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Santa Cruz River Kayak Tour: Following Darwin’s Route

Location El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
$350
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Overview

This multi-adventure experience combines off-road exploration and kayaking in one unforgettable journey through Patagonia.

The tour begins with a 4x4 drive along the iconic Route 40, heading toward the Santa Cruz River while enjoying the vast and remote Patagonian landscapes. Upon arrival, expert guides will provide a technical briefing before equipping you with high-quality gear, including Gore-Tex dry suits, life jackets, boots, and gloves to ensure comfort and safety throughout the activity.

You will then set off paddling downstream in double kayaks, following the historic route once explored by Charles Darwin. Along the approximately 15 km journey, you will discover striking geological formations and a rich variety of native wildlife

The experience concludes at Estancia Río Bote, where a well-deserved lunch awaits by the river. After relaxing and enjoying the surroundings, you will return to El Calafate with drop-off at your hotel.
Adventure tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • Pick-up and drop-off at all hotels located in El Calafate.
  • Lunch by the riverbank.
  • Transfer with guide in a 4x4 vehicle along Route 40 to the Santa Cruz River.
  • Certified guide and double kayaks.
  • technical briefing and full equipment: Gore-Tex dry suits, life jackets, boots, and gloves.

Meeting point
Pick-up and drop-off at all hotels located in El Calafate.
Return details
Pick-up and drop-off at all hotels located in El Calafate.

  • Santa Cruz River
    El río Santa Cruz ha sido la ruta de uno de los exploradores más emblemáticos de la Patagonia: Charles Darwin, y Patagonia Profunda recrea ese viaje a bordo de kayaks.
  • Pasamos a buscarlos por su hotel o punto de encuentro. En esta excursión multiaventura partimos en 4×4 por la Ruta 40 desde Calafate hasta el río Santa Cruz (pass by)

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Departure Time – 08:50 AM (September 1st to April 30th) – 10:00 AM (May 2nd to August 31st)
  • Not permitted for children under 16 years old or adults over 65. Not suitable for pregnant women.
  • Regular Menu – No Dietary Restrictions (September 1st to April 30th) Starter: Focaccia with dips, grilled provolone cheese with roasted tomatoes Main Course: Creole-style beef steak with salads Dessert: Chocolate mousse with red berries Beverages: Water, juice, wine Regular Menu – No Dietary Restrictions (May 2nd to August 31st) Starter: Cold cuts platter Main Course: Lentil stew with chorizo, beef, and pancetta Dessert: Chocolate mousse with red berries Beverages: Water, juice, wine
  • At the time of booking, if you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know.
  • This tour may be cancelled due to strong winds.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Santa Cruz River Kayak Tour: Following Darwin’s Route

    Location El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
    $350
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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