Price: USD 5,750.00.
The Futaleufu rafting adventure is based out of one of the world's most beautiful riverside camps, overlooking the turquoise blue waters of the Futaleufu River as it surges beneath Patagonia’s snow capped mountains.
River-based fun includes whitewater rafting the famous, incomparable Futaleufu River, inflatable kayaking the aptly named Rio Azul, fly fishing (or spin) for Patagonia rainbow trout, or taking a lesson in whitewater kayaking. Land-based activities include horseback riding and hiking up pristine valleys and mountain biking a mix of ox-trails and single track.
Futaleufu athletic fun is rounded out by the amenities available back at the deluxe Base Camp – relax in one of two riverside hot tubs, completely unwind with a professional massage or in the daily yoga classes, enjoy wood fired sauna, savor the gourmet cuisine prepared by professional chefs, try wine tasting at the sunset bar and salsa dancing under the Southern Cross, or just chill out around the campfire with a cup of tea. Really, what could be better?
Day 1
Arrive to Puerto Montt, and transfer on your own to the scenic town of Puerto Varas on Lago Llanquihue where you will check into your hotel. At 7pm, there will be a meet and greet followed by dinner. Overnight at hotel in Puerto Varas. (D)
Day 2
Drive to Aerodromo Marcel Merchant in Puerto Montt to take your short scenic flight to Chaiten. We drive through the temperate rainforest, passing countless waterfalls and hanging glaciers surrounded by jagged mountain peaks! We will pause for a short hike and a picnic lunch in Pumalin National Park. Arrive early afternoon at camp; camp orientation, swim, hot tub, and welcome happy hour.
Day 3
Start the day with a Yoga class, or catch up on some sleep. Today’s introduction and “warm up” is complete with safety briefing and paddle training on the famous Bridge to Bridge section. In the afternoon you may choose from mountain biking, hiking, fly-fishing class or our popular intro to hard shell, river kayaking clinic.
Day 4
Step-up the rafting today! Raft from camp through Bridge to Bridge again and add on class V, Mas o Menos and Casa de Piedra rapids. After the tough rapids, we switch gears and opt for the Kayak Clinic part II, fish or just ” booze cruise “ as we drift into lunch which is served off the grill on a remote island. After lunch, resume the kayaking and a most scenic mellow float for 5 km to Puerto Ramirez take out. Back to camp for hot tubbing, massage, relaxing and dinner!
Day 5
Short drive up the Rio Azul side valley for an exciting class 3 descent in inflatable kayaks! (doubles and singles!)
Day 6
Horseback ride deep into the pristine wilderness of Northern Patagonia. Our ride takes us to a beautiful overlook of the Futaleufu Valley where we have lunch and enjoy some of the most dramatic views of the Futaleufu valley
Day 7
Drive to the Pueblo of Futaleufú. Raft the class V Inferno Canyon, a three mile canyon of class V whitewater: Entrance, Wall shot, Dynamite, Flight of Angels and Exit rapids!! Then float down to Zeta and Throne Room rapids, which we walk around, only to resume paddling the exciting “Wild Mile “- four miles of class IV fun rapids. There is the option to only raft the rapids below Inferno Canyon.
Day 8
Summit day! Raft through the Terminator, Kyburz, and Himalayas rapids. Lunch at camp. Raft from camp again to below Casa De Piedra. Optional hiking, mountain biking or fly-fishing activities available as well. Last night in camp: lamb roast/Chilean “asado feast” and wine tasting!
Day 9
Early morning drive back to Chaiten and 45 min. flight back to Puerto Montt. Transfer to larger domestic airport for flights home or to your next destination!
Some of the activities can be interchanged depending on your preference for the day.
