Cusco Rafting and Zipline Adventure





Description
Leave Cusco behind and head over to the Vilcanota River to embark on an exciting rafting adventure. Get ready for an adrenaline filled day, as you splash through the Peruvian rapids and finish off with a thrilling zip-line ride.
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Itinerary
Today you will be picked-up at your accommodation in Cuzco between 8:30 - 9:00am (The van will pick up passengers from several different hotels in Cuzco, so your pick-up time may vary. Please be ready and waiting in the lobby). Then take a half-hour drive to reach Oropesa, a tiny Andean town famous for its homemade bread. Here we will make a stop to pick-up some fresh bread for lunch before driving to the rafting starting point, where the adventure begins. You will get geared up and receive a safety briefing from your professional rafting guide. Head out into the water on the Vilcanota River, one of Peru's most important rivers for whitewater rafting. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes you will enjoy this super fun class III, III+ and IV rapids with new friends! After hours of thrilling adventure on the Vilcanota River, you will reach camp where you can change into dry clothes and have lunch. Then, at the same camp, feel the rush going down 2 fun ziplines. Relax on the drive back to Cuzco after an active day. You will be dropped off at the city centre.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(47)
Loved every second of this rafting trip. The instructors were experienced and made sure everyone had a great time while staying safe.
Very well organised - great experience with very clear instructions and safety measures- great fun for everyone
The Lares Trek with Bamba was a fantastic experience. Francisco was an incredible guide, sharing his knowledge and passion for the Inca culture. The food was excellent, and the support from the porters and chef was-top notch. This trek was truly memorable. We extended our adventure to the Amazon in Puerto Maldonado, and the jungle experience was breathtaking.
Fransico our guide was very much on time and he had good knowledge in his work. He added fun to the journey by making us to understand little histories of the plants and animals we encounter. Most probably more of a moderate trail with ample photo stops of course. So after the Inca Trail we stayed for a few days more and went to Amazon where we visited Puerto Maldonado. It was a real life scenario with one of the most beautiful experiencing of wildlife and an adventurous journey through the forests of the Amazon. Very strongly suggested to get the service of Bamba for an ultimate Peru adventure.
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 - think of it as an add-on to a rafting-based day - but it was good fun (2 runs - over the river and back). And I think they’ve responded well to some of the previous comments - eg - you now clip on to a safety wire as you climb the ladder up. - we all got Email and WhatsApp links to the GoPro videos, which were awesome (and very well priced).
We were nervous before meeting our guides, but Bamba Travel were good at responding to our questions via WhatsApp. On meeting our guides, Juan Carlos and Davide, they put us at ease and explained in clear English how the day would work. In short it was brilliant!! We rafted from Cusipata, a 2hr scenic trip south of Cusco. Safety talks were clear and gave us confidence in the guides’ abilities. The zip line was great but it quickly became a memory once we were concentrating on the rafting. I believe we went to one of the best areas for a one day trip. The water was safe but still a challenge!! There were only three of us on the tour but the guides’ skill allowed us to have a fabulous, fun and exhilarating rafting experience…. Thank you!!!
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 (and our 10 year old did! But he knew exactly what to do because of the excellent instructions. We did not worry at all- it is now a highlight of the trip). These are Level 3 white water rapids- we had only done levels 1 and 2 in the past but our limited experience was no problem at all due to the excellent coaching and guiding. I think for the kids, this tour was the highlight of our trip to Peru. After rafting, we sat in the sauna to warm up and dry off. Then we had a lovely lunch- chicken, potatoes, salad, corn drink, tea- delicious. Then we went ziplining- some of us had never ziplined before but Juan Carlos and his team were excellent and patient instructors. I strongly recommend this tour and am so happy Juan Carlos was our guide- he was terrific. I do suggest wearing a swimsuit under your clothing and putting your clothes in the lockers at the camp. A swimsuit under the rafting clothing is all you need. We brought towels too but did not need them because the sauna dried us off. It was an absolutely wonderful, unforgettable day.
Anderson, our guide, was really funny and tried to make it as exciting as it can be for us during the rafting. The sauna was great afterwards and there was also a possibility to take a hot shower. Lunch was good, not that special but still very good!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your rafting adventure with Anderson. His sense of humor and efforts to make the experience exciting are truly appreciated. We’re glad you found the sauna and hot shower facilities relaxing after the rafting. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the lunch as well, even if it wasn't particularly special. Thank you for choosing Bamba for your adventure, and we look forward to welcoming you on another exciting journey soon!
I signed up for this event way in advance and the morning of was packed and ready to go. I waited and ended up having to contact the company. I was informed that the event had been cancelled but no one bothered to tell me. I asked for a refund but still haven't received one. I will need to call again to get my money back. Totally wasted my time with this. Terrible communication.
12/10 would recommend! As a solo female traveler I felt very safe and the tour guides made a great effort to make everyone feel included. You’re on the water for about 2 hours and the guides do a great job of getting everyone in the photos and videos so you have great memories to take away. There is a sauna at the end, so would recommend everyone to bring a second pair of clothes or shorts instead of long pants so you can change after being all soaked and enjoy the sauna. Food was great as well



