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detour Opinion: Is this trip for me?
The Apurimac River is a beautiful and exciting rafting experience. It is a very challenging river, and one not to take lightly. Amazonas Explorer is one of very few Peruvian rafting companies that we would allow to guide this trip if our mothers were on it -- in other words, we trust them to operate as safe a trip as possible and to have high quality guides and equipment on the trip.
Peru's Apurimac River is one of the top ten rafting rivers in the world and the best short rafting trip in Peru - incredible rapids, awesome scenery, pristine beaches and rare wildlife.
Rafting the Apurimac canyon is a total wilderness adventure through an impressive 3000m deep canyon including world class grade IV rapids, pristine sandy beaches for camping, spectacular sun-bleached rock formations and rare wildlife. It is an adventure lover's dream come true, and Amazonas Explorer is Peru's best and most professional rafting company.
From the ancient Inca capital of Cusco it is a spectacular bus journey to the start of this river deep in the heart of an impressive 3000m deep canyon. From here all supplies are taken for four days of wilderness rafting. No previous rafting experience is necessary as full safety instruction and safety talk is given so even the most novice crews are expertly trained to meet the challenges and thrills of this non-stop adrenaline-pumping roller coaster ride of a life time.
Apart from world class rapids the Apurimac boasts pristine sandy beaches for camping, spectacular sun-bleached rock formations and rare wildlife including otters, puma and the ultra elusive Andean bear. It is an adventure lover's dreams come true. Experience the fantastic Apurimac River in comfort, safety, and style with Amazonas Explorer!
Highlights
Raft the source of the Amazon.
Roller coaster Grade 4+ rapids and beautiful calm float sections.
Wilderness luxury camping with excellent food.
Explore Cusco, full of culture, history, fine dining and fun nightlife. ...view more details
Abbreviated Itinerary
Day 1- - Spectacular 5-hour drive to the river, a full safety talk then head off into the canyon in search of adventure. (L/D)
Days 2-3 - " Apu - rimac ", in Quechua, signifies " The Great Speaker " - Inca nobility and priests would often ' consult ' the river on route to the city of Cusco. We tackle fun rapids, the odd unrunnable fall, and marvel at the awesome sheer-sided canyon down which we are travelling. At night we camp on beautiful sandy beaches. Andean foxes, otters and pumas have all been sighted on the banks of the river. (B/L/D)
Day 4- - Finally we reach a break in the canyon walls and from here it is a short bus journey back to Cusco to your hotel and hopefully you'll join us for a party to celebrate your trip down the mighty Rio Apurimac. (B / L) ...see full itinerary
Trip Dates
2008 Fixed Departure Dates:
June 1-4, June 22-25, July 13-16, August 3-6, August 24-27, September 14-17, September 28-October 1, October 12-15
Please contact us if you would like a private trip on another date. ...view more details
Why should I choose this trip? What makes it better (different) than other trips?
The Apurimac is one of the top ten rafting trips in the world, and is definitely the best short rafting trip in Peru. Apart from world class rapids the Apurimac boasts pristine sandy beaches for camping, spectacular sun-bleached rock formations and rare wildlife including otters, puma and the ultra elusive Andean bear. It is an adventure lover's dreams come true.
Amazonas Explorer is the most professional rafting company in Peru, and we pride ourselves on running safe, luxurious wilderness river trips. ...view more details
What kind of person will enjoy this trip?
No previous rafting experience is necessary as full instruction and safety talk is given to all crews. Reasonable fitness is advised and an ability to swim is essential. ...view more details
DAY 1: We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco for the spectacular drive to the Apurimac canyon, hopefully glimpsing on route the snow-capped Vilcanota mountain range before descending into the canyon to our starting point on the banks of the Apurimac. Here we inflate our specialised rafts, load up with provisions and, following a full safety talk and instruction in the art of white water rafting, we head off into the canyon in search of adventure. (L / D)
DAY 2 - 3: For the next three days we challenge the rapids of the mighty Apurimac. "Apu - rimac ", in Quechua, signifies " The Great Speaker " - Inca nobility and priests would often ' consult ' the river on route to the city of Cusco. The rapids are pretty much non-stop and at times the huge boulders that block our way force us to the bank for further scouting. At several points we have to portage unrunnable falls. At night we camp on beautiful sandy beaches and explore the amazing rock formations. Andean foxes, otters and pumas have all been sighted on the banks of the river. In between the harder rapids there is plenty of time to take in the awesome scenery and marvel at the near sheer sided gorge down which we are travelling. (B / L / D)
DAY 4: Finally we reach a break in the canyon walls and from here it is a short bus journey back to Cusco, passing on route the towering snow capped Salcantay mountain. On arrival in Cusco we drop you off at your hotel for a well earned hotel bed, hot shower and perhaps you will join us later to explore the delights of Cusco's nightlife and celebrate your successful descent of through the mighty Apurimac canyon. (B / L)
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