Santiago, Chile

Highlights

HIGHLIGHTS

• Admire the unreal natural landscapes of Andes Mountains and Maipo River.
• Embark on an adrenaline-pumping rafting experience with class III rapids.
• Enjoy a tasty lunch with epic scenery, along with incredible company.
• Optional visit to Refugio Animal Cascada (Wildlife Shelter).

Included

Included

• Private transfer from your hotel in Santiago to Cajón del Maipo.
• English-speaking specialist guide.
• Lunch.
• Rafting gear: Life jacket, wind-protective vest, wetsuit and helmet.

Not included

• Voluntary tipping to guides and staff.
• Insurance (it’s mandatory to purchase appropriate insurance for this trip).
• Personal items.

Facts

Departures

Departures are available every day on request from January to December.

If the minimum of 4 passengers is not met, additional costs will apply for the missing spots.

About Refugio Animal Cascada

Located in the Cascada de las Animas Nature Sanctuary, the Cascada Animal Refuge is made up of a Rehabilitation Center and an Exhibition Center for native fauna, where work is done every day to care for all native animals that need it.

Starting / finishing points

The trip starts at your hotel in Santiago at 9 AM and finishes at your hotel at approximately 5 PM.

Physical demands

No rafting experience is required, but you must be physically fit and able to swim.

Guiding staff 

Guide to client ratio: 1:6.

Transport

We use comfortable vans or cars for the activities and transfers.

Weather

Central Chile is mild and temperate. The warmest months are November to February when temperatures reach 29ºC (84ºF). June to August are the coolest months with temperatures as low as 10ºC (50ºF).​

What you need to bring

• Sandals or tennis shoes (use wool socks in winter).
• Bathing suit.
• Sunblock and lip balm.
• Towel.
• The equipment supplied by Cascada will be a wet suit, life jacket, paddle jacket and helmet.