Cacheuta Hot Springs & Intermediate Rafting in Mendoza

Control the raft through 12 km of intermediate whitewater, then soak in natural hot springs

A 10-hour activity combining hot springs and intermediate rafting near Mendoza, where you paddle a 12 km section of the Mendoza River with thermal and safety gear provided. The day starts with pickup from your accommodation, moves through Cacheuta Hot Springs Park with its pools and zip lines, then shifts to the river for the rafting portion before returning. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the group. Minimum age is 14 and moderate fitness is required.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your accommodation and a drive to Cacheuta Hot Springs Park. You'll spend the morning and early afternoon in the thermal pools and exploring the park's zip lines before breaking for lunch (which you arrange separately). The pace is yours: the operator adapts to what you want from the day, mixing relaxation in the hot springs with the physical part that comes next.

After lunch, you head to Potrerillos for the intermediate rafting on the Mendoza River. The section is 12 km of moving water where you're paddling, not watching. The operator provides thermal clothing and safety gear so you stay warm and protected. A guide leads the group through the rapids. The river does the work of moving you downstream while you navigate it.

The return to your accommodation closes out the 10 hours. This is a full day that combines two different kinds of exertion: the stillness of soaking in hot water and the active focus of paddling whitewater. You need at least moderate fitness and a minimum age of 14 to join.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your accommodation.
• thermal and safety clothing for rafting.
• Cacheuta Hot Springs Park entrance.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Information

Lasts 10h, runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 08:30 and 09:00, from US$ 100 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 192 private ›

Live guideEnglish and SpanishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (14 to 65 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Xnoccio Aventura

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private full-day combining hot springs and river rafting with your own guide and vehicle, rather than joining a group tour with fixed departure times.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Mendoza River rafting section like for someone who's never rafted before?

The Mendoza River section is intermediate level, meaning it has moving current and some rapids, but it's not extreme. It's designed for paddlers with basic fitness who want to be active on the water without expert skills. The guide leads the group and you wear thermal and safety gear throughout.

Is lunch included in the 10 hours, or do I need to find food on my own?

Lunch is not included in the program, so you'll arrange and pay for it separately during the break at Cacheuta. There's time built in for eating before the group heads to the river.

What happens if I'm not comfortable in the water or change my mind about rafting?

The operator describes this as a personalized service that adapts to your times and preferences, so discussing concerns before the day starts is worth doing. The hot springs portion is separate from the rafting, so you could focus on that if needed.

Do I need to bring my own swimsuit and towel for the hot springs?

Bring your own swimsuit and towel. The operator provides thermal and safety clothing for the rafting portion, but not for the hot springs pools.

How does the pickup work if I'm staying outside central Mendoza?

Pickup is included from your accommodation, and the operator collects passengers before heading to Cacheuta Hot Springs Park. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at the park instead.