15 Rafting & Kayaking Tours in Argentina Worth Booking

1.12-KM River Rafting Tour in the Andes

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

Spend about an hour rafting 12 kilometers of the Mendoza River through the Andes, tackling advertised level 3 and 4 rapids with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Juanpi has led some departures. You’ll receive a wetsuit, helmet, and life jacket, then paddle as a team before showering at base.

“Me encanto la Compañia, todo 10 de 10, super pro, amables y excelente guia Juanpi, los rápidos estuvieron muy leves, me hubiera gustado mas acción solamente.”

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2.Half a day of kayaking on Lake Moreno in private service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150Top rated

You’ll paddle Lake Moreno with a private guide after a safety talk and technique lesson. The route begins at Arroyo Angostura and includes views of Cerro López, Cerro Bella Vista, Llao Llao Hill, Rabbit Island, and Hotel Llao Llao. Transport from Bariloche includes Circuito Chico sights, with time for local snacks and yerba mate.

“Fabulous trip. We loved our guides, and the beauty of the surrounding area. I would definitely recommend this tour if you love the outdoors.”

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3.Tierra del Fuego Trekking and Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Spend eight hours with a bilingual guide in Tierra del Fuego National Park. Walk forest trails, eat lunch in a wind-sheltered geodesic dome, then paddle stable inflatable canoes from the Lapataia and Ovando rivers toward Lapataia Bay. The group is limited to 10, with hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and park transport included.

“Viajem muito bom. Guia 11/10, muito bom. Sabe muito sobre feira e fauna, trouxa mapas, com bom humor. Passeio organizado muito bem. Não teve nenhum lado negativo. Parabéns!”

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4.TRU KAYAK – Navigating the Uruguay River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

TRU Kayak takes you onto the Uruguay River from Plumerillo and Tala near Colón, Argentina. Juan Pablo and Laura provide rowing instruction, safety support, and stories about local flora, fauna, history, and the coast. You paddle a single or double touring kayak with a life vest and neoprene cockpit cover. The route is low difficulty and tailored to your group.

“Excellent experience. 100% recommended!. I hope I can come back to do the full moon.Auto-translated”

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5.Packrafting experience along the Olivia River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $144

Carry a 6-kilogram packraft through Tierra del Fuego forest and peat bogs, then inflate it at Mariposa Lagoon for a one-hour float down the Olivia River. Your guide covers safety and rowing before you stop for lunch beside the water. The outing lasts about five hours and starts at 8:30 am.

“A fun tour in a beautiful location. We unfortunately had really strong winds, so it made the low intensity activity into a very difficult one. Still enjoyable, but a physical adventure.”

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6.River Rafting & Canopy in the Andes Mountain Range

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

This 6-hour adventure pairs a 12-kilometer rafting run on the Mendoza River with four canopy sections above the water. English- and Spanish-speaking instructors lead the activity, with equipment and insurance included. Choose hotel pickup from central Mendoza or reach the base near Route 7 by bus.

“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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7.Half a day of kayaking on the Nahuel Huapi lake in private service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

Meet guides such as Andy, Diego, or Julian for a private four-hour outing from Bariloche to Circuito Chico. After scenic stops and a safety briefing, paddle from Bahía López toward Brazo Tristeza, with views of Cerro López, Cerro Capilla, waterfalls, beaches, Sentinel Island, and time for mate by the lake.

“Stunning scenery, Andy & Diego really nice guys to meet and spend time with, easy for someone who does not know the area … just a really nice way to spend an afternoon….”

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8.Cacheuta Hot Springs Park + Intermediate Rafting

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

Spend about 10 hours in the Andes with Xnoccio Aventura, combining Cacheuta’s hot pools and two zip lines with intermediate rafting near Potrerillos. Guides such as Silvio, Pascua, and Aqua have led past departures. Lunch is not included, and the rafting section may vary.

“Highly recommended! Very fun, guides were in tune with good safety measures. Would def do again! We also learned a lot about the Mendoza River.”

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9.TRU KAYAK – Cruise along the majestic Uruguay River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $200

Join Juan Pablo and Laura of TRU Kayak for an approximately eight-hour paddle on the Uruguay River near San José, Entre Ríos. You receive a safety lesson, touring kayak, paddle, life vest, neoprene cockpit cover, first aid support, and insurance. Routes are adjusted to your group, with single and double kayaks available.

