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Rafting in Cuzco
Rafting in the Urubamba River 1Day
Description
A day of rafting will teach you some basic techniques, show you some nice scenery near Cusco, and give you a wet, thrilling ride.
Itinerary
Day 1
At 9:00 AM we leave for the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley of the Incas (north of Cusco), where our guide will give us an introductory chat on safety and equipment for our trip running the Urubamba. We will raft for around 2 hours in Class II,III.IV+ and V rapids, depending on which route we select.
We could be on Huambutio
Class II, Ollantaytambo
Class III (We run it from May to December), Quiquijana
IV and V (Dec to May). For the last one, which is the hardest,
we always take a safety kayak with us, so it means one extra guide for the safety of our clients.
After lunch we return to Cusco, arriving at around 5:00 PM.
The rainy season is a really good time to go rafting because the river gets faster and the waves and other hydraulics are larger. The rainy season lasts from December to April
Included :
- Professional English speaking guides, paramedics qualified for Class V rafting
- Full Rafting equipment (helmet, life jacket, raincoat, paddle, wetsuit, Hyside Self Bailer Boats)
- Private Round Trip Transportation.
- Lunch (Meat, salad, sodas, tea, coffee, dessert, fruits)
- Optional : Video and Photos Services
We recommended to bring:
- Bathing suit
- Towel
- Sandals or running shoes
- Shorts (to use over the wetsuit)
- Hat, sun block
- Camera
Rafting in the Urubamba River 2d/1n
Description
Enjoy this exciting rafting trip in the Urubamba Valley, where we will run different rapids with different levels.
Itinerary
Day 1
We pick up our passengers at 9 AM. We depart from Cusco to Huambutio (south east of Cusco), where the guide will give us a safety talk, as well as the necessary equipment for our rafting trip. We will start our journey, running Class III rapids, and will return to the campsite in the afternoon.
Day 2
Alter breakfast, we will move to the high part of the Valley, there we will run Class IV rapids. After lunch, we will return to Cusco in the afternoon.
Note : The rainy season is a really good time to do this tour because the river gets faster and the waves and other hydraulics are larger. The rainy season lasts from December to April.
Included :
- Professional English speaking guides, paramedics qualified for Class V rafting
- Full Rafting equipment (helmet, life jacket, raincoat, paddle, wetsuit, Hyside Self Bailer Boats)
- Private Round Trip Transportation
- All meals during the trip
- Double Tents
- Safety Kayak
- Complete First Aid Kit
- Optional : Video and Photo Services
We recommended to bring:
- Bathing suit and light clothes
- Towel
- Sandals or tennis shoes
- Shorts (to use over the wetsuit, cause the raft is slippery when wet)
- 3-4 pairs of socks
- Warm clothes for the night (fleece, long pants)
- Sleeping bag, mattress and flashlight
- Personal water bottle and snacks
- Hat, sun block, toilet paper
Rafting in the Apurimac Canyon 3d/2n
Description
The Apurimac River "The God River of the Incas," is one of the best rivers in the world for White Water River Rafting.
Itinerary
There will be a briefing the night before departure.
Day 1 CUSCO -HUALLPACHACA
At 9:00 AM we head out to the Huallpachaca Bridge at an altitude of 2000 masl, about 5 hours south east of Cusco. After lunch our guide gives us safety instructions followed by a demonstration of the equipment, and they also will give you a basic Rescue Course for this kind of river. We will raft for 1 hours on Class II and III rapids. Then we will set up camp on one of the beautiful beaches of the Apurimac River and rest for the evening.
Day 2 CUSCO- APURIMAC
After a healthy breakfast we pack up the camp, and head off to begin rafting down Class III and IV rapids, stopping only for lunch. We may also walk some dangerous Class VI Rapids (that are impossible to run). Then we will set up the tents and rest.
Day 3 APURIMAC RIVER - CUSCO
After a good breakfast we raft down some Class III, IV and V rapids (The famous Class V - Toothache). After 5 hours we end our adventure at the Kunyac Bridge. We will have a barbecue lunch and then we will return to Cusco, arriving there at around 6:00 PM. In the evening we can enjoy the video of our trip in one of the pubs in Cusco.
Included :
- Professional English speaking guides, paramedics qualified for Class V rafting
- Full Rafting equipment (helmet, safety jacket, raincoat, paddle, wetsuit, Hyside Self Bailer Boats)
- All meals during the trip
- Double Tents
- Dry bags - Special Waterproof bags (for personal belongings)
- Safety Kayak and Cargo Boat
- Private round trip transportation
- Video and picture service
- Complete First Aid Kit
We recommended to bring:
- Bathing Bathing suit and light clothes
- Towel
- Sandals or tennis shoes
- Shorts (to use over the wetsuit, because the raft is slippery when wet)
- Four pairs of socks
- Warm clothes for the night (fleece, long pants)
- Sleeping bag, mattress, flashlight
- Personal water bottle and snack
- Hat, sun block, mosquito repellent, toilet paper
- Take your things in a plastic disposable bag
Hidrospeed
Description
Go down the Ollantaytambo rapids head-first while swimming! Hydrospeed is a floating board that goes around your arms and head and protects you from collisions.
It is indeed fast, and the water's proximity provides very real contact with and an appreciation for the river, its falls and other hydraulics.
Itinerary
Day 1
At 9:00 AM we pick up our passengers and go to the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley.
The guides hand out and explain the equipment and some commands we will use to communicate in the river for everyones safety. We will be in the river for two and a half hours, running rapids of Class II and III. We eat lunch and return to Cusco at about 6:00 PM.
Included :
- Complete wetsuits, flippers, life vests, helmets, boat
- Lunch is provided afterwards
- Transportation to and from your hotel in our private bus
- You must be able to swim
We recommended to bring:
- Bathing suit and light clothes
- Towel
- Personal water bottle and snack
- Hat and sun block
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