After breakfast, we travel over Peruvian highlands before descending deep into the Marañon Canyon. When we reach the river we will load up the gear, give safety briefings and begin training the crew for the rapids ahead. The journey truly starts when we pass under the bridge and plunge into the Balsas rapid (III), just a taste of what is to come. A short way downstream we will complete a set of rescue drills, allowing each raft crew to unite as a team and prepare for the journey ahead. 

As a passenger, you will be travelling in a 16’ oar assisted raft, guided by a highly trained and experienced river guide. The kayakers will practice their skills to be ready for big volume paddling. 

Optional morning hike to cliff-top ruins at Playa Cura, after lunch we continue downriver, encountering several class II-III rapids as we wind our way through the geological wonder that is the Marañón Canyon. You won’t forget that you are in a remote, wild canyon, especially if we encounter strong afternoon winds that are notorious in this stretch. Today we aim to reach the village of Mendán to join the Marañón River Tour event,, here we can find coconuts, seasonal fruits, a tour of the village and a cold beer of course!

A short float full of fun, continuous class III rapids until we reach the village of Tupén. We stop here for a traditional home cooked lunch, In the afternoon we have the option to explore the area and be part of the Marañón River Tour event, there will be screenings, soccer, volleyball matchs and of course a party! People that decide to not join the event, can relax and stay at camp enjoying the quiet.

Today is a huge day of whitewater. We encounter a handfull of notable class III-IV rapids including ‘Tupén Grande’, ‘San Lucas’, ‘Playa el Inca’ and ‘Shingate’ and ‘Magdelena’  We will also pass by the proposed Chadin II dam site, giving thanks to the local people who have worked hard to keep the source of the Amazon running beautiful and free. Camp on a stunning deserted beach in the heart of the canyon.

Today we float the deepest and most isolated part of the canyon. Keep your eyes focused on the scenery as vegetation and rock subtly changes  to lush jungle. Soon we arrive at LinLin, the largest rapid we will encounter on this section of the river. 

After the adrenalin of LinLin, we will bounce through several more rapids before arriving at Marañon Libre Conservation Area. Here we can relax early and enjoy one of the most stunning sunsets and vistas of the trip. 

After breakfast we explore the geological phenomenon that is ‘Las Cascadas’. Dozens of natural pools and waterfalls form as small creeks cascade toward the Marañón. There is nothing better than soaking in the pools while you take in the view of the Marañón flowing timelessly by.

After lunch we get back on the river for a few kilometers and a couple fun rapids. Tonight we camp in the Tingo Palaguas, where we´ll have the option to join the Marañon River Tour closure party, explore ancient rock paintings and the amazing Palaguas Canyon.

This last morning we navigate through arguably one of the most scenic sections of the entire Marañón River. Red walled sandstone and lush green shrubs clinging to cliffs give an unmistakable prehistoric feel. 

After navigating the final rapids of our journey, we will arrive at Puerto Malleta for a celebratory lunch. We will then drive into the Chachapoyas region, to the town of Cocachimba, to begin our next phase of the tour- hiking and exploring! 

Take the day to hike around the incredible Gocta Waterfall