We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and travel by tourist transportation to the Cusipata River Lodge. Upon arrival, you can use the changing areas and restrooms before meeting your rafting guides.
The guides will provide the necessary rafting equipment and explain the paddling techniques and safety procedures. You will then enjoy approximately two hours of rafting on the Vilcanota River. The selected section of the river may vary according to water levels, weather and operational conditions.
After rafting, we will return to the lodge, where hot showers, lunch and time in the sauna are available. The adventure continues with a zip-line session before the return journey to Cusco, scheduled for approximately 5:00 p.m.
Altitude: Cusco: 3,350 m / 10,991 ft – Cusipata: 3,310 m / 10,860 ft
1. Round-trip tourist transportation:
Comfortable transportation from Cusco to the Cusipata River Lodge and return to Cusco after the activity.
2. Hotel pick-up:
Pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco at the time confirmed before departure. If your hotel is outside the designated pick-up area, a nearby meeting point will be arranged.
3. Professional rafting guide:
You will be accompanied by an experienced rafting guide who will provide instructions, assistance and supervision throughout the activity.
4. Safety briefing:
Before entering the river, our guides will explain the paddling techniques, safety procedures and instructions you must follow during the experience.
5. Rafting equipment:
All the necessary equipment for the activity is provided, including the raft and essential personal safety gear.
6. Rafting on the Vilcanota River:
Enjoy approximately two hours of rafting through the rapids of the Vilcanota River, with the route selected according to river and weather conditions.
7. Cusipata River Lodge facilities:
Access to the lodge’s changing areas, restrooms, hot showers, dining area and sauna after the rafting experience.
8. Lunch:
A delicious lunch is included after the river activity. Please inform us in advance about allergies or special dietary requirements.
9. Zip-line activity:
Complete the adventure with an exciting zip-line session before returning to Cusco.
1. Breakfast:
Breakfast is not included. We recommend eating before departure or bringing a light snack.
2. Beverages:
Drinks not specifically mentioned in the program are not included.
3. Travel insurance:
Personal travel insurance is not included. We strongly recommend purchasing coverage for adventure activities before your trip.
4. Personal expenses:
Any personal purchases or additional services not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
5. Tips:
Tips for guides, drivers and lodge staff are voluntary and are not included in the tour price.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a change of clothes, comfortable footwear that can get wet and a small amount of cash for personal expenses. Follow your guide’s safety instructions at all times and avoid bringing valuables onto the river.
Prepare for your Cusipata rafting tour from Cusco with these practical recommendations. The experience combines road transportation, approximately two hours of rafting on the Vilcanota River, lunch at the Cusipata River Lodge, time in the sauna and a zip-line activity.
Tour confirmation and hotel pick-up
Our team will confirm your hotel pick-up time before departure. Please be ready at the agreed location and keep your phone available for any operational update. If your accommodation is outside the designated pick-up area or on a street that vehicles cannot access, we will arrange a nearby meeting point.
Health and physical condition
Rafting is an active adventure activity. You should be in suitable physical condition, feel comfortable around moving water and inform us in advance about medical conditions, recent injuries or other concerns that could affect your participation. Follow any personal medical advice provided by your healthcare professional.
Professional briefing and river safety
Before entering the Vilcanota River, the rafting guides will provide the necessary equipment and explain paddling techniques, commands and safety procedures. Listen carefully, keep your safety gear correctly fitted and follow the guide’s instructions throughout the activity. The river section may be adjusted according to water levels, weather and operational conditions.
What to wear and bring
Avoid taking valuables onto the river. Cameras and phones should only be carried if they have suitable waterproof protection and can be secured safely.
Meals and dietary requirements
Lunch is included after the rafting activity. Please inform us before the tour about allergies, vegetarian or vegan preferences, or other dietary requirements so the lodge team can prepare accordingly.
Weather and operational conditions
Conditions in the Cusipata area can change during the day. Bring sun protection and a light waterproof layer. For safety, the guides may adapt the rafting section, activity order or timing when river and weather conditions require it.
Return to Cusco
After rafting, lunch, the sauna and zip-line activity, the group returns to Cusco. Arrival is scheduled for approximately 5:00 p.m., although traffic, weather and operational conditions can affect the exact time.
Select your preferred date for the Cusipata rafting tour from Cusco. Daily departures are available subject to river, weather and operational conditions, with a minimum of two travelers.
Cusipata Rafting Tour • Vilcanota River
Pack light for your Cusipata rafting tour from Cusco. Bring clothing and personal items that can handle water and changing weather. The professional rafting team provides the raft, helmet, life jacket, paddle and essential technical safety equipment.
