Remote expeditions

REMOTE EXPEDITIONS

Rafting expeditions

At Terra Explorer river trips are in our DNA. Piero Vellutino, our founder, is an expert kayaker and rafting guide, a certified whitewater rescue instructor, who works together with the Ministry of Tourism to regulate the practice of these activities in Peru.

Whether in a river flowing into the Pacific or Atlantic Oceans, our carefully designed expeditions will take you from the Andean highlands to the heart of the Amazon. Other adventures will introduce you to the deepest canyons of the world.

Together with the best rafting equipment and a group of experienced professional guides, you can venture with confidence to explore places you might not otherwise be able to access.

Paddling the White Canyon of the Apurimac River

Apurimac

4 days / 3 nights

Intermediate, no previous experience

For four days, experience the adventure of paddling the Apurimac River. Its waters descend through a canyon 3,000 meters (10,140 ft.) in depth, forming fun rapids. Encounter immense rock walls, a spectacular granite canyon, and beautiful beaches to camp under a million stars.

Connect with Mother Nature in her purest expression and enjoy the peace of being isolated in the wilderness surrounding one of the deepest canyons in the world.

Apurimac river for families

Descending the white waters of the Apurimac River Canyon is not an exclusive experience for grown-ups; the little ones can also enjoy this adventure paddling the calm and fun rapids of a special section for families.

For four days, connect with Mother Nature in her purest expression, camp on remote beaches, walk barefoot on the sand, and, above all, live the experience of doing a real canoeing expedition in one of the most remote places in Peru.

Apurimac

4 days / 3 nights

Easy

Colca, a canyon with history

Arequipa & Colca

9 days / 8 nights Advanced

The Colca has a very special place in the heart of Piero Vellutino, our founder.

In 1979 a Polish expedition arrived in Arequipa with a petition from Pope John Paul II asking for support, which they received from the Vellutino family. This is how this canyon was successfully paddled for the first time in the history of humankind.

Almost four decades later and for five days, together with Piero, a descendant of those original guides, and other expert guides, navigate the choppy white waters of one of the deepest canyons in the world and view the walls of impressive geological formations.

Cotahuasi Canyon, one of the deepest in the world

Arequipa & Cotahuasi

11 days / 10 nights Advanced

Venture to navigate the white waters of one of the deepest canyon in the world: Cotahuasi, located in the province of Arequipa in southern Peru.

This expedition is an incredible combination of culture and adventure. In 6 days, we will paddle 89 km. (55 miles) of amazing class III, IV, and V rapids.

We will camp on beaches, and hike to explore archeological sites, ancient Inca roads, and tunnels of pre-Hispanic origin preserved in perfect condition. The river is the only access to explore this area, and expeditions to this part of the world do not exceed one per year.