Nómada Chile
PACKRAFTING Tour on the Petrohue River
PACKRAFTING Tour on the Petrohue River
Have you ever dreamed of navigating a river, taking the helm yourself?
Packrafting is your opportunity, a unique experience in southern Chile:
inflatable, ultra-light, and stable boats.
✔ Adventure for all: No previous experience is needed. We teach you everything you need to know before getting into the water: paddling techniques, control, and safety. You'll be ready in minutes.
Expert guidance: A professional guide will be with you during the tour, giving you confidence without restricting your freedom, for a descent that is as fun as it is safe.
✔ Immersion in nature: Enjoy a gentle journey through Class I/II waters, designed to soak in the beauty of the landscape without stress. It's the perfect balance between calm and motion. (difficulty: medium-low)
✔ Progressive experience: We will experience approximately 90 minutes of conscious paddling. You start gently, gain control and confidence... and finish with a Class II rapid, which will be the perfect culmination to your experience.
✔ Real sense of adventure: Here you are not a spectator; you are part of the river.
🔥 What you gain
🔥 What you gain
- True independence.
- Confidence in your decisions.
- A deeper experience.
💥 Why choose us?
💥 Why choose us?
- Human pace, not massive.
- We teach you without overwhelming you.
- Constant supervision, without intruding.
- Quality technical teams.
- Progressive design (you learn as you go).
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It's not about perfect rowing, it's about feeling like you CAN!
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River Class I - II (easy)
No prior experience needed. Before starting, you will receive a complete instructional and safety briefing.
Petrohue River Section: Frío River sector to Petrohue Bridge. (Ralún)
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Includes
Guided in English/Spanish + Professional certified guides + Full technical equipment + Transportation from ENSENADA + Photos.
Private Parking.
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Tour
5km of continuous rowing.
3.5hr total activity / 1.5hr on the water.
Schedule: 09:00 to 12:30hrs
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
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Start – Ensenada
The meeting point is in Ensenada, 35 minutes from Puerto Varas. (we have private parking) -
Start of the tour
We drive for 20 minutes in our transport, heading towards Ralún. -
Río Frío sector - road to Ralún.
We get equipped, receive paddling/safety instructions, and are ready to start the tour. -
Petrohue Bridge, Ralún sector.
We arrive at our final destination, the Reloncaví Estuary, where the Petrohue River flows into it. Time to rest, contemplate, and enjoy a small snack. -
Return to Ensenada.
Return by the same route. (25 minutes)
Requirements:
- Minimum number of participants: 2
- Minimum age: 12 years old and must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian at the start of the activity to sign documentation.
- It is necessary to be able to swim.
- Good health; this activity is not suitable for people with heart problems or pregnant women.
- Not permitted to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
What to wear?
- Swimsuit, change of clothes, towel, and water bottle.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sunscreen.
It does not include
-Personal travel insurance
-Additional food
Changes and cancellations
We know that plans can change, so:
- More than 72 hours in advance: full refund.
- Between 72 and 48 hours: 50% refund.
- Less than 48 hours: no refunds possible.
If you prefer, you can change your tour date free of charge (subject to availability).
Weather and safety
Patagonia is unpredictable, and your safety comes first.
If we must cancel due to weather conditions or another operational reason, you can choose between:
- Reschedule your experience
- Receive a full refund
Important
In case of a no-show on the day of the tour, no refunds will be issued.
Our commitment
We operate with small groups to offer you a more personalized, safe, and authentic experience.
