Rio Cotahuasi Expedition (trip)
Rio Cotahuasi Expedition
- Lima Airport, Peru
- Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
| from $2,950* per person | 11 Days | June |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Global Descents | 12 people max | |
Draining the western slope of the Andes Mountains, the waterway courses 100 miles over a continuous series of Class IV and V drops, making it one of the most gripping stretches of commercially run whitewater anywhere. Visitors to the Cotahuasi encounter some the rarest and the most extraordinary Incan archeological sites, visit a quaint Peruvian village replete with natural hot springs, spot enormous Andean Condors, and experience one of the most fantastic wilderness river expeditions on Earth!
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Locations visited/nearby
Peru, South America
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3 testimonials about the provider, Global Descents:
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Reviewer: Hi Matt
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Elizabeth Pagano,
I thought you'd get a kick out of knowing that my mom is singing your praises to business audiences. We've been promoting our new book in Atlanta, Austin, Memphis, Chicago, and Madrid, and she's ending her speeches with a story about how you got down in the boat and gave a pep talk to the women before the last few rapids...and what a difference you made to the women...and what a great example of leadership you are. The audiences love the story. You're a hit! All the best to you, Matt.
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Reviewer: Matt and Harvey
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Jeremy Deem,
I'm writing to thank you for the expedition of a lifetime! I've
traveled around the world with numerous outfitters, and I have to say that my Global Descents Zanskar expedition was hands down the most best one that I've participated in. Your professionalism, your fun and flexible personalities, and your ability to handle the most extreme situations amazed me. I look forward to the Zambezi this fall and the Futaleufu next January! Yours truly,
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Reviewer: Jane
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Sincerely, Alex ,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for such an amazing trip on the Nile. I never though that I would feel so comfortably calm in such huge whitewater. Your calming leadership and focus on safety is unmatched. By the way, my favorite part of the trip was when we flipped the boat in "Silverback"! I'm already thinking about doing a trip with you in Chile this winter. Thanks for memories!
Itinerary
Day 1After a short domestic flight from Lima, arrive in the southern city of Arequipa. At the airport you will be met by your expedition leader and taken directly to your first class accommodations. Tonight, during dinner, we will cover all of the details of the upcoming adventure.
Day 2
This morning we will depart Arequipa early for a full day’s drive to the town of Cotahuasi. This journey will take us over a 15,000 foot pass with spectacular views of the 21,000 foot Coropuna Volcano.
Day 3
Today will be spent exploring the narrow streets of this very interesting Andean town. This afternoon we will take the short drive to the Luicho Hot Springs for a nice soak to help prepare for the long hike ahead of us in the morning.
Day 4
This morning, after loading our gear onto the mules, we will begin the full days trek to the river. This trek will take us around the impressive Sipia Falls, towering more than 400 feet tall. Afterwards we will continue on the ancient Incan trail, 3000 feet above the river before beginning our decent into the river canyon. Tonight we will camp by the river and our put:in.
Days 5-10
Day five we begin the river portion of the expedition. After a detailed safety orientation and paddling introduction, we head downstream into the deepest and one of the least-explored canyons in the world! Over the course next 6 days and 100 miles, we’ll paddle some of the finest, most continuous class IV and V whitewater in the on Earth. We’ll stop frequently to rest, to absorb the splendor of this extraordinary place, and to explore the numerous pre-Incan and Incan ruins. Every afternoon we’ll pull our boat ashore and make camp, oftentimes at the site of abandoned Incan villages, pitching our tents directly beside traces of ancient civilization. We’ll share decadent dinners, hot breakfasts, and plentiful lunches as we peruse the sky for soaring gigantic Andean Condors; and we’ll leave ample time for exploring side canyons, ancient trails leading out of our camps, and for recuperating every night. The quality of our journey through the Cotahuasi canyon cannot go understated – this is one of the Earth’s wonders in terms of spectacular scenery, wilderness remoteness, archeological exploration, and expedition quality!
Day 10
The whitewater subsides substantially by today as we float to our take-out. Passing by villages and local fisherman harvesting the river. After reaching the take-out, we will have a nice early lunch, de-rig and load all of our equipment. After a seven hour drive we will arrive at our deluxe accommodations in Arequipa. Just enough time to shower and clean up before our final night fiesta. Congratulations on completing one of the worlds most remote and challenging river expeditions!
Day 11
After breakfast, its time to transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and back home or on to your next destination.
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