Futaleufú The ultimate rafting route

Day 1: Puerto Montt-Chaiten-Futaleufu
Arrive in Puerto Montt in the morning and take a charter flight (40 minutes) over the incredible rugged mountains and fjords at this part of northern Patagonia. We arrive in Chaiten and drive (180km) over the amazing and rudimentary “Austral Road” to Futaleufu where we find our permanent and comfortable base camp.

You will have the chance to walk/hike around, have a short kayaking lesson, maybe have a siesta, or just lie down with your favorite book. (L,D)

Day 2 : Lower Futaleufu
This will be the first day in the river. After breakfast, the head guide will give the technical/safety instructions. We practice these techniques in a large eddy before running the big rapids.Put in is above the concrete bridge.

We will raft this section as warm up and as a first taste of big water. (B, L-, D)

Day 3 : Upper Futaleufu
We put in at Futaleufú’s bridge that defines the border with Argentina. We paddle the upper gorge, called the Infierno Canyon, then enter a valley that includes the famous Zeta rapid and the pushy Throne Room rapid. (B, L-, D)

Day 4: Middle Futaleufu
We raft from Terminator to Futaleufu bridge. We will find more than 5 miles of explosive class IV fun. (B, L-, D)

Day 5: Futaleufu - Puerto Montt
In the morning we drive to Chaiten and fly back to Puerto Montt. (B)

Insurance & Medical:
Everyone must have their own personal travel insurance. This must include: evacuation from remote sites, emergency repatriation and medical & hospital expenses.

Also it should cover cancellation & curtailment and personal effects.
Chile requires vaccinations for entry from any country.

Departure Dates (Saturdays)
Group Size & Staff: 25 maximum plus staff. The staff include raft guides, one kataraft, safety kayakers and drivers.