Rafting the Apurimac Canyon

DESCRIPTION

The APURIMAC River "The God River of the Incas," is one of the best rivers in the world for White Water River Rafting.

ITINERARY

There will be a briefing the night before departure.

DAY 1: CUSCO -HUALLPACHACA

At 9:00 AM we head out to the Huallpachaca Bridge at an altitude of 2000 masl, about 5 hours south east of Cusco. After lunch our guide gives us safety instructions followed by a demonstration of the equipment, and they also will give you a basic Rescue Course for this kind of river. We will raft for 1 hours on Class II and III rapids. Then we will set up camp on one of the beautiful beaches of the Apurimac River and rest for the evening.

Day 2: CUSCO- APURIMAC

After a healthy breakfast we pack up the camp, and head off to begin rafting down Class III and IV rapids, stopping only for lunch. We may also walk some dangerous Class VI Rapids (that are impossible to run). Then we will set up the tents and rest.

Day 3: APURIMAC RIVER - CUSCO

After a good breakfast we raft down some Class III, IV and V rapids (The famous Class V - Toothache). After 5 hours we end our adventure at the Kunyac Bridge. We will have a barbecue lunch and then we will return to Cusco, arriving there at around 6:00 PM. In the evening we can enjoy the video of our trip in one of the pubs in Cusco.

INCLUDED:

Professional English speaking guides, paramedics qualified for Class V rafting
Full Rafting equipment (helmet, safety jacket, raincoat, paddle, wetsuit, Hyside Self Bailer Boats)
All meals during the trip
Double Tents
Dry bags - Special Waterproof bags (for personal belongings)
Safety Kayak and Cargo Boat
Private round trip transportation
Video and picture service
Complete First Aid Kit

WE RECOMMEND BRINGING:

Bathing Bathing suit and light clothes
Towel
Sandals 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 (fleece, long pants)
Sleeping bag, mattress, flashlight
Personal water bottle and snack
Hat, sun block, mosquito repellent, toilet paper
Take your things in a plastic disposable bag

Prices:

Price in Collective Service - Minimum 4 Persons US$ 280

Note:

We also organize Private Tours , for more details ask in our offices or by E-mail
Fix Departures in Colective Service
Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays

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