Day 1: A Global Descents’ representative will meet you in either
Puerto Montt Chile or Bariloche Argentina (your choice!), before whisking you
away to our 175-acre riverside ranch on the mighty Futaleufu River. Entry via
Puerto Montt entails a short flight over the Chilean Fjords and drive thru
Chile's old growth forests to our base camp. Entry via Bariloche Argentina
is a breathtaking drive over the Andes mountains range to Futaleufu Chile.
Once settled, you'll meet your rafting guides who will prepare you for the
week's adventures on the Futaleufu river.
Day 2: Bridge to Bridge, Class III-IV+:
These rapids are big and exciting, but consider today a warm-up for the whitewater
to come. After rafting we return to base camp where the activity options abound:
kayak on the lake, relax in the hot tub, trek to the top of nearby ridges, or
simply enjoy appetizers and drinks at our riverside bar.
Day 3: Inferno Canyon, Class V:
Today we launch at the ranch and float downstream to Inferno Canyon. This section
is the perfect mix of gorgeous pools punctuated by stomping whitewater. At the
confluence of the Rio Azul we'll call it a day and return to the rustic luxury
and comfort of Antucamay.
Day 4: Terminator section to Casa de Empanadas, Class IV-V:
World-class rapids are interspersed with calm pools on this final day of rafting.
The continuous Class IV-V action of this section will keep your full attention.
Breaks are few and far between until we reach the take-out. Then it's back to
the ranch for a final night fiesta and celebration after completing one of the
world’s greatest whitewater rivers!
Day 5: Fly to Puerto Montt or transport to Bariloche or Esquel:
After a hearty breakfast and a farewell to your guides and camp staff the charter
flight will return you to Puerto Montt (or transport to Esquel or Bariloche).
Please plan your Puerto Montt-Santiago flight for mid-afternoon in order to meet
your outbound international connection that evening. Most international connections
leave Santiago after 8:00 PM, arriving at US destinations early the following
morning.
