Meeting Place
El Tepual Airport (PMC), Puerto Montt
9 Days from $4950
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Overview
Highlights
- Futaleufú River rafting through Chile's Patagonia
- Azure Class IV & V whitewater through granite cliffs
- Stay in an exclusive private camp with deluxe platform tents, hot tub & a bar
- Enjoy daily yoga classes & gourmet candlelight dinners
- Inflatable kayak, horseback ride, bike, fish and hike
Adventure Overview
The Futaleufú is one of Earth’s premier whitewater destinations. On this ultra-adventurous trip in the heart of Chilean Patagonia, you’ll spend four adrenaline-infused days conquering different stretches of the Fu’s legendary turquoise waters.
But world-class whitewater is only one of the reasons to visit this gem of a river that’s nestled beneath the spires and snow-packed crown of the Andes. Days not spent on the Fu offer up additional opportunities to explore this stunning region. You’ll have the chance to view a beautiful waterfall, inflatable kayak the Rio Azul river canyon, as well as horseback ride through a pristine valley alongside the glacial headwaters of a scenic tributary of the Futaleufú. And while this action-packed itinerary is meant to keep you busy, there is plenty of time built in for relaxing at our deluxe base camp. During down time you can choose to relax in the riverside hot tubs, luxuriate with a professional massage, take a yoga class or enjoy the wood fired sauna. Come evening, savor candlelit dinners prepared by a professional chef, before unwinding at the sunset bar or perhaps a campfire under the stars.
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Itinerary & Map
Itinerary & Map
- Meet at Puerto Montt’s El Tepual Airport and transfer to the hotel in Puerto Varas
- Overnight in the beautiful town of Puerto Varas, Chile on Llanquihue Lake with snow-capped Osorno Volcano rising in the distance
- Spectacular flight to Chaiten above the rugged coastline of Pumalin Park
- Travel to the river through a deep valley beneath giant snow-capped peaks and hanging glaciers
- Stay at an exclusive riverside camp with comfy safari-style tents, hot tubs, sauna & sunset bar
- Enjoy morning yoga classes, massage or wine tasting before a candlelight sit-down dinner featuring locally-grown produce and fresh-baked breads
- Raft the Class IV-V turquoise waters of the Futaleufú River
- Inflatable kayak and horseback ride beneath snow-capped peaks, or fish, hike or go for a bike ride
- Transfer back to Puerto Montt to catch flights back to Santiago
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Dates & Prices
Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 Prices:
$4950
Per person based on double occupancy
Deposit: $800
Single Supplement: $100 hotel only (Day 1, Puerto Varas); single occupancy in camp is subject to availability
Additional Costs: Flight package for 2023-2024 season: $275 (to & from Chaiten, arranged by OARS), airport taxes and fees, travel insurance
Join OARS on any of our multi-day adventures abroad and receive a rebate worth 5% of your international trip fees, redeemable on select adventures throughout the American West.
Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 Departure Dates:
- December 19, 28
- January 6, 15, 25
- February 8, 17, 26
- March 6, 16
Our Futaleufú trips are run by an affiliate company and arranged through O.A.R.S. International, Inc.
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