Peru Rafting Tours: 15 to Book

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

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

You’ll raft 6 kilometers of intermediate rapids on the Chili River, with a safety briefing, wetsuit, boots, helmet, and life jacket provided. Guides such as Daniel and Elmer are known for clear instruction and a playful touch. Expect cold water, a possible rock jump, and an optional photo package.

“Our guide was great! Daniel was so nice and hogs commands were super clear and he made the whole thing really good fun! Loved the photos they took as well!”

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2.Rafting & Zip line Urubamba River 1 Day

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

From Cusco, Mayuc River Rafting takes you to the Urubamba River for a guided day of rapids, ziplining, lunch, and sauna time. Guides such as Amerigo, Anderson, David, and Gabriel have led past departures. Expect about two hours of road travel each way and a small group of no more than 18 people.

“What a fun day! David and Gabriel made our zip lining and rafting trip an awesome experience! They were puntual in picking us up from our hotel in Cusco and transportation was great! Zip lining was first and it was a blast (and very safe 😄)! David and Gabriel were thorough with the safety instructions and ensured we felt safe throughout the adventure. The commands were easy to follow and although we got to level 3+ rapids, no one fell out. Well, unintentionally that is. LOL We even stopped along the way to jump off a rock into the very cold water. Believe or not, the cold temps didn’t bother…”

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3.Arequipa: Chili River Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · from $34

You’ll raft 6 km of the Chili River with a professional guide such as Paco or Jhon, handling class II, III, and IV rapids for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Expect volcanic canyon scenery, pre-Inca terraces, cold water, and a possible 4-meter rock jump.

“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

Follow the Inca Jungle route from Cusco to Machu Picchu on a small-group trip capped at 15 people. You will bike down from Abra Málaga, raft, hike through coffee and fruit farms, zipline near Santa Teresa, soak in hot springs, and finish at 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

Leave Cusco for a full day on the Vilcanota River, with Class III to IV rapids, professional English-speaking guides, lunch, a sauna, and two ziplines. Guides including Juan Carlos, Davide, David, Anderson, and Victor have led strong outings, though the zipline is a modest add-on rather than the main event.

“12/10 would recommend! As a solo female traveler I felt very safe and the tour guides made a great effort to make everyone feel included. You’re on the water for about 2 hours and the guides do a great job of getting everyone in the photos and videos so you have great memories to take away. There is a sauna at the end, so would recommend everyone to bring a second pair of clothes or shorts instead of long pants so you can change after being all soaked and enjoy the sauna. Food was great as well”

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

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

Join a small group of up to 10 from Cusco for a four-day route to Machu Picchu by bike, raft, foot, zipline, and train. You will cross Malaga Pass, visit farms and hot springs, hike to Aguas Calientes, and tour Machu Picchu with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.

“Absolut empfehlenswert – ein unvergessliches Abenteuer! Der 4-tägige Inka-Trail war perfekt organisiert – von der ersten Abholung bis zur letzten Rückfahrt hat einfach alles reibungslos funktioniert. Der Anbieter hat wirklich an jedes Detail gedacht: tolle Verpflegung, saubere Camps, pünktliche Transfers und eine rundum professionelle Betreuung. Ein besonderes Lob geht an unseren Guide Wilbert – kompetent, herzlich und mit einer unglaublichen Leidenschaft für die Geschichte der Inka. Er hat uns nicht nur sicher durch alle Etappen geführt, sondern den Trail mit seinem Wissen, Humor und Feingefühl zu einem echten Erlebnis gemacht. Danke für diese unvergesslichen Tage – wir würden die Tour jede...”

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

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

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley and jungle to Machu Picchu by bike, raft, zipline, and foot. Expect altitude adjustment, early starts, simple hostel nights, and guides such as Jonathan, Wilbert, Percy, or Freddy, depending on your group.

“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

Join Kanuwa Rafting for a three-hour Chili River run from Arequipa. José and the bilingual guide team fit you with a wetsuit and safety gear, teach rescue basics, and lead you through Class II, III, and IV rapids before a snack and ride back to the Plaza de Armas.

“I loved it. Also with Jose, our Guide, it was very fun.”

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

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

Spend a full day on the Urubamba River with professional guides such as Wendy, William, or Lucero. After about two and a half hours of rafting, you can zip-line across the river, eat lunch, and use the sauna and hot showers at Cusipata River Camp.

“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

You will raft the Chili River for about an hour with a guide, safety kayaker, and up to four people per boat. The route passes through the Chilina Valley and near the Chapí Virgin Cave beneath Misti Volcano. English and Spanish support, transport, equipment, and a snack are included.

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

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

Leave Lima at about 5am for a Spanish-guided day in Cañete Province. Raft the Cañete River, explore Lunahuaná, and visit Cerro Azul, Incahuasi, a winery, and Mis Girasoles bee farm. ATV rides and ziplining cost extra. Jefferson is one guide named in recent bookings.

“Got to see and do lots of different things, ATV, ziplining, rafting, honey & wine & Pisco tasting, great experience”

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

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

Travel from Lima to Cerro Azul and Lunahuaná for a 16-hour Spanish-language day trip with quad biking, canoeing, canopy, honey and pisco tastings, Catapalla Bridge, and a city tour. Transport, guide, insurance, and listed adventure activities are included, but lunch is not.

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13.Cusco: Rafting in Cusipata + Zipline over South Valley

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

Leave Cusco at 8:45 a.m. for a small-group rafting trip near Cusipata, with Class II, III, and IV rapids, Andean scenery, a picnic lunch, and a South Valley zipline. An English or Spanish guide leads the day. Bring swimwear and a towel for the post-rafting showers and sauna.

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14.Cusco – Urubamba River Rafting

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

Spend a full day rafting the Upper Urubamba River with an English-speaking guide, safety kayaker, wetsuit, lunch, and hot showers at Cusipata River Camp. The river run lasts about two and a half hours, with an optional four-cable zip line over the river. Guide Wili has earned praise for his humor and calm leadership.

“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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15.From Arequipa: Rafting on the Chili River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $29

You’ll leave Arequipa’s historic center by minibus, gear up near the Grotto of the Virgin of Chapí de Charcani, then raft six kilometers of the Chili River. An expert rafter steers while your Spanish or English instructor gives commands through class 2 and 3 rapids. The three-hour trip includes equipment, transfers, water, and a cookie.

“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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