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Santa Cruz River Kayak Tour: Following Darwin’s Route

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Overview

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5 hours

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This multi-adventure experience combines off-road exploration and kayaking in one unforgettable journey through Patagonia.

The tour begins with a 4x4 drive along the iconic Route 40, heading toward the Santa Cruz River while enjoying the vast and remote Patagonian landscapes. Upon arrival, expert guides will provide a technical briefing before equipping you with high-quality gear, including Gore-Tex dry suits, life jackets, boots, and gloves to ensure comfort and safety throughout the activity.

You will then set off paddling downstream in double kayaks, following the historic route once explored by Charles Darwin. Along the approximately 15 km journey, you will discover striking geological formations and a rich variety of native wildlife

The experience concludes at Estancia Río Bote, where a well-deserved lunch awaits by the river. After relaxing and enjoying the surroundings, you will return to El Calafate with drop-off at your hotel.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Departure Time – 08:50 AM (September 1st to April 30th) – 10:00 AM (May 2nd to August 31st)

Not permitted for children under 16 years old or adults over 65. Not suitable for pregnant women.

Regular Menu – No Dietary Restrictions (September 1st to April 30th) Starter: Focaccia with dips, grilled provolone cheese with roasted tomatoes Main Course: Creole-style beef steak with salads Dessert: Chocolate mousse with red berries Beverages: Water, juice, wine Regular Menu – No Dietary Restrictions (May 2nd to August 31st) Starter: Cold cuts platter Main Course: Lentil stew with chorizo, beef, and pancetta Dessert: Chocolate mousse with red berries Beverages: Water, juice, wine

At the time of booking, if you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know.

This tour may be cancelled due to strong winds.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

1

Santa Cruz River

El río Santa Cruz ha sido la ruta de uno de los exploradores más emblemáticos de la Patagonia: Charles Darwin, y Patagonia Profunda recrea ese viaje a bordo de kayaks.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

El Calafate

Pasamos a buscarlos por su hotel o punto de encuentro. En esta excursión multiaventura partimos en 4×4 por la Ruta 40 desde Calafate hasta el río Santa Cruz

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

technical briefing and full equipment: Gore-Tex dry suits, life jackets, boots, and gloves.

Certified guide and double kayaks.

Transfer with guide in a 4x4 vehicle along Route 40 to the Santa Cruz River.

Lunch by the riverbank.

Pick-up and drop-off at all hotels located in El Calafate.

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5.00

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  • Beautiful

    Robert F,Jan 2, 2020

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The glacier is something that everyone must see! It is about two hours away from El Calafate and is worth it.

From US$350.00

5.00
(7 reviews)
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