Our 12 Favourite Peru Rafting Tours

1.Arequipa: Chili River White Water Rafting with Hotel Pickup

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

You’ll raft 6 kilometers of the Chili River through the Chilina Valley, handling intermediate rapids with guides such as Daniel, Elmer, Kevin, and Luis. Expect about 40 to 45 minutes on cold water, full safety gear, a possible rock jump, a snack afterward, and an extra 20 soles per person for transport.

“Loved this rafting trip. Well organized and fun. It's not a difficult rafting route if you're worried about that, but beautiful scenery and alot of fun. Highly recommend”

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2.Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79 a head Best rated

Spend about eight hours rafting the Urubamba River with Mayuc River Rafting, then cross the river by zip line and warm up in a sauna. Guides such as Amerigo, Anderson, David, and Gabriel have led past departures. The $79 package includes transport, equipment, lunch, hot showers, lockers, and a safety kayaker, but not photos, videos, snacks, or tips.

“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.Arequipa: Chili River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · from $34 a head

Take a 6-kilometer Chili River rafting trip from Arequipa with a bilingual guide, full equipment, hotel pickup, and about 1 hour 45 minutes on the water. You will pass volcanic canyon scenery, pre-Inca terraces, and volcano views. Guides such as Paco and Jhon are praised for clear safety instructions. The river is cold, so pack warm clothes.

“A lot of fun with great guides. I would definitely recommend to everybody”

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

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

Travel from Cusco through the Andes and tropical valleys on a four-day Inca Jungle adventure. You’ll bike from Abra Málaga, hike through coffee and fruit farms, raft, zipline, visit hot springs, and reach Machu Picchu by train or on foot. The small group, basic hostels, meals, and guide support make this an active, budget-minded alternative to the Inca Trail.

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5.Cusco Rafting and Zipline Adventure

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

Leave Cusco for the Vilcanota River near Cusipata, where guides such as Juan Carlos, Davide, or Anderson coach you through Class III to IV rapids. After rafting, warm up with a sauna, shower, and lunch, then try two short ziplines. Pickup, gear, guide, and lunch are included.

“Our raft guide was clearly very highly experienced/skilled and there was also a support canoe - pretty impressive safety cover given there were only three of us! Bear in mind that peak season for tourism is the dry season - so it’s not crazy adrenaline rapids (class 3 max) - but that means this is suitable for any age/experience and our guide knew how to make sure we still had LOTS of fun. All of this based from a beautiful little lodge, and the sauna at the end is a fab little touch - basic, but just what you need post rafting. The “zip line” is a bit basic -…”

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6.Arequipa: Rio Chili Rafting Tour with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $18 a head Cheapest seat

Join Kanuwa Rafting for a three-hour Rio Chili adventure from Arequipa. Guides such as José lead you through Class II, III, and IV rapids, with a safety kayaker nearby. The tour includes hotel pickup, wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, booties, a splash jacket, and a snack after the river run.

“Super activité qui permet de découvrir la vallée du Rio chili. L’équipe est pro et réactive ( je suis tombé dans les rapides donc j’ai pu les tester 😅)”

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7.Cusco: River Rafting Adventure Full Day | Adrenaline Tour

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

Spend about eight hours rafting class II and III rapids on the Urubamba River with guides such as Wendy, William, or Lucero. After two and a half hours on the water, enjoy lunch, hot showers, and a sauna at Cusipata River Camp. Add a four-cable zip-line for more speed and views.

“La actividad inició con un grupo muy lindo, fuimos al Río Urubamba e iniciamos el recorrido en los botes con Wendy y Lucero de guías, nos tiramos en la tirolesa entre las montañas y seguimos paseando hasta llegar a destino, nos esperaron en su casa de campo con un acogedor sauna con hojas de eucalipto y un rico almuerzo elaborado por ellos mismos, la verdad una gran familia me llevó grandes recuerdos.”

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8.Arequipa: Rafting on the Chili River | Full adrenaline |

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

Meet at an arranged point in Arequipa, collect a wetsuit, neoprene shoes, vest, and windbreaker, then head to the Chilina Valley near the Chapí Virgin Cave. After a safety briefing, you raft the Chili River for one hour in a four-person boat with a guide and safety kayaker. English and Spanish support is available.

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

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

Leave Lima at 5am for Cerro Azul, the Incahuasi ruins, and Lunahuaná. Raft the Cañete River with Spanish-speaking staff, then choose an optional ATV ride or zipline. Finish in Catapalla with wine, pisco, macerated drinks, and honey tasting before returning around 9pm.

“I want to thank you for the excellent service, especially for Jefferson who was with us at all times and the driver who was there all the time to take us to our tourist places. We totally recommend this agency and its work group. Thank you”

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10.Cusco – Urubamba River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $89 a head

Spend a full day rafting the Upper Urubamba River near Cusco, with about two and a half hours on class II and III rapids. Guide Wili leads the river team, while an optional four-cable zip line crosses the river at Cusipata River Camp. Lunch, equipment, transport, hot showers, and a sauna are included.

“We sought a true adventure with real challenges, and this tour delivered! The thrilling rapids were a highlight, and our guide, Wili, was both entertaining and knowledgeable. The crew was warm, friendly, and professional, making us feel completely safe throughout the trip. Highly recommended!”

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11.Cusco: Rafting in Cusipata + Zipline over South Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 10 hours · from $70 a head

Spend about 10 hours rafting rapids rated II to IV near Cusipata, then zipline across the South Valley. Hotel pickup, transport, guide, safety gear, picnic lunch, hot showers, and a sauna are part of the day. English and Spanish guiding is available, with groups limited to 10.

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12.From Arequipa: Rafting on the Chili River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $29 a head

Leave Arequipa for the Chilina Valley and raft six kilometers of the Chili River through class 2 and 3 rapids. Your Spanish or English-speaking instructor provides safety guidance, commands, and full equipment, while an expert rafter steers the boat. The three-hour trip includes hotel pickup, a snack, and return transport.

“If you’re looking for something a bit adventurous to break up all the site seeing, this is your activity!! Everyone was super knowledgeable, they taught us what to do so that we were able to safely navigate the class 2&3 rapids (yes, there is an expert rafter steering the boat and giving commands). The river is beautiful and we had a chance to take in the sites in between rapids. Would definitely recommend this!!”

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