Boatrip to the Cacao Island
Route Plan:(From 2 persons)
Day 1: Cocoa Island
- Welcome drink.
- Travel down the Huallaga River passing through native communities along the way, visit a cacao island where you can explore 6 hectares of organic cacao.
- Relax on the island beach.
- Picnic lunch in nature.
- Following downstream to Jumanchi Springs.
- One hour walk - Swim in the springs and relax in nature.
- Drive back to Chazuta.
- Amazing food grown in the RBM gardens.
- Overnight stay at Las Flores lodging.
Day 2: Cocoa production.
- Cacao fields of ‘Rio Bosque Magico’ Heribertos family farm.
- Learn about agroforestry and harvest cocoa with machetes (optional).
- Lunch amazing food grown in the gardens of RBM.
- Learn about the different stages in the production of cocoa and participate in the work process, how to ferment and dry the cocoa beans ready to make chocolate.
- Dinner with organic products from their own farm.
- Mishky Cacao Chocolate Factory.
- Return trip to Tarapoto.
Price per person: $ 195 USD
Inclusions:
English speaking tourleader, meals/ private car - Tarapoto to Chazuta/ private boat - Cocoa Island + Jumanchi Courses and chocolate farm/ Overnight in Chazuta.