Chili River White Water Rafting Adventure with Pickup

Recommended by 99% of travelers

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Arequipa, Peru

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Booked 10+ times last week!

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

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Camilla_O ·

Jul 2026

Everything went smoothly from pickup to the activity itself. The team was professional and experienced. César was an excellent guide and the scenery was absolutely beautiful! PS. The water is cold!

· James_C ·

May 2026

Was fun experience & recommend to anyone. I was travelling alone but joined a raft with 2 other people & we all had a good time.

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Overview

Experience the thrill of white-water rafting without venturing far from the city. This Chili River rafting experience includes pickup from your Arequipa hotel and takes you paddling through exciting Class II and III rapids surrounded by dramatic scenery. Perfect for travelers seeking an accessible outdoor adventure with all logistics handled.

All equipment is provided for a hassle-free experience
Discover a side to Arequipa that most travelers miss
Hotel pickup provides a seamless experience
Feel confident under the close watch of your guide

What's Included

Private transportation

Round-trip transportation
Bilingual expert guide (English – Spanish)
Full rafting gear: wetsuit, splash jacket, life jacket, helmet & neoprene shoes
Light snack (water & cookie)
Continuous assistance from our guides and staff throughout the entire experience

Photography service

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We can pick you up from your hotel if it is within the pickup area:) We will contact you one day before confirming the coordination. If your hotel is outside the area, we can provide you with the nearest pickup point options.

Meeting point

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
Plaza de Armas, Arequipa 04001, Peru
Our staff will contact you to provide all the details. ✅ Don't worry, be happy!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Chilina

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children under 8 years
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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

Evan_S

Great experience! Lots of fun! My guide, Elmer, was friendly and knowledgeable. The company was easy to work with as well. I had a small issue where there weren’t enough people signed up for the time slot I originally booked for it to run at that time, but they were able to get me into another one without any issue and they were quick to respond over WhatsApp even though it was after hours. There was also a little bit of confusion concerning the meeting time and place, but it all worked out fine in the end with little hassle. All in all, I definitely recommend.

Reviews

5.0

based on 612 reviews

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Fantastic experience!

Camilla_O, Jul 2026

Everything went smoothly from pickup to the activity itself. The team was professional and experienced. César was an excellent guide and the scenery was absolutely beautiful! PS. The water is cold!

Chili river rafting

James_C, May 2026

Was fun experience & recommend to anyone. I was travelling alone but joined a raft with 2 other people & we all had a good time.

Wooooowwwwza

Adam_H, Apr 2026

Really exciting, amazing experience with our guide Ikira who made it great fun and was very knowledgable

This was soooo much fun...

Amanda_W, Apr 2026

This was soooo much fun and sold me on rafting as a whole! It's a great way to spend your day outside. Our tour guide, in particular, made it a great day. Thank you, Hunter!

Fun whitewater rafting!

Andrew_C, Nov 2025

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!

A must do in Arequipa!

Rai_Z, Sep 2025

We saved this for the last day of our Arequipa trip but wish we did it sooner so we could do it again and again! Initially felt a bit apprehensive but our guide Elmer was very thorough with instructions and encouraging along the way, taking many pics and videos. Very well organised and so much fun - a must do!

Fun ride even for beginners

T_Y, Sep 2025

Our guide Emmer/l was confident & fun to be with. Fellow rafters 🇧🇪 were very friendly & nice. It was a smooth ride & we had a great time. 👍🏻

Amazing!

Wiep_A, Aug 2025

Its so fun!! Percy was an amazing guide. We had so much fun. Pick up and drop off was perfect as well and it’s a great experience in arequipa

Worth every penny and dont pass this up

Chris_Y, Jun 2025

Absolutely amazing and a blast. This is not a simple fake slow boat ride. This is a get soak, paddle hard and have fun. You feel safe at the same time but also know there is some risk. Paco was an amazing guide and worth every dollar. They should honestly charge more money for this 🖤🖤🖤

Would recommend

Jack_C, May 2025

Company took care of all equipment needs and transportation in a timely manner. Raft guides were knowledgeable and safe. Would recommend!

Great experience! Lots of...

Evan_S, May 2025

We had so much fun WW...

