Rafting + Zipline on the Urubamba River
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If you’re into rafting, then sign up for our river rafting tour that takes place on the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley of the Incas of Cusco. This river features Class II and III rapids during the dry season (Apr – Oct) and Class III and IV rapids during the rainy season (Nov – Mar). At the end of the tour, you’ll also get to experience canopy (zipline).
Itineray
- We will pick you up from your hotel at about 8:30 – if applicable.
- You Should Read the Details and Notes Tab so there are no misunderstandings at all.
2 hours approx. by vehicle on paved road.
- This lodge is located on the banks of the Vilcanota River
- In this lodge:
- You will find all the facilities: bathrooms, changing rooms and lockers to leave your things
- Your Guide will give you a comprehensive safety intro about rafting
- After the talk, you can leave your belongings in this place
15 minutes approx. in vehicle. Chuquicahuana is the name of the place where you will start your rafting.
Approx. 2 hours of rafting on the Vilcanota River, which later changes its name to the Urubamba River.
- By car on an asphalt road
- When you arrive in Cusipata, you can take a hot shower
- Local food: Vegetable soup + roasted chicken with rice and sauce
- There are some vegetarian options, not many, but they’re available
There are two cables, each about 100 meters long, that cross the Vilcanota River.
By vehicle.
This tour starts by the Plaza de Armas at around 17:30. If you book a private tour, we’ll drop you off at your hotel.
Price
The prices shown in the table are:
- Per person in US dollars ($).
- Pple. = people.
- Group = group service, shared.
| Pple. | Group | Private |
| 1 | $43 | — |
| 2 | $43 | $160 |
| 3 | $43 | $135 |
| 4 | $43 | $120 |
| 5 | $43 | $100 |
Details
| Details | Group | Private |
| Schedule | 8:30 to 17:30 | You decide |
| Days | Every day | Every day |
| Language | es/en simultaneously | es or en |
| Size | 10 to 15 pax. | You and your friends |
| Included | Group | Private |
| Pick up from your hotel | ✅ | ✅ |
| Local lunch | ✅ | ✅ |
| Professional Instructor | ✅ | ✅ |
| Driver | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tourist vehicle | ✅ | ✅ |
| Life jacket and helmet | ✅ | ✅ |
| Wetsuit and neoprene boots | ✅ | ✅ |
| Boat and paddle | ✅ | ✅ |
| Set of canopy, harness, pulley and carabiners | ✅ | ✅ |
| Personalized service | ❌ | ✅ |
| Video and Photo Service | ❌ | ❌ |
| Drop off at your hotel | ❌ | ✅ |
Restrictions:
- People with reduced mobility
- People with obesity and heart problems
- People who are not acclimated to high altitudes
- Seniors
- Children under 8 years old
What do I bring?
- Sweaters
- Caps or hats
- Tennis shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A change of clothes
- A swimsuit to wear underneath your wetsuit
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Notes
Pick-ups and timings:
Group tours:
- All pick up times and tour ending times are approximate
- We will pick you up as long as you are in the historic center; otherwise, we will coordinate another meeting place
- If your hotel doesn’t have a car access, the streets are one-way only or there is a lot of car traffic, then you will walk some blocks to get in the bus
- We may not pick you up for some tours due to schedules, festivals and strikes
- When being picked up, we will call for your name, lastname and tour destination; otherwise, don’t get on the bus
- We will coordinate all pick-up time details one day prior your tour
Private tours:
- Your pick up time is sharp on time
- We will do our best to pick you up from your hotel regardless your hotel location
- We will coordinate all pick-up time details one day prior your tour
- Your tour ending time is still aproximate; however, we will do our best to end the tour on the scheduled time
Vehicle type and seats:
Vehicle type — group tours and private tours:
- We implement vehicles authorized by the Ministry of Transportation of Peru
- The type and size of vehicle will always depend on the group size
- We implement modern vehicles with air conditioning: H1, Van, Renault and Sprinter
Seats — group tours:
- You book a seat in the bus — you don’t necessarily book a specific number of seat
- If you are picked up first from your hotel, then you can can choose some seats
- Your pickup time will depend on your hotel location
- Travel partners or couples seat together to 95%; however, we don’t warranty this will happen to 100%
Operability and itinerary:
This tour is subject to variation without any prior notice, due to weather conditions, strikes and any other event that doesn’t allow the normal tour operation.
Cancellations
The cancellation is free as long as you do it 48 hours in advance; otherwise, a fee of 100% of the tour cost will apply.
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