Rafting the Mighty Apurímac River

08:30 AM – Hotel Pickup and Transfer: Begin your adventure with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Travel by private transport through scenic Andean landscapes to the historic Huajachaca Inca Bridge, an ancient route associated with trade and communication during the Inca period.

Safety Briefing and Equipment Fitting: Upon arrival at the river, meet your professional rafting guides, enjoy lunch by the riverbank, and receive a comprehensive safety briefing. Learn essential paddling techniques, river commands, and how to use your safety equipment.

First Rafting Section – Class II and III Rapids: Get ready to paddle through the first stretch of the Apurimac River, navigating exciting warm-up rapids while admiring the dramatic canyon scenery and ancient stone structures along the river.

Camp 1 – Riverside Camping: In the late afternoon, arrive at a secluded sandy beach and settle into camp. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and relax beneath the star-filled Andean sky.

Morning Nature Walk and Rafting: Start the day with a nutritious breakfast before enjoying a short nature walk to discover the region's vegetation, including Andean orchids and bromeliads. Then, continue rafting through scenic stretches of the river, surrounded by towering canyon walls and cascading waterfalls.

Santo Tomas Confluence and Black Canyon: Continue toward the confluence with the Santo Tomas River and enter the spectacular Black Canyon. Here, the river becomes more challenging, with continuous Class III and IV rapids that add excitement to the adventure.

Wildlife Watching and Riverside Lunch: Take a break for lunch along the riverbank while enjoying the surrounding wilderness. Keep an eye out for native birds and other wildlife that may inhabit the canyon, such as torrent ducks and cormorants.

Camp 2 – Riverside Camping: In the afternoon, arrive at your second secluded beach campsite. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and spend a peaceful evening surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Apurimac Canyon.

Maximum Adrenaline Descent – Class III, IV, and V Rapids: Begin the day with an early breakfast before tackling some of the most challenging rapids of the Apurimac River. Enjoy an exciting descent through technical whitewater sections, including the famous “The Other Right” rapid, subject to river conditions.

Waterfall Exploration and Final Rafting Section: Continue through the spectacular canyon, admiring hidden waterfalls and dramatic rock formations along the way, before reaching the final take-out point.

Farewell Lunch and Return to Cusco: Enjoy a final riverside lunch with your rafting team. Afterward, pack up the equipment and board private transport for the journey back to Cusco.

Arrival in Cusco: Arrive in central Cusco in the late afternoon, bringing your three-day rafting adventure to an end. End of services.