If you are an enthusiast of this sport, Machu Picchu offers you, together with the Canyon of Cotahuasi, the best "thermals" in Peru. They are ideal because of the speed and strength of the winds.

An expert in this discipline who wishes to face an unforgettable challenge must not miss the experience of flying over Machu Picchu. Only experts, however, can take up this challenge. Your flight over Machu Picchu will fully justify the long trip involved.

If you have any questions about this sport, just contact us. There are four-day tours available only for those passengers who have their own equipment. They include transportation, breakfast, lunch and a guide.

For the adventurer who visits Cusco for the first time, canoeing is almost a must. There are different options, and the following are those most frequently adopted, according to their duration:

URUBAMBA RIVER
You can spend a whole day in the Sacred Valley and while away two or three hours on the river. This alternative is combined with a visit to some archeological points in the surroundings. It is ideal for the tourist who has little time and meager experience with the sport.

Although the routes are really varied, the most recommended trip is along the Urubamba or Vilcanota rivers in the Sacred Valley. This excursion is divided into three one-day stages, which can be taken either individually or together, making it a three-day excursion. The stages are as follows:

Huambutio - Pisaq
It is considered the most popular and easiest stretch. Previous experience and specially fit physical condition are not required. Neither is special equipment, as long as the excursion is made from May to September. The rapids are short and not technically difficult, but they still have the unique attraction of this discipline.

Urubamba - The "Frog's Mouth"
This stretch offers more adventures as there are more rapids than in the first section. In general, the trip is more varied and the water flows more rapidly. These features make it more challenging, while not significantly increasing risk.

Rapids of Huarán
This is the most exciting section along the Urubamba river. It is one hour away from the Imperial City. The trip gets your adrenalin pumping because of the rushing torrents. Previous experience is needed, but there is no significant risk. However, it is only possible during the dry season, from June to September.
Although this section does not present a high difficulty level, it does however require advanced technique due to the number of maneuvers that the canoeist is obliged to perform. In this section you can opt for a kayak that -even if it is similar to the raft and forms part of the discipline of canoeing- is a totally different mode. This is a very small vessel seating only one person. Because of its size and weight, it enables one to go through more difficult rapids and maneuver in a way that would be impossible in an ordinary raft.

This excursion takes eight hours.