8 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.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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8.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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