Come and discover the Santa Cruz River, an emblematic waterway of Patagonia where the famous explorer Charles Darwin sailed.
Passing along the legendary Route 40, we will depart in a 4x4 to the river. We will recreate this journey aboard kayaks and, accompanied by a certified guide, we will have the opportunity to admire geological formations and a wide variety of wildlife along the way. After 15 km of paddling, the tour will end with a delicious lunch on the riverbank.
6 hours
Every day
September to April: Pick-up at your hotel or meeting point at the ACA parking lot or at the roundabout near the Tourism Office. Daily departures at 9:00 AM.
May to August: Pick-up at your hotel or meeting point at the ACA parking lot or at the roundabout near the Tourism Office. Daily departures at 10:00 AM.
Drop-off at the same locations starting at 4 PM
January - December
About this tour
The tour begins with the passengers' pick-up from their hotel in El Calafate. If you are not staying in an authorized hotel (Airbnb, private home), the meeting point will be at the ACA Parking Lot or at the roundabout near the Tourism Secretariat. A true multi-adventure excursion! We will depart in a 4x4 along the legendary Route 40 to the Santa Cruz River, one of the most important waterways in Argentina. There, after getting equipped and a technical briefing from our experienced guide, we will begin paddling downstream. During the 15 km journey, we will have the opportunity to admire geological formations, fossil remains, and a wide variety of fauna—elements that inspired Darwin on his legendary voyage through these lands. We will finally arrive at Estancia Río Bote, where a well-deserved lunch awaits us on the riverbank!
The tour will end with the return to the passengers' hotels in El Calafate.
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What's included
- Transfers to/from the kayak
- Certified guide (Spanish/English)
- Double kayaks
- Gore-Tex drysuits
- Life jacket, boots, and gloves
- Lunch
Rates 2026-2027
Price from, per person
USD 375
USD 338
Darwin Experience - Kayaks And Adventure
per person
From
USD 375
USD 338
Kayaks on the Santa Cruz River, Lunch at the Ranch and 4x4
Starts 9.:00
5 hours
Español, English
Operates: Every day
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