Rafting is a team sport, in which all the crew members in the boat row and position themselves in a coordinated manner in order to balance their weight when going through the river rapids and keep themselves afloat.
The standard number of people allowed on the boat is from six to eight crew members, depending on the boat size.
Rafting beginners are recommended to remain in the center of the boat. Those who are somehow experienced and prefer to row may stay in front, whereas the most experienced generally stay at the back.
The degree of difficulty in rafting is classified according to the rivers, which varies from 1 to 6 degrees, being 1 the easiest and 6 only for experts, as they are extremely dangerous on the limits of navigability criteria.
The companies offering this kind of excursions provide each passenger with all the accessories necessary to enjoy the adventure to the utmost.
The kit is made up of rows, helmets, life jackets, a dry jacket and even a neoprene wet suit to insulate the cold temperature.
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A Rafting Classic: the Trancura River The Trancura River is a real symbol of the summer in Chile. Its white rapids are a synonym for rafting both for beginners and for those who are familiar with this sport. |
A Rafting Classic: the Trancura River |
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Downstream the Palena River We went down the river on a raft enjoying the fresh air on our face and the murmur of the paddles moving softly to leave the waters behind. |
Downstream the Palena River |
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Rafting in Corcovado River This river guarantees an exceptional adventure: being direct protagonists of this exciting acitvity, having immediate contact with nature. |
Rafting in Corcovado River |
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Rafting in Corcovado River. This river guarantees an exceptional adventure: being direct protagonists of this exciting acitvity, having immediate contact with nature. |
Rafting in Corcovado River. |
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Rafting in Hua-Hum River We crossed the Andes on board a rubber boat that led us through the Valdivian forest. Rapids, pools and fun with the family took hold of the moment. |
Rafting in Hua-Hum River |
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Rafting on the Fuy River Getting dressed for rafting, listening to a safety lesson and going down the Fuy River rapids. What else can we ask for? Adrenaline and magic, guaranteed. |
Rafting on the Fuy River |
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The Aluminé Rapids We enjoyed river rafting in the Aluminé, a fantastic river that crosses one of the most beautiful and less explored sceneries in the mountain range area in Neuquén. |
The Aluminé Rapids |
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The Manso River, Adventure and Rafting Even if it sounds paradoxical -as |
The Manso River, Adventure and Rafting |
The beauty of the lakes located in the Patagonian area or the large sea bathing its Atlantic coast offer the ideal frame for the practice of nautical sports.
Surfing is a very complete sport, which forces sportsmen to train. It is intriguing, exciting, exhausting and it breaks with the activities you can perform on solid ground.
Cold blood and steel nerves are required in order to practice kayaking.
These sports are considered adventure travel par excellence. Extreme ski consists of going down quite a steep mountain with nothing but your skis. People practicing this activity have to use this technique in its maximum expression, giving priority to safety rather than to downhill speed.