Apurimac River Rafting Black Canyon 3 Days 2 Nights

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(1 reviews) Cusco, Peru

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Apurimac river (Speaker of the Gods) in the native Inca Language, is the most direct source of the Amazon River,making it the longest river in the world. It has different sections, some of them are very good for rafting.

This river rafting is rated among the 10 best rafting trips in the world. We start the trip in Cusco at 3,400 mts altitude and drive down to the canyon at 2200 meters. So the weather is warm

What's Included

Comprehensive Emergency First Aid Kit.
Transportation to and from the river.
Sustainable environmental practices and procedures.
All the meals while on the river (2 Breakfast 3 lunch, 2 Dinner)
Lunch
Dinner
Landing and facility fees
Breakfast
Double occupancy tents with mattresses and lightweight, sleeping bags with cotton sheets.
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water
Snacks
Safety Kayak and/or Catarafts depending on the number of participants.
Swift Water Rescue qualified English speaking professional river guides.
Satellite telephone
Fuel surcharge
State of the art Rafting equipment.
Inflatable kayaks and Hydro Speeds.
Hotels and Transfers in Cusco
Tips, drinks laundry
Services not mention

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Location Name: Cusco Location Address: Cusco Main Square - Plaza de Armas de Cusco Return Location: Cusco Hotel

What to expect

Apurimac River Rafting ItineraryApurimac Rafting day 1:

We will pick you up at you hotel at 8:45 am A spectacular ride through grassy open sierra down into the Apurimac river canyon at 2,200 meters altitude, we put in at a sandy beach at “Rocoto“. Our Swift water Rescue certifies English speaking professional river guides will provide you with all the proper equipment and give you a safety talk. Once in the water we will enjoy class III rapids, along the way we will encounter the bases of ancient Inca bridges, and admire the beauty of the waterfalls.On the flat water section of this river, we will add some extra toys to play, such as inflatable kayaks (Duckys) and hydrospeed. (L+D)

Apurimac day 2 The Black Canyon Apurimac River:

Early morning weak up call for a fresh fruit salad breakfast with oats and yogurt, Coffee, Tea, granola. A walk near the camp to admire the flora.We pack our gear and start the float, today we can run more class lll plus rapids and have time to explore a creak, then we pass this magnificent rock formation called the ” Black Canyon”, afterwards a tributary river the Santo Tomas brings more water into the river and we will encounter several class IV rapids. A very good healthy lunch will be served and later on the float, we will see some hanging bridges, also there are some good chances of close encounters with the local fauna, such as the Torrent duck, foxes, Andean gull, the magnificent Condor. Cam o a Sandy beach underneath the stars of the Souther hemisphere. such as the Milky Way and the Souther Cross.(B+L+D).

Apurimac Day 3: Walpachaca Bridge / Cusco:

Another delicious breakfast and into the water day we have the most intense class IV rapids. Such as “Trinchera”,”El Encuentro”, “The other right”. We will have more time to explore the waterfalls and the creaks also time to play with the duckys and hydro Speed. Arrival at Puente Walpachaca around noon for a 4 hour drive back to Cusco.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You Need to Bring
  • Light tennis shoes or sandals for the river
Supplied by Mayuc River Rafting

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4WD Tours
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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