Half-Day Rafting Adventure on the Mendoza River
Description
We sail Mendoza River, in the town of Potrerillos, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and the imposing dam. Each participant will receive their equipment and after the safety talk and transfer to the starting point, we will dive into the river to enjoy the activity. With rapids that can get level III / IV in summer and will make this excursion an unforgettable adventure.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will leave Mendoza City to head for Potrerillos, a mountain village surrounded by a wonderful landscape and an impressive dam which takes its name.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up is only from hotels located in Mendoza city area and Chacras de Coria. If you are staying in an Airbnb or if you didn't select hotel pick up please contact us to coordinate the nearest meeting point. The return time will be selected the same day of the activity. It can be at 15:30hs or 18:00hs and the decision depends on the adventure base.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Activity duration: 1 hour of river navigation, half day excursion
- Note: no experience necessary. however, be aware that during the summer months, the rapids on the river are Class 3/4
- Important: Although the activity is half day, the transfer returns only in the afternoon; You can take the afternoon off at Potrerillos or combine this with some other adventure activity
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Wear comfortable clothes, summing suit, towel, sunglasses and sun protection, mineral water.
- To preserve the safety of passengers against weather contingencies, the suspension of the service will be informed even on the same day of the activity, with the possibility of rescheduling or receiving the full refund of the money.
Reviews(46)
Thanks to Argentina rafting for the Excellent day- Safe and first-class service- good location and facilities
We had an amazing time rafting with Argentina Rafting. The operation is really well-done. Very organized and safe. The guides clearly have a great time and are excellent. It is very safe with lots of instruction and safety precautions.
Without a doubt, our colleagues at Argentina Rafting work with professionalism and joy! We are very happy that you had such a wonderful day! Thank you very much for taking the time to comment! See you next time!
Experience simply amazing! Rafting with the Argentina Rafting was very fun, exciting to the right extent and, above all, extremely safe. The team is highly professional, conveys a lot of confidence and always makes it clear that safety comes first. The equipment is adequate, well kept and passes total tranquility. Our instructor Léo was sensational! In addition, the place is spectacular — lush nature, beautiful landscapes and a landscape that is worth the experience. A special compliment to Manuel, who picked us up at the hotel and was impeccable from beginning to end: punctual, polite, attentive and always helpful, taking care of everything from arrival to return to the hotel. Made all the difference to make the walk perfect. I highly recommend! An unforgettable experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Que alegria saber que vocês gostaram tanto do passeio, Mauricio! Muito obrigado por dedicar um tempo para comentar sobre a sua experiência! Esperamos vocês aqui para outra oportunidade! Saudações!
Amazing! The best rafting we've ever had around the world. Super crew and stellar organisation & facilities.
An absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! The scenery along the Mendoza River is stunning, and the rafting itself is pure adrenaline—fast, thrilling, and very wet in the best way possible. 😄 The entire team was incredibly professional and clearly prioritized safety while still making the adventure exciting and fun. The group vibe was wonderful; too many great people to mention individually, but every single guide and staff member was amazing and added to the overall experience. If you’re looking for a high-energy outdoor adventure surrounded by beautiful landscapes, this rafting trip is a must-do in Mendoza.
That energy really came through! Thank you so much, Kevin, for your great contribution! We're so glad you enjoyed yourself! We hope to see you again in Mendoza so you can continue exploring and having fun!
My wife has never been rafting and we laughed so much and had the best time!! Ricky was an incredible guide and totally made the adventure worth it. Thank you to Backroads for setting it up. I highly recommend.
Hi! Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife had a great time on the rafting adventure and that Ricky made it very special. it's fantastic to hear that you had such a great time! We really appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to having the pleasure of welcoming you back for more adventures in the future!
Very nice experience. Perhaps a little flexibility was lacking in the afternoon as the rafting was extended a few minutes longer than planned and that took time away from lunch etc.
Gracias por tu feedback Nos alegra saber que tuviste una linda experiencia. Entendemos tu punto sobre los tiempos y tomaremos en cuenta tu sugerencia para mejorar la coordinación. Cada aventura en Mendoza tiene algo único, y nos encanta que hayas sido parte de esta!!
This was a great trip. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was due to the experience not completely matching the description. We signed up for an English speaking tour. We were picked up by the company and drove an hour in the van with 2 other couples, a driver and 2 guides. No one but us spoke English. The guide was providing information along the way but we could not understand it and felt we were missing out. Also the description says you can explore the town of Potrerillos after the rafting. There was no town. We finished rafting around 1 pm and the van didn’t leave until 3:15 to take us back. There was a nice restaurant where we ate but nothing else to do. For the actual rafting experience- it was awesome!!! They are very organized and clearly have expertise in conducting these tours. We had an amazing guide, Blake, who ensured our safety and fun. They give a lot of safety talks before you go (about what to do if you fall out of the boat, etc) which freaked me out but once we got on the water it was incredible. One person in our raft did fall out but it was no big deal- she was able to get right back in. The rapids were so much fun and the scenery is spectacular. They have photographers taking pictures along the way that you can buy at the end for about $10 USD. I highly recommend this if you will be in Mendoza.
Thank you for your detailed review, Isieger! We're really happy to hear that you had an amazing time rafting and that Blake helped make the experience both safe and fun. We appreciate your feedback about the language barrier and the description of the tour. We'll review this to ensure better clarity and consistency in the future. Your insights help us improve, and we truly value that. We hope you take home great memories of Mendoza and would love to welcome you again for another adventure!
It was a wonderful experience. From communication with the office and the bus driver kept in contact with me before picking me up to All the guides and kayakers all very professional. It was very organized and included a couple english speaker for the ones that needed it. They made sure you had the right gear and knew all the safety precautions and then we had exciting time on the river, great group of people and business. Oh, and the restaurant is a big bonus great food and staff
Hi Laurette! Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re really happy to hear that everything went smoothly, from the pickup to the adventure on the river. Our team always tries to make sure everyone feels safe, has fun, and enjoys the experience to the fullest. And yes, the restaurant is definitely a great bonus! Hope to see you again for another adventure in Mendoza!
Incredible views that accompanied the very professional and friendly guides. We loved knowing a little history of the place we were going and it was fun
Muchas gracias por tu comentario Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del rafting, de los paisajes y la compañía de nuestros guías. Para nosotros, es un placer compartir no solo la aventura, sino también la cultura de este hermoso lugar. Saludos!
