The Cusco region offers awesome SUP paddling experiences. From lagoons in the Andes mountains to flat water rivers in the Amazon jungle this distant areas provides an exclusive environment to explore Cusco in a different way. In 2017, River Explorers brings SUP – stand up paddle tours to Cusco in Peru. River Explorers provides instructor that will guaranteed to receive the best possible instruction.
Choose a full day tour near Cusco area, or a multi-day adventure tours into the wilds of the Amazon jungle.Our SUP paddle tours provide all the necessary gear and are available for beginners to experience.
Paddle through to remote landscape hills, valleys and jungles on the magical region of Cusco. Experience the natural beauty, history and cultural significance of our lakes and lagoons in the north and south of Cusco city. No matter which section you choose we guarantee a fun and SAFE experience.
Urcos
Urcos lagoon
If you are a beginner or intermediate stand up paddler begin your tour here, with only 900 meters long, Urcos lagoon is the perfect place to learn the basics of SUP plus the surrounding provides a nice calm atmosphere to relax. At only 30 minutes from Cusco, Urcos lagoon futures beautiful views of the mountains and nice wild life such us ducks, herons, Andean coat and others.
Huaypo
Huaypo
At only 25 minutes from Cusco, Huaypo offers outstanding views of the Vilcanota mountain range. There are snow caped peaks, mountain slopes topped in yellow grassland, Andean villages and wild life such as cormorants, Andean goose and parihuanas can ocationally be seen in the lake. Lear the basic introduction to SUP and take a tour around this impressive place.
River Explorers is proud to provide guests with bran new SUP equipment to help paddlers meet the most demanding challengers of Cusco’s outdoor nature. We know that quality SUP equipment is essential to run trips in rivers, lake and lagoons, that is why we provide the best equipment for our visitors. The following a list of the SUP gear available to our paddlers:
Board
SUP boards
Our SUP boards are extremely user friendly and performance oriented, we have inflatable boards as well as rugged. The boards are built with high quality molded process and performs extremely well in all conditions and environments.
Life Vest
SUP Life Jackets
Our life jackets come directly from United States and they are tested and certified by the american marine coast guard. They provide a firm fitting, its comfortable and are available in different sizes.
Shoes
SUP shoes
Full drainage, light weight and strong shoes in different sizes, available only for day tours. Bring your own for multi-day camping tours.
Wetsuit
Long arms and legs wet-suits, in 2 and 3 mm thick, providing the perfect conditions to paddle trips in cold water. Our wet-suits are available in different sizes including for kids.
Paddles
Adjustable paddle according to arms length. They are light weight and strong.
