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Paddle a shallow, braided river with direct views of Mount Fitz Roy on a guided 12 km descent from Laguna Cóndor. Expect technical gear provided, a country-style brunch, and 5 hours total with round-trip transfers from El Chaltén.
Paddle a shallow, braided river with direct views of Mount Fitz Roy on a guided 12 km descent from Laguna Cóndor. Expect technical gear provided, a country-style brunch, and 5 hours total with round-trip transfers from El Chaltén.
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Operated by Comarka Rafting · El Chaltén, Santa Cruz
A pale wind pushes across Laguna Cóndor and the river answers, steering your kayak into the long green corridor that frames Mount Fitz Roy. You push off from the right bank after a brisk safety briefing, wetsuit zipped, helmet locked—the river dares you to read its moods as glacier-fed currents and open stretches alternate.
moderate.
5 hours total (1.5–2 hours paddling).
Moderate fitness: able to paddle continuously for short stretches and follow safety briefings.
The guided descent covers approximately 12 km and typically takes 1.5–2 hours on the water, depending on flow and wind.
No advanced experience is required—guides give a safety briefing and the river is shallow and meandering, though basic paddling skills help.
Guides supply technical gear including wetsuit, boots, life jacket, helmet, paddle, and a country-style brunch during the trip.
Yes, private transportation from the operator’s base in El Chaltén to Laguna Cóndor and back is included in the outing.
El Chaltén was designated Argentina’s trekking capital in the 1980s; the valley’s ridgelines were sculpted by recent glaciation tied to Patagonian ice dynamics.
Keep to established launch and landing areas to prevent bank erosion and avoid approaching nesting birds; local operators follow low-impact river practices.
Comarka Rafting operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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