It is very important to follow the Rafting Guide instructions and paddle seriously after the commands, this will keep in a good balance of the boat. After the river calm down for a while, here you will have the opportunity to rest for a moment until the next rapid come
Urubamba River Rafting 1 day
The Urubamba River runs from the high Andean mountain ranges down through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, through Machupicchu and into the jungle. It has some exciting white waters depending on the section of the river being made and the time of year.
One of the most popular Rafting sections during the season is the Chuquicahuana Also known as “Chuqui” class IL in the Upper Urubamba River. There are good class III rapids and the water is not contaminated.
The Urubamba River also called Urupampa, born in the knot of Vilcanota, crossing the major part of territory under the name Vilcanota River. Passing through the town of Urubamba, reason why is called the Urubamba River.
The turbulence of the Urubamba River, through the South Valley of the Incas, let to practice some activities such as rafting, which is one of the tourist attractions most interesting of adventure in Peru.
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Detailed Itinerary
We pick you up at your hotel with our private transportation at 08:45 am. after one and a half hours drive in our private transport into a stunning view of lakes, villages, and towns that we can see between Urcos and Cusipata. we arrive to the put -in at the shores of “Cusipata River Lodge” our private campground, you have time to change our clothes, you will find a wetsuit that will fit you. Afterward, a life-jacket and a paddle, you have to pick up a helmet, once you are ready, our professional Rafting Guides will give you a safety talk and provide you with all the proper equipment for Rafting.
This river section is known as Chuquicahuana and the most popular and the most exciting part of the Urubamba River it is located at 1hour 40 minutes southern from Cusco. This river is classified as class II, III and III+. This section has continuous rapids and for one day trip, it’s exciting moments.
The river is smooth in the beginning, giving you can practice the commands with the guidance of our Rafting Guide, but don’t worry, the bumps will come soon. gradually you will enjoy how the river gets faster, it’s time to paddle. Here you will have to paddle faster. The exciting part of our tour will be that you will get wet with the waters of the Urubamba River.
It is very important to follow the Rafting Guide instructions and paddle seriously after the commands, this will keep in a good balance of the boat. After the river calm down for a while, here you will have the opportunity to rest for a moment until the next rapid come
Afterward, we arrive at the take out and drive to our Cusipata River Lodge after dry yourself and change your wetsuit for warm clothing, you will have a delicious lunch will be served and you can enjoy a relaxing SAUNA. And we have a ZIPLINE with 2 cables over the Urubamba River each one from 100 mts, our return would be in the afternoon.
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INCLUDES:
- Transportation from Cusco to the put-in at the River
- All the rafting equipment, such as Helmet, Life jacket, paddle, self-bailing Raft
- Spray Jacket, wet Suit
- Professional English-speaking Rafting guide
- Lunch
- Transportation back from the River
- Sauna
- Hot showers, toilets
- We have a nice bar and socializing area.
YOU SHOULD TO BRING:
- A complete set of dry clothing
- a pair of sandals or tennis shoes for the river
- sun block
- a small towel
- a Swimming suit to wear under the wet suit
- A good positive mental aptitude
Notes
- We will pick up our customers from their hotel as long as they are in the city centre.
- At the end of the tour, we leave our customers in a place near the Main Square, it is easier to return to your hotel walking than go by bus, because the traffic is terrible. If your hotel is far from the city centre, take extra cash to take a taxi.
- The pickup and arrival times are referential, this will depend on the traffic that can be found in the streets or the delay of other customers, our assistant will arrive on time to your hotel, but sometimes the transport could be delayed a few minutes.
Urubamba River Rafting Experience
One of the most popular Rafting sections during the season is the Chuquicahuana Also known as “Chuqui” class IL in the Upper Urubamba River. There are good class III rapids and the water is not contaminated.
Enjoy this exciting Rafting trip in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
In the Urubamba river, we will see some beautiful landscapes near the city of Cusco.
The Urubamba River presents level II, III and VI rapids, a great challenge for adventure and adrenaline lovers.
