KAYAKING ON THE APURIMAC RIVER 3D/2N
This is an expedition with a lot of adrenaline, for lovers of adventure in fast flowing rivers, it is classified among the best in the world according to the "Wolrd Class Rivers". This tour starts from the capital of the Incas, Cusco at 3,300 m.a.s.l. We will go through beautiful landscapes of the Andes to the "Apurimac" River which in English means "God who speaks" this river is a tributary of the "river of Amazons" the longest in the world. Sailing approximately 55 kilometers and crossing class III, IV and V rapids. The maximum in boating is grade VI, and this is reserved only for expert and well-trained adventurers. Those who know the Apurimac River always say that it is who sends before starting is to make "fifth" with the coca leaf as a payment to take care of accidents.
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KAYAKING ON THE APURIMAC RIVER 3D/2N
Day 1: Cusco - Huallpachaca Bridge - La Palta
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Transfer by bus from Cusco to Apurimac River.
- Arrival in 4 hours to the Huallpachaca bridge, where we will start the Rafting.
- Safety instructions by the guide.
- Practices before you start.
- Beginning of rafting for 3 hours levels from ll to lll.
- Camping in a place called "La Palta".
- Tasting tea and a hot dinner.
- Overnight around a campfire.
Day 2: La Palta - The Beach
- Breakfast at 07:30 a.m.
- Arrival to our camp.
- Start rafting with difficulty from lll to lV for 6 hours.
- Stop for lunch for 2 hours.
- Continue rafting to "La Playa".
- Tasting tea and hot dinner.
- Overnight to recover energy.
Day 3: The Beach - Cusco
- Start with a good breakfast and we will lose a lot of energy.
- Start of rafting at 09:00 a.m. difficulty level V.
- Travel time for 4 hours.
- Lunch at the end of the rafting
- Return to the city of Cusco.
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Day 1: Cusco - Huallpachaca Bridge - La Palta
Pick-up from your hotel in the city of Cusco into our transport. Then, we will head towards north of the city for 4 hours by bus, appreciating the beautiful agricultural landscapes of the mountains and arrive at the Huallpachaca bridge located at 2,900m of altitude. After preparing all the equipment. We will have a practice and first aid talk, by adventure guides. Start the tour of the river for 2 to 3 hours by fast class II and III. The camp will be raised in a place called "La Plata" where we will have a hot drink before enjoying a delicious dinner around a campfire. Then, overnight for the next day.
Day 2: La Palta - The Beach
We will start the day with a delicious breakfast at 07:30 a.m. Each one of us will help to build our camp, to start navigating with difficulty from classes III to IV for 6 hours, but we will make a stop for lunch, short break. Then, we will continue our trip until our next stop in the next camp in a place called "The Beach" beautiful on the river bank, where we will have a hot tea and dinner, after spending the night in an open sky full of stars.
Day 3: The Beach - Cusco
We will start with a good breakfast at 08:00 a.m. to have enough energies, because we will need this third day. Because we will march in V class that is faster and riskier but we will put the previous ones into practice. We will start rafting at 09:00 a.m. you will enjoy for 4 hours of a lot of adrenaline and emotion, end of the adventure, return to the city of Cusco.
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The service includes:
- Transportation to and from the river.
- Complete boating equipment: wetsuit, life jacket, windbreaker, safety helmet, oars.
- Food during the tour.
- Private transportation (round trip).
- Tents.
- Sauna and Jacuzzi.
- Security kayak.
Does not include:
- Digital photo and video service (optional, ask at our office or via email).
- Tips.
- Extras.
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What you should bring:
- Swimwear.
- Short, towel, sandals or slippers to enter the river.
- Hat and sunscreen.
- Water bottles.
- Sleeping bag and mat (colchón).
- A small backpack for your personal effects: some money documents, sunscreen, a sun cap).
- Camera.
DIFFICULTIES
1.- Difficulty I-II: Easy without risk (Somewhat exciting).
2.- Difficulty III-IV: Good and exciting (With some risk).
3.- Difficulty V: Very exciting and risky (you need an additional safety boat, it can be a kayak or a boat, it is the highest level that can be done with tourists).
4.- Difficulty VI: Extreme risk (boating cannot be done).
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Please, ask for a personalized quote. The price is customized depending on the final accommodation options, travel dates and other preferences.
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