Full-day rafting adventure near Santiago

Highlights

HIGHLIGHTS

• Admire the Andes and Maipo River landscapes.
• Navigate exciting class III and IV rapids.
• Enjoy a full-day adventure near Santiago.
• Share lunch surrounded by mountain scenery.
• Add an optional visit to Refugio Animal Cascada.

Included

Included

• Private transfer from your hotel in Santiago to Cajón del Maipo.
• English-speaking specialist guide.
• Lunch.
• Rafting gear: Life jacket, wind-protective vest, wetsuit and helmet.

Not included

• Travel insurance, mandatory for this trip.
• Voluntary tips for guides and staff.
• Personal items.
• Optional visit to Refugio Animal Cascada.
• Services not specified in the itinerary.

Facts

Departures

Departures are available every day on request from January to December.

Starting / finishing points

The trip starts at your hotel in Santiago at 9 AM and finishes back at your hotel at approximately 5 PM.

Service details

This rafting experience takes place on the Maipo River, with the rafting section ending in San José de Maipo or El Melocotón depending on the season. The optional visit to Refugio Animal Cascada can be added for an additional cost.

About Refugio Animal Cascada

Located in the Cascada de las Ánimas Nature Sanctuary, Refugio Animal Cascada includes a rehabilitation center and an exhibition center for native fauna, where work is carried out to care for native animals that need support.

Physical demands

No rafting experience is required, but you must be physically fit and able to swim. This program is considered moderate due to the nature of the river and the class III and IV rapids.

Guiding staff 

Guide to client ratio: 1:6.

Transport

We use comfortable vans or cars for the activities and transfers.

Weather

Central Chile has a mild and temperate climate. The warmest months are from November to February, when temperatures can reach 29°C / 84°F. June to August are the coolest months, with temperatures as low as 10°C / 50°F.

What you need to bring

Bring sandals or tennis shoes, wool socks in winter, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, lip balm, and personal items. The equipment supplied includes a wetsuit, life jacket, paddle jacket, and helmet.

Itinerary modifications

We reserve the right to change the order of the itinerary at the discretion of the guide and based on operational considerations. The guide may also modify, change, or eliminate part of the itinerary based on safety, weather, river conditions, or other relevant considerations.