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Call Esprit toll-free today at 1-800-596-7238 for more information on the Mexico Week of Rivers program which offers an action packed whitewater exploration on Mexico's best rivers. Activities include white water rafting, canoeing, paddling and kayaking on Mexico's exciting and exotic fast-moving whitewater rivers and can be enjoyed both by the novice and experienced paddlers.
Esprit runs it's Mexico operations from Veracruz, Mexico and offers whitewater kayaking tours in Mexico during the winter season.
Is one week just not long enough?
Consider extending your stay in Mexico for a reduced rate! Stay two weeks and enjoy both the "Mexico Week of Adventure" and "Mexico Week of Rivers" trips and save money.
* Please enquire about availability.
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Mexico Week of Rivers
For whitewater paddlers Esprit's Mexico Week of Rivers program offers an action packed exploration of Mexico's best rivers.
Situated on the banks of the Antigua River, the small rural village of Jalcomulco, Veracruz is our gateway to over 100km of continuous whitewater.
Whether by kayak, raft, canoe or inflatable kayak, enjoy the technical challenges of Mexico's fast moving, creek style boating as we paddle class III-IV whitewater through towering canyon walls and lush tropical greenery. Challenging, active, fun and adventurous, the Mexico Week of Rivers trip makes for an awesome winter "whitewater" escape.
Esprit's “Mexico Week of Rivers” whitewater paddling trips include whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking and/or inflatable kayaking on Mexico's exotic and technical whitewater rivers.
Advanced Week of Rivers
New for 2011/2012!
Advanced Week of Rivers! Join us for the best of "what is running" by kayak or OC1! This trip includes extended time on the Alseseca River and a trip to the Awe-Inspiring Rio de Oro!
* Contact jim@whitewater.ca or mexico@whitewater.ca for more info.
Rivers and Rescues Week
New for 2011/2012!
Join us for 2 days of paddling combined with a 3 day Whitewater Rescue Technician course!
* Contact jim@whitewater.ca or mexico@whitewater.ca for more info.
Availability & Costs 2011-2012 |
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| Mexico Week of Rivers (Canoe, Kayak, Raft, Inflatable Kayak) |
Adults | Youth (under 12) |
| Sat. Jan. 28, 2012 - Sat. Feb. 4, 2012 With Anna Levesque and Andrew Holcombe |
$1550 | $1250 |
| Sat. Feb. 4, 2012 - Sat. Feb. 11, 2012 | $1550 | $1250 |
| Sat. Feb. 11, 2012 - Sat. Feb. 18, 2012 | $1550 | $1250 |
| Sat. Feb. 18, 2012 - Sat. Feb. 25, 2012 With Mark Scriver |
$1550 | $1250 |
| Sat. Feb. 25, 2012 - Sat. March 3, 2012 Rivers and Rescue also available |
$1550 | $1250 |
| Sat. March 3, 2012 - Sat. March 10, 2012 ACA Members Trip |
$1550 | $1250 |
| Sat. March 10, 2012 - Sat. March 17, 2012 |
$1550 | $1250 |
| Sat. March 17, 2012 - Sat. March 24, 2012 |
$1550 | $1250 |
| Sat. March 24, 2012 - Sat. March 31, 2012 |
$1550 | $1250 |
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Group Discount! Save 20% with a group of 5 or more! Pay just $1240 per person! Contact us for specialized dates or customized itineraries.
Week of Rivers Daily Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival in Veracruz and transfer to Jalcomulco | |
| Day 2 | Tour of town and paddling the Antigua River | |
| Day 3 | Paddle the Actopan River | |
| Day 4 | Paddle the Barranca Grande - Put-in to Amititla | |
| Day 5 | Paddle the Barranca Grande - Amititla to Monte Blanco | |
| Day 6 | Paddle the Barranca Grande - The "Four IV's" and Pescados section | |
| Day 7 | Creeking on the Tomata River or Antigua/Ziplining | |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Veracruz/Departure from Veracruz | |
| Note: We do our best to adhere to the itinerary outlined above. Activities and river specified are subject to change based on circumstances outside of our control (ie.weather, water levels, road and safety conditions) | ||
What's included in your Week of Rivers trip
Once you arrive in Veracruz, Xalapa or Jalcomulco, your private transportation, freshly prepared meals, hacienda style accommodation, smooth river shuttles, professional guide services (led by Esprit's Lalo Ruiz and Jim Coffey) and top quality paddling equipment (except kayak paddle) are all included. We want to make sure that once you've arrived in Jalcomulco all your daily needs are taken care of and all you have to concentrate on is the purpose of your trip - and that is to have fun paddling the best whitewater in Mexico!
Rental Options, Add-ons & Upgrades
Some things you may choose to add to your adventure or rent from us in Mexico. Prices are listed per person and include taxes.
| Shuttles: | |
| Xalapa Bus Station Shuttle to Jalcomulco (Xalapa arrivals) Veracruz Airport Shuttle to Jalcomulco (for late arrivals or early departures) Veracruz Airport Shuttle to Veracruz Hotel (for late arrivals or early departures) |
$50 (one way) $100 (one way) $25 |
| Accommodation Upgrades: | |
| Single/Private Room Supplement | $250 |
| Equipment: | |
| Kayak Paddle Rental Kayak Paddle Damage/Loss Deposit Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad |
$60 $90 $30 $30 |
| Memories Packages: | |
| Photo CD/Video DVD Combo - *Pre-purchase Rate Trip Video DVD Trip Photos CD |
*$150 $100 $100 |
| Double your stay: | |
| Book an additional consecutive week. |
$950 |
Accommodation in Veracruz (for early arrivals or late departures) |
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| Hotel |
Rating | Description | Cost | |
| Hotel Mocambo |  |
A venerable, elegant, Luxury Hotel with beautiful gardens, pool and ocean views. The Mocombo was the first hotel of its kind on the Gulf of Mexico. | Approx. $150 per night. (based on double occupancy) | |
| Hotel Veracruz Centro Historico |  |
A clean, comfortable and modern hotel ideally located on the main square (Los Portales/Zocolo) of colonial Veracruz. Highly recommended! This is where most of our participants choose to stay. | Approx. $100 per night. (based on double occupancy) | |
| Hotel Real del Mar |  |
A great find across from the beach and Aquarium with clean simple rooms surrounding a garden courtyard and pool. It rates as our most "cheap and cheerful" option in Veracruz. | Approx. $50 per night. (based on double occupancy) | |
Hassle Free Reservations! We are pleased to make night prior or night after reservations for you. Please let us know which hotel you prefer, how many people, and the nights required.
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Esprit Mexico
1-800-596-7238
(Head office, Davidson, QC, Canada)
Email: mexico@whitewater.ca
