4 Hours Of River Trip Next Of Arequipa
Chili River is located between to colossal volcanoes as known as Misti and Chachani in Arequipa, the southern east of Peru territory. The river flows from the high Andes of Arequipa and the border of Cusco and Puno, there are mountain range and lakes from where drain the cold water (8°C) into the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca y Salinas, them the river goes down to Chilina Valley, Arequipa city and finally the river cut the dries desert between the Uchumayo and the Pacific Ocean.
The Chili River irrigate all the valleys like Chilina, Vitor and Chilca, where is the encounter with ocean. During the raining season (Dec-March) the river increase the level of water making dangerous for river rafting lovers and our company stop any river activities till the level of water gets low - Before the founding of Arequipa in 1540 by the Spanish, the native inhabitants of this region, mainly farmers, lived in intimate relationship with nature, especially with the river, which they considered a deity.
Thanks to the crystal clear waters you can go rafting and kayaking - The benefits of the Chili river offers rapids for beginners and people who do not have much time to practice this sport outdoors with breathtaking views of the neighboring volcanoes Misti and chachani - It's a great experience for nature and adventure lovers. I welcome the adventure of the river valley of Arequipa, better known as the Chili River – “Chili in Aymara language means rattle for the sound it makes when the river drag stones or the zig-zag passage through the mountains”.
CHILI RIVER RAFTING TOUR ITINERARY
Not more than 7KM outside Arequipa is the most frequently run local river as known Chili River with rapids class II - III - IV suitable for beginners and all ages. The Chili River offer half day fun river rafting tour on the water flows off the snowcapped around Arequipa department.
Arequipa is one of Peru's premier bases for whitewater rafting. The best time to take river rafting tour in Chili River is between April to November, the raining season (Dec - March) is completely closed when the water can be dangerously high. This river adventure takes 1H20M navigating from Chapi Chico (Uper zone of Chilina valley), also as known as Charcani and runs down to near of the Puente Chilina, the water journey is around 7km (Rapids class III - III+), lead by the experienced rafters and safety kayakers. This river adventure is suitable for beginners and experienced rafters. PERU ADVENTURE TOURS invite you to be part of this great Chili River rafting tour with the most specialist whitewater guides. In addition you can also enjoy stunning sceneries Chachani Mountain and Misti Volcano.
The Chili River rafting tour leaves from your hotel at 8AM, 11AM or 2PM and return to the hotel after 4 hours.
EXTREME CAUTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
The minimum age to be part of this tour is 10 years old and under supervision and responsibility of the parents or adult guardian - Our company encourages children/adults to know swim and strictly follow the instructions of the boat guides and the safety kayakers.
Any accident that happens with children/adults during the development of the tour on the river will be the responsibility of each participant - Peru Adventure Tours recommends considering the risk of this adventure tour/sport and have travel insurance with comprehensive coverage.
Our company reserve the rights to prohibit people to practice this trip under effect of drugs or alcoholic drinks this in good way to protect to other participants and develop all activity providing the best - The company is not going to refund any money or postpone the trip (hour/day) in case this kind situation happen.
LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS
All these last-minute tours are scheduled to depart soon, so book now before it’s too late. If you ended up waiting until the last minute to even consider booking your tour, you don’t have to worry about organizing it by yourself - Let us to accommodate all your needs to get amazing experience of rafting in Rio Chili - For last moment booking you need to call us (973842688) or send us a text message (WhatsApp) to confirm the number of people in your group, date of travel, information of your hotel in Arequipa and we will work soon to help you.
