Itinerary

This exciting expedition is ranked among the best in the world according to World Class Rivers. We begin our journey from Cusco at 3,300 meters. We will drive for four hours through the Andes to the Apurimac River (which means “President of the Gods” in the native Quechua language). This river is a tributary of the Amazon, the longest river in the world. The journey is approximately 55 kilometers and includes rapids of class III, IV, and even V. The maximum rafting experience is class VI, and this is reserved only for expert and well-trained adventurers. The Apurimac journey is quite demanding and requires absolute concentration. A safety kayak as a companion for each raft provides the necessary peace of mind in case of any mishap. Those who know the Apurimac always say that it is the one who rules, therefore the river deserves all possible respect. No precaution is too much for those who dare to venture into its waters. Among the wildlife in this remote and isolated canyon are river otters, wild cats, foxes, torrent ducks, cormorants, and more.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:

• Sleeping bag.
• Warm clothing for the night.
• Comfortable clothing for riding.
• Coats.
• Hat and scarf.
• Flashlight, sunscreen.
• Water bottle and snacks.

The rapids are classified as follows:

Difficulty I-II:
– Easy without risk, somewhat exciting
Difficulty III-IV:
– Good and exciting, with some risk
Difficulty V:
– Very exciting and risky, an additional safety vessel is required; this can be a kayak or a boat. This is the highest level of activity allowed with tourists.
Difficulty VI:
– Extreme risk, canoeing is not permitted.

PRICES PER PERSON – 2024

Important:
– Prices do not include VAT for Peruvian passengers.

Program

DAY 1.- CUSCO – HUALLPACHACA BRIDGE

We meet at 9:00 a.m. and begin our expedition. We depart from Cusco and after a 4-hour bus ride through the Andes, we will arrive at the Huallpachaca Bridge, located at 2,900 meters above sea level. After preparing all the equipment, a safety briefing and rafting technique exercises will be given. We will emphasize the training of all participants, including how to return to the raft, flipping the raft, rapid swimming, and more. We will travel the river for 2 to 3 hours, through class II and III rapids. We will then camp in a narrow gorge with impressive walls. Here the guides will prepare dinner; your responsibility is to help collect firewood for cooking and wash your own dishes.

Day 2.- RAFTING – APURIMAC RIVER

After a healthy breakfast, we should begin rafting at approximately 9:00 a.m. Today we’ll be on the water for six hours, mostly rafting Class III and IV rapids. We’ll stop for lunch and arrive at camp around 4:00 p.m. Today we’ll have tea and dinner, and sleep on a sandy beach under the Southern Hemisphere night sky. (B + L + D)

DAY 3.- RAFTING – APURIMAC RIVER – CUSCO

After a good breakfast, we will enjoy 4 hours of rafting, we will run class V rapids, with names like “toothache”, “first”, “last laugh”, the whole tour will be an unforgettable experience full of adventure and surrounded by lush nature… Our return to Cusco will be after lunch, arriving around 6:00 p.m. (B + L)