White-Water Rafting in the Apurimac River 3 Days/ 2 Nights
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This exciting whitewater rafting expedition is ranked among the 10 best rafting trips in the world!
We operate these expeditions only in June, July, and the first two weeks of August.
We start our trip in Cusco at 3,400 meters, driving for 4 hours across the Andes, then down to the Apurimac River canyon (meaning”Speaker of the God” in Quechua). 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. Our staff prepares all the meals over a campfire under the Southern Hemisphere night sky. At one point, we reach a narrow canyon with an impossible rapid, so we have to portage for about 300 meters. That 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, one can see a variety of wildlife, including river otters, foxes, ducks, cormorants, and the majestic Condor.
Full Itinerary
We meet at 08:30 am in Cusco, then start our 4-hour journey through the Andes, setting 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. We will brief you on safety 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. 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 Southern Hemisphere night sky. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
After a good breakfast, we will be rafting through a couple of class V rapids. There are rapids named 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
- Hotels or meals in Cusco
- Tips, extra expenses, or services not described in the program.
- 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 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$880.00
- The price is based on 3 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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