• Whitewater rafting on one of the world's top ten rafting rivers
• Monumental remains of the Inca empire and the Spanish colony in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
• Lunch at a private Hacienda in the Sacred Valley, housing an impressive collection of arts and artifacts
• Gourmet food in Lima

• Active travellers: this program contains some days with relatively strong physical activity and a minimum level of fitness is required
• ENIGMA does not recommend this program for children under the age of 16 or elderly people with physical limitations. Any other person with physical or health problems, especially those related to exercising or altitude sickness is also discouraged to book this program. Please inform ENIGMA of any restrictions or health risks that you may have (ie. allergies), as well as of any specific medication that you are taking

Challenging

This customized tour is available from (*):

• US$ 2330.00 per person - Private Service
• US$ 2145.00 per person - Mixed Service (**)
   
• Single Supplement: US$ 460.00
   
• Estimated cost of air fare: US$ 280.00 per person (***)

(*) Price based on a party of four, double accommodation, 3* hotels

(**) Mixed services combine tour group services where available and private services where not available. Changes in the itinerary and services included apply

(***) This price is subject to change without prior notice by airline companies. We strongly suggest that you make your booking in advance so that the quoted price can be guaranteed

Please check Our Hotel Selection in the Travel Services section of this website for a detailed description of our recommended hotels.

However, since the price per person depends on various factors (date of your visit to Peru, number of people in your party, hotel category requested, type of service preferred, among others), please contact us or go to the Booking Online section of this website for a detailed program design and pricing of your tour. A travel consultant will contact you within a maximum of two working days.

All our programs are customized; departure dates are fully adapted to your request. However, since we have a limited rafting operation capacity, we recommend you to book this trip as early as possible.

• All transfers
• Entrance fees to all sites visited
• English / Spanish speaking guide. All our guides are officially licensed tourist guides trained in first aid
• All guided excursions described in the itinerary
• Accommodation based on double occupancy with private bath in the selected hotel category. Please contact us for further details or check our Hotel Selection in our Travel Services section of this website.
• All specified meals. Vegetarian option is available with no extra charge.
• Flight reconfirmation

Apurimac River Rafting

• Transport to and from the river in private vehicles
• State of the art self bailing rafts
• Hi-flotation life-jackets
• Helmets
• Spray jackets
• Dry bags for personal gear
• Wetsuits
• Wet-suit boots
• Special containers for cameras
• Camping and cooking equipment including Therm-a-rests & spacious two person tents
• Extensive First-aid kit
• Professional English and Spanish speaking river guides, trained in first-aid, swift-water rescue and CPR
• Safety cover at all times

• Airport taxes or visa fees. The tax for domestic flights within Peru is approximately US$6.00 per person.
• Domestic and international air tickets
• Excess baggage charge
• Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
• Alcoholic beverages or bottled water
• Snacks other than specified
• Insurance of any kind
• Laundry
• Phone calls, radio calls or messages
• Other items of personal nature
• Extra expenses originated in itinerary changes or others due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond ENIGMA’s control

• Clothing: long trousers, shorts (Machupicchu visit), long and short-sleeved T-shirts or shirts, cotton socks, warm clothes for Cusco, especially at night.
• Rain gear or poncho (you can buy a basic one in Cusco), especially if visiting in the months November to April
• Comfortable footwear, trekking boots recommended
• Camera, films (ASA 50, 100 and 200 recommended)
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, cold and rain
• Sun block (high factor)
• Sunglasses
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
• Insect repellent - minimum recommended 20% DEET - no malaria risk has been reported
• Personal toiletries and medications
• Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) or water bottle to carry water on outings
• Cash in soles and/or US$ for extras (souvenirs, beverages, etc)
• Original passport and passport photocopies

River-rafting portion

In the Apurimac canyon, both on and off the river, we recommend you wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers to avoid the strong tropical sun and persistent sandflies. Wet suits, splash jackets and wetsuit boots are provided. We also provide dry bags to store your gear in and Pelican cases for cameras whilst on the rafts.

• Sleeping bag / Sheet (0ºC)
• Small Towel
• Long-sleeve thermal top for under wetsuit
• Old trainers
• Tevas & socks
• After river change of clothes (light weight and long sleeved) including light fleece jumper and sandals
• Sunglasses with attaching string                                  
• Peaked cap
• Water bottle                                                              
• Book, pen & paper
• Swimsuit                                                                  
• Head torch & spare batteries
• Suntan lotion factor 15+ / After sun                           
• Lip-balm
• Insect repellent - high DEET - no malaria risk has been reported
• After-bite                 
• Personal effects                                                         
• Spare contact lenses / Glasses
• Camera & spare film
• Bed clothes                                           
• Personal toilet kit                                                       
• Personal first aid kit to include: painkillers, plasters (band-aids), moleskin, antiseptic cream, after-bite, anti-diarrhoea tablets, throat lozenges, re-hydration salts & personal medication. (We carry an extensive first aid kit & oxygen on all trips, but these are generally for emergencies only)

Try to bring as little as possible. Any excess baggage can be stored in your hotel in Cusco.