“Walk from San José to Leibig, they taught us how to paddle a cross-country kayak and we paddled for approximately two hours. They brought everything very delicious to rest on a beach in the middle, some bosses!”

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10.Kayak paddling adventure around Bariloche

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend about seven hours kayaking on Moreno Lake, Nahuel Huapi Lake, or both, guided by Juan, Juan Carlos, Andres, or another bilingual guide. Your day includes hotel pickup, a fiberglass sea kayak, instruction, safety gear, a picnic lunch, drinks, and time to swim or relax on a quiet beach. The route changes with your ability and the weather.

“Juan Carlos is an exceptionally outstanding guide (& person)! He picked us up promptly at our hotel and took us on a wonderful hike in the Andes that exceeded our expectations . He provides individualized experiences as was clear from the questions he asked about our expectations & fitness levels in the preceding days. He provided wonderful snacks & lunch, including hot red berry tea. We had great conversations during the hike & got an education on the history of the area & the birds and forest along the way. I doubt we’ll ever meet someone as expert, thoughtful and engaging, or have a such a terrific experience until we…”

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11.Half-Day Rafting Adventure on the Mendoza River

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

Travel from Mendoza through vineyards to Potrerillos, then suit up for a guided 13-kilometer rafting run on the Mendoza River. You’ll handle mostly Class II rapids, with stronger Class III or IV water possible in summer. Guides provide instruction, safety gear, and hotel transport.

“The rafting was amazing! I don't know where to start. The guides were very very knowledge and gave us good instructions to keep all safe. We had a beautiful clear day the river rapids were very strong, I believe a class IV so I was told. On the river our guide was awesome and we had alot of fun and we stayed safe. I will spare you all the details while on the water so you can experience it yourself. We brought our GoPro to capture the whole thing and even bought the souvenir DVD pictures. After the rafting, we relaxed at the base and enjoyed a hearty lunch overlooking…”

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12.Rio de las Vueltas and Patagonia Rafting

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

From the Comarka Expediciones base at San Martín 872, you’ll gear up, ride five blocks to Río de las Vueltas, and paddle 16 kilometers through Fitz Roy country. The first stretch is calm and scenic; the second brings about 20 Class III to III+ rapids. Bilingual guides such as Juan and Lollie keep the mood friendly and the instructions clear.

“Amazing experience! Loved every second of it! The landscape is beautiful, Mount Fitzroy in the background and the extraordinary rock formations along the river. There are rapids all along the way, we were not idle, rolling our thumbs! The guides were super helpful and experienced. We also saw horses, eagles and condors during the trip 🤍 Maria & Itziar”

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13.Half Day Kayak to Nahuel Huapi or Moreno Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

Leave Bariloche for Circuito Chico and paddle either Nahuel Huapi or Moreno Lake in a double kayak. Your guide, often Andy, Andres, Diego, or Julian, handles safety and local insight while you enjoy mountain views, quiet shores, snacks, mate, and supplied cold-weather gear.

“Very fun! Andy was punctual, prepared, and was a great companion throughout the tour! 10/10”

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14.Half Day Rafting Mendoza River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 6 hours · from $130

Travel from Mendoza to Potrerillos for a guided 12 km rafting run on the Mendoza River. You will receive safety instruction, equipment, bilingual support, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Blake, Kevin, Ricky, and Geronimo have earned praise for making first-time rafters feel safe and involved. Plan for wet clothes and a possible wait before the return transfer.

“The rafting itself was great.l, really fun and good rapids. The instructions and gear was provided and explained well. The pickup at hotel in downtown Mendoza was on time and very smooth. The trouble was more in the return transport. The rafting experience was at 11am, dine around 1230pm. However the return shuttle as not until 3pm, and there is not anything to do in that time. There is a small restaurant with OK food, but I would have preferred to return to the city earlier. The fact that there's no option for transport that aligns with the activities is unfortunate, they should add a 1pm return so you aren't…”

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15.Kayak and Hike La Leona River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $250

Spend eight hours exploring La Leona River by kayak and on foot, with a professional English or Spanish-speaking guide, snacks, and hotel pickup from El Calafate. You will paddle scenic river sections, hike through Patagonian steppe, look for wildlife and dinosaur fossils, and travel in a group limited to eight people.

“Amazing experience! Wild nature with living and historical animals in the hike (dinosaur fossils too!) while kayaking in the beautiful river!! They are pros at what they do🔥💙 loved the whole trip!”

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