Futaleufu River Rafting: Puente a Puente Rapids with Guides

Run Class IV rapids and eat lunch overlooking Patagonia

Raft the Puente a Puente section of the Futaleufu River in Chile with certified international guides, paddling through Class IV+ rapids like Mundaca and Pillow. The 4-hour trip includes a 35-minute drive from the office to the put-in, a full safety briefing, all river gear, lunch at a private riverside spot, and return transport. Minimum age is 16. Moderate physical fitness is required.

The experience

You'll start at the operator's office and drive 35 minutes to the river put-in, where certified guides meet you with all the gear. After a complete safety briefing, you paddle into the Futaleufu's most famous commercial section, running rapids like the Mundaca (IV+) and Pillow (IV) that make this stretch known across Patagonia. The river here is technical and exhilarating without being expedition-grade, which is why it draws experienced paddlers and strong intermediates alike.

Wetsuits, wetsocks, helmets and Class V personal flotation devices are provided. The guides speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and one additional language. Midway through the run, you'll pull into a private spot with views across the Patagonian countryside for lunch and coffee or tea before heading back to the office.

What’s included

• Wetsuit and wetsocks.
• helmet and Class V PFD.
• private transport from the office to the river and back.
• certified international guide.
• lunch at a private riverside spot.
• coffee and tea.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 75 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Bochinche Expediciones

Is this one for you?The full trip runs 4 hours from office to office, leaving your morning or late afternoon free if you're splitting the day between activities. If you want to combine rafting with another experience in the region, this timing fits neatly into either end of the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

What are the Mundaca and Pillow rapids like?

Mundaca is a Class IV+ rapid and Pillow is Class IV. Both are the signature features of the Puente a Puente section and the reason this stretch is the most famous part of the Futaleufu. They're technical, powerful and the core of what makes this run worth paddling.

How far is the drive to the river from your office?

The drive takes about 35 minutes from the office to the put-in point on the Futaleufu. You'll meet the guide team there with all the river equipment ready.

What's included in the price?

Wetsuit and wetsocks; helmet; Class V PFD; certified guide; private transport to and from the river; lunch; and coffee or tea are all included. You bring your own swimwear underneath the wetsuit.

Is there a minimum age or fitness requirement?

The minimum age is 16. You'll need at least moderate physical fitness and good overall health. The trip is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.