Machu Picchu and Rafting Class V 8 days

Wrap yourself in an unforgettable journey full of culture, exploring the most iconic sites of the imperial city of Cusco — including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Pucapucara — before discovering one of the greatest wonders of the modern world: Machu Picchu.

Continue the adventure with a thrilling 3-day expedition through one of the deepest canyons in South America, the Apurímac. Experience pure adrenaline as you navigate this mighty river, conquering rapids that range from Class II to Class V.

Duration:
8 days
Dificult:
Moderate
Group size:
from 2 to 8
Altitude:
2430 meters above sea level
Travel style:
Classic and Adventure

Arrival in Cusco and our staff will be waiting for you to take you to your respective hotel and tell you about the interesting things about your culture and adventure itinerary. It is recommended that you can purchase flights that arrive before 10:00 AM (we can also give you the option of purchasing one for you, as long as you tell us)
13:00 – 13:30 Start of the city sightseeing tour. In this tour, we will visit the Temple of Koricancha and a tour of the 4 ruins ⎼Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PucaPucara and Tambomachay⎼, which are 8 Km. From the city. Optional: Native art center of Cusco: typical and ethnic dances from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The day ends with the return trip to Cusco and the drop off at the hotel. Meals are not included.
The city of Cusco is one of the most visited places in the world. Cusco and its surroundings are home to important archaeological centers, Inca walls, colonial churches built on ruins of the Inca empire and legendary paths that lead to citadels lost in the heights of the Andes. Furthermore, the ancient cultures of Peru are kept alive in its people, the colorful costumes, the gastronomy and in the vestiges of the beauty of a glorious past that surrounds visitors who arrive at the imperial city of the Incas.
Cusco is the sacred city of the Incas and Archaeological Capital of the Americas. This is why we have prepared this one-day tour for you, which we will begin after lunch. During our walk we will visit the most representative places of the ancient capital of the Inca empire.
Koricancha: We will discover the religious center known as the “Temple of the Sun”, where the impressive engineering used in its construction stands out.
Sacsayhuaman: We were impressed by a fortress of monumental stones and excellent architecture, located 3 k.m. of the city of Cusco.
Qenqo: We will continue our tour with a visit to this ceremonial and ritual center, where sacrifices were made and tributes were paid to ancient forces.
PucaPucara: Formerly known as Tambo, it is a surveillance post along the Inca roads.
Tambomachay: This ceremonial center of the cult of water is located 7 km from the city of Cusco and is traditionally known as “the place of waters.” Definitely a must-see place on our tour.

08:00 AM Our transportation will pass by our hotel to begin this great cultural tour towards the Andean towns of the Sacred Valley. First, we will tour the archaeological center of Pisaq with a guide, and then go to Urubamba, passing through the towns of Coya, Lamay, Calca and Yucay. Along the way we will observe the beautiful flora and fauna and finally arrive at Urubamba, where we will have lunch before continuing on our way to the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo.
After the guided tour we will go to the train station and take a two-hour trip to the town of Machu Picchu (formerly “Aguas Calientes”, 2,000 meters above sea level). We will arrive at the train station and continue to our hotel to settle into its facilities. We will spend the night there and wait for the long-awaited day to see Machu Picchu very early.

We will start our day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, then we will take a bus to the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The journey to the citadel follows a winding path and lasts 30 minutes.
The excursion includes a 2-hour guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel, during which we will visit the most important sites of this imposing place, such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the royal rooms, the temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Afterwards we will have free time to take a walk around the citadel, as well as to take photos and film. At the end we will return to the town of Machu Picchu to have lunch before boarding our return train. In the afternoon. Arrival in Ollantaytambo and our transportation will return you to your hotel in Cusco, depending on the available train schedule, we will be arriving at 7:00 p.m. in Cusco.

This day will be free for everyone, we can relax and opt for a hiking tour, either like the Montaña de Colores or the Humantay Lagoon. This will depend on you. At night, our specialized and certified canoeing tour guide will be visiting your hotel to give you general information about the next 3 days of adventure.

