Highlights
- Leave Cusco in one of the scheduled shifts during the morning or afternoon.
- Travel approximately 50 minutes to the flight zone located near Racchi and Chinchero.
- Fly in front of agricultural fields, ravines, mountains and rural towns around Chinchero.
- Contemplate part of the Sacred Valley from a perspective that is not obtained from roads or land-based viewpoints.
- The flight is made over the environment of the Sacred Valley, but the Sacred Valley as a whole is not independently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Cusco, the registered sites include the City of Cusco and the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, among other recognized goods in Peru.
- For that reason, it should not be claimed that the paragliding point or the entire Sacred Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Itinerary
Pick up in Cusco and meet the group
Highlights: pre-coordination before heading out to the flight zone.
For the first turn, the meeting is scheduled at approximately 7:30 a.m. in the Plaza San Francisco of Cusco.
The original information also mentions pick up from the hotel. Therefore, the confirmation must clearly indicate one of the following options:
- Pick up from the hotel inside the historic center.
- Meeting in San Francisco Square.
- Central point defined by operations.
The referential shifts are:
7:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
These times correspond to the start of the service and do not guarantee an exact take-off time.
Before boarding the vehicle, the coordinator will check:
- Full name.
- Approximate weight.
- Medical conditions.
- Contact number.
The weight must be declared correctly. Pilots need to know it to assign the equipment and check if the passenger is within the operating limits.
About the height of flight
The original phrase states that the flight is made “at more than 1,000 meters high.” This description can lead to confusion.
The takeoff point is approximately between 3,600 and 3,880 meters above sea level, depending on the area used. A commercial reference of Cerro Sacro indicates an altitude close to 3,880 meters and a vertical slope of approximately 600 meters.
The height above the ground changes during the flight. It should not be guaranteed that the passenger will remain 1,000 meters above the ground.
Sensations during the flight
The air can feel cold even on a sunny day.
They may also present:
- Soft movements.
- Ascents by thermal currents.
- Progressive declines.
- Changes in speed.
- Sense of vacuum.
Anyone who prefers a quiet flight should report it before takeoff.
The most marked maneuvers can only be performed when:
- The passenger asks for them.
- The pilot authorizes them.
- The conditions are adequate.
- There is no medical restriction.
- A margin of safety is maintained.
Technical Details
- Departure point: Plaza San Francisco or hotel confirmed.
- Transportation: tourist vehicle.
- Breakfast: not included.
- Travel time: approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
- Vehicle land: paved road and rural access.
- Altitude: superior to the city of Cusco in some sectors.
- Hotel confirmed within the private service.
Notes on the Peceros Agency Travel service
Important Service Information
Pickup and meeting point The original information mentions pick-up from the hotel and I meet in Plaza San Francisco. The reference schedules are: The passenger must be prepared before the confirmed time. Flight Schedule The reserved shift does not equal an exact take-off time.
Availability
The paraglider can operate throughout the year, but each outing depends on the wind.
The daily departures announced are:
7:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Turns are subject to:
- Availability of pilots.
- Status of equipment.
- Weight of passengers.
- Weather conditions.
- Access to the takeoff point.
- Number of participants.
We recommend booking several days in advance.
Applications with less than 24 hours must be coordinated directly with the Peceros Agency Travel reservation area.
Confirmation of a shift does not guarantee that the flight will be made if conditions change.
Flight information tandem
On a tandem flight, they participate:
- A pilot.
- A passenger.
- A candle designed to support the combined weight.
- Two harnesses connected.
- Technical safety systems.
The passenger does not control the address.
The pilot decides:
- When to take off.
- What a trajectory to follow.
- How long to stay in the air.
- If you can make turns.
- When to start landing.
- If the flight must be cancelled.
No prior experience is required.
Transport information
Transportation covers:
- Pick up or meet in Cusco.
- Travel to Racchi or the alternative area.
- Movement of the Earth team.
- I pick up from the landing.
- Return to Cusco.
The exact point can change according to the wind.
All passengers must sit and wear a belt when available.
