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RAFTING APURIMAC RIVER 3 DAYS

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The Apurímac River (Quechua for God Talker) is considered one of the world´s best rivers for White Water Rafting. It rises from melted glacial water and is the source of the world´s largest river system, the Amazon River. The Apurímac flows northwest past Cusco in gorges reaching twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and is punctuated by falls and rapids.
During our exciting three-day journey we´ll advance along Class II, III, IV, and V rapids (beginning at the lower levels and then advancing a little each day). There will be a licensed guide and paramedic, top of the line equipment, and we´ll receive all the safety information we require before we begin. If you´re looking for an exciting journey made only better by stunning scenery, then come along with our professional team as they conquer the Apurimac.

DAY 1: CUSCO - HUALLPACHACA

We depart for the Huallpachaca Bridge (2,000m.a.s.l.) at 9:00am, crossing the cordillera southeast of Cusco. After about 5 hours we´ll arrive at the canyon and enjoy our lunch. A licensed professional guide will provide safety information for this kind of white water rafting, including general instructions, a demonstration of the equipment, and a basic Rescue Course. On the first day we´ll have about 1 hour of rafting in Class II and III Rapids before setting up camp on one of the Apurimac River´s lovely beaches. After dinner, we´ll rest alongside a warming campfire.!

DAY 2: CUSCO – APURIMAC

We´ll start the day with a nutritious breakfast and pack up the camp, reloading our luggage onto the rafts. On the second day we´ll be advancing to Class III and IV rapids. It is possible that we encounter some Class VI rapids on this day; as these are impossible to run, we´ll walk through it. There´ll be a short midday break for a hearty lunch but afterwards the adventure continues. Finally, at the campsite, we´ll play some river games before dinner and lighting another campfire to warm us up as we reminisce about the day.

DAY 3: APURIMAC – CUSCO

The day begins with a filling breakfast to ready ourselves for the day´s rafting. We´ll advance further, this time encountering exciting Class III, IV, and V rapids. We´ll continue for 5 hours, passing along the way various points of interest whose names might give you a clue as to their character; these include the famed Labyrinth, the Toothache, the You First, the Babalua, and the Last Laugh. We´ll stop close the Kunyac Bridge for a barbecue before beginning our return to Cusco. We´ll arrive at the city at approximately 6:00pm.

Our Service includes

  • Professional English-Speaking Guides, Paramedics Qualified for Class V rafting
  • All Rafting Equipment
  • Helmet
  • Safety Jacket
  • Raincoat
  • Paddle
  • Wetsuit
  • Hyside Self Bailer Boats
  • All Meals (for the duration of the trip)
  • Double Tents
  • Dry bags - Special Waterproof bags (for personal belongings)
  • Safety Kayak and Cargo Boat
  • Private Transport (Round-Trip)
  • Complete First-Aid Kit

We recommend you to bring

  • Bathing Suit and Light Clothing
  • Towel
  • Sandals (like Teva) or tennis shoes
  • Shorts (to use over the wetsuit, because the raft is slippery when wet)
  • Four Pairs of Socks
  • Warm Clothes (for the night; for ex: fleece, long pants)
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Foam or Air Camping Mattress (these can be rented here in Cusco)
  • Flashlight
  • Personal Water Bottle and Snack
  • Hat, Sunblock, Mosquito Repellent, Toilet Paper
    *NOTE: Remember to take your things in a plastic disposable bag

 

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