Rafting on the Chili River
Adventure
Moderate

Rafting on the Chili River

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Duration

3

Location

Chilina Valley, Arequipa

Group

1-12 People

Description

Experience white-water rafting on the Chili River, just 20 minutes from downtown Arequipa: a 6 km run with more than 10 class III rapids, suitable for everyone, with professional guides and all safety gear included.

Highlights

More than 10 class III rapids right in the Chilina Valley
Safety briefing and technique demonstration before paddling
Full river gear included (life jacket, helmet, wetsuit, shoes)
Photos and video of the trip available at the end (optional)

Itinerary

  1. Pickup at the agreed point (Historic Center, Cayma, or Yanahuara) and transfer to the equipment warehouse at Jr. Bolognesi 383, Acequia Alta.
  2. Welcome from the guides, instructions on proper gear use, and change of clothes; personal belongings are stored in the vehicle.
  3. About a 6-minute transfer to the put-in point at the Gruta de la Virgen de Chapí, Chilina Valley.
  4. On-river safety briefing: positions in the raft, what to do if you fall in the water, and tips before setting off.
  5. Paddle down the Chili River rapids for approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes.
  6. Exit the river, change clothes, and review photos/videos of the trip before returning to the pickup point.

Equipment included

Professional rafting guide and safety kayaker
6 km run on the Chili River with class III–IV rapids
Personal river gear: life jacket, helmet, shoes, wetsuit, and windbreaker
Round-trip transportation from downtown Arequipa, Yanahuara, or Cayma
Snacks

What to bring

  • Cap or hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
  • Small backpack with towel and sandals
  • Swimwear or a spare change of underwear
  • Water

Tour details

Optional includes

Photo, video, and drone service: arranged and paid for directly on the day of the tour (not included in the base price).

Departure schedule

Daily departures at 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. The full activity takes about 3 hours, of which roughly 1 hour 15 minutes is spent on the river.

Route distance

6 km descent on the Chili River, with more than 10 class III rapids (commercial level, suitable for everyone).

Difficulty note

Commercial class III level, suitable for beginners; includes a mandatory safety briefing before entering the river.

Additional info

Pickup can be arranged in the Historic Center, Cayma, or Yanahuara; pickup from other areas of the city can be coordinated for an extra fee. The meeting point is the equipment warehouse at Jirón Bolognesi 383, Acequia Alta (a block and a half from the Acequia Alta church), where parking is also available if you arrive in your own vehicle.

Tour route

See the path from the hotel to the meeting point and the tour route.

This tour does not have a configured route yet.

S/ 80

per person

Free Cancellation
Immediate Confirmation
Spanish Guide

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