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Rafting

PIÑIPAMPA – HUAMBUTÍO SECTION

RAFTING / HALF DAY / CLASS II - LOW

Along flat tranquil waters, with very gentle rapids through a narrow passage in the valley where there are no roads or villages in sight. Suitable for kids aged three and up. This section can be done at any time of the year but class III rapids may be expected during the rainy season from December to April.

Total time from Cusco 5-6 hours
Total time from the Sacred Valley 4-5 hours
Time on the river 2 hours aprox
Difficulty level Class II - Low
Altitude range 2,800 masl
Includes Snack or picnic (optional), transport, equipment and guide.

OLLANTAYTAMBO - CACHICATA SECTION

RAFTING / HALF DAY / CLASS III - MODERATE

This descent begins in tranquil waters, and continues onto the Ollantaytambo rapids, surrounded by Andean terraces, Inca trails and natural rock walls rising above 800 m. Birdwatching and Inca ruins; this section can be done from May to December.

Total time from Cusco 5 hours aprox
Total time from the Sacred Valley 4 hours aprox
Time on the river 2 hours aprox
Difficulty level Class III - Moderate
Altitude range 2,800 masl
Includes Snack or picnic (optional), transport, equipment, guides and security kayak.

CHUQUICAHUANA SECTION

RAFTING / HALF DAY / CLASS IV - MODERATE TO HIGH

A stretch of continuous Class III to Class IV rapids through a narrow valley; birdwatching and passage through the Chuquicahuana canyon. A good run at any time of the year, with Class IV and V rapids from November to April.

Total time from Cusco 5-6 hours
Total time from the Sacred Valley 4-5 hours
Time on the river 2 hours aprox
Difficulty level Class IV - Moderate to High
Altitude range 3,100 masl
Includes Snack or picnic (optional), transport, equipment, guides and security kayak.

APURIMAC CANYON 3 DAYS

3 days / 2 nights

Apurímac is a Quechua word that means “The talking God”. The Apurímac river is the most important and farthest affluent of the Amazon river. This canyon, considered among the country’s deepest, is 2,000 m / 6,561 ft deep, and this rafting trip ranks among the 10 best in the world. Apurímac is an important granite canyon with shining vertical walls, incredible geological formations caused by water erosion and beautiful sandy beaches, were we will enjoy our lunch and camp. We will have the pleasure of observing condors, deer, river otters, foxes and a variety of birds.

APURIMAC CANYON 4 DAYS

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Apurímac is a Quechua word that means “The talking God”. The Apurímac river is the most important and farthest affluent of the Amazon river. This canyon, considered among the country’s deepest, is 2,000 m / 6,561 ft deep, and this rafting trip ranks among the 10 best in the world. Apurímac is an important granite canyon with shining vertical walls, incredible geological formations caused by water erosion and beautiful sandy beaches, were we will enjoy our lunch and camp. We will have the pleasure of observing condors, deer, river otters, foxes and a variety of birds.

APURIMAC - BLACK CANYON

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

The Apurimac canyon is considered one of the deepest in Peru and one of the best places for rafting trips in the world. The Black Canyon section is characterized by its large number of white sand beaches, its long sections of calm and crystal-clear waters, and it’s fun class III and IV rapids. We will have the chance to see condors, deer, river otters, foxes and different types of birds.

 

This trip is ideal for people with little experience in the river who are willing to live an adventure in contact with nature, without too much difficulty but with the necessary dose of action and adrenaline. Children from 12 years of age can go.