Zipline Racchi Cusco (Sacred Valley)

Santa Teresa, Cusco, Peru

Overview

Zipline Racchi. It is located 35km from the city of Cusco, 45 minutes as estimated time of transportation to the place “In the town known as Racchi.” In the middle of a natural landscape that allows to enjoy the plateau of Chinchero, Pj’acchayoc canyon, the sacred valley of the Incas, Chicon and Pitusiray snow-covered as well as the living culture of the Racchi community. Cusco Zip line has 4 different cables being the longest with length of 700 meters and the deepest with 200 meters The first cable is very soft so that the participant can enter in confidence and become familiar with the activity. The second cable is the fastest to imagine the maximum sensation of flying. The third cable is the longest where the participant has time to perform extreme movements or positions. The fourth cable is the deepest with the best views of the canyon, sacred valley and mountains.

Shuttle to Racchi Zipline: 25 Minutes approximately in bus.
Activity: Zipline.
Zipline time: 2½ Hours approximately.
Shuttle to Cusco: 25 Minutes approximately in bus.
Difficulty Levels: 3 of 5
Maximum Altitude: 3,762 masl. / 12342 ft. (Chincheros)
Departures Day: Daily Departures.
Starts: Pick up at your accommodation in Cusco around 8:00 AM
Ends: Drop-off at Cusco

Price Includes

Hotel Pick-up & Private Return Transportation
Professional climbing guides
Complete Climbing Equipment - Body Harness, Helmet, Gloves, rope (Carabiners)

Price Excludes

Snack and additional dishes
Mineral water during the trip

Itinerary

Day 1Chinchero - Racchi - Cusco

Perfect tour for private groups consists of the pick up in the plaza regocijos, from where the transport service to the place known as Racchi begins. Where we will do the zip line. That is in the middle of a magnificent natural landscape, where we will begin to slide through the different cable we have and feel the maximum sensation of flying. On the way the participant can appreciate the Andean landscapes, the sacred valley of the Incas, mountains, living culture of the community of Racchi ayllu. At the end of the zip line, we return to the city of Cusco. Optional subject to the participant visit the textile centers in chinchero.

08:00 – 08:30
Pick up each passengers from their respective hotels around of the historic center of cusco.

08:30 – 09:00
From Cusco to Racchi by bus.

09:00 – 09:15
Introduction, indications, presentation of the instructors and support staff before performing the Zip Line activity

09:15 – 09:30
Placement of personal safety equipment (harnesses, muskets, helmets, gloves).

09:30 – 11:30
Development of the Zip Line activity on cables with different viewing angles and landscapes (2 hours approx.).

11:30 – 12:20
Return to Cusco (San francisco square).

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Paragliding Sacred Valley Cusco FAQs

Is paragliding in Cusco dangerous?

It really depends on your definition of danger. Paragliding in general, regardless of where or when it is conducted, is a relatively dangerous activity when compared to the multitude of other adventure experiences you could undertake. Risks to your safety are however significantly mitigated by the quality of company you book with, the quality of gear used, and most importantly the experience of the pilot. When choosing a company you should establish how long they have been running tours, how new and well maintained their equipment is, as well as get a brief history on your pilot’s experience. At a minimum your pilot should have a professional certification and commercial licence / membership from either (FAI or the APVL); and have 100s of hours of flight time under their belt. A significant portion of this time should have been conducted whilst piloting tandem flights.

Do I need to have any technical skills or training to Paraglide Cusco?

No, all paragliding tours in Cusco and the Sacred Valley are tandem flights that should be operated by trained paragliders. You will be shown the basics of how to takeoff and land in a safe way, but once you airborne the pilot will be in full control.