Tours
Rafting Tour White Canyon 3 days/2 nights
Three-day Rafting tour.
This exciting rafting tour is an expedition in one of the best rivers in the world. The Apurimac River, which in Quechua means (talkative God) is a river revered by the Incas for its big rapids. It is also one of the rivers that form a part of the Amazon River, the 2nd longest river in the world. We will be leaving the city of Cusco, crossing the Andes for approximately 4 hours to reach the Canyon of the Apurimac River where along the way we will have a beautiful view of the same canyon and the Andes and where we will begin the expedition which is about 2000 meters above sea level. On this expedition in the river Apurimac you will receive a safety talk to learn to paddle very well in a boat for rafting class III, IV and V rapids. We will have professional river guides with us as well as a safety kayaker kataraft and a supply boat carrying food and everything you need for camping on the beaches of the Apurimac River. From the entrance to the exit of the third day, guides prepare for you delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and you will enjoy an expedition like no other. Some rapids it is necessary that you make portage which means walking around a heavy rapid for security as only guides are allowed to pass class V rapids.
May – November, each year by dry season, class III, IV, V,
Route:
Day 1: We will pick you up at 8:30 am from your hotel in a tourist bus in the city of Cusco. After travelling on the bus through of Andes for about 4 hours until you reach the entrance of the River at the Haullpachaca Bridge which is 2000 m above sea level. Taking about 2 hours for the guides to prepare everything to start their expedition on the river, while you can enjoy the lunch. Then you will receive your personal equipment for three days as well as a helmet, vest, wind jacket, paddle, wet suit and a special dryback that has a waterproof section where you can store things that you don’t want to get wet. Before boarding a boat you will receive a safety talk and demonstration about whitewater rafting by river guides and you will learn different river techniques such as swimming, climb into the boat, rowing, how to flip the boat. You will be rafting that day approximately 2 hours class II and III, then arriving to the first camp, we will prepare your tents, we will give you sleeping bags and the guides will prepare a delicious dinner for you.
Day 2: After a healthy breakfast and prep time, we get back in the river at 9:00 am. On this day you will be in the water approximately 6 hours through class III and IV rapids. We will only be stopping for lunch on a beach and then continuing to the next camp that we will arrive approximately at 4:00 pm. Then prepare dinner for you. After dinner you can enjoy your tea or coffee camped out on the sand surrounded by the stars.
Day 3: After a great breakfast we´re back to the water again at 9:00 am through some class V rapids, some with English names such as (Tooth Ache) (You First) (Last Laugh), after 4 hours in the river we will reach our take off of the river where we pack our things and we will have a delicious lunch prepared for our company. Then we will return to Cusco and will arrive approximately at 5:00 pm.
That includes:
- Transport to the river and back
- Professional class V river guides, bilingual
- All necessary equipment for rafting, wind jacket, helmet, vest, wet suit…
- All the meals while traveling with us until your return
- Waterproof backpacks
- Tents, sleeping bags
- Safety kayakers and Cataraft
- Cargo boat to carry everything you need
- First aid kid
Does not include:
- Gratuity for guides which is optional
- Travel, accident, life insurance
What to bring:
- Dry clothing for use in the camps
- Sunscreen
- Sandals or sneakers for the rafting
- A swimming suite
- Personal hygiene, toothbrush…
- Mosquito repellent
- Camera (only if it is aquatic)
- A bit of cash money
WE GO FROM MAY TO NOVEMBER
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