Top 11 Rafting Trips in Peru

1.Chili River White Water Rafting with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 329 reviews · 3 hours · from $20Our pick

You’ll ride intermediate rapids on the Chili River with guides such as Daniel, Elmer, Kevin, or Luis, depending on the day. The 3-hour outing includes hotel pickup from Arequipa’s historic center, wetsuit gear, a 45-minute rafting run, river views, a possible rock jump, snack, and return transport. Bring swimwear, dry clothes, and cash for transport and photos.

“Absolutely incredible! There were at least 10 waterfalls, a ‘cliff’ jump opportunity, and they took photos/videos for us (addt. s/20). Some people on our crew were cold (even in the provided wet suits) & some weren’t exactly prepared to work which affected a the group row unfortunately. Come ready to work and its better for everyone! 20/10 shakas. This was amazing!!”

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2.Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day

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

Spend about eight hours on a guided Urubamba River adventure from Cusco. You’ll receive rafting gear, safety instruction, lunch, a sauna, and a short zipline session. Guides such as Amerigo and Anderson have earned strong praise for calm instruction, though wetsuit fit and meal quality can vary. The route information also mentions Vinicunca Mountain, so confirm that detail before booking.

“The experience was great! Wish I had known about their combination with an overnight trip and trip to Rainbow Mountain the next day!”

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3.Chili River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · from $34

From Arequipa, ride 20 minutes to the Gruta de la Virgen de Chapi, learn river safety, then raft 6 km through the Chili River canyon. You will spend about 1 hour and 45 minutes on the water, tackling class II, III and IV rapids with a bilingual guide such as Paco or Jhon. Bring warm clothes for the cold water and cash for optional photos.

“Our rafting experience was excellent!! Our guide, Jhon was the best, he was very thorough with his explanation of what we had to do and he was careful to make sure we were always safe. We had a fantastic time and would recommend this trip to any one who loves adventure and a fun time. The scenery was beautiful and this trip was a highlight of our time in Arequipa. Gabi and Ken Anderson 2 Aussies from Melbourne”

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

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

This four-day small-group trip links Cusco, Abra Málaga, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu by bike, raft, foot, zipline, and train. Expect basic hostels, included meals, a maximum of 15 people, steep walking, and extra costs for Machu Picchu entry, buses, 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.Cusco Rafting and Zipline Adventure

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

Spend about eight hours rafting the Vilcanota River near Cusco, tackling Class III to IV rapids with professional guides and a support canoe. After lunch, hot showers, and a sauna, take two short zipline runs over the river. Pickup, equipment, and lunch are included for $100 per person.

“Be sure to wear a bathing suit under your wet suit. Bring your own towels. Showers were warm/great pressure. Sauna was Smokey hurt my eyes/lungs for a minute. Food was great lomos saltados/Quinea soup/hot water/tea/coffee/juice. The ladder to zip line was scary for me but I overcame it & had a blast zip lining. Was definitely a workout paddling.”

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

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

This seven-day private trip links Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu with biking from Malaga Pass, Class II and III rafting, ziplining, jungle trekking, and Inca sites. Guides such as Jonathan, Wilbert, Percy, and Freddy have led past departures. Airport pickup, lodging, meals, equipment, entrance fees, and transport are included.

“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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7.Rio Chili Rafting Tour with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $18Best value

Join Kanuwa Rafting for a three-hour Rio Chili adventure near Arequipa. Guides such as José lead you through Class II, III, and IV rapids, with safety training, a support kayaker, certified gear, hotel pickup, and a snack afterward. The Chilina Valley scenery and optional swim or cliff jump add variety to this close-to-town half-day outing.

“I loved it. Also with Jose, our Guide, it was very fun.”

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8.River Rafting Adventure Full Day | Adrenaline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 8 hours · from $85

Spend about eight hours on the Upper Urubamba River with guides Wendy and William, rafting class II and III rapids before lunch, hot showers, and a sauna at Cusipata River Camp. Add the optional four-cable zip-line across the river. Transport, equipment, guide service, and lunch are included, with groups limited to eight.

“We had a fun time out on the river. Wendy and the rest of the crew were great. The river was flowing rapidly, but the rapids were not hard to navigate for beginners. After the rafting we went to their compound where we had a simple lunch and got to relax in the sauna. We were provided wet suits so some type of swimwear is required for underneath. Prepare to have a change of warm clothes for after, a towel, and shoes that can get wet. My only issue was that the rafting instructions were not clear. There is strategy to ensuring a safe trip and that proved to be…”

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9.Rafting on the Chili River | Full adrenaline |

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2h 30m · from $29

Meet your team in Arequipa, ride to the base, gear up, and raft for one hour through the Chilina Valley near the Chapí Virgin Cave and Misti Volcano. Boats hold four people plus a guide, with a safety kayaker nearby. English and Spanish guidance, transport, equipment, and a snack are included.

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10.From Lima | Lunahuana River Rafting | Adventure in Canete

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 16 hours · from $49

Leave Lima around 5am for Cerro Azul, Incahuasi, and Lunahuaná. You will raft the Cañete River with Spanish-speaking staff, explore local sights, and visit a winery and bee farm for pisco, wine, honey, pollen, and propolis tastings. ATV rides and ziplining cost extra. Return is around 9pm.

“Got to see and do lots of different things, ATV, ziplining, rafting, honey & wine & Pisco tasting, great experience”

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11.Lunuhuaná Extreme All In + Cerro Azul + Rafting + ATV + Canopy

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 16 hours · from $80

Set out from Lima before sunrise for Cerro Azul, then continue to Lunahuaná for individual quad biking, river canoeing, canopy, honey tasting, wine and pisco sampling, Catapalla Bridge, and a short town tour. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the day. Lunch is not included, and the full trip takes about 16 hours.

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