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Rafting

This sport consists in go down a river into a raft, in teams from 4 to 8 people.

You don't need too much knowledge about this sport to practicing it.

There is some falls danger. The trips go from 1.5 kilometers to 35 kilometers.

History

It was born with the native population that hended to go from place to place into a raft, as a transportation vehicle.

In the United States and Europe started as an sport.

In Chile

Chile has good rivers to practice this sport. The Futaleufu and Bio Bio Rivers are internationally known for being perfect to this activity.

Basic Aspect

The sport is practicing by any tourist agency (they have all the necessary equipment). You only need to know how to swim and have good physical and mental condition.

You have to take care the nature and yourself.

Equipment
  • Raft
  • Lifeguard belt
  • Bathing suit
  • Crown
  • Among others
Services

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Tours related to Rafting

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Anti-Stress: Total nature in Fjord Queulat Lodge 4 days / 3 nights USD $1.075
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Hacienda Tres Lagos 5 days / 4 nights USD $1.636
Wonders of Pucon and San Martin de los Andes 7 days / 6 nights USD $1.273
Mallin Colorado Eco Lodge and Caleta Tortel 7 days / 6 nights USD $2.609
Wonders of General Carrera Lake 4 days / 3 nights USD $550
Lakes and Fjords of Aysen 7 days / 6 nights USD $990
Terra Luna Lodge Multiactivity 6 days / 5 nights USD $850
Patagonia Glaciers 7 days / 6 nights USD $1.250
Wonders of General Carrera Lake with Jet Boat 4 days / 3 nights USD $1.090
From north to south, Chilean wonders. 29 days / 28 nights USD $6.622

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