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 Futaleufu Explore invites you to experience the best whitewater in the world, backed up by the incredible scenery of glacier capped peaks and native forests, along with a very friendly local culture of subsistence farmers. We also offer mellow family floats.
Come with us and discover Middle Patagonia, where countless rivers open up a world otherwise unseen by the casual traveler.
Our Patagonia adventure travel tours take you by raft and kayak on scenic floats through Patagonia's pristine landscapes or for action-packed adventures down roaring mountain rivers. We offer daily and multi-day adventures including; rafting, horseback riding, Patagonia fly fishing, and trekking.

Call and talk to one of our adventure travel specialists, stop by our office in Patagonia's town of Futaleufu or write us: info@futaleufuexplore.com

 

 

We offer full service features-

Riverside Base camp- Our eluxe base camp on the Rio Futaleufu includes a sandy beach, great for swimming, practicing kayak, and sunbathing,a sauna, endless hotshowers, shelters, tent platforms, grassy fields, comfortable native wood restaurant/bar overlooking the river,and a masseuse. Plus various wilderness river camps.

Most Experienced Guides-All of our guides are trained in safety/river rescue, 1st aid, and local knowledge. Josh has many more descents on the Fu than anyone, as well as 20+ years in the Grand Canyon, Middle Fork of the Salmon, and Chiapas, Mexico. The rest of the crew is not far behind, having all guided and lead river trips for many years all around the world. Our team of guides is world class.

Guide to Client Ratio-On the Rio Futaleufu we have a minimum of 1 guide for each 2 clients, and on other rivers, 1 guide for 3 clients.

Latest Equipment-We use the latest generation of Hyside rafts, with sizes that are very stable and maneuverable, yet exciting. We also offer a full quiver of kayaks.

Safety-We always send on every trip a full complement of seasoned safety crew, including a cataraft(very stable and fast), as well as expert safety kayakers, to immediately pick up any swimmers.

Private Rafters-Ask about our private trip support

"I came for the whitewater, and found so much more- the impressive mountains and forest, friendly people, very relaxing base camp. professional guides, and great new friends. I will recommend Futaleufu Explore to everyone." - Kathy Sommers, Futaleufu 

 
View of Patagonia's Futaleufu Valley: Home of some of the worlds best adventure travel vacations


PATAGONIA'S RIO FUTALEUFU
Home of amazing Patagonia Adventure Travel Vacations

The Rio Futaleufu begins in the Argentina Andes as the Rio Tigre. After flowing through several lakes in the Parque National Los Alerces, it emerges as the Rio Futaleufu, which means Rio Grande in Spanish. With a volume of between 6000cfs and 25,000cfs, this large river passes through the glacial- carved granite valleys and canyons of Chile's Patagonia, where the snow-capped mountains are covered with a temperate hardwood forest. Near Argentina lies the small town of Futaleufu, with 1000 inhabitants.

From the lake in Argentina to near the small town of Futaleufu (population 1000), the river runs quietly, meandering across the broad valley, until it explodes in the rapids of the Canyon Del Infierno, and continues for 40 kilometers tumbling over big-water rapids until it reaches Lago Yelcho. Below this, the flat water Rio Yelcho lazily flows to the ocean, cutting through a semi-wilderness canyon before reaching the ocean near the town of Chaiten.  

The Rio Futaleufu is famous for its super clear blue-green water, clean well-defined rapids with huge waves, and superb rafting and kayaking. Many world adventure travelers tell us it is the best whitewater in the world, with the backdrop of patagonia's incredible mountains and forest. 



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