Experience the thrill of Cotahuasi River rafting, navigating some of Peru’s most exhilarating rapids. Surrounded by stunning canyons and pristine natural beauty, this adventure promises excitement and breathtaking scenery, making it a must for white-water rafting enthusiasts.
Season: April to May.
Tackle thrilling Class III to V rapids, offering an exhilarating white-water rafting experience through one of the world’s deepest canyons with River Explorers.
Spot diverse wildlife, including Andean condors, foxes, and various bird species, enhancing the adventure with opportunities for wildlife observation.
Enjoy guided hikes through stunning landscapes, exploring hidden waterfalls, lush valleys, and breathtaking vistas along the river.
Discover ancient Incan and pre-Incan ruins, gaining insights into the rich cultural history of the region with visits to archaeological sites.
Relax in natural hot springs, providing a soothing break from the river’s excitement and a chance to rejuvenate amidst the serene surroundings.
Camp under the stars in picturesque locations, enjoying delicious meals and the camaraderie of fellow adventurers in the heart of nature.
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Check in time at 6 am at your hotel in Arequipa. We depart in our 4×4 toward the district of Cotahuasi. The drive includes impressive vistas of the mountain ranges of the Peruvian high sierra. Once we arrive to the beginning of the rafting we will set off the camp to rest for the night.
We break camp after a delicious breakfast to jump into the river on an adventure that will take us into the first section of the Cotahuasi canyon. Rapids will be coming one after another while our guides will try to maneuver through technical rapids including rocks, waves and holes. Lunches will be served in the side of the river where you can have a relaxing time while your guides will make a nice lunch. The afternoond are also fun, with fun long rapids until we arrive to the campsites.
After enjoying another good hearty breakfast. Certainly we will experience one of the biggest rapids in the most exciting section of the Cotahuasi River. In fast alternation, the river immediately takes you into a sequenced of rapids Class III and IV coming one after another, making this an intense adventure from beginning to end.
After thrilling exciting rapids we stop again for lunch to refuel to continue for couple of hours to our last camp.
After breakfast, the luggage boat is loaded and secured for the last section of the river. There will be some rapids to run while the river enter to the junction with the Ocoña river near the Pacific ocean. Cold beers and barbecue will be waiting for us at the end of the river tour. Our vehicles will take us back to Arequipa arriving about 6 pm.
Peru is a paradise for Rafting experiences, if you are in search of similar adventures then rafting the Apurímac River rapids will fullfil your thurst of adrenaline. We offer tours from 1 to 6 days rafting trips.
Transport: 4X4 from Arequipa to the beginning of the tour, van from the end to Arequipa.
Meals: 4 breakfast, 4 lunches and 3 dinners. Our meals are prepared with fresh ingredients including chicken, beef, pasta, rice, vegetables, potatoes for dinners and lunches. Porridge, fruit salad, yogurt, pancakes, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, bread and more for our breakfast.
Guides: Experienced certified guides in Rescue III and first advanced aid courses.
Gear: Boats, life vest, wet-suits, helmets, luggage boat, safety kayak, dry bags, paddles and paddle jackets.
Camping gear: Tents
Meals: Breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on the last day are not included.
Travel Insurance: It is advised to buy travel and cancellation insurance for your comfort.
Gratuities: Kindly think about giving a 10% tip of the total package price per person to your guides as a gesture of gratitude.
Hotel: Hotel stay is not part of the package.
