The checklist information below you will need to increase your satisfaction and maximize your safety on the river and the campsites.
Pre – Trip Information
The night before your trip begins, the head guide will talk about the responsibilities and tasks as a member of the Apurimac River rafting tour.
At this moment, the head guide should have been informed of your medical conditions related to medications, physical and dietary conditions or any associated with allergies that may influence your safety and health.
During the camping we will expect your help to set up and break the camps down, clean up, load and unload the rafting boats. All human waste is removed from the river canyon carry out in a container.
Outside the River
Bring comfortable clothes that will resist the severity of the trip. Remember, rafting on the Apurimac you will get wet; cotton is comfortable but dries in longer time, Nylon instead dries quickly. Bringing to much staff is a disadvantage; the dry bag has limited space so we recommend bringing what is necessary.
We provide a two person duffel bag to pack all your personal belongings. Please we strictly recommend to pack all the necessary items described below.
Camping
We provide a two person duffel bag to pack all your personal belongings. Please we strictly recommend to pack all the necessary items
described below.Sleeping bag
We recommend bringing sleeping bags rated to comfort 10°F during May to August. (you can rent for U$ 15 per trip). Between 18° comfort rated during September to November.
Sleeping pad
The Apurimac River rafting tour is great, when camping, there is nothing better than a good night sleep. Light weighted sleeping pads like Therm-a-Rest or similar provides good comfort and warmth during cold nights
Sleeping pads U$10 per trip.
Inflatable sleeping pads U$20 per trip.
Flash light
Or headlamp are great to move around camp during the nights. *Remember extra batteries!
Water bottles/hydration pack
Polycarbonate or hard plastic bottles similar to Nalgene brand are suggested. A strap or small carabineer need to be attached to the bottle so this can be clipped on the boat ready to be use at any time.
Clothing
Socks
Two pairs of woolen, synthetic or cotton.
Pants
A lightweight comfortable pants around camp is recommended. Fast drying convertible pants that can turn into shorts with zip off legs is good option too.
Fleece or Wool
One set. This material dries fast and stays warm when gets wet. Substitute wool sweater if you prefer
T shirts
Take a long light sleeve cotton or synthetic t-shirt or button down shirts, this will keep you cooler during the warm temperature inside the canyon. We recommended to bring 1 for every two to three days.
Underwear
Bring lightweight body and under polypropylene, capilene, coolmax or any other similar types that are a quick-dry material that keeps you warm and wicks moisture away from your body
Women should bring one pair of comfortable bra/tanks for camping.
Cap
A cap with a large brim provides sun protection, remember a strap attached to your hat preventing from losing in the rapids or wind. It is a good idea to bring an extra cap to use it on the river.
Shoes
A dry pair of sneakers are perfect, trekking boots are not essential and can be difficult to pack in the dry bags that has limited space.
Sun Glasses
Sunglasses with 100% UVA and UVB protection is recommended. Polarized glasses are even better. Chums, crokies or retainer to keep them from losing. Two pair of contact lenses.
Other
Camera
You will want to capture your Apurimac River rafting adventure. We offer a video and photo service. To secure your camera you may keep it in you dry bag on the raft. A zip lock bag for added security is suggested. Expensive photo and video gear should be in a waterproof case similar to pelican case.
Cash
It is a good idea to have for incidentals; snacks, beverages or others purchased on the way to the river, and on the ride back to your last destination
Tips
River Explorers honor itself on our exceptional team. If you think the service provide has been superlative, you are very welcome to leave a reward. The typical gratuity according to Peruvian tradition is 10% of the trip price and can be left in cash with your tour leader or a personal credit card with our office.
On the river
You must wear a life jacket and a helmet that is perfectly fastened at all times while river rafting and walking during portages.
The items described below are to wear on the river.
Personal Items
Shoes
Sneakers, Dunlop volleys and water shoes that stay on your feet and have a rubber soled made to grip when wet are very good. Teva or Chaco sandals with buckles fasteners are very helpful too.
Shorts
A quick drying loose fitting strong nylon shorts are recommended.
Sunscreen
Bring at least one bottle SPF 30 or higher per two day.
Bug Protection .
We do not recommend DEET, its components damages outdoor equipment and even can dissolve plastic and rubber. We recommend Picaridin, (a synthetic composite developed from a plant extract) the regular use of picaridin does not present a health concern as the use of DEET.
To wear under your wet-suits
Swimsuits
Choose comfortable synthetic or wool. Cotton takes too long to dry after a long day on the river.
Capilene
One for 3 days. Capilene body and under. Light synthetic, capilene or wool. Capilene is the best choice for wet conditions and high-sweat activities, this is a quick-drying fabric.
Socks
One per day. Temperatures between May and July can be chilly (55 °F – 13C° to 60°F – 15.5 °C ) if your feet tend to get cold neoprene socks are a the best solution or any other synthetic material.