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Urubamba River Rafting Adventure

Santa Maria, Cusco, Peru
Overview

A rafting adventure to the Urubamba River, where you will be able to ride class II and III rapids. Along the route you will also find excellent scenic riverside views, including big eucalyptus trees and beautiful flowers.

  • Transfer to starting point 45 Minutes approximately in bus.
  • Activity: Rafting.
  • Rafting time: 2½ Hours approximately.
  • Shuttle to Cusco: 45 Minutes approximately in bus.
  • Difficulty Levels: 3 of 5
  • Maximum Altitude: 1811 masl. / 5941 ft.
  • Departures Day: Daily Departures.
  • Starts: Pick up at your accommodation in Cusco
  • Ends: Drop-off at Cusco around 5:45 PM

Price Includes

  • Full safety rafting equipment
  • Professional English-speaker guide
  • Lunch
  • Facilities with hot shower, bathroom and dressing room

Price Excludes

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • River Shoes (15 Peruvian Soles per pair - paid locally in cash)
Itinerary

Day 1Urubamba River Rafting Adventure

After being collected from your your hotel in the morning, you will embark on a 1.5-hour drive towards the shores of the upper Urubamba-River. Here, your professional rafting guides will give a safety talk, and provide you with all the proper equipment for rafting.

You will then begin your rafting adventure, which will involve you floating down the river for approximately 2.5 hours. In this time you will run class II and III rapids, with the rainy seasons also providing rapids that can even reach class IV and IV+.

Finally, you will arrive at the Cusipata River Camp shoreline, where a hot sauna and hot showers will be waiting for you. Here you will also be able to enjoy a full lunch, whilst recovering from your rafting experience. If you are interested in even more adventure in your day however, you can also zip-line across the river. You will return to Cusco at around 5 in the afternoon, and later in the evening, you can view the exciting pictures from your trip at the tour office.

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Urubamba River Rafting Adventure FAQs

How fit should I be to go rafting? Is it strenuous?

On some of our more challenging rivers where unintentional swimming, long hiking or high elevations are a possibility, a higher level of fitness is advised. Always discuss with our staff if you’re unsure what’s acceptable for you. If you’re still in doubt about your ability to go rafting, or your fitness, check with your doctor before you go. While many trips require little physical fitness, being in good shape will enhance your vacation.

I am a senior citizen. Can I go rafting?

Yes! Inca Jungle has taken people in their nineties on our trips. It’s important that you’re fit and active and choose an appropriate trip. Many grandparents bring their grandchildren on our Family Magic trips. Special “Elder Rafting” and “Canoeing” trips, exclusively for seniors, are offered as well.