Rafting Puente a Macal: Futaleufu River class V rapids

Two of the river's most famous class V rapids, back-to-back, with a guide and all the equipment

Rafting on the Futaleufu River combines the Puente a Puente section, a run of closely spaced rapids, with the Macal section, where you paddle two legendary class V whitewater features: Mas o Menos and Casa de Piedra. A 6-hour outing from the operator's office includes private transport to the put-in 35 minutes away, certified guides in multiple languages, all river gear, snacks and insurance.

The experience

The Futaleufu River's Puente a Macal run starts with a 35-minute drive from the office to the put-in, where your certified guide and the full river team meet you with all the equipment already staged. After a complete safety briefing, you push off into the Puente a Puente section: a stretch of tightly packed rapids that set the rhythm for the day. The real draw comes next: the Macal section, where Mas o Menos and Casa de Piedra, both class V rapids, demand everything you've got. These are the river's most famous whitewater features, and they carry the volume and power to match their reputation.

You operate the raft and paddle through every rapid. The guide navigates the line and calls the strokes. The day runs 6 hours total, which means you're on the water for the full arc of the run without a rushed finish. Private transport means your group travels together from the office, and snacks are included to fuel the effort. All river gear (paddle, life jacket, helmet) comes with the booking, as does insurance.

What’s included

• Private transport from the office to the put-in and back.
• certified guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or another language.
• all river gear including paddle, life jacket and helmet.
• snacks.
• insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (19 to 75 years) · Youth (16 to 18 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 2

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.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Operated by Bochinche Expediciones

Is this one for you?The private transport from the office solves the logistics if you're staying in town without a rental car: your group travels together and the driver meets you at the take-out. Book this run if you want the two most famous class V rapids on the Futaleufu in a single day and you're comfortable paddling for 6 hours straight.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 18 years). Children under 16 can't be included in the booking.

What are Mas o Menos and Casa de Piedra like when you reach them?

Mas o Menos and Casa de Piedra are both class V rapids on the Macal section, the second half of the run. They're the Futaleufu's most famous whitewater features and carry heavy water volume. They're the centerpiece of this particular route.

Do I need rafting experience to book this?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The guide leads you through the safety briefing and calls the paddle strokes, so prior whitewater experience isn't required, but you'll be paddling the whole run.

How do I get to the river if I don't have a car?

Private transport is included in the booking. The driver picks up from the office and takes your group to the put-in 35 minutes away, then returns to meet you at the take-out. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the office first.

What's included in the 6-hour booking?

The booking includes private transport to and from the put-in, all river equipment (paddle, life jacket, helmet, raft), a certified guide, snacks, and insurance. You bring yourself and a moderate fitness level.