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.
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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
a Kodak moment.
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.
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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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two hours and 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
at the time of booking.
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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."
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