Cusco · RAFTING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 rafting trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Raft Class 2 to 4 rapids on Peru’s Urubamba River, then zipline, enjoy lunch, and warm up in a sauna with hotel transfers from Cusco.
“Excellent and helpful tour operator who were even flexible on the day of the event. Couldn’t recommend more highly.”
Review of Cusco’s 4-day Inca Jungle Adventure with biking, rafting, hiking, ziplining, hot springs, and Machu Picchu.
“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…”
Raft Class III to IV rapids on Peru’s Vilcanota River, then enjoy lunch, sauna time, and two ziplines near Cusco.
“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…”
Seven days of biking, rafting, ziplining, jungle trekking, Sacred Valley sights, and Machu Picchu with transport and guides included.
“Amazing scenery and adventure. Our guide Jonathon was amazing! Incredibly knowledgeable and connected in the area. All the activities were well done and very enjoyable and the scenery was the best I have ever seen.”
Raft class II and III rapids on the Urubamba, zip-line over the river, then enjoy lunch, sauna, and showers at Cusipata 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!”
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