Puerto Varas Tours
Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River
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Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River

By Alsur Expediciones
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Ages 12-99, max of 18 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian, Spanish
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  • Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Tour escort/host
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pickup
  • Use of helmet
  • PFD
  • WETSUITS
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Alsurexpediciones, Imperial esquina Aconcagua, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos, Chile
    Right beside Hotel Cumbres in Aconcagua st., our office is a blue house.
Pickup details
  • We do pick-ups in the hotels that are listed in our area. If your hotel isn't listed, we meet in our agency that's located beside the Hotel Cumbres.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Alsurexpediciones, Imperial esquina Aconcagua, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos, Chile
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92517P3

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 92517P3

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      C$76.00
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      Kaelyn W
      22 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2023 • Solo
      Absolutely incredibly beautiful and very fun adrenaline rushing white water rafting tour! I would highly recommend this if you are looking for stunning scenery and a higher energy activity. The Petrohué river is picturesque with views of the volcanoes while rafting. Our guide, Pedro, did an outstanding job leading us down the river safely and enjoyably. I was fortunate to be in a small group of myself and one other participant, so were able to jump out of the raft and float along the river for a bit as well! Safety was prioritized with wetsuits, helmets and PFD’s, and another guide who kayaked alongside us in case anything were to happen. If you are looking for a memorable experience around Puerto Varas, I would very much so recommend this rafting!
      Written January 26, 2023
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      Beth S
      Hartford, CT2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2023 • Couples
      This experience was so fun! We were well taken care of, always felt safe and the guides were very experienced and made sure we had a great time. I highly recommend them for all ages and all beginners to river rafting!
      Written February 7, 2023
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      freedefree
      Vancouver Island, Canada7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The whole excursion was really well organized. We were met by Gerardo outside the cruise ship as the time of arrival did not allow us to join one of their regularly scheduled tours. He spoke excellent english and was great company on the drive to the river. Our young river rafting guides were excellent in every way. We had the time of our lives riding the fast flowing river and never once felt in danger even though it was (for us) pretty extreme! Afterwards they provided a nice snack of coffee/ tea and things to eat. We purchased the package of excellent photos they provided, which totally captured the experience. This was a $50 additional charge, but we considered it worthwhile. But bear this in mind because they do not take credit cards, so you need cash.
      We cannot recommend this company highly enough. We would definitely go with them again.
      Written February 4, 2020
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      Hello! glad everything went perfect and you enjoyed the experience! We will wait for your next time in Puerto Varas!
      Written February 5, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      RamonaF541
      Peoria, AZ94 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Whilst on a cruise around the horn, six of our group decided if we are visiting one of the most adventure opportunistic areas of the world, we were going to take advantage! We booked the Petrohue rafting adventure through Princess cruise lines. After disembarking the tender, we were whisked into a small van with 12 of us from the cruise. Franco was to be our guide and savior during this wonderful rafting journey! The drive to the river was along the largest lake in Chile, and afforded magnificent views of the stunning landscape along the way. After an about an hour, we donned our wetsuits and began the exhilarating adventure! It is recommended to wear a bathing suit under your clothes, as they have convenient changing rooms to put the wetsuits and booties on. The river was not freezing, but definitely cold enough that the wetsuits were necessary. When we arrived at the river, it was one of the most breathtaking scenic rivers encountered, surrounded by the beauty of the snow capped volcanic peaks and lush vegetation. Some of the areas were reminiscent of Jurassic Park. A HUGE wow factor. The rapids were class 3, which means you will be buried in water, which makes it so much fun! Franco, our expert guide, was truly knowledgeable and provided all the safety measures needed to ensure a safe and fantastic journey. Having river-rafted all over the world, Franco was definitely a top-notch guide, along with having a terrific personality. Our six friends had such a terrific time, and could have done this trip over and over again if given the time. Caution: This trip is easy, but you must be a confident swimmer, and in decent physical shape, particularly at the area where the trip ends. This trip is NOT a float, but well worth the time and the money for sure! Thank you Franco, for a fantastic time!!!!
      Written February 9, 2020
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      Thank you very much for this comment, we will let Franco know about this review! Glad that you liked our rafting and the beautiful scenery that we are so proud of!
      Written February 10, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Patrick K
      Fenton, MI7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We recently had the great pleasure during our Viking Jupiter cruise to spend the time whitewater rafting with the wonderful and fun loving group of rafting guides at Alsur Expediciones. The experience was excellent and breath taking as we learned the basics of rafting and then were able to put them into use during our exhilarating ride through the rapids. Our guide was able to lead us through a safe and action packed ride, and then finished with a wonderful lunch of homemade empanadas and other snacks
      Written March 10, 2020
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      blotter32
      6 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2023 • Couples
      So they told me the night before that my reservation had been “cancelled” and I was out of luck. Do NOT go with Alsur. Do NOT. I scrambled and ‘Happy Rafting’ came through and we had a great time but it was stressful. Do NOT go with Alsur and do NOT go with trip advisor. Both of them screwed me over big time.
      Written February 18, 2023
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      hd1352
      Chicago, IL51 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2020
      We took this tour and had a great time! The pick up was easy and the whole team (driver, rafting guide, etc..) were friendly and made our trip safe so we could enjoy the amazing beauty. The rapids were great and not overwhelming, the water and surrounding beautiful. Great group of guides!
      Written March 7, 2020
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      Pamela Z
      Baltimore, MD2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020
      I went rafting with Alsur Expediciones in January 2020 as part of a cruise shore excursion. First of all, the river itself is idyllic. It had been raining so the water was a bit more high and wild than usual. The landscapes were stunning and it between following guide instructions, enjoying the exhilarating ride, and appreciating the landscape, there was a lot to turn one's attention to.

      Our guides were fantastic and seemed to really love what they do. Also, the whole morning/early afternoon was really well-planned, from picking us up at Puerto Montt to a cute picnic lunch of empanadas and donuts. In all the photos Colyn took, I am grinning like a dingus. Would definitely recommend!

      PS some tips: bring a dry change of clothes, keep your hair out of your eyes, and you probably won't need a camera unless you want to take non-rafting pictures.
      Written January 22, 2020
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      Hello Pamela! thank you very much for this comment, we are really happy that you like our land, we are proud of our river and landscape!
      Written February 3, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Stanthorpe
      Stanthorpe, Australia774 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Rafting down Rio Petrihue in the shadow of Volcano Orsono and in the mountains and waterfalls of the region is a truly uplifting experience. We had a great guide, Catarina, who was very knowledgeable, kept us safe, and ensured a fun half day. This would be one of the best value for money tours I’ve done.
      Note you will get wet, you will have fun.
      Written February 12, 2020
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      Hello!! glad you liked the experience, hope you come back for more. We loved your note!
      Written February 27, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Patricia P
      18 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We booked this trip through our NCL cruise. Exceeded our expectations because it was so personal, our group was maybe 11 people. The rafting was fun, exciting, beautiful sorroundings, and our guides were awesome! The nice surprise at the end was a hot beverage and yummy hot empanadas! Thanks guys!
      Written February 26, 2020
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      Great that you liked it! We always try to give the best attention to our guests! hope to have you again!
      Written February 27, 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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      Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River provided by Alsur Expediciones

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