Rafting on the Vilcanota River (All Day)

Rafting on the Vilcanota River (All Day)
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DURATION 10 hours
DEPARTURE Hotel - 2 blocks from Plaza de Armas of Cusco
GROUP SIZE 2-15 pax
MAX. ALTITUDE 3310 m.a.s.l.
DIFFICULTY Medium

Itinerary

  • TOUR START: 9:00 AM
  • TOUR END: 5:30 PM

At 8:30 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco with our private transportation to take you to the "Cusipata River Lodge" camp. Here you can leave your luggage and enjoy amenities such as hot showers, bathrooms, sauna, and a comfortable dining area. The journey from Cusco to the camp takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
At the camp, our professional rafting guides will provide all the necessary equipment: helmet, wetsuit, spray jacket, paddle, and self-draining raft. After a complete safety briefing, we will travel 10 minutes to Chuqui, where the river adventure begins. We will start in calm waters before heading into Class III and III+ rapids, ensuring an exciting and safe experience.

The rafting adventure lasts approximately 2 hours. During the tour, you will observe a section of the Inca Trail Qhapaq Ñan. Afterward, we will return to the Cusipata River Lodge camp to enjoy a delicious hot lunch and relax in the sauna. You will also have the option to try our zip-line with two 100-meter cables, situated above the Urubamba River.

In the afternoon, we will return to Cusco, arriving around 5:30 PM. Our transportation will drop you off two blocks from the Plaza de Armas, ending this unforgettable experience.

What's included

  • Transportation to Cusipata River Lodge, to the river, and back to Cusco.
  • All rafting equipment, such as helmets, life vests, spray jackets, wetsuits, paddles, and raft.
  • Safety instructions to ensure a secure experience.
  • Professional river guide, and a safety kayaker.
  • Lunch (vegetarian options available upon request).
  • Zip line at Cusipata River Lodge.
  • Photographs or videos (coordinate with the guide, direct payment).
  • Dinner.
  • Personal expenses.

Additional information

Tour Highlights

  • Live an adrenaline-packed adventure on the Urubamba River.
  • Receive a complete safety briefing and instructions from our professional guides, who will also provide all the necessary rafting equipment.
  • Connect with nature while navigating the river, surrounded by spectacular landscapes. Discover the local flora and fauna, and if you’re lucky, spot ducks and river otters in their natural habitat.
  • Observe a section of the historic Inca Trail Qhapaq Ñan during the river tour.

Recommended to bring

We Recommend You Bring

  • A complete set of dry clothes.
  • A pair of sandals or river shoes, as we will get wet.
  • Sunblock.
  • A small towel.
  • A swimsuit to wear under the wetsuit.
  • A positive mental attitude.