White-Water Rafting in the Apurimac River 3 Days/ 2 Nights
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Overview
This exciting whitewater rafting expedition is rated as one of the 10 best rafting trips in the world! We start our trip from Cusco at 3400 meters, driving for 4 hours across the Andes and then down to the Apurimac River canyon (meaning in Quechua: Speaker of the Gods). This river is also the most direct source of the Amazon River, making it the longest river in the world. We then set off at 2000 meters. It will take us about two hours to prepare all the equipment, using only state-of-the-art self-bailing rafts and catarafts.
We’ll have lunch and raft down to our first camp. All the meals are prepared by our staff on a campfire under the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere. At one point, we arrive at a narrow canyon with an impossible rapid where we have to do a portage for about 300 meters. This means that you will walk for about 7 minutes, and the river guides will handle the operation. We typically raft class III+ and IV rapids, but we also tackle a few class IV+ and V rapids. In this remote and isolated canyon, it is possible to discover a lot of wildlife like river otters, foxes, torrent ducks, cormorants, and the majestic Condor.
Full Itinerary
We meet at 08:30 am in Cusco and then start our 4-hour journey through the Andes to the set-off at the Huallpachaca bridge at an altitude of 2000 meters. It will take us a couple of hours to prepare all the necessary equipment, including self-bailing rafts, oars, paddles, coolers, helmets, lifejackets, and wet suits. You will be given a safety talk and drills on rafting techniques. We will emphasise training all participants on how to re-enter the raft, flip it, and swim rapidly.
You will be floating for approximately 2 hours, navigating class II and III rapids. Our camp will be in a narrow gorge with impressive walls. Here, your guides will prepare dinner. (Lunch and Dinner)
After a healthy breakfast, we start rafting around 09:00 am. Today, we will spend about 6 hours in the water, mainly navigating class III and IV rapids, with a lunch break, and we expect to arrive at our next camp around 04:00 pm. We will have tea time, followed by dinner, and then sleep on a sandy beach under the night sky of the southern hemisphere. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
After a good breakfast, we will be rafting through a couple of class V rapids. There are rapids with names such as Toothache, Your First, and Last Laugh. Again, we will have to walk around a couple of rapids twice. After 3 to 4 hours of rafting, we will arrive at the take-out, where we pack all the equipment and drive back to Cusco, arriving there around 05:00 pm. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Included/Exclude
- Private transportation to and from the river
- 24-hour support from the company owner
- Professional Class V Guides
- State-of-the-art self-bailing rafts
- All meals
- Waterproof bags for personal luggage
- Safety-conscious techniques and procedures
- Wet suit, spray jacket, helmet
- Double occupancy tents
- Safety Kayakers
- Helicopter evacuation insurance
- Insurance of any kind
Recommendations, what to bring
- Light tennis shoes/sports sandals and socks
- A light volume sleeping bag and a sleeping mat
- A cap or hat for the sun and sunscreen
- Flashlight with spare batteries
- Water bottle
- Mosquito Repellent
- Sweatshirt/ light pants & T-shirt for camping from May to November
What we need when you make a reservation
- Full name as it is written in your passport (please include a scanned copy of your passport)
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Tour departure date
- Send a deposit of 60% of the total price of your tour. (The remainder of your balance will be due upon your arrival in Cusco.) Payment can be made via Western Union, PayPal, or ABN AMRO Bank in Holland, or securely and directly through our website by selecting your desired tour and clicking the BOOK NOW button.
Prices
- Per Person US$585.00
- The price is based on four people.
“With every tour you book with Green Peru Adventures, you can request a free walking tour of Cusco’s mysterious and historical city, accompanied by one of our professional guides, who speaks several languages.”
We are looking forward to creating an unforgettable experience for you.
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