Argentina · RAFTING & CANYON ADVENTURES
Snowmelt out of the Andes runs fast and cold through the Mendoza river canyon. These 12 compare the river grades, the canopy and zip add-ons and the hot springs at the end, priced by how long you are on the water.
Ride level 3 and 4 rapids through Mendoza’s Andes, with gear, guides, scenic views, and optional hotel transfers from $35.
“Raftingen höll inte det som utlovades. Det skulle vara level 3-4 men det var mer level 2. Efter raftingen fick vi dessutom vänta 3h innan transfer hem. Helt galet!”
Paddle the Olivia River near Ushuaia on a small-group packrafting trip with a forest trek, lagoon launch, lunch, and wild scenery.
“A fun tour in a beautiful location. We unfortunately had really strong winds, so it made the low intensity activity into a very difficult one. Still enjoyable, but a physical adventure.”
Review of Mendoza rafting and canopy: Andes views, level 3 and 4 rapids, costs, timing, transport, safety, and practical tips.
“Het raften was geweldig. Enorm aardige en bekwame gidsen. Het ziplinen was enigszins saai. 3 korte stukjes over de rivier. Je moet daarna ook zo’n 3 uur wachten totdat de rest klaar is met abseilen voordat de bus terug naar Mendoza vertrekt maar je zit dan wel op een mooie plek aan het meer”
Review of Mendoza’s Cacheuta hot springs, zip lines, and 12 km intermediate rafting trip, with practical advice on cost, timing, safety, and value.
“Our rafting guide was awesome! Pascua was really knowledgeable and made us feel safe and able to have a lot of fun! We loved the pictures they took for us too. Zip lining was a fun way to start the day with a pretty view. The hot springs at the end was perfect after the cold rafting water! Just a really great day.”
Raft the Mendoza River through Class II to IV rapids, with hotel pickup, gear, guides, mountain views, and optional Potrerillos activities.
“Really fun day! In reality the actual rafting experience was very short - maybe one hour in total. There was a lot of hanging around afterwards, waiting for the bus to take us back to town. But worth it for the rafting experience itself.”
Review of Mendoza’s 16-hour San Rafael and Atuel Canyon tour, with route details, costs, guide tips, long-drive warnings, and booking advice.
“Laaaaaanger Ritt nach San Rafael und zurück. Guide nahm sich genügend Zeit, um mir als einzigem englischsprachigen Tourist die Dinge zu erklären. Pick-up und drop-off ohne Probleme. Ansonsten siehe Tourbeschreibung.”
Fly tandem over Mendoza’s Cerro Arco with a certified instructor, scenic 4x4 ride, HD photos, and sweeping Andes views.
“Fue la primera vez que hice parapente, y sin duda no será la última. Me sentí muy cuidada en todo el proceso y sobre el aire disfruté muchísimo, hasta hicimos acrobacias! Súper recomiendo la experiencia con este equipo que vuela hace muchos años y se nota. Les agradezco mucho por la experiencia! Y sin duda seguiré volando!”
Ride across El Calafate’s Patagonian fields, cross streams, lunch in a cave, and enjoy a small-group gaucho adventure.
“Excellent guides , lunch and countryside views! Only 2 couples went. Horses in excellent shape for climbing the paths.”
Review of Mendoza’s San Rafael and Atuel Canyon tour, with hotel pickup, dramatic scenery, city stops, optional rafting, and practical tips.
“Es un precioso paseo, creo que podrían hacer paradas en puntos de alucinante belleza por algunos minutos más, no solo para una foto. El paisaje es increíble y merece unos minutos de contemplación”
Raft Río de las Vueltas beneath Fitz Roy, with warm gear, class III rapids, wildlife, bilingual guides, and a post-trip snack.
“It was an amazing experience with a motivated guide so i totally recommend BUT buy it on site and not here because its FAR cheaper”
Raft the Mendoza River for 12 km with Andes views, skilled guides, hotel pickup, and a practical look at timing, cost, and comfort.
“The rafting itself was great.l, really fun and good rapids. The instructions and gear was provided and explained well. The pickup at hotel in downtown Mendoza was on time and very smooth. The trouble was more in the return transport. The rafting experience was at 11am, dine around 1230pm. However the return shuttle as not until 3pm, and there is not anything to do in that time. There is a small restaurant with OK food, but I would have preferred to return to the city earlier. The fact that there's no option for transport that aligns with the activities is unfortunate, they should add a 1pm return so you aren't…”
Review of Mendoza’s Atuel Canyon day trip, with colorful rock formations, San Rafael, Los Nihuiles, pricing, timing, and practical advice.
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