Yavero River Rafting: 10-Day Andes to Amazon Adventure

Peru, South America · 10D | 9N

Overview

10 days, 9 nights

Embark on a 10-day expedition that takes you from the Sacred Valley to the heart of the Amazon. This unique tour combines a multi-day rafting adventure on the Yavero River with a visit to the iconic Machu Picchu. Navigate challenging rapids, explore lush rainforests, and discover ancient Inca sites on this unforgettable journey.

Highlights

Yavero River Rafting: 10-Day Andes to Amazon Adventure highlight 1

Visit the iconic Machu Picchu and hike up Huayna Picchu for panoramic views.

Yavero River Rafting: 10-Day Andes to Amazon Adventure highlight 2

Navigate through the Pongo de Mainique, a stunning and challenging canyon.

Yavero River Rafting: 10-Day Andes to Amazon Adventure highlight 3

Experience a thrilling multi-day rafting expedition on the Yavero River.

Perks Included

  • Hotels
  • Meals
  • Transfers

Destinations

This package (10D | 9N) takes you through Camisea, Pongo de Mainique, San Martin, Calca, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Aguascalientes in Peru. Each stop includes a short place guide and live weather; the map shows straight-line distances between cities.

  • Camisea (Embarkation)

    The Camisea Gas Project extracts and transports natural gas originating near the Urubamba River in Megantoni District, La Convención Province in the Cusco Region of Peru. The project, which cost nearly four billion dollars by 2015, developed in a remote, forested region of the Amazon Basin which has a population of mostly Indigenous people.

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  • Pongo de Mainique

    The Pongo de Mainique is a water gap (canyon) of the Urubamba River in Peru. Inside the water gap, the river is constricted to a width of 45 metres (50 yd). The Pongo de Mainique is 3 kilometres (2 mi) long. The elevation of the river is approximately 450 metres (1,480 ft). The steep cliffs on each side of the river rise sharply to mountains with elevations of more than 1,200 metres (3,900 ft).

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  • San Martin

    San Martín or San Martin may refer to:

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  • Calca

    Calca may refer to:Calca Peninsula, a peninsula in South Australia Calca Province, one of thirteen provinces in the Cusco Region of Peru Calca District, one of the eight districts in the Calca Province Calca, Peru, capital of the Calca District and Province Calca, South Australia, a settlement on the west coast of Eyre Peninsula CALCA, the abbreviation for calcitonin-related polypeptide alpha

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  • Cusco

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  • Machu Picchu

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  • Aguascalientes (End)

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Itinerary

Highlights: Rafting expedition start point

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Begin in the Sacred Valley and travel through the Andean highlands to Calangato, the starting point for your rafting adventure.

Highlights: Gateway to the Megantoni Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Raft down the Yavero River and reach San Martin, located at the edge of the Megantoni National Reserve.

Highlights: Deep Amazon Basin

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Continue rafting deeper into the Amazon basin, encountering rapids and lush rainforest, arriving at the Pongo de Mainique canyon on Day 6.

Highlights: Navigate a powerful canyon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Navigate through the Pongo de Mainique's towering cliffs and powerful rapids before continuing downstream to Camisea.

Highlights: Land travel from Camisea

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Conclude the rafting portion of the trip and begin the overland journey back to Cusco.

Highlights: Explore an ancient citadel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu to explore the iconic Incan citadel and learn about its history.

Highlights: Reflect on the journey

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Travel back to Cusco after a memorable visit to Machu Picchu.

Inclusions

  • Meals: Enjoy hearty camp meals like BBQ, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, plus fresh salads and fruits.
  • Navigation: Expert river guides ensure safe and smooth rafting on the Yavero.
  • Camping gear: Spacious double tents provide comfort after each adventure.
  • Transportation: Private round-trip transport plus support vehicle throughout the tour.
  • Machu Picchu transport: Train to Ollantaytambo, shuttle buses, and motorboat included.
  • Rafting equipment: Premium self-bailing rafts, helmets, jackets, dry bags, and pelican cases.
  • Support on water: Luggage boat, tail frame with oars, safety kayaks, and cataract raft.
  • Safety guides: Certified English-speaking guides with wilderness and rescue training.
  • First aid: Comprehensive kit with advanced medical tools and satellite SOS messenger.
  • Machu Picchu access: Double-entry tickets for both Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu hike.

Exclusions

  • Meals: This includes any meals that are not explicitly mentioned or outlined in the tour itinerary provided.
  • Travel Insurance: It is essential to note that travel insurance is mandatory for anyone who wishes to participate in our Yavero tour. Additionally, we highly recommend that you consider purchasing cancellation insurance.
  • Gratuities/ Tips
  • Camping gear: Please note that sleeping pads and sleeping bags are not included in the provided equipment. It is advisable to consider bringing along a sleeping bag that is rated for a comfort temperature range of approximately 10°C-50°F

FAQ

  • Meals: Enjoy hearty camp meals like BBQ, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, plus fresh salads and fruits.
  • Navigation: Expert river guides ensure safe and smooth rafting on the Yavero.
  • Camping gear: Spacious double tents provide comfort after each adventure.
  • Transportation: Private round-trip transport plus support vehicle throughout the tour.
  • Machu Picchu transport: Train to Ollantaytambo, shuttle buses, and motorboat included.
  • Rafting equipment: Premium self-bailing rafts, helmets, jackets, dry bags, and pelican cases.
  • Support on water: Luggage boat, tail frame with oars, safety kayaks, and cataract raft.
  • Safety guides: Certified English-speaking guides with wilderness and rescue training.
  • First aid: Comprehensive kit with advanced medical tools and satellite SOS messenger.
  • Machu Picchu access: Double-entry tickets for both Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu hike.
  • Meals: This includes any meals that are not explicitly mentioned or outlined in the tour itinerary provided.
  •  Travel Insurance: It is essential to note that travel insurance is mandatory for anyone who wishes to participate in our Yavero tour. Additionally, we highly recommend that you consider purchasing cancellation insurance.
  • Gratuities/ Tips
  • Camping gear: Please note that sleeping pads and sleeping bags are not included in the provided equipment. It is advisable to consider bringing along a sleeping bag that is rated for a comfort temperature range of approximately 10°C-50°F

10D | 9N

7 days

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