Rafting experience on the Rio de las Vueltas: Explore Patagonia's southernmost rafting adventure
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El Chalten
Embark on an exhilarating rafting adventure on the Rio de las Vueltas in Patagonia, Argentina. Experience adrenaline, stunning landscapes, and connect with nature in this unforgettable experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • San Martín 872 - It is a rafting experience that takes place in the Río de las Vueltas, a river of glacial origin that is born in Lago del Desierto and flows into Lake Viedma.
    We start at the Comarka Rafting dome, where the guides will receive the passengers and provide them with the technical equipment.
    Once dressed, they travel with the guides in a van (5 minutes) to the entrance area to the river, where the technical and safety talk of the activity is given. The first section of the river is 6 km of calm and meandering waters, an opportunity to contemplate Cerro Fitz Roy and its satellite needles, the Andean forest, the steppe and eventually native fauna and avifauna, it is the ideal moment to make contact with the raft and practice the rowing and safety techniques explained.
    The second part advances over the canyon area. After the initial rapid called “Portage”, we will find a succession of class III to III + rapids for 10 km. It is the moment of adventure and adrenaline. Once the descent is finished, a van awaits you to return to the base where you will change and enjoy a snack and a drink to recover energy.
What's Included
  • Full rafting gear provided
  • Complimentary snacks
  • Return transportation to El Chalten
What's Not Included
  • Round trip transportation to El Calafate
Additional Information

Enjoy the southernmost rafting in Patagonia Argentina. An activity that mixes adventure, emotion and adrenaline. The Rio de las Vueltas offers an ideal setting for this activity.
In its first section, the calm waters of the river allow us to connect with nature and contemplate the beauty of the landscape framed by the imposing Cerro Fitz Roy and its satellite needles, in addition to eventually being able to see local fauna and birds. After having covered approximately 5 kms we cross the first rapid, which the guides call “Portage”, after that first rapid begins a succession of rapids of approximately 10 kms, which will cause a lot of adrenaline, fun and will give you the right dose of adventure to an experience that will awaken all your senses and will make you experience Patagonia from a completely different perspective.

Location
San Martín 872
San Martín
We are at the Comarka Rafting Dome located at Av. San Martin 872.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Saralisax
Mar 4, 2024
Amazing rafting experience! - Everything was well organized, we got fullly equipped for protection and warmth, and the team took nice pictures and videos during the rafting. We had a lot of fun!
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Martincd4850zo
Oct 10, 2023
What an experience!! - What an experience. A great adventure with a wonderful scenic backdrop, but our fun but professional guide, Lolito, made our day. He put us right at ease, made sure we understood everything before things got serious, and kept us safe and calm throughout. We adventured early October and thought the waters may be too low but we were wrong. We had a fun fun time. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Navigator95881
Feb 20, 2023
Must do! - Fantastic experience! Must do when in El Chalten. The team is super prepared and professional. Fear not the cold! They have you taken care of. Fun adventure with kind, sweet and funny guides.
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Jennifer_p
Dec 22, 2022
Our guide was awesome and... - Our guide was awesome and really added a lot to the trip. He was very knowledgeable about the area, including answering questions about flora and fauna. He had a great sense of humor and made everyone laugh. He also took pictures and videos on his GoPro that he sent to us later, which provided great memories. They also provided all of the equipment you need, included in the price, such as a neoprene wet suit and boots, fleece, and waterproof jacket.
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F2366kodannys
Dec 16, 2022
Would recommend to a friend - Excellent, safe, fun. Great activity for friends in their late 20s traveling. More intense than expected which was high adventure and good!
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