Hopefully you took some decent tips from the last round of information I wrote about. But as I am well aware not everyone is into bikes. How about some water, anyone ever think about going Kayaking or white water rafting perhaps?

There are all sorts of great places to go white water rafting and kayaking around the world but for most of us all we ever see of it is on a gap year in Australia or perhaps even New Zealand. Don’t get me wrong these are great experiences but settle back and check out a few more options off the beaten track.

So first up we have the Cotahuasi River in Peru. this gorge is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and is a series of seriously wild and dangerous continuous rapids. It was only “first descended” 16 years ago back in 1994 so is a pretty fresh and unknown route and so consequently an unknown challenge with the first commercial routes set up in 2001. The river starts all the way up in the Andes Glaciers and heads all the way down to the sea. Down the route there are undiscovered Inca and even pre Inca ruins and burial sites that haven’t been surveyed yet.
In terms of some other useful facts, the water is cold, there are bugs a plenty and it is really hard work. But rest assured there are some really good guides in the region who will be more than happy to help you out.
Have a look at this for more information:

http://www.cotahuasicanyon.com/modules/news

The second option takes us off to Greenland for a spot of sea kayaking.
You will be following in the paddle strokes of the Inuit hunters as a way of tracking their prey, seals and whales. Obviously on your trip everything will be a bit less life or death but it is a thrilling trip none the less. The best time to go is in our summer (July and August) and it probably goes without saying that you should go on an organised trip with a knowledgeable guide to prevent any problems.

If you want some more info have a look here:
http://www.eastgreenland.com/database.asp?lang=eng&num=598

Finally how about somewhere even more off the beaten track…Nicaragua.
I know it conjures up images of drug dealers, guns and second rate shoot ‘em up movies but it has been a settled and developing democracy for over ten years.
The country has a nickname “land of lakes and volcanoes” which aptly describes the make up of the landscape and highlights exactly why this country is an adventure sports playground. There are two great lakes that occupy about 10% of the country and therefore offer a great opportunity to explore it by kayak.
Flights aren’t the cheapest from the UK but once you get there it is a truly beautiful and diverse country to go and see. If you want more information on the place then have a look here:

http://www.nicaragua.com/tourism

So, fingers crossed this is useful information.
Remember, be safe and get covered, X1 Sports Insurance covers everything including kayaking to give you peace of mind!