Experience
epic whitewater at an epic pace. Expediciones
Chile announces a new rapid-style rafting vacation
on the world famous Futaleufu (pronounced Fu-ta-lay-oh-
Fu) river in Patagonia, Chile. This “first of its kind trip” allows
whitewater enthusiasts to descend the entire
Futaleufu in only four days. And what days
these are! Condensing its normal weeklong trip
and leaving out everything but the famed whitewater
of the Rio Futaleufu, rafters will experience
four action packed days like no other on the
planet. At the end of four days with Expediciones
Chile guests will have paddled the entire class
V river from top to bottom.
Expediciones Chile's all inclusive vacation includes four days of intense whitewater rafting, accommodations in its elegant native wood lodge, gourmet meals, full bar, fine wines, professional guides and the chance to meet other intrepid rafters who want to take on this epic challenge.
“This is a dream trip for experienced whitewater rafters and those who don't have the time for a week long vacation”, says Chris Spelius, company owner and frequent river guide “for years we have had people call requesting a shorter trip that could be combined with trekking in Torres del Paine national park and other destinations in Patagonia. This is it!”
Expediciones Chile has been running trips on the Rio Futaleufu and elsewhere in Patagonia for over twenty years. In addition to rafting they offer whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking, mountain biking, horseback riding, trekking, fly fishing canyoning, and even host a whitewater kayak school. Their lodge in the picturesque alpine village of Futaleufu is a perfect destination for groups with different interests and ability levels. Rafters with non-rafting companions can bring them along and be assured that they too will have an unsurpassed vacation.
The setting of the Expediciones Chile lodge, in the pueblo of Futaleufu, that some of their guests referred to as the “Telluride of South America” offers the opportunity for genuine immersion in the warm and friendly Chilean culture. Each morning you will see gauchos and children set off on horseback for work and school. In the evening you will have the opportunity to stroll the village and shop for genuine Chilean wool products and other goods produced by local artisans.
The cities of Puerto Montt, Chile and Esquel, Argentina serve as the starting points for all Expediciones Chile trips. Once you are off the plane a representative of the company will be at your service for the entire time of your vacation. The route through Puerto Montt, via the seaside village of Chaiten, traverses the glacier ringed and snow capped Andes mountains. The route through Esquel involves a journey through the arid windswept Pampas of Patagonia, Argentina.
A vacation with Expediciones Chile does not end at the river's edge. Expediciones Chile guests will dine on superb meals prepared by their internationally trained gourmet chef, enjoy memorable moments relaxing on a private white sand beach located below the towering Tres Monjas spires, find solace for tired muscles in a riverside wood fired sauna, get a soothing massage from an on-staff masseuse, and enjoy a fireside happy hour reviewing video footage of the day's epic whitewater runs.
Expediciones Chile's twenty year history in Patagonia, along with its one of a kind itineraries, attention to service, food and comfortable lodging makes it second to no other company running trips on the Futaleufu River. This four day extreme raft trip might not be for everyone, but for those looking for world class whitewater in one of the remotest spots on earth, in the shortest possible time, this trip offers it all.
To find out more about Expedicione Chile's four day Futaleufu Extreme rafting adventure , call 1-888-488-9082 or visit www.exchile.com
released August 25th, 2005 |