Michelle_R, Jan 2025

We had so much fun WW rafting, I think my friend and I giggled the entire way down the river. While WW Rafting is always fun, our guide (Ikira) was a blast and made the whole afternoon even better. This is a great way to spend a few hours in Arequipa to get out of the city (but the drive isn't long, you're not THAT far out of town) especially if you're not visiting Colca Canyon and want to do something active. Just don't forget that sunscreen!

Great time

David_P, Nov 2024

The operators and boat crews on the tour were great. Would definitely do it again. Great time. The requirement to keep writing more is annoying at best. Makes me not want to leave any more reviews.

A wonderful morning on the river’

Greg_E, Nov 2024

Absolutely loved this. Felt safe and had loads of fun! I was initially a bit nervous but really enjoyed the entire thing.

Just do it!

Kelly_B, Nov 2024

Highly recommended activity. Very safe. Conscientious guides. Perfect time on water. Afterwards treated to Oreos and water beautiful scenery. Very picturesque.

Great experience

Manon_L, Sep 2024

Wow, what an incredible adventure this was! Our guide, Sebastian was nice and kind. He was attentive to me, as I was a beginner to rafting. I had the most fun in Arequipa

Hidden gem activity

pckrusk, Sep 2024

York was a great guide and made the experience even more enjoyable. This activity is very well priced, and the river is lots of fun. Highly recommended and thanks for a fantastic time!

Loved it

Nick_H, Sep 2024

Had a great afternoon! This was the first time I had done rafting. Paco was a super guide. Totally recommended (but you need to remember insect repellent as I got a few bites)

Really safe and SO MUCH fun

Louise_B, Sep 2024

This was so much fun! Honestly could not recommend the experience enough, one of my fave parts of visiting Peru. The whole experience was super well organised and you can see how much the team loves their job!

Exceptionally professional guides and worthwhile adventure

Kendall_A, Aug 2024

Exceptionally professional and capable guides made a really fun rafting experience even better. Our guide, Elmer, was so enthusiastic yet kind and capable; he was also terrific with young children. We will definitely repeat this.

Highly recommended

KirstinMary_G, Jul 2024

Excellent experience! Coordination was smooth on the day. It was a lot of fun and felt very safe. Our guide Elmer was fantastic. Highly recommended!

Super fun!

Ely_K, Jun 2024

Super fun, Paco was a great guide! The whole crew was amazing! We all had a great time. The water was cold, but worth it. 10/10 recommend!

Fantastic Adventure!

Laury_J, Jun 2024

We had a great time rafting the chili river! The process was smooth from pick up to drop off. Everything was explained well and our tour guide Percy was helpful and attentive the entire rafting trip. Definitely one of our highlights in Arequipa! Thank you team for an awesome experience :)

Fantastic experience

Patrick_L, Jun 2024

Had a great time doing the rafting. The guides helped make it a very fun experience. Would recommend to anyone visiting Arequipa

Great experience

Martin_V, Jun 2024

Fun and very safe experience. Always with a rescue canue. Suitable for beginners. Jumping into water from a rock was fun

An amazingly well oiled set up and a total blast

Mark_H, May 2024

This was one of our best experiences in Peru and definitely ranks at the top of all time experiences. Our rafting guide Jean-Pierre was terrific; a skilled operator. The whole experience was so well organized. Any time in Araquipa this is the way to use your time wisely! Fantastic alexperience

So much fun

Eve_M, Jan 2024

Such a fun activity. Tyson was the best guide, super funny and ensured we were safe. Stunning views too! Loved it.

Rafting in Arequipa Rocks!!

Tamara_C, Sep 2023

We had a great time!! Definitely would recommend this to anyone. Our guide, Jhon, was awesome!! The area was so beautiful!! A great way to spend your time in Arequipa!!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for your recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time with our awesome guide, Jhon, while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. It's indeed a great way to spend time in Arequipa!

Great adventure :) the...

Lisa_L, Nov 2022

Great adventure :) the guide picked us up on time, we got all equipment and the time in the river was funny, adventurous and really enjoyable! The guide explained us everything we needed to know. It was uncomplicated, friendly and we can highly recommend to do the tour with those guys! :) Thank you!