Join LivinginPeru.com for the 13th consecutive running of the World's longest raft race that takes place on the Amazon River near Iquitos, Peru. The race, the longest of its kind in the world, covers 180 kilometers over three days on balsa-log rafts. Amateur adventure seekers, professionals, media and supporters from all over the world come to compete for bragging rights, and the honor of living up to the race's motto: "The Faint of Heart Need Not Apply!"
Last year, fifty teams from Peru as well as England, America, Ireland, Australia, Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, Iran and Israel turned out to participate in this unique sporting event. "Last year's Amazon Raft Race was a major success and this year's Raft Race will be bigger and better as we are aiming for 75 teams", added Carsten Korch President and CEO of LivinginPeru.com.
Whether you are a serious competitive rafter, or merely an intrepid amateur of any age, three days and nights along this spectacular, unspoiled stretch of the upper Amazon is an unforgettable and often, life-changing experience within the confines of unparalleled natural beauty. It is a great combination of Nature, Adventure, and Fun. See what others had to say about last year's event.
This year's event takes place from October 4th-9th. Teams must be in Iquitos by the evening of October 4th and the race starts on the morning of October 6. For additional information or to sign up visit our partner organization, Peru Experience.
About the Raft Race
In June 1998 Mike Collis moved to Iquitos from England, for what he thought would be a quiet life. In 1999 Mike was asked if he had any ideas to promote tourism in the Amazon region. Mike told him that for more than 25 years he had organized raft races in England.
The first Amazon Raft Race took place in 1999 with 43 crews competing in a one day race with a winning time of 2.50 hours. The second race, one year later, was on the same course with over 60 teams from 14 different countries competing, and in 2003 the course was extended to 42 kilometers over 2 days.
American David Kelly and his illustrious "Easy Living" was the first foreign team to win the race in 2008, and their record time of only 12 hours and 19 minutes still stands.
About the organizers
LivinginPeru.com is the most authoritative and reliable English-language resource for those interested in living, working, traveling, and investing in Peru.
Peru Experience is an innovative travel agency continuously striving to be at the vanguard of Peruvian tourism, combining local knowledge with an interest for creating unique lifetime experiences for everybody coming to Peru.
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