General Information
Get to experience a unique adventure, rafting down the Chili River located just 20 minutes away from Arequipa’s main square. This is the perfect rush for nature-lovers, adventurers and adrenaline junkies looking for excitement in the great outdoors; a must do in Arequipa for people who have a few hours to spare.
With the Rafting Adventure Tour in Arequipa or “Rafting Rio Chili”, you can live an exciting and adventurous experience on the Chili River. This tour is ideal for those who have a couple of hours to spare and don’t know what to do while waiting for their connecting flights to other cities or a day of exciting adventure.
The Quilca River, known in adventure tourism as the Chili River, is a short river with little flow, but with many class II, III and IV rapids suitable for this exciting sport. Besides appreciating the natural ashlar walls of this beautiful canyon, we will also appreciate the diverse flora and fauna of the area. An exciting experience.
We travel a section of 6 kilometers with rapids up to class IV, with an approximate time of 1.15 to 1.30 hours on the river. The Chilina Valley excursion lasts a total of approximately 3 hours in our beautiful Chilina Valley. Live the adventure, just 25 minutes from Arequipa’s main square.
Note: Minimum 2 pax for this tour (+18 years old).
Itinerary
Exclusive Services
Include
- Transfer from hotel – Rio Chili – hotel
- Certified bilingual tour guide every 4 or 6 participants by raft boat
- Self-bailing rafts up to 4 & 6 people
- Hi-flotation life-jacket
- Helmet and wetsuit
- Neoprene booties or river shoes available on different sizes
- Dry bags to safe your personal gear
- 1 paddle per participant
- Safety kayakers
- Snack (water, chocolate and fruits)
Not Included
- Photographs
- Water
What to bring
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Swimsuit
- Sun block.
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FAQS
1.- I cannot find my accommodation listed in the operator pick up locations as I make my booking. What can I select?
This operator only offers pick-ups from the hotel and hostel accommodations listed. This list covers over 90% of the accommodation providers in the area. They do not provide pick-ups or drop-offs at private residences, Airbnbs, bus terminals etc. If you cannot find your hotel on the list, please select an alternative pick up location close by and be ready for pick-up at the time shown on your booking confirmation.
2.- How physically fit do I need to be?
You don´t have to be super fit. The level of rafting is intermediate and you will be in the water for about one hour and thirty minutes.
3.- Is it possible to take my child with me?
The minimum age for our rafting trip is 8 years. We have all the equipment available, this includes sizes for children.
4.- What is the level/ difficulty of rafting and how much time will we spend in the water?
We run a 6 km section with rapids up to class IV with an approximate floating time of 1.15 to 1.30 hours in the river. The tour takes a total of around 3 hours in our beautiful Chilina Valley
5.- Is it true, that rafting can get dangerous during the rainy season (Dec-Apr)?
If it rains a lot, which happens mostly in February/March, the water level can get really high. In that case, we will not go to the river as the river can get too wild.
6.- I am traveling solo, is there a way to add me to another group that may be going on my date of travel?
If you are traveling alone, no problem. We have groups almost every day, so we can easily add you to one of them.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation or changes to this tour:
- CHANGES: Any changes to the tour date needs to be done before 6:00 pm (Lima time) 2 days before the tour begins
- No Shows & Cancellations of this tour – If you cancel 2 days prior to the tour before 6:00 pm (Lima time) or earlier, a 10% administration fee. After this time, there is a 100% no show or cancellation fee.
- You must email office@peru-expeditions.org (include the name of the tour and the reservation number) to cancel this tour or to make any changes.
