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Most
of the people after the Inca trail are tired
and prefer to rest and have a shopping day
in Cusco, but some people, few to be honest,
want more adventure and excitement. If you
ask for it, we will provide it. What we
suggest is to do the white-water rafting
in the Urubamba river. At least, you don't
have to walk on this one.
In the morning a bus will pick you up from
the hotel at 9 AM. They will drive you for
2 hours South of Cusco. Once there, you
have to change, it's funny to see yourself
and travel partners struggling to fit into
a wetsuit, specially if you have picked
up the wrong size. But don't worry, you
will find a wetsuit that will fit you. Afterwards,
you have to pick up a helmet, a life-jacket
and a paddle, once you are ready, you won't
stop laughing, you look so funny, definitely
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Time to pull the raft
to the river and to learn the commands.
Once on the raft and far from the shore,
the real fun starts. The river is smooth
in the beginning, giving you the chance
to practice the commands when the guide
tells you, but don't worry, the bumps
will come soon. You realize soon that
the river is getting rougher, it's time
to paddle as a madman. Suddenly the
rapids show up, and you will see yourself
paddling into it on the guide's command.
You will get soak, even if you don't
fall, water splash from everywhere,
and it's cold, you will be glad that
you are wearing the wetsuit.
After a group of rapids the river
easies down for a while, giving you
the chance to rest for a little while
until the next one. The rapids are
basically rocks and holes on the riverbed.
Rapids are classified from I to VI,
been VI the roughest. In the Urubamba
river, the rapids are class II up
to III+ and IV when the river is high
after the rainy season (December to
March).
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an half your ride is about to end, I
suggest, if it's a sunny day, to jump
into the water and flow with the river.
Don't worry, the guide will get you
to the shore or back on the raft. It
is always another guide on a kayak who
goes next to the raft to pick up the
people who fall, and also he will take
pictures, this is great because back
in Cusco you can buy a CD with all the
pictures taken.
Once back on the shore, the same
bus will be waiting for you. After
dry yourself and change your wetsuit
for warm clothing, you will have a
delicious lunch. Then a good nap on
the ride back to Cusco.
Tours
to the Urubamba river:
The white-water rafting is always
offered in all our tours, Private
and Independent,
as an extra activity that can be requested
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"My
trip to Peru was extremely enjoyable made
more so by the care and attention of Indiana
Expedition. In all it was a memorable trip
and I will readily book again through Indiana
Expedition."
Judith Durber (England) |
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