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El Calafate, Kayaking in La Leona River – Full day

About this experience

In an environment of incredible natural beauty and geological richness, this activity invites you to paddle and walk the inhospitable Patagonian steppe where the senses are sharpened and the sounds of silence are witnesses of the passage of time.

At a glance

  • Duration: 9 hr

What is included

  • Oar mitts, life jacket and waterproof bag to store belongings
  • Double kayak and paddles
  • Tourism activities insurance (personal accidents and civil liability)
  • Technical Equipment: Neoprene wetsuit and boots, semi-dry jacket, cockpit, helmet
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Cruise snack (hot drinks, alfajores or brownies; nuts)

Not included

  • Boxlunch
  • Services and food not mentioned

Itinerary and highlights

A talk is made about the equipment to be used and the safety regulations. We deliver to
technical team participants (wetsuit, wetsuit, cockpit cover, jacket
semi-dry, life jacket, cold mittens and helmet) and a waterproof bag so they can store their belongings and food. Once dressed we regulate the kayaks (the passengers go in double kayaks and the guides in simple ones); and we conducted a training on safety and evacuation, rowing back and forth, turns and brakes and the operation of the river is explained.
Safety and rescue maneuvers outside the water are practiced
One guide helps them up and the other guide receives them and gathers the group in the river.
Once the whole group is in the water, the maneuvers are practiced and the rowing begins.
The guides are constantly assisting the participants, checking the rowing form and safety. They are shown the operation of the river and geomorphology of the area.
The first kayak trip lasts approximately 1.15 hour (8 km)
In the area of Cerro Fortaleza (La Meseta stay) we stop for lunch and trek through Cerro Los Hornos to a viewpoint

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Receptivo Aborigen Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

  • Pickup included

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