10 minutes to San José thermal baths where you can soak in the warm mineral water.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Yes, a box lunch is included and eaten at Carpishoyacu waterfall after your swim.

What animals and plants will I see on the walk?

The jungle walk passes through timber forest where you can see butterflies, frogs, birds and various tree species. The guide will point out wildlife as you walk.