Rafting experience on the Rio de las Vueltas in Patagonia
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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El Chaltén, Argentina
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- 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
- SnacksTea, coffee, mate and bills
- Round trip transportation to El Calafate
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- San Martín 872, Z9301 El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina
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
1
Cerro Fitz Roy
2
Cerro Torre
3
Patagonia
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- 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 65
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Joshua_M
Incredible experience rafting on the rio de las vueltas. The guides were professional and highly skilled. They provided all the necessary equipment to keep us warm. They also brought good jovial energy to make the journey fun and explained the different landmarks as we navigated down the valley. We saw the fitz roy from the river as well as condors soaring in the skies! They also give you photos and videos after the trip. I think this makes a good introduction to rafting if it is your first time.
Reviews
4.8
based on 52 reviews
Mark_K, Mar 2026
Trip was cancelled due to low water levels. Not something that the operator can do much about but what was annoying is that we did not find out until we arrived for our booking. Supposedly they had been trying to contact me by WhatsApp but they seem to be the only operator that I have used that have a problem with this. If we’d have known before we could have reorganised our day.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Mark, we're sorry you're upset, but we work in reservations and operations. The guides report the weather conditions for each outing every morning. That day they reported that the river was very low and it was windy. We don't cancel until the guides report to us; only then do we contact the participants, who are always in multiple bookings. Perhaps we didn't get in touch and you still arrived at the site. We apologize. But the rating is quite unfair. Thank you!
Adrienne_L, Mar 2026
This was an exhilarating 17 km run of rapids, with relaxing and interesting canyon formations in between rapids. Lolito and his crew were engaging and lots of fun! We were grinning and reminiscing long after the excursion! Highly recommend!
Charles_P, Jan 2026
Great experience - really pretty landscape to do it in. We saw loads of guanacos.
Team who ran it were fun.
Responded to emails about the booking quickly.
Overall would recommend.
Joshua_M, Dec 2025
Incredible experience rafting on the rio de las vueltas. The guides were professional and highly skilled. They provided all the necessary equipment to keep us warm. They also brought good jovial energy to make the journey fun and explained the different landmarks as we navigated down the valley. We saw the fitz roy from the river as well as condors soaring in the skies! They also give you photos and videos after the trip. I think this makes a good introduction to rafting if it is your first time.
Edgar_T, Oct 2024
First time water rafting- clear instructions. Knowledgable guide, proper gear, skilled recovery team which follow the raft downstream.
Fun!! Great pictures are provided at the end.
Elizabeth_S, Apr 2024
Excellent! Stunning unique views and nature. Knowledgable and experienced guide. Super exhilarating and fun!
Jennifer_P, Dec 2022
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.
Sophie_B, Jan 2026
Very friendly and funny! They quickly make themselves comfortable for the excursion! Lots of fun with them.
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From $120.00
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
