APURIMAC RIVER 3 DAYS / 2 NOCHES
This exciting whitewater rafting expedition is rated among the best of world. We start our trip from Cusco (3400m altitude) and drive 4 hours across the Andes down to the Apurimac River (2000m). In the native Quechua language “Apurimac” means “Speaker of the Gods”. This river is also the most direct source of the Amazon making it the longest river in the world.
We mostly run class III+ and IV rapids, and there are also some class V. Some of the rapids are too dangerous, and the passengers must portage on shore while the guides navigate the empty boats. At night we camp on pristine beaches. All the meals are included and prepared by the guides over a campfire. Among the wildlife in this remote and isolated canyon we sometimes see river otters, bob cats, foxes, torrent ducks, cormorants, etc.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: We meet at 9am in Cusco, and drive 4 hours across the Andes to our put-in under the 
Huallpachaca Bridge. It takes about two hours to have lunch and prepare all the equipment. You will be given a safety talk and drilled into rafting techniques. Emphasis is put on training all the participants on how to get back in the raft after falling into the water, capsizing and de-flipping the raft, swimming a rapid, etc. We paddle approximately 2 hours, running class II and III rapids. We camp in a narrow gorge with impressive walls, where the guides prepare dinner. Your responsibility is washing your own dish and setting up your tent. (L+D)
Day 2: After a healthy breakfast, we start rafting around 9am. Today we are in the water approximately 6 hours, running mostly class III and IV rapids. There is the occasional class IV+ and V rapid, flat water, and portage. We stop for lunch, and arriving to our second campsite around 4pm. The guides prepare tea-time and dinner. (B+L+D).
Day 3: We start the day off with a good breakfast. We paddle for 3 to 4 hours, and run a few 
class V rapids with names such as “Tooth Ache”, “You First”, “Last Laugh”. We finally arrive to the take out, where we pack all the equipment, have lunch, and drive back to Cusco arriving around 6:00 pm. (B+L).
INCLUDED:
- Transportation to the river and back
- Professional English speaking class V river guides
- Safety Kayaker
- Triple occupancy tents
- Water proof-bags for personal luggage
- All the proper rafting equipment: helmet, life jacket, spray jacket, wet suit, paddle, and self bailing raft
- All meals while on the river (vegetarian or Kosher diet can accommodated upon request)
- Photos, video and Mayuc T-shirt
- Safety conscious techniques and procedures
DEPARTURES: Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.