This is one of the best and most complete programs organized in the area. We combine different activities such as rafting, horse riding and hiking, to travel this pass between Argentina and Chile . We will have the opportunity to appreciate the settler's lifestyle, whose traditions have stayed intact since their first days as pioneers in the area. As an optional, you can return to Bariloche by the Crossing of the Lakes excursion.
DAY
1
Arrival to San Carlos de Bariloche Airport, where a member of our staff will be waiting for you. Transfer to hotel in Bariloche, welcome drink and introduction of the guides.
DAY
2
After breakfast, transfer to Darío John’s Ranch, in El Manso. We will navigate the Manso River, the last 15 Kms tract of the river in Argentina. During the first half of the tour this turquoise river flows placidly, going by beautiful pools and canyons. The last part, with class III and IV rapids, is one of the best known white water rafting trips in Argentina. We arrive to the private lands of Rio Manso Expediciones in Paso Leon, Chile, where we will camp.
DAY
3
From now on the trip becomes more adventurous, there are no roads from this point on until we reach Puelo. We will travel downriver through a basalt gorge, white water rafting through class III-IV rapids with 1-2 mandatory portages. Camp on an open field with sweeping 360° views overlooking the valleys and confluence of the Rio Torrentoso and Rio Manso
DAY
4
Journey by hiking on an ancient trail once ridden by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Finish the day with a good hot water shower in Martinez’s farm house, one of the few settlers who live in this valley.
DAY
5
Hike or horse ride until “La Junta”, which is the confluence of the rivers Manso and Puelo. Here we will camp for the last night. Alternately during this journey you can paddle a class IV-V stretch including the rapids Cachai and Curva Peligrosa (please consult).
DAY
6
Transfer to hotel in Puerto Varas. End of trip.
All meals are prepared by our cook, the menu consists of a great variety of regional plates such as lamb "patagónico", traditional dishes prepared in casserole, grilled trouts, roasted boar, etc. We accompany these dishes with good wines, juices, "pisco sour" and delicious assortments of tidbits and appetaizers that include smoked food, shellfish, several cheeses, etc. For breakfast according to passenger's election there is available: American breakfast (bacon, eggs, etc.), or Classic (coffee, tea and juices, toasts with butter and homemade mermelades).
Included
You need to bring
From Bariloche's departure until Puerto Varas' arrival: all transfers, all meals, horses, guides (Chilean «baqueano », bilingual guides, rafting guide, safety kayak, cook and assistant), complete equipment for rafting, camp with tents, inflatable mattresses and sleeping bag, hotel in Bariloche, hotel in Puerto Varas.
hat, cream protector, raincoat jacket, comfortable clothes for horse riding/hiking, bathing suit, fleece, passport and visa if required.
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