Apurimac River

Raft down the Sacred Inca River of Apurimac (talkative God), the furthest water source of the Amazon River, and be challenged by the exiting class IV-V rapids through impressive canyons.

There are no large settlements along the bank of the Apurimac. The river's course offers nothing much but nature, but what nature!

From the lofty heights of its source where it begins its journey through pastoral valleys until it starts its meanderings through the depths of the jungle, the Apurimac cuts through wild gorges and canyons, the almost inaccesible cliffs and gigantic walls that reach toward the peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba at more than 13,200 feet.

ITINERARY

Day 1: CUZCO/APURIMAC RIVER

We travel on a private bus to our put-in, Huallpachaca Bridge (1,700 feet), the journey is impressive driving through dramatic Andean landscape and Indian villages. We reach the Apurimac river in the afternoon and proceed to prepare our rafting gear. We will be floating for 2 hours, doing class II and III rapids. Camp by shore. (BLD)

Day 2: APURIMAC RIVER

After breakfast, guides will give an orientation briefing before we start our exiting adventure through this spectacular canyon. Adrenalin pumping day, as we start with the big rapids. First portage (class VI rapid) called "Tu Primero". (BLD) 

Day 3: APURIMAC RIVER

Our second day of big rapids is also one of the classics of whitewater rafting in the world. This impressive canyon with towering cliffs and big boulders let the clearwaters run forming the legendary rapids os "Z", "Laberinto", "Dolor de Muelas", all of them class V. After an exiting day we camp at a relaxing sandy beach. (BLD)

Day 4: APURIMAC RIVER/CUZCO

On our final morning on the river we descend the class IV-V famous rapids of "Resbaladero" and "Babalua Carajo!". The canyon opens up and we reach our take out point where a vehicle will be waiting to return back to Cuzco. Overnight in hotel. (BL) 

COUNTRY : PERU

DURATION : 4 Days/ 3 Nights

DATES : Trips run from May to November.

RATING : Demanding. Class V

PRICE : U$ 350 (5 - 12 passengers)