Enjoy a day of adventure and culture on this private shore tour in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Begin with a thrilling rafting trip on the Urubamba River, surrounded by Andean landscapes, Inca terraces, and native flora and fauna. Afterward, relax with a riverside box lunch or upgrade to traditional Andean dishes prepared locally. In the afternoon, ride horseback with local muleteers to the Cachicata Inka Stone Quarries, where massive blocks were once carved for Ollantaytambo. Along the way, admire views of caves, mountains, and Inca ruins.
Requirements: Know how to swim Have a normal physical condition Minimum age: 10 years Not be afraid of horses (you can learn to ride)
Meet your guide port in Urubamba. Pick-up from Cusco can be arranged for an additional cost.
30 minutes
2
Urubamba River
Rafting on the Urubamba River
After a 40-minute drive to Ollantaytambo, receive a full safety briefing and equipment. Then enjoy a 1-hour rafting adventure on the Wilka Mayu (Sacred River), with Class I–III rapids. The ride offers thrilling fun along with views of Inca terraces, local wildlife, and dramatic Andean scenery.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Urubamba
Riverside Lunch
Pause for a riverside box lunch included in the tour. For a more cultural experience, you may reserve optional dishes such as roasted cuy, fresh trout, or rocoto relleno (not included).
1 hour
4
Carretera Cachicata
Horseback Ride to Cachicata Quarries
Meet your horses and muleteers in Waropata, near Ollantaytambo. Ride through breathtaking landscapes to the Cachicata Inka Stone Quarries, where enormous blocks were carved for Inca temples. Along the route, enjoy views of Tampu T’oqo caves and the Ollantaytambo ruins in the distance.
2 hours and 30 minutes
5
Urubamba River
Ride back to Cachicata and board your private transport to Urubamba. Optional drop-off in Cusco can be arranged at an extra cost.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Private Shore Tour Rafting & Horseback in Sacred Valley
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Enjoy a day of adventure and culture on this private shore tour in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Begin with a thrilling rafting trip on the Urubamba River, surrounded by Andean landscapes, Inca terraces, and native flora and fauna. Afterward, relax with a riverside box lunch or upgrade to traditional Andean dishes prepared locally. In the afternoon, ride horseback with local muleteers to the Cachicata Inka Stone Quarries, where massive blocks were once carved for Ollantaytambo. Along the way, admire views of caves, mountains, and Inca ruins.
Requirements: Know how to swim Have a normal physical condition Minimum age: 10 years Not be afraid of horses (you can learn to ride)
