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Add a splash of whitewater to your Arequipa stay with a guided rafting run on the Chili River through the Chilina Valley. Hotel pickup, kit and clear safety coaching make it accessible for first timers who are ready to get wet.
Your outing starts with hotel pickup in Arequipa at the time confirmed for your visit. At the riverside base you change into rafting kit, store dry clothes in a bag, and listen to a short safety talk covering paddle strokes, commands and what to do if you leave the raft.
On the water you paddle about seven kilometres of Chili River whitewater with guide support, reading the current through the Chilina Valley while the scenery of canyon walls and farmland slides past. Expect splashes and an active pace that still suits beginners who follow instructions closely.
After the take out, return toward Arequipa with drop off near the main square. Bring a towel and change of clothes so you can dry off comfortably before heading back into the city.
The Chili River runs close to Arequipa, giving you a proper whitewater session without a long expedition transfer. The Chilina Valley mixes farmland, cliffs and open Andean light that feels a world away from the colonial streets of the White City.
Arequipa itself sits at around 2,300 m with volcano views and a lively historic centre. Pairing a morning or afternoon on the river with city time is easy when pickup and return are handled within the tour.
No prior rafting experience is required. You should be comfortable getting wet, following guide commands promptly and managing light physical effort for the river run.
Wear shoes that can get wet and bring swimwear plus a towel. If you are a non swimmer or travelling with young children, ask the team before you travel so suitability can be confirmed.
Guides keep the briefing practical and stay close on the water, so first timers understand commands before the first rapid. Hotel pickup and return toward the main square keep logistics simple for visitors based in the city.
The Chili River section delivers splashy whitewater without needing multi day expedition fitness, making it a strong half day add on to an Arequipa itinerary.
This outing starts with hotel pickup in Arequipa at the time confirmed for your visit. Stay in a central hotel when possible so collection is straightforward, and confirm your address with the team.
Be ready in the lobby with swimwear, towel and a bag for dry clothes. After the river, return is toward the main square area of Arequipa.
No. The Chili River section is aimed at beginners and casual paddlers with guide support throughout.
Listen carefully to the safety talk and paddle commands. You should be comfortable getting wet and following instructions on the raft.
Pickup is from your hotel in Arequipa at the time confirmed for your visit. Share a clear hotel address so collection is smooth.
After the river run, return is toward the main square area of the city.
Expect roughly seven kilometres of whitewater paddling within a total outing of around two and a half hours including transfers and briefing.
Exact timing can shift with group size and river conditions on the day.
Wear shoes that can get wet, bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes. A small backpack helps store dry kit while you paddle.
Snacks and water are useful because riverside shops are limited.
Yes. Expect splashes on the rapids and wet clothing by the end of the paddle. Bring a towel and dry change for the return.
Secure phones and valuables in a dry bag or leave them with staff if advised.
No fixed minimum age is published for this product. Suitability depends on fitting life jackets and following guide instructions.
Ask the team before travel for younger children or non swimmers so they can advise honestly.
River levels can change with seasonal rain. Safety decisions on the water always come first.
If the team needs to adjust the route or timing, they may reschedule and will be in touch.
Yes. Rafting kit and life jackets are provided, and guides run a safety briefing before you enter the water.
Bring your own towel and change of clothes for after the run.
Non swimmers sometimes join with a life jacket and guide support, yet you should tell the team before travel so they can advise on seating and suitability.
Always follow commands promptly once you are on the raft.
The Chili River runs through the Chilina Valley near Arequipa, with canyon walls, farmland and Andean light framing the paddle.
Guides point out notable views when the current allows a pause.
About the centre
Arequipa
Based in Miraflores, Lima, this local operator connects travellers with guided adventures across Peru, from coastal dunes and Pacific waters to high Andean trails and canyon country. The focus is practical logistics, clear local knowledge, and experiences that reach beyond the busiest tourist circuits.
Support runs seven days a week, with a wide catalogue of day trips and multi-day expeditions so guests can match pace and interest. Whether it is a short coastal outing or a longer trek into the mountains, the team plans routes and safety around the conditions of each destination.
Operated by IZI PERU, a partner of adventuro.
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