Rafting adventure on the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley. Enjoy Class II and III rapids, guided safety briefings, and a scenic return to Cusco.

OVERVIEW

Location: Peru
Duration: One Day
Type: Adventure Peru Treks
Destinations: Cusco, Urubamba River, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo
Description: Go down the Ollantaytambo rapids 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 water action.


Day 1: Sacred Valley Rafting- Cusco


 

ITINERARY DETAILS

Day 1: Cusco, Urubamba River

At 9:00 AM we pick up our passengers at their hotel and drive north to the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley.

Our guides hand out and explain the equipment. They will review safety procedures. We will be in the river for two and a half hours running Class II and III rapids. After lunch, we’ll return to Cusco and your hotel at about 5:00 PM.


 

Included:

  • Complete wetsuits, flippers, life vests, helmets, rafts.
  • Lunch is provided afterwards.
  • Transportation to and from your hotel in our private bus.
  • You must be able to swim.

What to bring:

  • UV chap-stick.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Sleeping bag, mattress.
  • Extra socks (4 pairs).
  • Warm clothes for the night (fleece, long pants).
  • Light clothes for rafting.
  • Fold-up lightweight rain gear / poncho.
  • Collapsible umbrella for rain and shade.
  • Waterproof day back pack for water and personal items.
  • Trekking shoes.
  • Non-disposable water bottle (stainless steel).
  • Water purification tablets (Micropur available in Cusco).
  • Flashlight.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Camera.
  • Compass.
  • Small travel binoculars.
  • Toilet paper for your backpack.
  • Pocket knife.
  • Bandana.
  • Brimmed hat.
  • Small notebook and pen (notes for your blog and wildlife sketches).
  • Small tone.
  • Bathing suit.
  • Foam ear plugs. For long bus rides and better rest.
  • Medications.
  • Airborne.
  • Imodium-D.
  • Ibuprofen.
  • Band-aids.
  • Treat shoes with waterproof silicon spray before leaving home.
  • Personal clothing for trek, extra socks and t-shirts.
  • Lighter / matches ziploc plastic with hiking energy food.
  • Ziploc plastic bags to keep clothes dry.