Full Day White-Water Rafting in the Urubamba River (Cusco)
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Overview
The Urubamba River runs from the high Andean ranges down through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, past Machu Picchu and into the jungle. The Urubamba River is divided into Upper and Lower Urubamba; the dividing feature is the Pongo de Mainique, a white-water canyon that opens into the Amazon plain.
The Urubamba River has a lot to offer! The white water offers a great rafting experience, depending on the section of the river and the time of year. One of our most popular rafting sections during the season is the “Chuquicahuna- (CHUQUI)”-section on the Upper Urubamba. Here, we can find good Class II rapids, and the water is not contaminated (unfortunately, as in some other river sections in the Sacred Valley of the Incas).
This section is ideal for one-day tours, featuring friendly Class II, III, and IV rapids. Enjoy the ride along the river, taking in excellent scenic views of enormous eucalyptus trees and many beautiful flowers. This white-water rafting section is open year-round; from early December to late March, the river even offers class IV rapids.
Full Itinerary
In the early morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and then start our 1,5 journey until we arrive at the shores of the Upper Urubamba River, at the “CUSIPATA RIVER SECTION”, our private campground. Our professional Rafting Guides will give you a safety talk and provide you with all the necessary Rafting equipment. We will be floating along the river for approximately two and a half hours, traversing class II and III rapids. During the rainy season from December to early March, the rapids can reach class IV and IV+.
Afterwards, we arrive at the” CUSIPATA RIVER CAMP”, where we enjoy a hot sauna and showers and then a delicious full-course lunch. As an option, you can go on a zip line across four cables over the river. Our return to Cusco should be in the afternoon, around 05:00 pm. That same evening, you will be able to look at the great pictures we took during our trip.
Included/Exclude
- Transportation from Cusco to the set-off at the River
- 24-hour support from the company owner
- All the rafting equipment, such asa helmet, a life jacket, a paddle, self-bailing Raft
- Spray jacket, wet suit, safety kayaker
- Professional English-speaking Rafting guide
- Delicious lunch
- Transportation back to Cusco
- Insurance of any kind
If you are spending the night
- Tents with Mattresses
- Waterproof roof for the tents
- One breakfast, two lunches, one dinner
- Sauna and hot tub facilities
- Hot showers, toilets, and a fireplace
- A nice bar and socialising areas
What we need when you make a reservation
- Full name, as written in your passport (please include a scanned copy of your passport)
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Tour departure date
- Send a deposit of 60% of the total price of your tour. (The remainder of your balance will be due upon your arrival in Cusco.) Payment can be made via Western Union, PayPal, or ABN AMRO Bank in Holland, or securely and directly through our website by selecting your desired tour and clicking the BOOK NOW button.
Prices
- Price per person: US$75.00 pp
- The price is based on four people.
For 1 day at CHUQUI (all year, class III)
“With every tour you book with Green Peru Adventures, you can request a free walking tour of Cusco’s mysterious and historical city, accompanied by one of our professional guides, who speaks several languages.”
We are looking forward to creating an unforgettable experience for you.
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