Peru Rafting Tours: Our 15 Favourites

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

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

Raft the Chili River near Arequipa on a beginner-friendly 6-kilometer route with hotel pickup, expert guides, gear, snacks, and mountain views.

“Absolutely incredible! There were at least 10 waterfalls, a ‘cliff’ jump opportunity, and they took photos/videos for us (addt. s/20). Some people on our crew were cold (even in the provided wet suits) & some weren’t exactly prepared to work which affected a the group row unfortunately. Come ready to work and its better for everyone! 20/10 shakas. This was amazing!!”

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2.Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79Top rated

Review of Cusco’s Urubamba River rafting and zipline day trip, with rapids, lunch, sauna, safety tips, price, and practical advice.

“Amerigo of the Mayuc rafting company was our guide for our daylong zip line and rafting experience. He met us at our hotel and walked us to where the van was parked. Cesar drove us to the lodge, which was about 2 hours away, on the other side of Urcos. We ziplined first, across the river and back. Each trip was quick but enjoyable. We did it first because it was the rainy season, and when it rains in the Cusco area, one event comes through in the early afternoon. By the way, the rainy season should not be ignored in the area near Cusco, for rafting or any other…”

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3.Arequipa: Chili River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · from $34

Review of Arequipa’s Chili River rafting trip, with class II to IV rapids, volcano views, safety tips, price advice, and what to expect.

“Really fun activity. Perfect for a beginner. Only grade 2 rapids but the gorge itself was so pretty so its worth it even if you want a crazier time on the river”

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

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

Review of Cusco’s 4-day Inca Jungle Adventure with biking, rafting, hiking, zipline, hot springs, and Machu Picchu.

“Really enjoyed the Adventure Hike, lots of pros with only a few cons, see below breakdown of the 4 days (I travelled early June 2024), some tips and a packing list of what to take. Day 1, Bike and Raft: Bike was great fun, very easy/beginner friendly as mostly downhill but get to pick up some speed while catching the views. Rafting was excellent with a few decent rapids. Accommodation was terrible, very basic shared hostel with only cold water shower (not ideal after rafting), food was average but didn't go hungry. Day 2, Hike: I'd class myself intermediate hiker and I found it pretty easy, there's a few hills…”

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5.Cusco Rafting and Zipline Adventure

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

Review of Cusco’s rafting and zipline day trip, with safety, lunch, river rapids, value, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Everything was great! We had very good time. Rafting was good, had enough rapids to be expected! Zipline was fun! Sauna, hot shower and hot tasty lunch. We definitely recommend this activity.”

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6.From Cusco: 4-Day Inca Jungle Adventure to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 45 reviews · 4 days · from $519

Review of the 4-day Inca Jungle Adventure from Cusco, with biking, rafting, hiking, ziplining, Machu Picchu, and train travel.

“Could not recommend this trip more, particularly for people who enjoy a good variety of activities. It’s the perfect combination of hiking and experiencing the culture of the Inca-period and Machu Picchu, but it is also great fun and you get a great adrenaline rush from the cycling, zip-lining and white water rafting. The value for money is also phenomenal given everything that is included. The best part about the tour was our guide, Wilbert. He was so knowledgeable about everything we saw over the four days and took us to meet some local families in the mountains and at various points throughout the trip. He was an excellent photographer,…”

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7.07 Day: Inca Jungle Adventure with Mountain Bike, Rafting, Zipline & Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,129

Review of a seven-day Inca Jungle adventure from Cusco with biking, rafting, ziplining, trekking, Machu Picchu, meals, and hotels.

“Our guide Jonathan was wonderful. We felt safe and cared for with our best interest in mind the entire trip. Johnathan was able to build a bridge over the tour company's gaps making the trip seamless for our family.”

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8.Arequipa: Rio Chili Rafting Tour with Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $18Best value

Raft Class II to IV rapids on Arequipa’s Rio Chili with guides, gear, transport, snack, and striking Chilina Valley scenery.

“staff had all the equipment (wet suits, helmets, life jackets) you need to have a good time. guides were very playful and enjoyed getting you splashed as much as possible. snacks are a pack of Oreos and a bottle of water at the end. good half day excursion close to the city.”

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

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

Raft Class II and III rapids on Peru’s Urubamba River, zip-line through the mountains, then enjoy lunch, sauna, and showers for $85.

“We had a fun time out on the river. Wendy and the rest of the crew were great. The river was flowing rapidly, but the rapids were not hard to navigate for beginners. After the rafting we went to their compound where we had a simple lunch and got to relax in the sauna. We were provided wet suits so some type of swimwear is required for underneath. Prepare to have a change of warm clothes for after, a towel, and shoes that can get wet. My only issue was that the rafting instructions were not clear. There is strategy to ensuring a safe trip and that proved to be…”

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

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

Raft the Chili River near Arequipa for $29. Enjoy Class III rapids, Misti Volcano views, full equipment, guides, transport, and a snack.

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

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

Review of Lunahuaná rafting from Lima: a 16-hour day of rapids, ATV rides, wine, pisco, honey, and Cañete Valley scenery.

“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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12.Lima: Lunuhuaná Extreme All In + Cerro Azul + Rafting + ATV + Canopy

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 16 hours · from $80

Review of Lima to Lunahuaná for rafting, ATV, canopy, Cerro Azul, honey, wine, and pisco, with practical tips on value and timing.

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13.Cusco – Urubamba River Rafting

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

Raft class II and III rapids on Peru’s Urubamba River, then add a four-cable zip-line, hot lunch, sauna, and Cusco hotel pickup.

“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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14.Cusco: Rafting in Cusipata + Zipline over South Valley

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

Review of Cusco rafting in Cusipata and South Valley zipline, with rapids, Andean scenery, picnic lunch, practical tips, and value advice.

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15.From Arequipa: Rafting on the Chili River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $29

Ride Class II and III rapids on Arequipa’s Chili River with hotel pickup, English and Spanish guides, gear, and a snack for $29.

“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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