Rafting experience on the Rio de las Vueltas in Patagonia

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Not suitable for people suffering from diseases that cause respiratory disabilities (COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc.).

Persons suffering from central or peripheral cardiovascular disease, or when their heart or vascular capacity is impaired, using stents, pacemakers or other prostheses cannot participate

People with obesity cannot participate.

Not suitable for people with any degree or type of physical or mental disability that affects their attention, walking and/or coordination.

Not suitable for people with epilepsy.

Not suitable for children under 16 and over 60

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tea, coffee, mate and bills

The rafting equipment consists of a neoprene suit, thermal shirt, jacket, life jacket, helmet, neoprene boots, mittens and a simple paddle

Transportation back to El Chalten

Round trip transportation to El Calafate

What To Expect

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.

Options