Travel restrictions and participation
Wind and climate
The operation may be suspended by:
- Weak wind.
- Wind too strong.
- Inadequate direction.
- Low clouds.
- Low visibility.
- Electrical activity.
The pilot is not obliged to take off by pressure from the passenger.
Physical restrictions
The passenger must be able to:
- Walk through rural land.
- Stay standing.
- Run a few meters.
- Flexing your legs.
- Follow instructions.
- Maintain a stable posture.
A person who cannot run must check before booking. In certain cases you will not be able to participate.
Medical restrictions
Paragliding is not recommended for people with:
- Uncontrolled heart disease.
- Serious respiratory problems.
- Uncontrolled epilepsy.
- Recent surgeries.
- Serious knee injuries.
- Ankle injuries.
- Severe spine problems.
- Disabling vertigo.
- Panic attacks associated with height.
- Conditions that may cause loss of consciousness.
The operator can request medical clearance.
Age and weight
The limits depend on:
- Size of harnesses.
- Type of candle.
- Combined weight.
- ability to run.
- Criteria of the pilot.
The participation of children or passengers with extreme weights should not be guaranteed without prior consultation.
Alcohol and medicines
It is not allowed to fly under the effects of:
- Medicines that affect balance.
- Substances that alter the ability to follow instructions.
The pilot may deny participation without return when the passenger is present in these conditions.
Strikes and demonstrations
Protests can block the road to Chinchero.
Peceros Agency Travel may:
- Change the schedule.
- Use another point.
- Modify the pickup.
- Cancel the exit.
Safety will take precedence.
Lost objects
Each passenger is responsible for their belongings.
Review:
- Preparation area.
- Takeoff point.
- Landing place.
The agency will help to make consultations, but does not guarantee recovery.
Prohibited conduct
Not allowed:
- Manipulate lines without authorization.
- Inflate the candle on its own.
- Enter active takeoff zones.
- Drop objects during the flight.
- Use drones without permission.
- Consuming alcohol before flying.
- Press the pilot.
- Running in the opposite direction.
- Sit before takeoff.
- Enter agricultural land without permission.
- Stay away from the group without communicating it.
Inclusions
- Meals not specifically indicated in the itinerary, including personal orders and upgrades.
- Bottled water, snacks and additional drinks purchased during the route.
- ; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- ; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Action chamber.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Personal travel insurance, including medical care, evacuation and trip interruption coverage.
- Personal medicines and treatments prescribed for the traveler.
- Tips for guides, drivers, cooks or support staff; gratuities are voluntary.
- Medical expenses.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Professional medical care or evacuation expenses required during the trip.
- Second flight.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Transport of unconfirmed companions.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Special Maneuvers.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Services not mentioned.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Voluntary date changes.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Expenses caused by climate delays.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Accommodation before or after the tour unless it is expressly listed in the package.
- Professional photography teams.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
Upgrades
Additional Services
- Photographs and video with action camera; Reference Price: From USD 25
- Edited video; Reference Price: From USD 40
- Private transfer from remote hotel; Reference Price: From USD 25
- Refrigerium to carry; Reference Price: From USD 8
- Thermal gloves; Reference Price: From USD 10
- Insurance for air activity; Reference Price: According to coverage
- Transportation for companion; Reference Price: Previous quote
- Second flight; Reference Price: Subject to climate and availability
- Photo service from land; Reference Price: From USD 50
- Guide in another language; Reference Price: Previous quote
Prices are referential and must be confirmed with the operator before accepting payment.
A second flight cannot be guaranteed because it depends on:
- Availability of the pilot.
- Transport capacity.
- Operating hours.
Discounts
- Students from 18 to 25 years old: check out available promotions.
- Minors: participation subject to age, weight, height and authorization of the operator.
- Groups of five or more passengers: private fare of USD 130 per person according to the structure provided.
- Corporate groups: quote according to number of participants.
- Escordants who do not fly: they can only pay for transport when space exists.
- Discounts must be confirmed before payment.
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