• International flights from/to your country and domestic flights. Please contact us to check our fares.
• Tour escort: a highly qualified official tourist guide can accompany you from your arrival in Lima until your departure at the end of the program. Please contact us for further details and prices.
• Travel insurance covering your stay in Peru from US$15.00 per person. Please contact us for further information.

• This program can be shortened in one day by cutting the day 2 of the program (full day visit of Lima). If your outbound flight leaves late at night on the last day, you may have the time to make a quick visit to Lima at the end of your trip.

If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking Online section of this website.

Climate

Cusco’s climate is divided into two differentiated seasons: the rainy season, from November to April (the heaviest rainfalls occurring usually between January - March); and the dry season, from May to October. The dry season is colder, so temperatures can drop to below 0 degrees at night.

In the Cusco area, temperatures range from 15-20ºC during the day if it’s sunny, to 05-10ºC if cloudy or rainy. At Machupicchu and Aguas Calientes, at lower altitude, temperatures are usually warmer though warm clothes are still recommended at night.

RIVER RAFTING - Important Notice

• The Apurimac river expedition travels through a remote and rarely visited part of Peru and we believe our clients should be aware that the remoteness that makes the Apurimac so very special could also cause certain problems. Thus, whilst we endeavour to minimise the chances of anything unexpected happening, it has to be noted that no itinerary can or should be rigidly adhered to. This is the very nature of adventure travel and we expect our clients to be prepared for delays and slight alterations in our programmed events.
• Specific to the Apurimac is the possibilities of delays due to the difficulty in reaching the river. Should we deem the rafting portion of the Rio Apurimac to be too high to be safely navigated we reserve the right to offer an alternative river. In all cases we will advise you of any changes in the itinerary as early as possible. We have taken all these possibilities into account when planning this expedition and have allowed sufficient leeway to enable us to successfully run this exceptional trip.
• The majority of dietary and medical requirements can be catered for, but we must be notified of these at the time of booking. Obtaining the correct vaccinations and visas required for Peru is the responsibility of the clients’.
• You should also be aware that adventure travel, in particular white-water rafting in remote areas such as Southern Peru, does carry with it certain inherent risks that you, the client, will have to assume. You will have to take out adequate travel insurance to cover these risks and any costs incurred due to sickness, delayed flights and other factors out of Enigma’s control.
• A pre-departure meeting will be held on the day before departure. It is highly recommended you attend. All clients will be asked to sign a release and waiver form and must provide a photocopy of their passport, Peru entry stamp and details of their travel insurance.
• Safety Policy
  Whilst rafting, safety kayaks and cata-rafts are present wherever deemed necessary and we carry an extensive emergency first aid kit and satellite telephones on all remote expeditions. The key to our successful Safety Policy is our highly trained and superbly motivated staff. The guides make decisions that put safety above all else. These decisions include walking around rapids, waiting out for better weather, route changes and limiting trip participation if the client is too sick to continue. We expect the clients to abide by these decisions.
• River Guides
   All our river guides hold the internationally recognized “Swift-water Technician” qualification. Staff training on safe river-running techniques is constantly being reviewed. All guides are deemed experienced and capable to raft at the high levels necessary on these demanding rivers. All have up to date Wilderness first aid certificates, have agreed to abide with our commitment to maximum risk reduction and are aware of emergency & evacuation procedures at any point.
• Safety Responsibility of Passengers
  Clients are expected to abide by certain basic safety rules including:
  • Informing the guide of any medical condition or any other factors that may affect your or anyone else’s safety.
  • Respecting the guide’s decisions.
  • Being responsible and taking care of individual equipment that is assigned to them.
  • Keeping covered to avoid sun exposure and insect bites.
  • Drinking plenty of water to avoid sunstroke and dehydration.
  • Understanding that you are entering National parks and there are certain rules concerning litter, waste & wildlife that you must abide by.
  • Being honest with yourself concerning how comfortable you are and if your limits are being pushed.
  • Advising your guide if any medical emergency arises that if left untreated could jeopardize the safety of the entire group.