KAYAKING ON APURIMAC RIVER 3D/2N

Trip Overview

DESCRIPTION

This is an expedition for a lot of adrenaline, for those who love adventure in mighty rivers, it is classified among the best in the world according to the “World Class Rivers”. This tour starts from the capital of the Incas, Cusco (3,300 m.a.s.l.). We will go through the beautiful landscapes of the Andes towards the river “Apurímac” which in Spanish means “God who speaks” this river is a tributary of the “Amazon River” the longest in the world. It sails approximately 55 kilometers and crosses class III, IV, and even V rapids. The maximum in canoeing 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 him. The one who commands before starting is to make a “fifth” with the coca leaf, as a payment to take care of us from accidents.

OVERVIEW

KAYAKING ON THE APURIMAC RIVER

Day 1: Cusco – Huallpachaca Bridge – “La Palta”

For the tour KAYAKING ON APURIMAC RIVER, First of all, pick up from your hotel in the city of Cusco in our mobility. Then, we will go to the north of the city for 4 hours by bus, appreciating the beautiful agricultural landscapes of the mountains and we will arrive at the Huallpachaca Bridge located at 2,900m of altitude. After preparing all the equipment. We will have a first aid practice and talk, with the adventure guides. Therefore, start the tour of the river for 2 to 3 hours, class II and III. We will install the camp in a place called “La Palta” where we will have a hot drink before enjoying a delicious dinner around a campfire. Finally, spend the night for the next day.

Day 2: “La Palta” – “La Playa”

We will start the day with a delicious breakfast at 07:30 a.m. each one of us will help to set up our camp, to begin navigating with the difficulty of classes III and IV for a time of 6 hours, but we will stop for lunch, a short rest. Then we will continue to our next stop at the next campsite at a place called “La Playa”, a beautiful place on the river bank. Also, we will have hot tea and dinner, after spending the night in an open sky full of stars.

Day 3 KAYAKING ON APURIMAC RIVER: “La Playa” – Cusco

We will start with a good breakfast at 08:00 a.m. to have the right energy because we will need this third day. Because we will march in V class which is faster and riskier but we will put the previous ones into practice. Then, we will start rafting at 09:00 a.m. It will be enjoyed for a time of 4 hours with a lot of adrenaline and excitement, end of the adventure and return to the city of Cusco.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cusco – Huallpachaca Bridge – “La Palta”

First, I pick you up from your hotel in Cusco.
Second, transfer by bus from Cusco – Apurímac River.
Then, I arrive in 4 hours at the Huallpachaca bridge, where we started the Rafting.
Safety instructions by the guide.
You practice before you start.
Start of rafting for 3 hours level II and III.
In the same way, in the afternoon camping in a place called “La Palta”.
So, taste hot tea and dinner.
Finally, spend the night around a campfire.

Day 2: “La Palta” – “La Playa”

First, breakfast at 07:30 a.m.
Second, pick up our camp.
Start of rafting with the difficulty of III and IV for 6 hours.
Stop for lunch for 2 hours.
Then, continue with rafting to “La Playa”.
Also, enjoy hot tea and dinner.
Finally, spend the night recharging your batteries.

Day 3 KAYAKING ON APURIMAC RIVER: “La Playa” – Cusco

Start with a good breakfast as we will lose a lot of energy.
Then the rafting begins at 09:00 a.m. with the difficulty of V.
Travel time for 4 hours.
Also, lunch at the end of the rafting.
Finally, return to the city of Cusco.

INCLUDE

THE KAYAKING ON APURIMAC RIVER INCLUDES:

First of all, it includes transportation to and from the river.
Second, complete boating equipment: wetsuit, life jacket, windbreaker, safety helmet, paddles.
Also, food during the tour.
Likewise, private transportation (round trip).
Tents.
Sauna and Jacuzzi.
Finally, it includes Safety Kayak.

NOT INCLUDE

THE KAYAKING ON APURIMAC RIVER DOES NOT INCLUDE:

First, it does not include a digital photo and video service (optional, ask at our office or via E-mail).
Second, tips.
Finally, extras.

RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS TO DO KAYAKING ON APURIMAC RIVER:

First of all, bring a bathing suit.
Second, shorts, towel, sandals, or slippers to enter the river.
Also, a hat and sunscreen.
Also, bring bottles of water.
Likewise, a sleeping bag and mat (flask).
Similarly, a small backpack for your personal effects: documents some money, sunscreen, a hat for the sun).
Finally, bring a camera.

USEFUL INFORMATION

KAYAKING ON APURIMAC RIVER

DIFFICULTIES

Difficulty. I-II: Easy without risk (Somewhat exciting).
Difficulty.III-IV: Good and exciting (With some risk).
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).
Difficulty.VI: Extreme risk (boating cannot be done).