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Arequipa: Chili River White Water Rafting with Pickup★ 4.95 (642) · 3h
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Arequipa: Río Chili Rafting Class III & IV Rapids★ 4.94 (177) · 3h
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Chili River rafting near Arequipa: class II–III rapids with pickup★ 4.98 (273) · 3h
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Rafting in Arequipa: White water in Chilina ValleyRafting in Arequipa's Chilina Valley is a four-hour white water adventure where you navigate the rapids with a professional guide, private transport and basic snacks included. Children from age 12 are welcome; guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese. The operator's strength is river tourism with high safety standards and personalized service.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle the rapids yourself rather than sit as a passenger—the Chilina Valley is where you make the decisions about line and timing, which is what turns a boat ride into an activity. The four-hour window fits an afternoon free, and the volcanoes on the horizon mean you're not just looking at water.
Rafting Rio Chili Arequipa: rapids II–IV, 3 hoursRafting on the Rio Chili in Arequipa is a half-day activity on rapids rated II–IV, starting with a 25-minute transfer from the city center to the launch point. You put on a wetsuit, helmet and life jacket, listen to a safety briefing from the instructor, then paddle through the river as it runs between volcanic walls. The route stays inside the city but feels remote—pure air, adrenaline and views of the Chili Valley and Arequipa's white buildings from the water. Pickup from your hotel is included; departures run at 8am, 11am or 2pm.Is it for me?Book the morning or midday departure if you're staying in central Arequipa without a car—pickup from your hotel means you don't arrange the drive to the river, and you're back in the city by early afternoon with the rest of your day open.
Rafting Río Majes from Arequipa: Class III-IV rapidsA full-day rafting trip on the Río Majes near Arequipa takes you through a 20–25km section of high white-water rapids, with a professional guide, all gear provided, and hotel pickup from the city. After 3 hours on the water, you eat lunch featuring the famous Majes River shrimp and visit the Toro Muerto petroglyphs carved into the valley walls. The river put-in is a 3-hour drive from Arequipa's center; children from age 10 are welcome, and no prior rafting experience is required.Is it for me?The rapids demand steady paddling and comfort in moving water, so this trip suits someone with at least moderate fitness who wants to be active on the water rather than watch from a boat. The full day—drive, 3 hours of paddling, lunch, petroglyphs and the return—means an early start and a late finish, which works if you have the time and want the valley experience built in, not just the rapids alone.
Arequipa Rafting Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 6 bookable options for Arequipa Rafting Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 18. The average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 1,102 traveler reviews.
6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Arequipa Rafting Tour cost?
Prices start at US$ 18. There are 6 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Arequipa: Chili River White Water Rafting with Pickup is the travelers' favorite, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 642 reviews.
