Urubamba River Rafting & Zipline

Rafting on the Urubamba (Vilcanota) River near Cusipata, two hours on the water at Class 3, among Andean plateau scenery. On the way back, two zipline cables await. Full equipment and guides make it enjoyable even for beginners.

The tour leaves Cusco at 8:00 AM and drives about 1 hour 40 minutes to the Cusipata area, at about 3,400 meters. There the group receives equipment (helmet, life jacket, wetsuit, jacket and shoes), a safety briefing and practice. Then you raft for about two hours on the river, at Class 3, accompanied by a safety kayaker. Afterwards there is a hot shower and lunch. On the way back to Cusco, the group does two zipline cables and returns by 4:00 PM.

  • Duration: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • Time on the water: about two hours
  • Rafting difficulty: Class 3
  • Zipline: two cables on the way back
  • Altitude: about 3,300–3,400m
  • Minimum age: about 13 with an adult

Day 1: Cusco → Cusipata

  • 8:00 AM – Hotel pickup in Cusco
  • Drive of about 1 hour 40 minutes to Cusipata
  • Equipment and safety briefing
  • About two hours of Class 3 rafting
  • Hot shower and lunch
  • Two zipline cables on the way back
  • Return to Cusco by 4:00 PM

What's Included:

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
  • Professional guide
  • Full rafting equipment and safety kayaker
  • Lunch and hot shower
  • Two zipline cables

What's Not Included:

  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

What to Bring:

  • Swimsuit
  • Change of clothes
  • Shoes suitable for water
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Waterproof camera

Why Travel With Us

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Small Groups

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Delicious Meals

Our meals are thoughtfully prepared by Andean professional chefs, customized to your taste and dietary requirements.

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Social Projects

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