08:30 AM we will stop by your hotel to start this great adventure. We will begin our trip heading to the Huallpachaca bridge, located southeast of the city of Cusco approximately 4 hours away. We will arrive at the starting point by lunch time. After enjoying a delicious lunch, our guides will proceed to distribute all the safety equipment such as: Helmet, life jackets, paddles, jackets) then they will give us a brief safety talk on how to use the equipment and how to paddle while in the river. , as well as a water rescue demonstration. Next, we will proceed to paddle for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach our camp located on the edge of the river.

After enjoying a comforting breakfast prepared by our guides, we will set up camp, pack up and continue with this magnificent adventure. This day will be full of adrenaline as we will run class III and class IV rapids. Keep in mind that in this section we will find class VI portages which we will stop and walk past. We will arrive at a point where we will enjoy our lunch and then continue sailing, arriving at our camp at approximately 5:00 pm. It is also located on the river bank. We will set up camp and after dinner we can have a bonfire and enjoy the sound of the river and the jokes of our guides.

One more day of adventure. After breakfast, we will pick up our camp and continue sailing for about 4 more hours. This day we will run class III, IV and V rapids. The final point of our route within the river is the Cunyac bridge, a place wherewe will use all our team, we will have lunch andwe will continue our return trip to the city of Cusco.

Transfer from the hotel to the airport depending on your flight schedule.
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INCLUDES

  • All transfers mentioned in the itinerary
  • Accommodations doubles in hotels of the selected category
  • Tour to the city of Cusco with transportation, guide and income.
  • Tour to the Sacred Valley with transportation, guide, lunch and income.
  • Tour to Machu Picchu: Expedition class tourist train, tour guide, bus up and down, entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Tourist transportation Cusco – Huallpachaca and Kunyac – Cusco
  • Certified professional guides in class V canoeing
  • Safety kayak guides
  • Complete boating equipment (life jacket, boat, helmet, paddle, waterproof jacket)
  • Large double tents. If you want an individual tent an additional cost will be charged. Consult.
  • Mattress
  • Food during the tour: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Waterproof cover for our passengers’ belongings
  • Extra cargo boat
  • First aid kit

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

  • Things not mentioned in INCLUDES
  • Extras
  • Tuition fees
  • Flights to and from Cusco (we can quote you)

Group Tour

A group tour means that it is open for other hikers to join.

Private Tour

2 Travelers: $ 0 per person
3 Travelers: $ 0 per person
4 Travelers: $ 0 per person
5 Travelers: $ 0 per person
6 Travelers: $ 0 per person
7 Travelers: $ 0 per person
8 more Travelers: $ 0 per person

Private tours are available and the price depends on the size of the group.

Additional Items

  • Sleeping bag
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel, flashlight
  • Sandals with velcro to use inside the boat on the river
  • Extra clothing (overnight jacket, shorts, polo shirts, socks, etc.)
  • Mosquito bite repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses, sun cap, toilet paper
  • Extra money for emergencies
  • Well-bagged personal belongings
  • Water bottle and snacks

Frequent Questions

The canoeing tour on the Apurímac River presents a demanding level of difficulty, with rapids ranging from class II to class V. It is recommended to have previous experience in canoeing and good physical condition.

Accommodation is provided in spacious double tents along the route. The tents include mats and a waterproof cover for passengers’ belongings.

Rigorous safety measures are implemented, including the use of life jackets, helmets and waterproof jackets. In addition, there are professional guides certified in class V canoeing and safety kayak guides.

It is recommended to bring a sleeping bag, swimsuit, towel, flashlight, sandals with velcro to wear inside the boat, extra clothing (including a night jacket, shorts, polo shirts, socks, etc.), mosquito bite repellent. , sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, toilet paper, bottle of water and snacks, as well as extra money for emergencies.

During the free day in Cusco, you can do various activities, such as visits to the Montaña de Colores or the Humantay Lagoon, which offer unique adventure and nature experiences in the surroundings of the imperial city.








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