7 Argentina Rafting Tours Worth Flying For

1.Mendoza: 12-KM River Rafting Tour in the Andes

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 94 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $35 a head Our pick

You’ll ride a 12-km stretch of the Mendoza River with a professional Spanish- or English-speaking guide, tackling advertised level 3 and 4 rapids in a small group. Juanpi is one guide praised for his friendly approach. The one-hour rafting run is the main event, while transfers and free time can make the outing last up to seven hours.

“Activity was thrilling for a beginner. The guide was clear, informative, friendly and lots of fun. However they made a mistake with our booking and had us down for another day so we were not picked up in the morning. They did send an Uber who drove like a maniac but got us to our destination on time. The wait time after the activity to go back to our accommodation was a little too long however we filled the time nicely by having lunch at a beautiful hotel next door and being in nature was lovely and meeting other travellers was pleasant.”

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2.Rio de las Vueltas Rafting Experience – El Chalten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120 a head Best rated

Join Comarka Rafting in El Chaltén for a 3-hour run on the Río de las Vueltas. Guides such as Lolli, Matteo, Tommy, and German lead you through calm water and Class III to III+ rapids, with Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre views, full cold-weather gear, snacks, and a ride back to town.

“We were worried about the weather condition - high wind and raining. Lolito and his team were exceptional. He was very experienced and an excellent guide. We had a blast. It was above my expectations. I am glad we experienced Patagonia from a different angle.”

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3.Mendoza: River Rafting & Canopy in the Andes Mountain Range

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 57 reviews · 6 hours - 510 minutes · from $53 a head

Head from Mendoza to Río Aventura Mendoza for a 12-kilometer rafting run through level 3 and 4 rapids, followed by four canopy sections over the Mendoza River. The experience includes equipment, insurance, and an English- or Spanish-speaking instructor. Hotel transfers are optional, and waiting time can stretch the day.

“Het raften was geweldig. Enorm aardige en bekwame gidsen. Het ziplinen was enigszins saai. 3 korte stukjes over de rivier. Je moet daarna ook zo’n 3 uur wachten totdat de rest klaar is met abseilen voordat de bus terug naar Mendoza vertrekt maar je zit dan wel op een mooie plek aan het meer”

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4.Cacheuta Hot Springs Park + Intermediate Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $100 a head

Spend about 10 hours combining Cacheuta’s pools and two zip lines with intermediate rafting near Potrerillos. Xnoccio Aventura provides wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, shoes, and safety gear. Guides such as Silvio, Pascua, and Aqua have led the rafting, though English support can vary. Lunch is not included.

“The rafting was really fun! Aqua is an excellent guide- very talented and fun personality! She speaks English well too. I would personally recommend a longer rafting trip instead of the hot springs as it was the best part. Some of the guides are the current Argentinian champions. Word of advise for fellow gringos- If you are not completely fluent in Spanish you may have a difficult time on this particular tour. The instructions are only given in Spanish and hard to hear when spoken with masks on and given in vans and buses in motion. Aqua did give directives in English and Spanish once we were in the raft…”

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5.Half-Day Rafting Adventure on the Mendoza River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $110 a head

Leave Mendoza at 9 a.m. for Potrerillos, where a professional English- and Spanish-speaking team outfits you in a wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, and paddle. After a safety briefing, raft roughly 13 kilometers of the Mendoza River. Plan on a full day because return transport is in the afternoon, with lunch, ziplining, trekking, and rappelling available at extra cost.

“Amazing! The best rafting we've ever had around the world. Super crew and stellar organisation & facilities.”

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6.El Chalten: Rio de las Vueltas and Patagonia Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $120 a head

Paddle 16 kilometers on Río de las Vueltas from El Chaltén, starting with calm bends beneath Fitz Roy before entering a canyon with about 20 Class III to III+ rapids. Spanish and English guides provide all safety gear, transport, instruction, and a hot snack. No rafting experience is required, but you must meet the age and health rules.

“Amazing tour on the Rio de Las Vueltas with amazing views of Fitz Roy & the rest of the mountain range. We completed the activity in October (the weather was very chilly and windy) but this did absolutely not matter once we were kitted out - plenty of layers to keep you toasty warm, even when being splashed in icy glacier water. The guides and additional safety staff were amazing and make you feel very at ease. Plenty of OMG moments during the 10km of rapids, mixed with some chilled moments to catch your breath and take in the scenery. All photos and videos immediately sent to you as well.…”

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7.Adventure & Flavor: Breakfast, Rafting & Asado in Mendoza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 9 hours · from $220 a head

Spend nine hours exploring Mendoza Province with pickup in Mendoza, breakfast near Lake Potrerillos, two hours of rafting with local guides, and a multi-course asado lunch at Argentina Rafting. English, Spanish, and Portuguese support is available. Fran is one guide praised for making the river day especially fun.

“Had a great time rafting - river was fast and with a high level of water and our guide was a blast.”

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