Raft Chile: Our Futaleufu Rafting Trips
Futaleufu
Lodge - Multisport Rafting Week
From
the comforts of our native wood lodge located
in the alpine village of Futaleufu you will
set out on a multisport rafting adventure of
a lifetime. On this week long trip you will
be able to play hard during the day and return
to the comforts of sit down dinning, a cozy
fireplace, and a warm bed. Rafting in Chile does not get any better than this...
(8 Days in Patagonia, Chile / 7 Overnights /
6 Active Days)
Futaleufu
Lodge Lite - Multisport Rafting (4 days)
This trip is a shortened version
of our Futaleufu Lodge - Multisport Rafting
Week. On this trip you will experience all of
the highlights of the Futaleufu Valley and get
to raft the heart of the Futaleufu and Casa
de Piedra sections. A trip designed for those who don't have enough time for a full week of rafting in Patagonia...
(6 Days in Patagonia,
Chile / 5 Overnights / 4 Active Days)
Futaleufu
Extreme Lite - Rafting
(4 days)
Raft
the entire Futaleufu River in just four days!
This trip is designed for those who don't have
the time for a full weeklong Chile rafting vacation
but still want to experience the entire Futaleufu
River. This trip is a lodge based trip for the
most dedicated whitewater enthusiasts. There
is one optional multisport day that can be substituted
for a day of whitewater rafting on the Futaleufu...
(6
Days in Patagonia, Chile / 5 Overnights / 4
Active Days)
Futaleufu
Multisport Challenge - Multisport
Rafting Week
This
is the trip for serious adventurers who want
to go for as much physical activity as possible
and want to do it with like-minded people. Futaleufu river rafting on the crown jewel of South America
rivers with five challenging multi-sport
adventures! These are the Full Futaleufu Descent,
Horseback Riding Loop, Mountain Bike to Devil's
Throat, Sit-on-top Kayak the Rio Espolon. For
the final event you have a choice: you can either
rappel into the river gorge and hike to the
Throne Room Rapid or a climb to the base of
the Tres Monjas peak. For those that are into
running, each evening there will be time devoted
to continue your jogging. If you have the energy...
(8
Days in Patagonia, Chile / 7 Overnights / 6
Active Days)
Raft Patagonia: Patagonia Rafting Trips
Chile & Argentina
Patagonia Rafting Safari -
Multisport Rafting (2 weeks)
This
trip will take you through Chile's famous
lake district, the heart of the Andes Mountains,
the Argentine Pampas and the Futaleufu River
Valley. On this trip we will raft the Rio
Fuy, Rio Manzo, Rio San Pedro and Rio Futaleufu.
You will experience two different countries,
three world-class national parks and numerous
towns and villages in Patagonia, Chile and
Argentina...
(15 Days in Patagonia, Chile & Argentina/
14 Overnights / 13 Active Days)
Patagonia Lodge & Adventure Center
Expediciones Chile offers more
than just Patagonia raft trips and a lodge.
We are a network of activities and
unique places to stay: the Patagonia
Lodge, Tres Monjas Eco-Camp, Wilderness Camps
and the CondorNest Ranch. Our flagship
trip, the Futaleufu Lodge - Multisport Rafting Week, allows
you to raft the entire Futaleufu
and supplement rafting with numerous other
activities - or focus directly on the activities
you enjoy most! This allows families or groups
with diverse interests to enjoy the same vacation.
All of our Chile rafting vacations are customizable.
Our native wood lodge is based in the charming
alpine village of Futaleufu, the epicenter
of activity in this Patagonia valley. Our
whitewater rafting vacations allow you to
participate in numerous multi-sport activities
that you select. In addition to rafting the
Futaleufu River you can go whitewater
kayaking, sea kayaking, horseback riding,
mountain biking, trekking-hiking, canyoning;
go to our kayak school;
or go on a photo or
eco-safari of the Futaleufu River
Valley.
Whitewater Rafting on the Futaleufu
The Futaleufu River is located in northern
Patagonia, Chile. As a whitewater rafting
river it is relatively short, but extremely
intense and concentrated. From top to bottom
the whitewater section of the Futaleufu River is only 44 kilometers, or 27
miles long. It starts at the border of Argentina,
in Los Alerces National Park and ends in Patagonia,
Chile flowing into Lago Yelcho. The Futaleufu
River has four defined world class sections of varying difficulty.
The most challenging runs are on the Upper
Futaleufu and the introductory sections are
on the lower stretches. At Expediciones Chile
we always raft on the easiest sections of
the river first, to build your skills and
your team's confidence, before rafting the
more difficult sections. For this reason we
start on the Lower Futaleufu and then move
towards the top. You and your team can decide
to continue on to more difficult water, or
choose to continue rafting on the easier stretches.
And, if you think you’ve had enough
Futaleufu rafting there are numerous other
activities waiting for you in this spectacular
region of Patagonia, Chile. (The sections
available to raft also depend on the water
level of the Futaleufu.)
The Sections of the Futaleufu
(See
our Patagonia guidebook
for more general river details.)
First
Section: Our first whitewater rafting
run is the Heart
of the Futaleufu, a Class 4/4+
action-packed section. This is world class
Chile rafting at its best! Even our most
experienced river runners tell us they have
never seen such continuous non-stop action.
One thing to consider is that this is the
easiest section of the Futaleufu and for
some of our guests it is more than enough
whitewater to raft.
Second
Section: Our second rafting run
is the
Heart of the Futaleufu
plus the Class 5, Casa
de Piedra section. Usually
people enjoy this run more the second time.
Near the end of the run we give folks an
optional swim test before continuing on
into our first Class 5 section below the
Heart of the Futaleufu, into Mas o Manos
(Class IV+) and Casa de Piedra (Class V) rapids. If you are not
comfortable, our shuttle bus is waiting
for you to take out at any time. The willing
group members will continue on through Casa
de Piedra. As we raft this section, those
that have opted not to raft can watch and
photograph from shore.
Third
Section: If water levels are ideal,
the third rafting run is through the Class
5 Infierno
Canyon with mandatory portages
around the Zeta and Throne Room rapids.
These are a sight to behold for experienced
river runners. Our day of Patagonia rafting
culminates at our riverside Tres
Monjas Eco Camp at the confluence
of the Azul and the Futaleufu. All the best
that rafting in Patagonia has to offer!
Fourth
Section: The fourth run is putting
in at our Tres Monjas Eco Camp and raft
through the Class 5 Terminator
section. This is one of the most challenging
whitewater rafting runs on the river.
By the end
of this day you will have run the entire
Futaleufu River!
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