RAFTING ON THE APURIMAC RIVER 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

DURATION:

3 DAYS

HIGHLIGHTS

OVERVIEW

Live one of the 10 best white water rafting experiences in the world.
This Rafting adventure begins in Cuzco to cross the Cordillera until reaching the Apurímac River canyon (which in Quechua means ‘The God who speaks’) where in addition to traveling class III +, IV and V rapids you will be able to appreciate river otters, foxes, torrentine ducks and the majestic condor.

FULL ITINERARY

DAY 1

CUSCO / HUALLPACHACA

We will pick you up at 8:30 am. From Cusco we will descend to the Apurimac canyon for an average of 3 hours until we reach the Hualpachaca bridge at 2,000 meters above sea level.
It will take us about two hours to have lunch and prepare all the equipment for rafting experience.
The guides will give a safety briefing about the rafting and all the necessary equipment, such as life jackets, helmets, wetsuits, waterproof jacket, paddles and a raft. waterproof jacket, paddles and a self-evacuating raft.
Them we will have a training in Rafting techniques.
We will be floating running class II & III rapids and training.
In the late afternoon we will camp on a small sandy beach and our guides will prepare tea and and the guides will prepare tea and then dinner (A C).


DAY 2

RAFTING CLASS III AND IV

After a delicious breakfast we star de Rafting trip to enter the river floating for about 5 hours running class III and IV rapids. hours running class III and IV rapids.
The canyon walls close in on us and are very . impressive, we will run several rapids such as “Trinche” and “Ba “Trinche” and “Baticueva”.
After a lot of adrenaline while rafting will have lunch in the river and we will camp on the beach called “La Mesa”. La Mesa, which is characterized by a good surface of white sand and some impressive white sand and impressive cliffs on the other side of the river (B L L C).


DAY 3

RAFTING "EL BABALUA" PUENTE CUNYAC -CUSCO

The day with big rapids has arrived! Our rafting tour is about to get even more exciting. early and on this day we will have a couple of class V rapids such as “El Babalua”. such as “EL Babalua”.
Depending on the water level, passengers will walk around some class V plus rapids. certain class V plus rapids.
After 4 hours on the river, we will arrive at the exit to head to our private camp where lunch will be served. private camp where lunch will be served.
We will be returning to Cusco at approximately 4:00 p.m. ( B L ).


WHAT TO PACK

• Sandals or slippers for the river
• Two pair of socks (one for the river and one for the camp)
• A hat for the sun
• Insect repellent
• Flashlight with spare batteries
• A canteen for water
• Long-sleeved shirt and pants
• Sunscreen, towel and personal hygine articles

RAFTING ON THE APURIMAC RIVER 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
3 DAYS

INCLUDE

• Private transportation to and from the river.
• Professional guides class V, with RESCUE 3 courses.
• First aid equipment
• All meals during the excursion
• Complete rafting equipment, life jackets class V,
• Self-evacuating rafts, helmets, paddles, waterproof jacket.
• Waterproof bags for your luggage
• Tents for two people, sleeping bag and mattress.
• Safety kayaker, cargo boat, kayak safety boat.

NOT INCLUDE

• Hotels or meals in town
• Laundry, liquor, drinks, or tips.

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