RIVER RAFTING

 APURIMAC (Peru): 6 days/5 nights

"Speaker of Gods". Rated among the best of world class rivers. The Apurimac is the most direct source of the mighty Amazon and could be considered the longest in the world.
Five hours drive from Cusco we put in at 2000 Mt. After lunch the rafting starts. During four days we will raft class III - IV and few class V rapids, sleep under the southern stars by the river in double tents and cook our meals in a fireplace as we shared our experiences of the day. In this remote and isolated canyon, wildlife can be spotted. River otters, bob cats, foxes and torrent ducks are commonly found around here. At some point we have to do a 300 Mt portage, the Narrow Canyon rapid has never been dared to raft, an we will not this time. The last day after take out we will enjoy a farewell "parrillada". Names as "space odyssey" "bam bam" "dolor de muelas (tooth ache)" "you first" and "last laugh" will linger for long time in your memory because they will bring to your life unforgettable experiences that only river rafting provides.

Minimum 4 participants .

INCLUDES
- Transfer from/to the airport in Cusco
- Transfer from Cusco to and from the river
- 2 nights in Cusco. Tourist Class Hotel, with breakfast.
- 3 nights camping in double occupancy tents.
- Professional English speaking class V rafting guide
- All meals while at the river.
- State of the art self-bailing rafts.
- Waterproof bags for personal luggage.
- Wet suit, spray jacket, life jacket and helmet.
- Safety conscious techniques and procedures.
- Camping equipment

PRICE AND ITINERARY UPON REQUEST

Departures every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from early May to late November. Can also be arranged for special group departures.

TAMBOPATA - CANDAMO (Peru)
12 days / 11 nights.

Reception at Lima's airport and transfer to hotel. Next day after breakfast transfer to airport to take the flight to Juliaca and start the program described below
From the famous lake Titicaca to the amazon tropical rain forest. A great expedition for river fans and lovers of the great outdoors and isolated places on earth. We start in Juliaca and Puno by the Titicaca lake visiting the Uros Island a place where time stopped long ago and where the community way of life still persist. This island belongs to the Titicaca National Reservation Park.
Next day a truck takes us through the altiplano and Cordillera over 4500 Mt. and down to the tropical rain forest where we put in. Our professional guides give a complete checklist over the equipment and a briefing on safety rules for the next days.
Our route is now the highway system of the Jungle, RIVERS. We leave behind the last sight of civilization and enter into the world of the Shamans, Ayahuasca, the jaguar, the capybara, the tapir, 13 species of monkeys, 500 species of birds and many more creatures The mystery of the Rain Forest is ahead of us to discover and enjoy. After floating for six days in self bailing rafts, sleeping by the river in double tents and running class III and IV rapids we arrive to the world renowned Macaw Link our last camping place. Now we are in the Candamo River. At down we will be able to observe the Macaws. The final leg of our trip is by motorized dugout canoe to Puerto Maldonado to spend the last night of this unforgettable adventure. Next morning after breakfast transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima. Reception at airport and transfer to hotel. Next day transfer to airport to take flight to next destination.

PRICE PER PERSON INCLUDES
- Transfer to/from Lima's airport to hotel.
- Two (2) nights in Lima tourist class hotel with breakfast.
- Transfer from Airport (Juliaca) to hotel.
- 1 Night in Puno /Juliaca Tourist class hotel, with breakfast.
- Visit of the Uros Island in Lake Titicaca with transfers and Guide.
- Transportation to the put-in point.
- 7 nights camping.
- 1 night in Puerto Maldonado's Wasai Lodge. Double room with breakfast.
- All rafting equipment (self bailing rafts)
- All meals during the river journey.
- Double occupancy tents and other camping gear.
- Professional river guide and assistants.
- Transfer to Puerto Maldonado's airport from hotel
- Local air transportation Lima - Juliaca/Puerto Maldonado - Lima 

DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Sleeping bag and mattress
- Insurance

PRICE AND ITINERARY UPON REQUEST. (operates from early May until late November).

COTAHUASI EXPEDITION.
13 days / 12 nights.

A combination of trekking with river rafting. We start in the southern city of Arequipa "the white city" by the Misti Volcano. City tour and visit to the Santa Catalina Cloister. Next day we drive towards the Cotahuasi River to Aplao in point two days ahead. A drive through high passes of more than 5000 Mt by the Coropuna Glacier (sleeping volcano of more than 6000 Mt) bring us to the village of Cotahuasi to camp and enjoy the local hot springs. A 7 hour trek down this Canyon considered twice deeper than the Colorado and deeper than the Colca take us to the Sipia Water fall and finally following an ancient Inca Trail, to the put in point in the Cotahuasi river. For six days we will be rafting over 160 Km of continuous class IV and V rapids exploring pre-Inca ruins with ceramics, textiles and Inca tombs still untouched. The last day we drive from the take out point to Arequipa to participate in the farewell dinner. Next morning transfer to airport to take the flight to your next destination.

