My experience on the Maranon was absolutely incredible! This is all thanks to my incredible guides Vera and Miki!! They were so much fun to be around for the 7 days we were on the river and their hospitality was even extended off the river when my group decided to spend a few days in Cocachimba. Vera was the perfect leader in the way she was able to gauge our rowing level and know if we were able to read and run the rapids, if we needed to scout, or if we were be safe to just maneuver through with some simple beta (i.e. avoid the Left wall). The scenery throughout the trip was just magical. The combination of trips and desert while being surrounded by unbelievable canyon walls was never forgettable. I hope that we can protect this river from being damned, because this place is truly one of a kind in this world.

I went on a kayaking trip with Maranon Experience in May 2024 and I had a fantastic time! What an adventure it was, with lots of "firsts" for me: my first time paddling abroad (I am based in the UK), my first time on big volume and my first multi-day paddling trip. The guides were awesome and I felt safe, while still challenging myself and having a lot of fun! I feel that my confidence and skills have grown throughout the journey and now I can't wait to go on another long trip! No two days were the same on the river. Apart from the fun and excitement of running many rapids, we also had the opportunity to visit some local villages, hike to ancient ruins and rock art and chill out in natural pools. The scenery throughout the journey was truly spectacular. Our journey was supported by rafts, that carried our camping gear and food supplies. All meals were provided and cooked for us and they were delicious, well above any expectations! We spent the last few days in the Kingdom of the Clouds, where we did some beautiful hikes and sightseeing and even had a chance to paddle one more river before heading back home. In conclusion: great paddling, awesome guides, beautiful scenery and a lot of fun! I highly recommend this trip, I hope I will be back one day!

This trip was the experience of a lifetime! Our crew from Thompson Rivers University came out to immerse ourselves in the beauty of the river and it delivered. Luigi and Vera are wonderful guides who loved to share their passion for the river and conservation efforts being made to oppose the proposed dams on the Marañón River. Our crew got to see first hand the villages and its people who would be greatly impacted by the flooding caused by these proposed dams. Our trip was everything we had hoped for and more. Mandalena rapid will always have a special place in our hearts.