Summary
- Day 1 : Apurimac River
- Day 2 : Full Day on the Apurimac
- Day 3 : Black Canyon
- Day 4 : Grand Finale. Return to Cusco
- Additional Tour Options
- $1295 - Based on private trip starting on any day of the week (minimum of two people)
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- Apurimac River
- Cusco
- Black Canyon
PaddlingIncludes paddling activity such as sea kayaking or rafting.
ActiveOur most active trips for travelers who are fit and looking for vigorous adventures. Tours include multisport activities and multi-day treks.
CampingDeluxe camping or accommodations in mountain lodges.
Details
Day 1 Apurimac River 
(L,D)
The Apurímac River, which means, “speaking God” in Quechua, is the source of the world’s largest river system, the Amazon River, and was considered a sacred river by the Incas. From Cusco we will drive four hours through the Andes to the river put-in in the village of Naihua. It will take us about two hours to prepare all the equipment and receive our equipment, safety talk, and instructions. After lunch, we begin rafting class III and IV rapids for about 2 hours until we reach our first campsite.
Day 2 Full Day on the Apurimac
(B,L,D) After a healthy breakfast, we will walk around the campsite to admire the vegetation (bromeliads and orchids). We will start our journey with a technical rapid called "Submarine" and many other class IV rapids. After lunch, we will run class III to IV rapids in an amazing white-water granite canyon. After setting the camp, we will have dinner and sleep in a sandy beach under a sky scattered by restless stars.
Day 3 Black Canyon
(B,L,D)
Today, our adventure starts early. We will run quite a few class III rapids and then enjoy the most beautiful part of the canyon and its calm waters. We may see river otters, dears, foxes, torrent ducks and tropical Andean birds. Continuing our adventure, we will pass under several suspended bridges along the river and will meet the Santo Tomas River. At noon, we will set camp and have the chance to hike during the afternoon or relax at camp.
Day 4 Grand Finale. Return to Cusco
(B,L)
After breakfast we will run class III to IV pool-drops rapids, like "The Other Right" and "3 Condores" among others for an exciting end to this adventure. We will have lunch at the end of our adventure, followed by a five-hour drive to Cusco in our private vehicle.
Tour Notes
Services Included:
- Private transportation to/from Cusco
- All meals
- Rafting equipment (dry bags and rafting gear) and self bailing rafts
- One safety kayak for each raft
- Camping gear (screen dining tent, two-man tents, sleeping mattresses, portable chemical toilets)
- Professional river guides (Swift water rescue and wilderness first responder certified)
- Satellite phone
Services do not Include:
- Hotels or meals in Cusco.
- Sleeping bag (can be rented locally)
3 nights comfortable camping
All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.
Rafts, private vans
Roundtrip flight Lima-Cusco-Lima is not included. Please add US$275 (specific flight cost is based on travel dates and availability).
Min 3, Max 12, raft guides and support staff (Private departures with a minimum of two people available)
US$33 international departure tax, US$10 local departure taxes, gratuities
Lima - Share US$65, Single US$115
Cusco - Share US$50, Single US$80
Class III-V whitewater rafting on one of the world's top rivers. Enjoy the scenery and Incan history of this river. Travelers should be fit and looking for an active holiday.
1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person
Hotels
- Camping
