Colca & Cotahuasi Expedition
Arequipa, Peru
The Colca and Cotahusi rivers are at the southern end of the country. The Colca River lies deep in the heart of Peru’s most famous Canyon. First Pioneered by the Polish expedition Canoandes in 1981, the Colca has since become a buzzword in the international paddling community. The Rio Cotahausi is one of the premier kayak/raft trips in Peru. Its officially recorded depth is 163 meters greater than the Colca making it the deepest canyon on Earth. Two classic rivers of grade 4+/5-
Itinerary
- Day 1- Arrive in Arequipa, go to hostel, meet the guides, pack and safety briefing
- Day 2- Drive to Colca River, Kayak in afternoon
- Day 3- Kayaking Colca Canyon
- Day 4- Finish kayaking Colca Canyon, start shuttle to Cotahausi
- Day 5- Finish shuttle to Cotahausi, Kayak in afternoon
- Day 6- Kayaking Cotahausi Canyon
- Day 7- Kayaking Cotahausi Canyon
- Day 8-Finish Kayaking Cotahausi and Drive back to Arequipa
- Day 9- City tour and Good Bye Banquet
- Day 10- Depart for Airport in the morning
This is our most physically demanding trip. Kayakers mut be in excellent physical shape and will need to be comfortable kayaking class 4+/5- rapids for multiple days. There is also mandatory portages on the Colca river that can not be missed. Peru Kayak Adventures has great knowledge of these places and the safest routes through. Be prepared to kayak continuous whitewater and portage on ancient Inca terrace land.