Futaleufú River Multi-Sport
Overview
The Rio Futaleufú is one of the earth’s premier whitewater resources. On your Futaleufú adventure, we’ll take you to a legendary stretch of the river, one of almost indescribable beauty. Flowing through Chilean Patagonia, far beneath the spires and snow-packed crowns of the Andes, the Fú’s steely turquoise waters pass through granite walls and past lush vistas and river camps seemingly snatched from sci-fi imagination. Exclusive campsites along the Rio Futaleufú feature houses built high in old growth treetops, natural hot tubs carved into stone, cliff dwellings and rock shelters with fire hearths. The Fú itinerary includes hiking and horseback riding, climbing, rappelling and canyoneering. A dream trip for the ultra-adventurous family, couple or solo globe trotter.
Itinerary at a Glance
- Fly through Santiago, Chile en route to Puerto Montt to meet for the trip. Then you will fly to Chaiten for welcome dinner and the beginning of your Futaleufú adventure
- Travel past snow-capped mountains, lakes and rivers to the put-in on the Lower Rio Futaleufú
- Raft the Class IV rapids of the Lower Fú then hike to the stunning Terminador Camp
- Raft the wild, sheer-walled Class V Inferno Canyon
- Travel down river to the private Campo Casa Piedra
- Soak beneath brilliant stars in a granite hot tub
- Tyrolean traverse across the river between sheer granite walls on a pulley over the Class VI Zeta Rapid. Make a hiking ascent out of the inner canyon into a wonderful old growth hardwood forest
- Hike to the breathtaking Tree House Camp canyon overlook and camp 35-feet above the ground in handcrafted tree houses
- Hike past a beautiful 100-foot tributary waterfall and breathtaking views of the turquoise river, Tower of the Winds, Laguito Azul and dramatic peaks rising from the river valley
- Hike around the unrunnable Throne Room Rapid before running a series of long, exciting class IV+ rapids
- At the confluence of the Futaleufú and the Rio Azul there is the option of horseback riding, inflatable kayaking or rafting to Mapu Leufu Camp
- Raft the half-mile-long Class V Terminador Rapid, one of the wildest commercially run Class V rapids in the world. Enjoy a farewell dinner celebration in the form of a traditional Chilean Asado
- Transfer to Chaiten and on to Puerto Montt for the conclusion of your Futaleufú adventure
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