{"id":3997,"date":"2020-03-21T18:23:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-21T23:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/?p=3997"},"modified":"2024-03-01T12:37:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:37:56","slug":"rafting-in-the-inca-jungle-trek-to-machu-picchu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/rafting-in-the-inca-jungle-trek-to-machu-picchu","title":{"rendered":"Rafting in the Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ready! Inkayni passengers wearing proper outerwear\u00a0 to enjoy Rafting<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n

What is rafting?<\/b><\/p>\n

Rafting<\/b><\/a> is a popular shorthand term for white water rafting. Water rafting or white water rafting is a sport and activity which sees a crew work in unison to navigate a river course. In modern world practice, the raft is a boat with inflatable boards with a special sectional design which allows to stay afloat, even after getting damage to one part of the boat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rafting is adventure sport in which you will fill adrenaline and the same time you will see beautiful places, having new experience and emotions without extra thrill and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

The history of white water rafting is a thing of the far away past. In earlier days, people used to transport things using rafts, hence the name of rafting came into the picture. In 1842, Lieutenant John Fremont of the U.S. Army first introduced rafting expedition on the Platte River. In ancient days, rafts were made from rubber cloth tubes and a floor.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1960s, white water rafting became more widely recognized and white water rafting companies were established. <\/span><\/p>\n

The 1970s, white water rafting made its major changes as leisure sport when it was included in the Olympic Games. In the 1980s, as the popularity of rafting was increasing gradually, number of independent companies were started throughout Scotland, South America and Africa<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Inkayni Passengers ready to go rafting<\/span><\/i><\/h5>\n

Nowadays, white water rafting is still gaining a huge number of popularity. This sport is suitable for all ages; However, you should have the proper equipment and outwear as well as the guidance of professional staff.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can practice rafting here in Cusco, too. Below are the places you can go rafting. Note that this sport needs to be supervised by a professional guide.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Huambutio \u2013 Pisac (Sacred Valley of the Incas)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Calca \u2013 Urubamba (Huaran \u2013 Sacred Valley of the Incas)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Ollantaytambo \u2013 Chilca (Sacred Valley of the Incas).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Santa Maria (Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These are some places where you can practice this adventure sport in Cusco. If you decide to go rafting, <\/span>Inkayni Per\u00fa Tours<\/b> <\/a>offers you a special tour called<\/span> Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu<\/b><\/a> that includes not only Rafting but also adventure sports like <\/span>Cycling<\/b><\/a>, Hiking, Zip Lining; all of them performed along the most beautiful landscape. You will have the opportunity to try native fruits and meet the locals who will teach you more about the flora and fauna that is found in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n

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