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3 hours
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It is an excellent adventure sport that takes place very close to the city center, ideal to enjoy a beautiful green area of Arequipa.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 7 years old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rafting Adventure on the Chili River – Just 20 Minutes from Arequipa! Looking for an unforgettable, beginner-friendly thrill near the city? This 5 km rafting experience on the Chili River offers Class II & III rapids — perfect for anyone wanting a fun, dynamic adventure surrounded by stunning views! Pickup & Safety Briefing We'll pick you up from your hotel or our meeting point. At our base camp, you'll gear up and receive a full safety briefing from our expert guides. Then, we'll head to Ecorígenes Charcani, where your rafting journey begins! The River Experience Enjoy 50–60 minutes of paddling, splashing, and pure fun along a scenic stretch of the Chili River. No experience? No worries — our professional team will guide and assist you every step of the way. Finish & Return After your adventure, recharge with a light snack (cookie & water) and head back to Arequipa. We'll drop you off at an authorized stop or as close as possible to your hotel. Optional: Add professional photos to relive every moment! Ready to paddle into adventure? Let the river do the talking!
Bilingual expert guide (English – Spanish)
Full rafting gear: wetsuit, splash jacket, life jacket, helmet & neoprene shoes
Round-trip transportation
Photography service
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Pickup included
475 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
NorthStar17366412441,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a great time rafting with Cesar! His instructions were super clear and helpful and he was so enthusiastic, celebrating every time we completed a difficult rapid! The equipment was good, I felt safe, and we had a perfect amount of time in the water, it was so fun!
vanessaaW314CI,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Super recommended very good experience and excellent logistics especially Kevin very friendly and fun with all the positive fitness for this sport
Laurin K,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The ride was a lot of fun and was very "action-packed" compared to other rafting tours. Definitv recommended
Andrew C,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was a ton of fun! Our guides were excellent and did a good job of keeping us safe while we had an exciting experience. Thank you!
Kalen P,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing time, exceeded my expectations. Cesar was a great guide, super experienced and friendly! Cesar made sure everyone felt safe and was comfortable the whole time!
benhR4685ET,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great to do in November with cesaer had a fun experience. Quite focused on video and cameras but still made it fun. 10 sol for photos at the end. Amazing views of river and volcano and warm at 2pm

Gustav W,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The rafting was so fun! The felt very professional and knowledgeable. Especially our guide Ikira! He made the experience even better.
jonaseR5661PA,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Really good! Super organization, super nice, super fun! An absolutely recommended activity if you are in Arequipa!
wessel 2004,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very good company! We had a great time with cristian, he was awesome! Great pictures and videos, good energy! Would definitely recommend
617tiphaineb,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great rafting activity with a top team! We had the view of the volcanoes all the way down: beautiful!!! What to do if you are visiting Arequipa
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