Rafting Apurimac
Apurimac River
Wild Rafting Adventure on the Apurimac River.
Time has carved a spectacular mile-deep tropical canyon with giant smoothly eroded granite rocks. The Apurimac water comes from a melting glacier and humid creeks. It is the main source of the famous Amazon River, giving those who dare themselves, not only a taste of nature’s raw power, but also an insight into its beauty. The harmony of the explosive white water, interrupted by the isolated peace of calm water will help you to enjoy some of the most fascinating sceneries in the world. It will create a feeling of belonging with those who have lived here forever: otters, deer, the powerful Pumas and the mighty Andean Condors. In this beautiful natural setting you will come closer to your real self.
Apurimac Itinerary
Day 01:
Depart Cusco to Huallpachaca Bridge, Military bridge, the journey takes 4 to 5 hours. On arrival, our guides will be waiting for you with the equipment prepared and ready for departure. We will have lunch at Huallpachaca Bridge. Familiarization with equipment. Practical introduction to “white water” techniques. Safety training (Huallpachaca bridge grade II) the afternoon training. Overnight at Las Pulgas camp.
Day 02:
We leave Las Pulgas and begin the descent, encountering rapids with grades of difficulty rising from I to IV. After 2 hours we reach our first portage. From here we encounter the rapids of Space Odissey and the technical section of purgatory. Finally camping at Las Calabazas.
Day 03: Canyon
From Las Calabazas camping the river augments it’s volume as it is joined by the Vilcabamba River. From here the river is stronger but at the same time has larger pools between each rapid (grade of difficulty I to IV) nevertheless more strength and greater precision are required although, of course these rapids are much more fun. The running rapids and the waves make our descent exciting, rapids such as “Zeta”, “El Roller” and “Trinche”, amongst others will take us to our campsite. The Table, this is a beautiful place, perfect for resting, on the white sand and calm water in which we can swim and relax.
Day 04:
The canyon opens giving out oblique formations and consequently, rapids of high difficulty, the first “Toothache”
“You First” and, the last “Babalua Carajo” are of grade V difficulty. These three rapids are optional for the passenger, as the banks are easily accessible. At the end of the trip we are met by our bus for the return journey to Cusco.
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