Reviews

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Tomás H
Jul 16, 2026
Sinceramente es una de las mejores experiencias que he vivido en viajes multi dia. La organización, el equipamiento y la comida están a otro nivel. Se nota rápidamente que los muchachos tiene mucha experiencia tanto en el río como en la atención al cliente y eso se traduce en una operación muy limpia en todo sentido. El viaje es una mezcla de aventura, naturaleza y cultura recorriendo uno de los cañones mas lindos del mundo. Sin duda es un viaje que recomendaría a cualquier aventurero que aprecia un gran servicio en la naturaleza.
Grand Canyon of the Marañón, Andes to Amazon - Northern Peru
Gracias Tomás!! Fue un gustaso hermano, nos vemos pronto!
By Marañón Experience on Jul 22, 2026
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Kevin G
Jul 06, 2026
The Heart of the Maranon rafting trip is, without exaggeration, the best rafting journey I’ve ever taken. The guides are exceptional, the campsites magical, the catering excellent, the landscape spectacular and the cultural encounters deeply meaningful. It’s not just a rafting trip — it’s one of the most extraordinary journeys you can take. It’s wild, beautiful, humbling and life‑affirming. If you crave adventure with soul — not just thrills, but meaning — the Marañón delivers in every possible way. Río Vivo Marañón Sin Presas
Grand Canyon of the Marañón, Andes to Amazon - Northern Peru
Thank you so much Kev! This means A LOT coming from you, thanks for the motivation to keep doing what we are doing
By Marañón Experience on Jul 07, 2026
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Bronwyn T
Jun 29, 2026
We did the 12 day trip including kayaking Rio Maranon and heading into the Kingdom of the Clouds (Paddle 365 and Maranon Experience) (Grand Canyon of the Marañón and Kingdom of the Clouds, Northern Peru) Incredible trip from the big grade 3-4 rapids to the camping on the beaches (riverside), visiting local villages. I felt safe on the river. The crew were amazing! It was a luxury to get off the river and have great food prepared. Definitely would recommend. If you are not sure of your kayaking skills, book a spot on the raft! Luigi then helped to organise an Amazon side trip at the end. Very basic but such an experience. Would also recommend
Grand Canyon of the Marañón and Kingdom of the Clouds, Northern Peru
Thank you so much Bron! I have the Goat now for next time!
By Marañón Experience on Jul 07, 2026
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Peter T
Jun 13, 2026
The guides are warm and welcoming, they make you feel safe and well supported but the true star of the show is the river itself, it felt special to hear about how the local communities saved it from being lost to dams and to be part of the economic reason it should be left wild. We had an awesome time and it was a good mix of expedition feel (camping on sandbanks, running larger volume rapids, visiting villages with no road access) and luxury (relaxing after a day on the river in a chair by the water while food and drink are prepared).
Grand Canyon of the Marañón and Kingdom of the Clouds, Northern Peru
Thank you Peter! For the review and for helping making things smooth and safe during our trip!
By Marañón Experience on Jul 07, 2026
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Elizabeth T
Jun 06, 2026
The trip was lifechanging in so many ways. I was inspired to go to experience big water, and from working with Paddle 365 on about 6 different courses, I knew it would be brilliant. I am so grateful for the amazing people I've met- the crew from NZ- to the awesome coaching and company of Paddle 365 Thanks Joe(!), to the superb, experienced and fun leadership of Luigi and his epic team of Nave, Pablo and Roy. The trip wildly exceeded every expectation and some. Take me back is what I want to say! The food was awesome, thank you for making vegetarian food, those cheese bites will never be forgotten. The paddling was truely epic, demanding, physical, but boundless huge waves of pure joy. Bundled in with that was an amazing and inspirational message to keep the Maranon river free from damns, protect the rural villages that live there and Inca and Pre-Colombian history that thrive there. We saw ruins, rock art, living history in the kingdom of the clouds, saw hummingbirds right before our eyes, vultures, parakets, animals of all sorts. We watched the landscape evolve from desert to jungle, and the weather change with it. The camps ran like clockwork and we could just enjoy it for what it was. Nights watching the southern skies, chatting late into the night and laughing almost non stop, the surprise Pisco sours, a surprise birthday cake (I turned 30 out there), and genuine fun and passion from everyone involved. I want to make a really special mention to the amazing guides- navigating down LinLin with a raft full of lunch was one of the most intimidating and impressive things I have seen. Dang do they look after you! If you are thinking about going, stop right now and book it. It's amazing. One of my highlights was the side waterfalls and climbing on the pools, it just blows my mind. Happiest two weeks of my life, not even a joke. I'm already thinking about when I can next go to the Maranon and help support the mission, with my next set of extraordinarily bright coloured Zumba pants! ZUMMMMMBAAAAA.
Grand Canyon of the Marañón and Kingdom of the Clouds, Northern Peru
ZUMBAAAAAAA, thank you so much Ziz, for the review, and for being such a fun and nice crew member, all crews need a Ziz!! Big hug and keep up the kayaking! Hope to see you with your students sometime soon!
By Marañón Experience on Jul 07, 2026
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