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Experience World Class Rafting in Peru

Rafting with Amazonas Explorer takes you straight into the heart of Peru’s wilderness. Here, the mountains give way to rushing rivers, where clean water and untouched canyons create the stage for adventure. One moment you’re gliding smoothly, the next you’re crashing through foam and spray—every rapid a burst of adrenaline, every calm stretch a chance to take in the scenery.

Whether it’s the mighty Apurímac, with its world-class rapids, or the playful Vilcanota, rafting offers both challenge and delight. Each trip is carefully matched to ability, from first-timers grinning their way through their first wave to seasoned paddlers ready for bigger thrills.

Our expert guides bring not just skill and safety, but also a sense of fun, making rafting more than a sport—it’s an experience of teamwork, laughter, and the raw power of nature. Families, groups, and thrill-seekers alike will find the river both a playground and a teacher, showing the beauty of letting go and going with the flow.

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Two Day Black Canyon Rafting Trip is a must do!

We went on the 2 day Black Canyon rafting trip and had the best time! This was our first overnight rafting trip so we had no idea what to expect, but our experience was far superior to what I could have imagined! Neil picked us up from our Airbnb and took us to the river. He recommended quick stops to take pictures of the beautiful landscape on the way to the river. Once at the river the team had everything ready to go! We had such a good time with Neil! There were two other guides, one guiding our gear boat and another on a kayak to be there in case someone fell out or needed help. It was clear they love their job! They were so fun to hang out with. They had picked out a great place for our campsite! It was serious glamping! They provided everything we needed! We had so much food it was impossible to eat it all! They cooked us an amazing dinner and we had awesome food throughout the entire trip! The rapids were also a blast! If you have a GoPro mount bring it! They have the base of the mount at the front of the raft. Neil made sure we got some great pictures! They had everything down to the last detail and we couldn’t have been better taken care of. They made sure we were safe, comfortable, and had fun the entire time. I can’t recommend this company enough! Check out Katherine’s adventure, our Two Day Black Canyon Rafting Trip, here.

Best rafting in Peru

Rafting with Santiago was amazing!!! Our safety kayaker Victor was a very skilled boater and always had eyes on us through all the rapids! This company has great focus on safety and fun and has top notch staff! Also the food served during the trip was amazing!!! I would 10 out of 10 recommend using Amazonas Explorers! We can’t wait to come back to Peru and plan another excursion with Paul and his team!! Check out LeighAnn’s adventure, our rafting trips in the Sacred Valley.

the professionalism of the operation and the high quality of both equipment and personnel was fantastic

I can report that we were very impressed. Of course, the canyon and the river sell themselves: spectacular scenery and a lovely time to go in May when everything is so green. But the professionalism of the operation and the high quality of both equipment and personnel were fantastic. It all ran so smoothly and was very slick. Everything from the careful driving to the expert piloting of the raft: we felt totally safe and had complete confidence in the raft. Santiago is a gem of a guide, and the two Victors were also very conscientious.  We were amazed by their skills: not only on the water but also creating such an enjoyable experience on the beaches: everything was set up for us quickly, and they are also very competent chefs. Extraordinary to have pisco sours created in a wind-up liquidizer, and a full English breakfast! The kit, from tents to tables and chairs, sleeping bags, etc, was top-notch. (The Number 2 loo tent perhaps not necessary: we’d have been quite happy to go natural and scoop it into a bag with a bit of lime and pop it into a little box…) I just hope Ed Sheeran enjoyed it as much as we did! Thanks again to everyone. Check out Claire’s adventure, our Two Day Apurimac Canyon Rafting Trip, here.

The rafting itself was very well organized, the safety drill thorough, the wet suit fitting and the rafting fun.

The rafting trip went very well. As you may know, neither Yvonne nor I had done white water rafting before so it was a new experience. Amazonas Explorer put one of their experienced helmsmen/guides (Juan Carlos) on the job. He was supported by the rescue canoeist, a driver, and a cook. We had an interesting trip out to the Urubamba river, taking in several villages, each specializing in a different product. The rafting itself was very well organized, the safety drill thorough, the wet suit fitting, and the rafting fun. The river is rather low at the moment but there was one spot where we got out and walked. Otherwise, the degree of difficulty was, we were told, Level 3. Juan Carlos zipped it up a bit further by dunking us at the front to get Yvonne giggling hysterically. All this is recorded on our GoPro which we positioned at the front/bow and then on Juan Carlos’ helmet. We had a break halfway through, where to our surprise a snack was produced. In the end, we were treated to a lovely meal, so much so that cars were stopping by the roadside to ask if we were a pop-up restaurant. The scenery was stunning. We got back in the late afternoon. It was tiring while we were paddling but we soon recovered. Check out Graham’s adventure, our 1 Day Vilcanota

This is a well run business that believes in quality of service. I would highly recommend it!

We did the 1-day rafting trip down the Apurimac Canyon thru Amazonas Explorer. It was an experience that I would highly recommend. Our guide for the day was Santiago. From the moment he picked us up from our hotel we knew this was going to be a great experience. He is very passionate about rafting and wanted to make sure the experience was enjoyable for me, my husband, and our 2 daughters ages (12 and 14 years old). We had a 2.5 hours van ride to the starting point of the river, however, Santiago educated us on Peruvian culture. Once we got to our starting destination we were given wet suits, thermal shirts, water shoes, life jackets, and helmets. There was a safety lesson and then we began rafting. At no point during the trip did we feel unsafe. They take every saftey precaution available and we had another guide (Neil) follow us in a safety kayak. Neil took pictures throughout the trip down the river. Halfway thru the rafting, we stopped on the bank of the river for a snack. My kids were able to sit in front of the raft during the second half of the trip. We experienced up to 3+ rapids. Toward the end of the rafting trip, Santiago gave us the option to jump out of the raft and swim in the river. The water was quite cold (50 degrees F), but it was a great experience. When we arrived on shore there was a tent to change and a tent with a portable toilet. Three other members of their group made a wonderful lunch and set up a tent for us to eat in. The food was amazing. This is a well-run business that believes in the quality of service. I would highly recommend it! Check out Amita’s adventure, our One Day Apurimac Canyon Rafting Trip, here.

We thoroughly enjoyed the one day rafting experience

While we arrived in the rainy season and the rapids were said to be not the best, we thoroughly enjoyed the one-day rafting experience. The equipment was good, the staff were very professional, and the river was great fun. We had options of large rafts or kayaks and used both. The lunch following was delicious, and Juan Carlos, our rafting guide, was knowledgeable, interesting, and clearly had extensive rafting and outdoor experience. Highly recommend this for families. Check out John’s adventure, our One Day Apurimac Canyon Rafting Trip, here.

Cindy Nguyen

Hi Dougie, We just got back from our rafting trip, and it was amazing! We all had a fantastic time and did not want to get out of the raft; it was so much fun! The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.  The guides were knowledgeable, patient and a joy to be with. Lunch was delicious and well prepared. We enjoyed ourselves very much and would highly recommend Amazonas Explorer.  Thank you again for organising and setting this up. We are also loving the privacy and hospitality of the Urubamba Villas. Check out Cindy’s adventure, our Two-Day Black Canyon Rafting Trip, here.
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