Latin America / Chile
Chile Futaleufu Rafting and Multisport Tour
Raft, Hike and Much, Much More in Patagonia's Futaleufu River Canyon
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? The Futaleufu River in the Patagonia region of southern Chile is the setting for non-stop fun. Set amid stone towers, snow-capped peaks and old-growth forests, the mighty "Fu" offers some of the best whitewater rafting found anywhere in the world.
Days 1-2: U.S.-Santiago-Puerto Montt-Chaiten
Upon arrival in Puerto Montt, we take a short charter flight to Chaiten and then transfer to our first camp.
Days 3-4: Rio Futaleufu-Terminador Camp-Cave Camp
Put in on the Futaleufu for our first taste of Class 4 whitewater. A short hike delivers us to Terminador Camp. Another day of rafting brings us to fabulous Cave Camp, with open-air cliff dwellings set above Zeta Rapid and a natural stone hot tub.
Days 5-6: Tree House Camp-Cave Camp
The day begins with an exhilarating Tyrolean traverse across Zeta Rapid followed by a hike to the top of the canyon and Tree House Camp, with eight tree houses perched 35-feet up in a grove of old-growth giants. After a hike back down to the river the following day, a 250-foot zip line ends with a plunge into a blue pool. After lunch we strap on climbing harnesses to climb and rappel off of Tower of the Winds. Or you can try your hand at trout fishing, go for a horseback ride, or just relax at Cave Camp.
Days 7-8: Rio Futaleufu-Campo Mapu Leufu-Puyuhuape
After some more incredible rafting, try canyoneering down the 400-foot deep Rio Blanco slot canyon. Or take a kayak lesson on the pond at Mapu Leufu. The final day--"Big Friday"-- is one of the most impressive commercial rafting days imaginable and those with enough adventurous spirit can conquer the Class 5+ Terminador.
Days 9-10: Chaiten-Puerto Montt-Santiago-U.S
We're shuttled to the air strip in Chaiten for our charter flight to Puerto Montt and then on to santiago and home.