Cusco · CUSCO RAFTING TOURS
The Urubamba runs class II to III near Cusipata and gets more serious in the wet season. These 5 cover the half-days and the longer runs, the wetsuit arrangements and what the water is doing month by month.
Spend about eight hours traveling from Cusco to the Urubamba River for guided rafting, a two-way zipline, lunch, and a hot sauna. Guides such as Amerigo, Anderson, David, and Gabriel have led recent trips, but equipment quality and meal standards can vary.
“Riding the class 3 and 4 rapids. The lunch served after rafting. The very friendly and enthusiastic guide.”
Ride downhill from Abra Málaga, raft toward Santa María, hike through coffee and coca fields, zipline near Santa Teresa, then walk to Machu Picchu. This small-group trip includes three nights, meals, a guide and the train to Ollantaytambo, but Machu Picchu entry and the mountain bus cost extra.
“Really enjoyed the Adventure Hike, lots of pros with only a few cons, see below breakdown of the 4 days (I travelled early June 2024), some tips and a packing list of what to take. Day 1, Bike and Raft: Bike was great fun, very easy/beginner friendly as mostly downhill but get to pick up some speed while catching the views. Rafting was excellent with a few decent rapids. Accommodation was terrible, very basic shared hostel with only cold water shower (not ideal after rafting), food was average but didn't go hungry. Day 2, Hike: I'd class myself intermediate hiker and I found it pretty easy, there's a few hills…”
Spend about eight hours rafting the Vilcanota River near Cusco, then warm up with lunch and a sauna before two short ziplines. English-speaking guides such as Juan Carlos, David, Anderson, and Victor have led past departures. Hotel pickup, equipment, and lunch are included, but bring swimwear, a towel, and rafting shoes.
“Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow! My family of 9 (ages 9 to 69 years) took this tour with Juan Carlos and we had a FABULOUS time. He picked us up at our hotel in Cusco, and provided an overview of the day. After driving to the camp, we met with the other guide and were outfitted with all the equipment needed. We went to the river and received solid instruction about how to paddle, when and how to move into and around the raft, and what to do if someone fell out. Juan Carlos had a third person with us who paddled a kayak nearby in case someone fell out…”
Spend seven days moving from Cusco’s high Andes to the jungle on a private Inca Jungle adventure. Ride a full-suspension bike, raft Class II and III rapids, zipline, trek to Aguas Calientes, and tour Machu Picchu with guides such as Jonathan, Wilbert, Percy, or Freddy.
“Our guide Jonathan was wonderful. We felt safe and cared for with our best interest in mind the entire trip. Johnathan was able to build a bridge over the tour company's gaps making the trip seamless for our family.”
Join guides such as Wendy, William, or Lucero for an 8-hour Urubamba River adventure from Cusco. You will raft for about two and a half hours, ride a four-cable zip-line, and finish with lunch, hot showers, and a eucalyptus sauna at Cusipata River Camp.
“Great fun, super organised, great views and setting! Looked after as soon as we were met! If I had a spare day I would do it again!”
Pick a citadel, a ridge or a kitchen.
