Zip Lines Tours in South America: 8 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

1.Sam’s Zip Line in Sacred Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $61Our pick

Sam’s Zipline takes you above the Sacred Valley from the Racchi viewpoint on four cables and a Tibetan bridge. Sam, Richard, and Jonathan provide safety equipment, instruction, private transport, and at least three airborne photos. The outing lasts about an hour, with optional Chinchero and artisan-market stops on the drive.

“The views were amazing. You got to go on 4 zip lines, in various positions. It was a fun experience and felt very safe.”

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2.Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about eight hours with Mayuc River Rafting on the Urubamba River, with hotel pickup, equipment, a professional guide, a safety kayaker, lunch, hot showers, sauna time, and a short zipline ride. Guides including Amerigo and Anderson have earned strong praise, though equipment and meal quality can vary.

“Wow!! So incredible! The river was beautiful, the lunch was yummy, the videos turned out great, and the zip lining was so fun! Highly recommend. Americano and Anderson did a wonderful job hosting us.”

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3.4 Day Tambopata Amazon Wildlife & Canopy Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $585

Travel by boat from Puerto Maldonado into Tambopata for four days of jungle walks, canopy viewing, Sandoval Lake, piranha fishing, caiman spotting, a parrot clay lick, and a visit with a local family. Groups stay at eight people, with guides such as Andres, Carlos, Romario, and Tito praised for sharp animal spotting and strong Amazon knowledge. Expect basic facilities and limited electricity.

“Little activities in between a lot of down time and probably an ease of time. 4 days could have easily been done in 2. Not too many animals to see. The lodging was not t organized well. No power or water or internet most times. The food was ok, but not really enough for everyone there. Not a real jungle adventure.”

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4.4-Day Inca Jungle Adventure, Mountain Biking, Rafting and Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $378

You’ll cross from the high Andes to the warm Urubamba valley by bike, raft, foot, and zipline, then reach Machu Picchu after a forest hike and train ride. The small group is capped at 15. Expect basic hostels, long walking days, and extra costs for Machu Picchu entry, buses, hot springs, and optional Huayna 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…”

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5.River Rafting & Canopy in the Andes Mountain Range

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 57 reviews · 6 hours - 510 minutes · from $53Best value

Join English or Spanish-speaking guides for a 12-kilometer rafting run on the Mendoza River, followed by four canopy sections above the water. The base lies about an hour from Mendoza on Ruta Nacional 7. Choose hotel transfers or reach Río Aventura Mendoza independently by bus. Bring dry clothes, a towel, sunscreen, and cash.

“Het raften was geweldig. Enorm aardige en bekwame gidsen. Het ziplinen was enigszins saai. 3 korte stukjes over de rivier. Je moet daarna ook zo’n 3 uur wachten totdat de rest klaar is met abseilen voordat de bus terug naar Mendoza vertrekt maar je zit dan wel op een mooie plek aan het meer”

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6.Dream Hammocks, Zipline, & Waterfall Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 9 hours · from $205

Escape Medellín for a private, nine-hour adventure with bilingual guides such as Fabián or Diego. Fly across 1,400 meters of zipline, rest in hammocks 150 meters above the ground, and hike to the base of 100-meter El Salto del Buey. Hotel pickup, transport, insurance, and gear are included, but lunch is extra.

“This was a once in a lifetime experience! While we found it was worth every penny, we thought lunch could have been provided. The hammocks and standing in front of the majestic powerful El Salto de Buey waterfall was perfection. Our guide, Fabian, was a darling through and through, from the drive to and back to our hotel. Do yourself a favour and book this experience.”

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7.Cusco Rafting and Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $100

Spend about eight hours beyond Cusco with Bamba Travel, rafting the Vilcanota River through Class III to IV rapids, then warming up with lunch and a sauna before two ziplines. Guides such as Juan Carlos, David, Anderson, and Victor have earned praise for clear instruction and calm safety work. Pickup and equipment are included, but bring swimwear, a towel, and dry clothes.

“We had a great time white water rafting with David! He was a very patient instructor and great guide for our 7 mile rafting experience. We learned some great techniques, and he led our celebrations each time we conquered a challenging rapid. It was wonderful that they provided wet suits, jacket, and water shoes. The sauna and lunch afterward was a great wrap up to the rafting experience. The zipline wasn't as well set up. But, what a deal just with the rafting and lunch. A great way to experience another part of Peru!”

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8.07 Day: Inca Jungle Adventure with Mountain Bike, Rafting, Zipline & Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,129

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by bike, raft, zipline, and foot. Inkayni Peru Tours handles transport, permits, meals, and guides, with airport pickup and six nights of lodging. Guides such as Jonathan, Wilbert, Percy, and Freddy are known for strong local knowledge and careful support. Expect high altitude, early starts, active days, and basic jungle lodging.

“We toured with our guide Jonathan, we couldn't have been in better hands. He was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour and of the surrounding country. Nothing was too much him, he went out of his way to give us the best possiblRead more”

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