Zip Line Adventure in Machu Picchu: 6 Lines & Waterfall Descents
Soar over mountain valleys with private rides and all gear included.
A zip line adventure circuit in Santa Teresa near Machu Picchu with six zip lines, one suspension bridge, via ferrata climbing and two rope descents through waterfalls. The activity runs 2 hours and includes a live guide in English or Spanish, all safety equipment, bottled water and private transportation from your hotel. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns; moderate fitness required.
The Experience
If you land in the Sacred Valley with a free afternoon or a morning before your Machu Picchu trek, this circuit fills the gap without eating your whole day. You get picked up from your hotel in Santa Teresa, driven to the starting point, and spend two hours moving through the largest zip line system in South America—six separate lines strung across the valley, each one higher and longer than the last. The guide handles the setup, checks your harness, and talks you through each section in English or Spanish.
The circuit mixes different kinds of movement: zip lines carry you across open air with views of the valley and mountains below; the suspension bridge is a single-rope crossing that feels narrower than it is; the via ferrata section has you climbing a rock face using fixed rungs and cables; and the two waterfall rappels lower you down ropes alongside flowing water. Each transition happens at a platform or a natural ledge, so you are not scrambling between stations. The whole thing is designed to keep moving—no waiting between sections, no standing around.
Two hours is short enough that it does not wreck the rest of your day, but long enough that you feel like you actually did something. You come back to your hotel with the adrenaline still running and time to shower, eat and plan tomorrow. The guide stays with your group the whole time, and all the gear—harness, helmet, carabiners—comes with you.
What’s included
- Private transportation from your hotel in Santa Teresa.
- a live guide in English or Spanish.
- all zip line safety equipment including harness, helmet and carabiners.
- bottled water.
Operated by Vertikal Zipline
Is this one for you?Two hours means you can fit this into a half-day window—arrive in the morning, zip line before lunch, and still have the afternoon free for the town or a rest day before hiking. If you need a full-day adventure or have mobility concerns, look for a longer trek or a different activity.
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Top questions
What exactly happens on the waterfall rappels?
The two rope descents lower you down alongside flowing water using a harness and rappelling technique the guide teaches you at the start. You control your own speed on the way down, and the guide is positioned to help if you need it.
How fit do I need to be for this zip line circuit?
Moderate physical fitness is required. The via ferrata climbing and the rope work demand some upper body strength and the ability to move confidently on steep terrain, but the guide adjusts the pace to your group.
Does the 2-hour time include getting to the starting point?
The 2 hours is the activity itself—zip lines, bridge, climbing and rappels. Add travel time from your hotel; the guide picks you up and drives you to the circuit, then brings you back afterward.
What if I have never zip lined before?
The guide walks through every section before you do it, and the first lines are shorter than the later ones, so you build confidence as you go. No prior experience is needed.
Is this safe for someone with a fear of heights?
The circuit is high-altitude and involves crossing open air on zip lines and a suspension bridge. If heights cause panic, this activity is not the right fit; the guide cannot modify that part of the experience.
Zip Line Adventure in Machu Picchu: 6 Lines & Waterfall Descents
2h · EN · ES · at your hotel
from US$ 67 per person
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