Rafting Río Chili

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Arequipa, Peru

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

No prior rafting experience is necessary to enjoy running Class II to IV rapids on this Rio Chili tour from Arequipa. Go over river safety and rafting basics, and then navigate roughly four miles (seven kilometers) or white water along with your guide. All gear is include, plus a snack and transportation, so you don't need to plan a thing for the perfect trip.

Rio Chili white-water rafting from Arequipa
Navigate a range of easy to challenging rapids with a guide
Kid-friendly activity is fun for the whole family
All transportation included with hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Our Río Chili tour includes:
Hotel pickup (hotels in city center only)
All river gear (helmet, life vest, wetsuit, booties, splash jacket)
Professional rafting guides
Post-rafting snack
Hotel drop-off (hotels in city center only)
Snacks

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will go to the reception or front entrance of your hotel for pick-up.

What To Expect

Kanuwa Rafting

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

adriana_b

It was a nice experience ! Thank you guys for tour energy and passion for your sport ! Y recommand you to try !!

Reviews

4.9

based on 163 reviews

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Do not hesitate a second...

Jurgen_J, Jul 2025

Do not hesitate a second to use this company. Well organised. Good guides. Good equipment. So well done.

Thanks John, you are the best!

Enuma_M, Jun 2024

This was a super fun experience. My guide, John, was super enthusiastic and friendly. Everything moved very smoothly.

10/10

adriana_b, Oct 2023

It was a nice experience ! Thank you guys for tour energy and passion for your sport ! Y recommand you to try !!

l loved rafting! I was...

Olivia_C, Jul 2023

l loved rafting! I was the only person in the 8am group so it was like a private tour! It also felt a little more unique. The river is beautiful, as are the white rocks you're rafting through. The water is definitely a little chilly, but no problem with the wetsuit and splash jacket. You're also only on the water for about an hour or so, I'd say.

Awesome Rafting Experience

Paul_N, Jul 2023

The experience was great! Everything included and beautiful scenery. Guides were very professional and competent. Delightful afternoon experience and would do it again!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks for your review…

Nice ride on the river!

Bas_L, Nov 2022

It was a very Nice trip with nice guides who were very professional specially with the safety of the guests. Thanks for the nice trip.

Great experience

Chris_S, Sep 2022

Really friendly and fun guides who are in control of raft but put you at ease. Fantastic scenery, warm people and cold water! Highly recommend

Fun Time with New People

Allegra_B, Jul 2022

This was so incredibly fun and a good way to meet other travelers! I felt I was in good hands and would totally do this again if I return to Arequipa. Wonderful views and lots of excitement!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thanks for your review

A great way to enjoy Arequipa

Nicolas_F, Jul 2022

A super thrilling experience going down a series of mild to strong rapids along Rio Chili in the city. Jose was a great instructor and explained things well. Overall, this was an activity that's fun for everyone and worth the price.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thanks for coming with us Nicolas … enjoy your trip in Peru.

Worth it!

Michelle_M, Nov 2021

This was SO MUCH FUN! I had never been rafting before, so I was a little nervous at first. The guides were wonderful and gave us a lesson on commands and safety before we started down the river. Our guide Cesar was amazing, and our team of 4 had the best time. Dont hesitate to do this while in Arequipa. It's worth every penny and then some. My husband said it was much better and a lot less expensive than rafting in CO. Thank you for a wonderful day, Cesar and Kanye's Rafting!

This was a lot of fun. ...

Allen_H, Oct 2021

This was a lot of fun. Ran a little longer than advertised, so was late for something else. Not a big deal, but just keep that in mind if you plan to do this and something else after.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

i thinks that after to pick up no was the ideal, sorry some times the traffic is dificult.

It was a super fun...

Yannick_E, Jul 2025

It was a super fun affair and you had time to do something else afterwards as it didn't take that long. The guides were all very nice and you felt safe! Would definitely do it again!

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ARELYS_C, May 2023

Ha sido la paor experiencia que he tenido con un operador. Te dicen que no requiere experiencia previa y que es para divertirte, no es del todo cierto. Los primeros minutos de recorrido fueron tranquilos. A mitad de recorrido aprox. nuestro guía nos dice que era su primera vez haciendo esto. Lo cierto es que cuando llegas a los rápidos nivel 3, la cosa se complica y al parecer nuestro guía, que era la primera vez que hacía esta, no estaba lo suficientemente preparado y luego de varios movimientos y halones la balsa se volteó. El agua corre fuerte y apenas te deja salir y tomar aire, menos mal que todos sabemos nadar. Gracias a Dios que había otra grupo adelante, nos pudimos agarrar de esa balsa y nos ayudaron a salir. Por un momento pensé que moriríamos ahogados. Mi brazo derecho se dislocó y ninguno de ellos sabía colocarlo, tuvo que hacerlo mi esposo. Luego de todo lo sucedido, ni siquiera tuvieron la cortesía de darnos seguimiento para saber como seguíamos. No lo recomiendo.

Response from Host, May 2023

Nos recordamos de ustedes, y mil disculpas lo sucedido, el guía a veces dices eso para influir temor en los pasajeros para que se lo tomen en serio y remen mejor o como broma, pero la verdad yo como dueño siempre traigo a los guías más capacitados y más responsables que puedo conocer, para que puedan subir a uno de mis botes yo tengo que verlos personalmente que se han buenos y sobre todo guías que entrenen diariamente para poder solucionar cualquier percance que pueda pasarles, en rápidos clase 3 como es el que nos otros ofrecemos es posible voltearse casi nunca sucede pero si por eso es que nosotros estamos capacitados para tratar de rescatar lo más rápido posible a los pasajeros, por eso es rafting si no sería una flotada familiar, después nosotros no estamos capacitados para poner hombros no somos médicos, si no hubiese estado un médico, lo hubiésemos puesto en una posición estable y la hubiésemos llevado de emergencia al hospital más serca, y si no le dimos seguimiento por las circunstancias y tiempo no podemos o no estamos acostumbrados a estar escribiendo después del tour a nuestros pasajeros. Lo que yo si podría sumar a este caso, realmente lo que hace que un bote se pueda voltear es el peso de las personas, yo realmente no lo recomendaría para personas con mucho sobrepeso, gracias por su comentario, nos ayuda bastante a mejorar.