A Rafting Adventure on the Manso River
Getting ready to start our rafting adventure on Manso River’s emerald-green waters
It’s time to embrace your adventurous spirit with an exciting river rafting experience along the scenic Manso River. Challenge the Class II and III rapids, as you paddle your way through the river’s emerald-green waters, as you surround yourself with the amazing sights of lush forests and majestic snow-capped peaks. Not only will you get to experience the excitement of rafting these thrilling rapids; you’ll also have the opportunity sit back, relax, and bask in the serene beauty of your surroundings. With plenty of opportunities to feed the adrenaline-seeking adventurer in you as well as the nature and outdoor loving enthusiast, this outing is sure to be a rafting excursion to remember!
Our adventure begins in the morning, with a transfer to our rafting base, as we venture two hours South through some of Bariloche’s most picturesque landscapes. Passing by several pristine lakes, we’ll zigzag through amazing views of snow-capped mountains and the natural beauty Bariloche is known for.
When we arrive at our destination, you will change into your rafting gear while the guides get set up for our adventure. We’ll go through a brief talk on rafting techniques and safety, just before starting our rafting adventure!
The first portion of our trip will see us navigating through calmer portions of the river, with some gentle rapids, giving you plenty of time to practice your paddling strokes and techniques, in order to prepare you for the exciting rapids to ahead of us! This serene stretch provides some of the most gorgeous scenery to be found while on the river. As we float along the pristine waters of the Manso River, with the beauty of nature surrounding us, you’ll be able to capture plenty of beautiful shots as well as learn about local plant species and animal life of the Nahuel Huapi National Park. In the summertime, you’ll also have the opportunity to cool down by plunging into the river.
It’s time for the action to begin! With team spirit and adventurous enthusiasm, we’ll head through Class II and Class III rapids with such names as “Roller Coaster,” “Alka Seltzer,” and “Magnetic Rock.” These magnificent and foam-churning rapids make for a truly exciting and invigorating experience.
After our rafting adventure, we’ll replenish our energies with a much-deserved snacks and beverages. With our adrenaline now leveled off, and our tummies full, we’ll start making our way back to the hotel, where you can unwind from the rush of conquering the rapids of Manso River!
Important: the tour’s exact itinerary and duration may change subject to weather conditions and decisions of the tour guide to optimize your tour experience.
Difficulty: easy. No previous rafting experience is required for this tour. Your guide will introduce you to the basics of paddling before heading out on your adventure. For travelers not younger than 14 years old please request our exciting class III/IV, adrenaline-pumping rafting adventure to the Chilean border.
Duration: half day (approximately 5 hours from the time you leave your hotel until you return). The rafting lasts approximately 1 hour and a half but this can vary depending on the conditions of the river.
Guide: group guide. Raft’s capacity is up to 11 people (including the tour guide).
Vehicle: Group vehicle. Usually the tour guide will be waiting for the group at the base while preparing all of the equipment, so only the driver and no guide will be at the vehicle going from your hotel to base.
Includes: helmet and snacks with beverages.