Tours
One-Day Urubamba River Rafting & Zip Line Adventure
Raft the Urubamba River and soar across the Sacred Valley on an unforgettable adventure.
Experience one of Peru’s most exciting adventure activities on the Urubamba River, one of the most important rivers flowing through the Cusco region and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
The Urubamba River, also known as the Vilcanota River in its upper section, travels through much of the Cusco region before taking the name Urubamba as it reaches the Sacred Valley.
Its exciting rapids and beautiful Andean scenery make this river an ideal destination for rafting.
Our rafting adventure takes place in the Chuquicahuana (Chuqui) section, south of Cusco, where you will navigate exciting whitewater surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of the Andes.
But the adventure doesn’t end on the river. After rafting, enjoy two zip lines crossing the Urubamba River, followed by lunch and time to relax at our comfortable riverside camp.
Our camp offers everything you need to enjoy the day comfortably, including hot showers, changing rooms, bathrooms, lockers, a sauna, and a dining area, all in a welcoming rustic environment.
Highlights
- Raft the Urubamba River through an exciting section of the Andes
- Experience Class III or IV rapids depending on the season
- Enjoy approximately 2 hours on the river
- Cross the Urubamba River on two zip lines
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at our riverside camp
- Relax in the sauna after rafting
- Use hot showers and changing facilities
- Professional bilingual river guides
- Safety kayaker accompanying the rafting group
- Private transportation from Cusco
River Conditions
April – December: Dry season — generally Class III conditions
January – March: Rainy season — generally Class IV conditions
River conditions can vary depending on rainfall and water levels. The final route and difficulty will always be determined by our professional river guides based on current river conditions and safety considerations.
Itinerary
Cusco – Rafting Camp
We will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 8:50 AM in our private transportation.
The journey to our rafting camp takes approximately 1 hour, traveling south of Cusco.
Our professional bilingual guides will accompany you throughout the journey.
Upon arrival at the camp, you will have a chance to leave your personal belongings in our lockers and familiarize yourself with the facilities.
You can also use the changing rooms and prepare for the rafting adventure.
Safety Briefing & Rafting Preparation
Our professional river guides will provide all the necessary equipment for the activity, including:
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life jacket
- Windbreaker
- Paddle
- Raft
Before entering the river, your guides will give you a detailed safety briefing of approximately 10 minutes, explaining paddling techniques, safety procedures, and what to expect on the river.
Rafting the Urubamba River
Once everyone is ready, we will begin our rafting adventure on the Urubamba River.
You will spend approximately 2 hours on the river, navigating exciting rapids while enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Andes.
Our rafts accommodate a maximum of 6 passengers, allowing for a more comfortable experience.
A professional river guide will be with you throughout the entire rafting experience, accompanied by a safety kayaker.
The exact rapids and difficulty level will depend on the season and current river conditions.
Lunch & Relaxation at the Camp
After completing the rafting section, we will return to our camp.
Take some time to relax, change into dry clothes, and enjoy the camp’s facilities, including hot showers, changing rooms, lockers, and sauna.
A delicious lunch will then be served at the camp, with a regular or vegetarian option available.
Zip Line Over the Urubamba River
After lunch, the adventure continues with two zip lines crossing the Urubamba River.
You will first cross the river on one cable and then return to the camp on the second cable, enjoying a different perspective of the river and surrounding landscape.
The two zip lines are approximately 100 and 120 meters long, with the complete experience taking approximately 15 minutes.
Return to Cusco
After enjoying the rafting, zip lines, lunch, and time at the camp, we will begin our return journey to Cusco.
We expect to arrive in the city at approximately 5:00 PM.
What’s Included
- Private round-trip transportation from Cusco
- Professional bilingual river guides
- Safety kayaker
- All necessary rafting equipment
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Life jacket
- Windbreaker
- Paddle
- Raft
- Approximately 2 hours of rafting
- Lunch
- Regular or vegetarian lunch option
- Two zip lines across the Urubamba River
- Hot showers
- Changing rooms
- Bathrooms
- Lockers
- Sauna
Photos and Video
Photos and video of your rafting experience are available for an additional fee.
What’s Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Accident or life insurance
- Tips for guides
- Photos and video, unless purchased separately
- Personal expenses
What to Bring
- A complete change of dry clothes for after rafting
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Sandals or sneakers suitable for rafting
- Small towel
- Cash for personal expenses
- Waterproof bag for personal items, if desired
Important
Rafting is an adventure activity that involves physical exertion and exposure to moving water.
River difficulty can vary depending on the season, rainfall, and current water levels. The professional river guides will determine the appropriate section and route based on the conditions of the river and the safety of the group.
Participants should be comfortable in the water and in reasonably good physical condition.
The itinerary and activities may be modified or suspended if weather or river conditions are considered unsafe.