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What is a Zip Line?

A zip line is, at its most simple, a cable that starts at a higher point than it ends. Using the natural decline of the slope, a person or cargo can travel down the wire on a pulley system that minimizes friction to help the rider accelerate.

It is also known as zip wire, aerial runway, aerial rope slide, death slide, flying fox, or foefie slide.

Category: Adventure sports

Zipline, deporte extremo en Cusco

Zipline, extreme sport in Cusco

Can you do Zip Lining in Cusco?

If you wonder if you can do zip lining in Cusco, Inkayni Peru Tours is happy to tell you that you can go. Actually, there are many places you can perform this sport.

Inkayni Peru Tours has a Half Day Tour – Zipline Adventure & Chinchero that lets you experience the Andes through the fantastic Inca sky. in this tour, you will learn more about the history of the Inca culture, and visit a population that despite the modernization they still have indigenous features from ancient times.

This tour takes place in the community of Raqchi in the Sacred Valley. We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Raqchi where you go Zip Lining.

As part of our itinerary, we will go to Chinchero where you will visit the archeological site and The Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco (CTTC) “Sumaq Llank’ay.”

Inkayni Peru Tours guarantees a 6-hour tour full of fun in a fantastic area in contact with nature.

Centro Arqueológico de Raqchi, Cusco

Raqchi Community

How to overcome your Zipline fear?

Here are a few tips to help encourage you to face your fears and enjoy the zipline experience:

Focus in your surroundings: You may feel tempted to look down, so try to focus on something else, such as the scenery and how beautiful it is.
Concentrate on your breathing: Focus on breathing with ease from your stomach. Count to 5 for each inhale and exhale to slow your breath down.
Talk it out: Let your guides know that you are feeling nervous or anxious, they can help you feel comfortable and encourage you through it.
Book this tour with a reliable tourist agency that has positive reviews and trust yourself and your guides.

FAQs about Zipline:

How long is the Zip Line in Raqchi?

The zipline has 4 different cables that extend for a distance of 600 meters (or approximately 2,000 feet), the highest of which is at a height of 200 meters (or 700 feet) in the air.

What’s The Weight Limit For Zip-Lining?

The maximum weight limit doesn’t represent what zipline cable can hold. Instead, the maximum weight limit is in place because the heavier a rider is, the faster he or she will travel.

It is important to be under the maximum weight limit each company recommends to prevent hitting the landing pad too quickly and risking an injury. Some tour operators recommend a weigh under 120 kg (260 pounds) in order to participate.

What Should You Wear For Zip-Lining?

Your clothes will have a direct impact on how comfortable you are throughout the zip-line tour. Wear breathable layers that you can easily move around in. Long shorts, trousers, leggings, or capri pants will give you some padding against the harness and make the ride more comfortable. Opt for close-toed shoes, like hiking boots or sneakers — flip-flops and sandals are a no-no on many zip lines since they’re prone to falling off in the air.

How many cables does the Zipline have?

Zipline has 4 different cables:

1st cable with 300 meters long, it is very smooth.
2nd cable travels at a slightly higher velocity, with 350 meters long.
3rd cable is the longest. Participants can travel in various extreme positions if they desire, with 600 meters long.
4th cable is the longest. It has the best and most beautiful views of the P’acchayoc canyon, with 550 meters long.
How does it feel?

You will feel like flying! You may experience the excitement of zooming through the sky in the clean air of the Andes with their family, friends, and other loved ones.

Don’t wait too long and book this tour with Inkayni Peru Tours.

Will it be safe and fun?

Zip lines have a reputation for being both fun and safe. However, there are some risks associated with riding a zip line that everyone should be aware of. When you’re on the zip-line course, pay attention. Follow rules, and listen to the staff’s instructions. Keep your safety gear on at all times. And if you ever have any concerns about the zip-line course, mention them to the staff.

It does not require expensive gears or difficult training to enjoy it.

Postures?

There are no specific postures, but the guides will give some instructions and ideas, you will decide if you want to do any.

Tirolesa, deporte extremo en Cusco

Zipline an extreme sport in Cusco

Inkayni Tips:

To go Zip lining you should wear a pelvic harness, helmet, gloves, and a zip-line kit.
Make sure the operator of the zip line tour is legit. It’s not simply seeing if the company’s web site is slick enough. Before you decide to zip into the great beyond, make a phone call or two. Ask questions.
Don’t forget to carry your personal documents with you all the time.
Take some cash with you
Bring your camera. You will definitely want to record this tour.