Apurimac River rafting
(3 days / 2 nights) Good for beginners and first timers, as well as experienced.

We recommend two days predeparture to aclimate. We have the city tour of Cusco Inca arqueological sites. Also the sacred valley of the Incas full day tour

Enjoy three days in one of the main sources of the Amazon River and one of the 10 best rivers in the world. The Apurimac river great speaker of God (Quechua native name) begin in the high mountains of the Andes in the departament of Arequipa in the snow peak called Mismi at 5500 mts and flows to the easter slopes of the Andes from south of Peru to the north part of Peru. The river later become part of the  Urubamba river,later become Ucayali river, Marañon river until it reach the north part of Peru in Iquitos when it called the Amazon river.   

Day one:

7:30 am we departure from Cusco city, driving north east of Cusco valley. We sight snow capped peaks and a beautiful landscape of the Andes. After about 4 hours we arrive to the put in (beginning of the river)in a place called Huallpachaca brigde. After a safety briefing and equipment check we begin the rafting on classI III rapids.Our first rapid is called Introduction,which is a good class III rapid.after we have the Zig Zag rapid which is class III plus rapid.we will stop for lunch on the river side.after a break we begin runnig couple class III rapids untill we run our first class IV rapid called the Chute,long run.Later we prepare our self for one portagge,because this is a class VI rapid that is not comercial for rafters.After that we will arrive to the Campsite is placed in the canyon of Apurimac; great speaker of God (Quechua native name). Overnight in the camp near the river (B, L, D).we will float for about 3 hours.

 

Day two:

With a good rest and a powerful breakfast in our stomachs and an incredible view of the canyon before our eyes, we continue to paddle the class III and class IV rapids.our first rapid is this portagge that we will do.After we prepare our self to paddle a sections called field of Bombs,a sucession of tecnical class IV rapids in the canyon.Later we find more class IV rapids called Purgatoryand three Marias,Indiana Jones,Zambesi rapid, great water and fun rapids.We havelunch on the river shore,time to swin and body surfing.Later after a good break we prepare our self for some good IV and class V rapids with a good volumen of water called The fork(class V) and Bati cueva(class IV).we will arrive to our second camp in the afternoon. after a few class III rapids. Great scenery,beatifull granite walls in the canyon,time for pictures, body surfing and others activities. Happy hour at the camp; view of local constellations. We will float for about 6 hours.

Day three:

Gazing at the beautiful view of the campsite and the chance to see the native Condor of the Andes and the Andean fox, we prepare to paddle class III such a good morning rapid and the tail of the Dragon class IV.Later wepass Laberinto which is another class IV plus rapid. We have two scountings  in order to check two class V rapids(Toothache and the You first),depending of the conditions of the group and levels of water we will decide if we can run it or people will walk.After we paddle  some class III plus rapids.Them we prepare our self for two easy class V rapidcalled Babalua and the last laugh , great water, great runs. There will be a chance to see some of the birdlife of the river like the Torrents Duck(Merganetta armanta) as well somee Bromelids,Giant agaves(Agave sp),Carob trees(prosopis sp) and some Tuna cactus(Opuntia sp) and the Andean Gull(Larus serranus).After we will continue with some class III rapids, Lunch on the river beach.Today wefloat for abpot 5 hours.We willl cover a distance of 55 kilometrs.We also we began  the river at 2300 mts and we finish at 1700 meters,our drop from begining to the end is about 600 mts.


Included:

Raft(hyside)

Cargo raft

Safety Cataraft

Safety kayak

Rafting equipment(life jackets,helmets,paddles,wetsuits,wind breakers)

Class V river guides

Camping gear,sleeping bags, matresses,tents,portable toilets

Meals

Transportation

Photos

Radio comunication,cell phone.

Rafting games

Happy hour every afternoon

What to Bring:

This is a list designed to advise you what equipment is appropriate to bring according to the weather conditions predominating at the time of your trip:

Sleeping Bag, preferably down (check for weather conditions).

Flashlights (at least one headlamp among them).

Sun Block; Insect Repellent.

Towels (Small; cotton and hygienic).

Rain Gear (Pants and Jacket) though not necessary during the months of July and August

A couple of pairs of socks, perhaps even an extra pair.

One pair of trousers for the evening plus two more pairs for trail use (zipp-offs).

Sandals for River use (Teva types).

Low ankle height hiking shoes or regular hiking boots (check the season).

Reading material.

Binoculars (always useful regardless of season and activity).

Bathing Suit.

Water Bottle (I liter capacity).

Good Sun glasses, perhaps two sets.

A bandana for neck protection.

A couple of sets of underwear (perhaps an extra pair).

Camera and plenty of film.

Passport (plus a couple of Xerox copies).

At least one short sleeve shirt and one or two long sleeve shirts (dark colors, depending on the place and destiny chosen).

And your regular medium to high altitude outer trekking clothes (Anorak-Wind Breaker, Pile or Down Jacket, Wool Hat, Gloves).

Any questions, consults and information, contact us at:

Mail: info@cuscomachupicchu.com

Phone: (0051 - 84) - 984764938