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The rivers of Peru are born from the melting snow of the  high glaciated peaks of the Cordillera of the Andes, which reach elevations 6,768 meters /22,00 feet, forming great and  beautiful  plunging valleys, gullies and canyons. Combined with the broader features of our impressive and constantly changing geography, the rivers in Peru are ideally suited for boating and white water rafting. They also represent an ideal –as well as often the only- way to reach inaccessible sites and areas of natural beauty as well as cultural and historical interest.

River Rafting in Peru began in the 1980's as the result of a Polish expedition which carried out the first ever run of the Colca River Canyon in Arequipa , one of the deepest in the World. Upon the termination of the expedition, the members left behind their kayaks and inflatable rafts –along with all of the accessory equipment- donating it to the Vellutino family of Arequipa, who had provided them with lodging and support. Naturally enough, this in turn motivated the Vellutino brothers to become initiated into this sport and they by now credit to their name a virtually innumerable amount of expeditions and first descents along many different rivers in Peru

Piero Vellutino, present-day National Peruvian Kayaking Champion as well the only Certified Technical Rescue Expert in South America  belonging to Swift Water Rescue (of World Rescue Group); and founder of Terra Explorer Peru invites and welcomes you to participate and share  with him in a unique experience of culture and adventure through the Rivers of Peru.

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	Colca River
	Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights Type: Rafting Experience: Moderate

	Cotahuasi River
	Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights Type: Rafting Experience: Moderate

	Apurimac River
	Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights Type: Rafting Experience: Not Necessary

	One Day Rafting Urubamba
	Duration: 1 Day Type: Rafting Experience: Moderate

	Tambopata River
	Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights Type: Rafting Experience: Moderate