5 Cusco Rafting Tours Worth Flying For

1.Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79 a head Our pick

Spend about eight hours rafting the Urubamba River with Mayuc River Rafting, then cross the river by zip line and warm up in a sauna. Guides such as Amerigo, Anderson, David, and Gabriel have led past departures. The $79 package includes transport, equipment, lunch, hot showers, lockers, and a safety kayaker, but not photos, videos, snacks, or tips.

“The experience was great! Wish I had known about their combination with an overnight trip and trip to Rainbow Mountain the next day!”

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2.4-Day Inca Jungle Adventure, Mountain Biking, Rafting and Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $378 a head

Travel from Cusco through the Andes and tropical valleys on a four-day Inca Jungle adventure. You’ll bike from Abra Málaga, hike through coffee and fruit farms, raft, zipline, visit hot springs, and reach Machu Picchu by train or on foot. The small group, basic hostels, meals, and guide support make this an active, budget-minded alternative to the Inca Trail.

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3.Cusco Rafting and Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $100 a head

Leave Cusco for the Vilcanota River near Cusipata, where guides such as Juan Carlos, Davide, or Anderson coach you through Class III to IV rapids. After rafting, warm up with a sauna, shower, and lunch, then try two short ziplines. Pickup, gear, guide, and lunch are included.

“Our raft guide was clearly very highly experienced/skilled and there was also a support canoe - pretty impressive safety cover given there were only three of us! Bear in mind that peak season for tourism is the dry season - so it’s not crazy adrenaline rapids (class 3 max) - but that means this is suitable for any age/experience and our guide knew how to make sure we still had LOTS of fun. All of this based from a beautiful little lodge, and the sauna at the end is a fab little touch - basic, but just what you need post rafting. The “zip line” is a bit basic -…”

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4.Cusco – Urubamba River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $89 a head

Spend a full day rafting the Upper Urubamba River near Cusco, with about two and a half hours on class II and III rapids. Guide Wili leads the river team, while an optional four-cable zip line crosses the river at Cusipata River Camp. Lunch, equipment, transport, hot showers, and a sauna are included.

“We sought a true adventure with real challenges, and this tour delivered! The thrilling rapids were a highlight, and our guide, Wili, was both entertaining and knowledgeable. The crew was warm, friendly, and professional, making us feel completely safe throughout the trip. Highly recommended!”

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5.Cusco: Rafting in Cusipata + Zipline over South Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 10 hours · from $70 a head Cheapest seat

Spend about 10 hours rafting rapids rated II to IV near Cusipata, then zipline across the South Valley. Hotel pickup, transport, guide, safety gear, picnic lunch, hot showers, and a sauna are part of the day. English and Spanish guiding is available, with groups limited to 10.

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