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RAFTING

 
APURIMAC RIVER
4 Days / 3 Nights
 
TOUR DESCRIPTION
BREAKFAST   BOX LUNCH   LUNCH   DINNER

DAY 01
Departure to the Huallpachaca bridge (2,000m.a.s.l), located in the southeast, 4 hours away from Cusco. This afternoon, we will whitewater raft class III and IV rapids for about an hour and a half until reaching our first camp site.    

DAY 02
Today, we row in the deepest part of the canyon, and one of the most beautiful throughout the journey. A stretch with class III rapids situated between walls of granite beautifully eroded by the permanent running waters. We will also run fun rapids class III and IV until reaching the second camp.

DAY 03
In the morning, we will run rapids such as “el Trinche” and “la Mesa” (class III and IV), getting ready to run the last rapid for us this day, the famous “Dolor de Muelas” (“Toothache” – class V) We row a few more and we reach the camp.   

DAY 04
Today, we run more class IV and V rapids such as “Babalua” and “La Ultima Sonrisa” (The Last Smile). Then, we will run a class II and III section until exiting at the Cunyac Bridge. A vehicle will be waiting for us to take us back to Cusco

 
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
 
  • Private transportation from Cusco to Hualpachaca bridge and from Cunyac bridge back to Cusco
  • All the meals throughout the whitewater rafting and canoeing expedition
  • Professional whitewater rafting and canoeing gear (rafts, dry bags, vests, helmets, paddles, wetsuits and windbreakers)
  • One or two kayakers for safety purposes (according to the size of the group)
  • Professional whitewater rafting and canoeing guides (Swift Water Rescue and Wilderness Certificate)
  • First Aid kit
  • Satellite telephone (only for emergencies)
THE PROGRAM DOESN'T INCLUDE
 
  • Extra expenses for services not indicated
  • Sleeping bag and therma rest
WHAT TO BRING
 
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun block
  • Insect repellent
  • Sport shoes to wet or strap sandals
  • Bathing suit
  • 2 spare clothes
  • Warm or thermal clothing
  • Tonel
  • Battery flashlight
  • Hat or cap