This is a fantastic two-day wilderness rafting adventure for those short on time. If however you are really pushed for time, you could choose a shorter one-day version of the trip, taking in the second day only but you do miss the lovely beach camps and beautiful views of the milky way. The two day Apurimac allows you to go deep into the wilderness with no one around having the beaches and rapids all to yourself. By doing the two apurimac you get to have lots of fun on class 3 and 4 rapids.
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You head out from Cusco for the spectacular drive to the Apurimac canyon, hopefully glimpsing en route the snow-capped Vilcanota mountain range before descending into the canyon to start your Apurimac rafting adventure.
Here your guides will inflate your rafts and load them up with provisions for the journey ahead. Following a full safety talk and instruction in the art of white water rafting, you cast off into the Black Canyon of the Apurimac.
For the next two days you enjoy some of the least visited, but in our opinion best Peru rafting.
The river enters a truly impressive steep-sided gorge where you run many excellent class III and IV rapids. In between the rapids, there are relaxing floats through breath-taking scenery. You also have the opportunity to get out and explore waterfalls and colonial bridges.
At night you camp on a deserted beach and enjoy great food, a few drinks and great camaraderie around the campfire.
This remote section of the Apurimac River is rarely visited, making it a true wilderness adventure. Nights spent on deserted beaches under the stars create a memorable expedition feel, while the canyon itself reveals hidden waterfalls and colonial-era bridges few travelers ever see.
More great Apurimac rafting today. Depending on water levels there may be the odd portage between the fun rapids. There are also stretches to just sit and float down the river and enjoy being in this fantastic location.
Keep an eye out as you go for Andean Foxes, Torrent Ducks, otters and even Condors.
Finally, you reach a break in the canyon walls in time for lunch. From here it is a four to five-hour drive back to Cusco, with views of the towering snow-capped Salkantay Mountain along the way.
This second day of rafting allows you to fully appreciate the canyon’s wild ecosystem, with the chance to see rare wildlife along the river. The gradual transition from the rugged gorge to the open landscape makes for a spectacular finale to this unforgettable whitewater adventure.
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