Rio de las Vueltas Rafting Experience - El Chalten

5.0
(79 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Rafting is 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.

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
San Martín 872

We are at the Comarka Rafting Dome located at Av. San Martin 872

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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 in a van with the guides to the entrance area to the river (5 minutes from the base), 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.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Not suitable for people suffering from diseases that cause respiratory disabilities (COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc.).
  • People with obesity cannot participate.
Supplied by Comarka Rafting

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Cancellation Policy

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

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