The Rio Cotahuasi, The World's Deepest Canyon, Peru


Our most exciting expedition to date, this is an adventure for experienced rafters looking for the ultimate white-water challenge. The Rio Cotahuasi is a relatively new white-water discovery; its first descent was not until 1994 and is surely one of the last remaining secrets in the rafting world.

A remote river consisting of world-class rapids, spectacular campsites and unexplored archaeological ruins all set in a breathtakingly beautiful canyon, declared the "World's Deepest Canyon". This is not a trip for the faint-hearted. It begins high up on the Altiplano for a 2day trek into the river that plunges off Sipia Falls into an impressive gorge. We challenge 120km of class IV and V rapids for 6 days interspersed with exploration of adjacent desert canyons and Pre-Inca ruins. Join us for this trip of a lifetime and be amongst the first ever to visit this incredible discovery.

Group size : 6-16
Departure point : Lima , PERU
Time of year : 20th June-3rd July 14 days 2009
Day 1 Arrive Lima Hotel
Arrive Lima and explore. Hotel for the night.
Not included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 2 Arrive Arequipa Hotel
A short flight to Arequipa. Explore this amazing city. Try the gorgeous Picantaria for your evening meal.
Included: Breakfast Day 3 Drive to the River Camp
Wholesome breakfast, drive the Pan American Highway to the quaint village of Cotahuasi. En route we get to view the amazing Coropuna Volcano.
Included: All meals Day 4 Camp
A gorgeous walk to the river today. All going well, at the end of the day we'll have time to pop into Velinga, a village where they brew excellent wine.
Included: All meals Day 5 Whitewater Rafting Camp
The finale to our trek today is a short detour to the spectacular Sipia Falls. In concurrence with our early arrival to the river, we have a great lunch and spend the afternoon outlining safety procedures with plenty of on water practice for our challenges ahead.
Included: All meals Day 6-10 Whitewater Rafting Camp
Spend your next five days exploring 120 km of exhilarating Class IV and V white water. This is rapid upon rapid of full on excitement. You will have chances to walk up to Pre Inca ruins, trek up side canyons and visit small villages.
Included: All meals Day 11 Whitewater Rafting Camp
A leisurely float to meet our take out vehicles at Iquipi, equipped with celebratory cold beers, possibly the best you will have ever tasted after such an invigorating trip .
Included: All Meals Day 12 Drive to Arequipa Hotel
A full days drive to Arequipa. Here we will all enjoy a group dinner together and reflect on our great descent.
Included: Breakfast and Lunch Day 13 Hotel
Our "spare" day, just in case we are having too much fun on the river, to relax at your leisure! Alternatively spend your day exploring the delights of Arequipa.
Included: Breakfast Day 14 Depart
Transfer to the airport and flight back to Lima to connect to your international flight.