INCLUDES
- Transfer in/out from Lima's airport
- Two (2) nights in Lima, tourist class hotel with breakfast.
- 2 Nights in Arequipa Tourist class hotel, with breakfast
- City tour of Arequipa with entrance to the Santa Catalina Cloister.
- Transfer from/to airport in Arequipa.
- Welcome and Farewell dinner.
- 1 night in Cotahuasi. Hostal.
- 1 night Colca Canyon Camp ground.
- 6 nights camping.
- All meals while on the expedition.
- All rafting equipment, self-bailing rafts, paddles, helmets, wet suits, dry bags, class V life jackets.
- Safety kayaker and cargo cataraft.
- Professional class V rafting, English speaking guide.
- Donkeys and wranglers to carry the equipment down to the river.
- All camping gear except sleeping bag and mattress.
- All land transportation to the river.
- Transportation from take-out to Arequipa.
- Local air transportation Lima - Arequipa - Lima.

DOESN'T INCLUDE
- Sleeping bag and mattress
- Insurance

PRICE ITINERARY AND DEPARTURES UPON REQUEST.

RIVER RAFTING IN ECUADOR

NOTE: THESE PROGRAMS CAN BE COMBINED WITH TREKKING OR CLIMBING 

Jatun Jacu River – Misahualli and Anzu rivers

5 days / 4 nights

Day 1                Quito – Tena: B/fast and depart towards the Amazon basin. Before Tena you will stop in Papallacta thermal springs for a refreshing swim in its healthy waters. Lodge in a Jungle resort.

  Day 2                Tena – Jatun Jacu River: Rio Jatunyacu (upper Napo River) is a big volume, clear water river that has long straightforward rapids perfect for the intermediate paddlers.  The calm pools allow plenty of time to enjoy the magnificent rainforest and Andean Mountain views.  For the advanced boater there is also some great play. Short transfer to our launching point, where the road ends deep in the Jungle. Crystal waters, big waves and class III rapids will make our journey a memorable day. Overnight in a Jungle Lodge.

  Day 3                Misahualli River: Rio Misahuallí is a bustling and somewhat remote port at the juncture of the rivers Napo and Misahuallí.  The village was the original Ecuadorian jungle tourist outpost, and after dozens of years and despite the entrance of Tena and other jungle towns into the tourism market, is still a popular starting point for jungle tours and canoe trips.  The town of Misahuallí offers well-developed, though rustic, tourism services, including good craft shops, cafes, and lodging. The Upper Misahualli holds Class IV-V rock dodging action. The Rio Misahualli boasts clear, warm water, polished granite boulders, jungle shoreline, and children swimming near indigenous. Transfer to Misahualli River, one of the most spectacular rafting trips in Ecuador. This river flows through a magic jungle canyon, surrounded by waterfalls and unforgettable class III – IV rapids. Overnight in a Jungle Lodge.

  Day 4                Anzu River: Rio Anzu joins Alto Napo near Puerto Napo - river usually runs clear boatable flows b/w 500cfs ~ 2500cfs Upper section of Rio Anzu - great Class IV run put in can be tuff to find - run mellows with lower elevation. Transfer to Anzu River for our last rafting experience before returning to Quito. Hotel Sierra Nevada. Evening farewell dinner.

  Day 5                 Quito: B/fast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to your next destination

PRICES UPON REQUEST

DAILY DEPARTURES WITH A MINIMUM OF 4 PARTICIPANTS FROM OCTOBER TO MARCH

THE CHALLENGING UPANO RIVER

7 days / 6 nights

Day 1                 Quito - Macas: Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Macas. Transfer to Lodge. Briefing on Upano’s rafting program.

Day 2                  Upano: Breakfast. Transfer to put in point for the departure of the rafting. Fantastic views and challenging rapids III –IV.  Waterfalls, vast wilderness and a fresh jungle. Birds, colorful butterflies, flocks of parrots are frequently seen. Overnight in campsite

Day 3                 Upano: The lower section of the Upano is a very long canyon with several caves to be explored. Big rapids class III and IV surrounded by an impressive Jungle. Overnight in Campsite.

Day 4                 Upano: Another day with more rapids and awesome Jungle life. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 5                  Upano - Macas: Put out, pack all the equipment and return to Macas. Overnight in Hotel

Day 6                 Macas – Quito: Transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Quito. Transfer to Hostal Sierra Nevada:

Day 7                 Quito – Helsinki: Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take your flight to your next destination

Prices upon request

This expeditions has a high cost due to the remoteness of the area. We have to take along all the necessary equipment by air from Quito to be completely self - supported during the whole expedition.

DEPARTURES ON MONDAYS FROM NOVEMBER TO MARCH

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