CALAFATE: Santa Cruz River Kayak Tour: Following Darwin’s Route

5.0(8)5 hoursEnglish, SpanishBook 2 days aheadEl Calafate, Argentina

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$370

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.

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

What you'll do

Santa Cruz River
Comandante Luis Piedrabuena, Argentina
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.
5 hours
El Calafate
El Calafate, Argentina
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

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off at all hotels located in El Calafate.

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Kelta Hotel
Francisco M. Pontoriero 109, El Calafate, Argentina
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Picos Del Sur
Puerto San Julian 271, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hosteria Kau Kaleshen
Gobernador Gregores 1256, (entre Bustillo y 25 de Mayo), El Calafate, Argentina
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Los Lagos Hotel
Calle 25 de Mayo N 0220, El Calafate, Argentina
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Quijote Hotel
Gobernador Gregores 1191, El Calafate, Argentina
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Apart Hotel Libertador
Avenida Del Libertador 1150, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hosteria Puerto San Julian
Puerto San Julian 310, El Calafate, Argentina
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LA LOMA
Julio A Roca 849, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hosteria Posta Sur
Puerto San Julian 190, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hotel Keuken
Jose Haro 442, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hotel Michelangelo
Gobernador Moyano 1020, El Calafate, Argentina
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Alto Calafete
Ruta Prov. No. 11, El Calafete, El Calafate, Argentina
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Patagonia Queen
Av Padre Agostini 49, El Calafate, Argentina
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Calafate Parque Hotel
Gobernador Gregores Esq. 7 De Diciembre, El Calafate, Argentina
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La Posada del Angel
Madre Teresa de Calcuta 909, El Calafate, Argentina
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64bigua Hostel House
Calle Casimiro Bigua 64, El Calafate, Argentina
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Kapenke Hotel
Calle 9 de Julio 112, El Calafate, Argentina
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Miyazato Inn
Egidio Feruglio 150, Zona de Chacras, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hotel Sierra Nevada
Avenida Del Libertador 1888, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hotel ACA
Valentin Feilberg 51, Av Libertador, El Calafate, Argentina
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Keuken Hotel
Calle Rio Gallegos 41, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hotel Posada Los Alamos
Ing. Hector Mario Guatti 1135, El Calafate, Argentina
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Edificio Sam Slick
Edificio Sam Slick Casimiro Bigua 296, El Calafate, Argentina
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Apartamentos Matices
Buenos Aires 323, El Calafate, Argentina
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Imago Hotel & Spa
Calle 669, N_ 40, El Calafate, Argentina
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Xelena Hotel & Suites
Rene Favaloro 3500, El Calafate, Argentina
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La Cantera Boutique Hotel
Calle 306 No 173, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hosteria Alto Verde
Antonio Zupic 138, El Calafate, Argentina
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Las Avutardas Hosteria
Avenida Del Libertador 1737, El Calafate, Argentina
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Kosten Aike
Gobernador Moyano 1243, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hainen by DOT Tradition
Puerto Deseado 118, El Calafate, Argentina
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Patagon Hotel
Calle Rio Gallegos 41, (Access by the Río Gallegos Street), El Calafate, Argentina
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Santa Monica Aparts
Josefa Freile 42, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hotel Kalken
Calle Teniente Valentin Feilberg 119, El Calafate, Argentina
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Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
Av. Peron 1143, El Calafate, Argentina
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Linda Vista Apart Hotel
Av. Padre Agostini 71, El Calafate, Argentina
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Marcopolo Suites Calafate
Av. Jorge Newbery 439, El Calafate, Argentina
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Estancia Patagonia El Calafate - Pristine Luxury Camps
Ruta Provincial 15, El Calafate, Argentina
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Los Sauces Casa Patagonica
Calle Los Gauchos 1352 70, El Calafate, Argentina
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Hosteria Austral
Calle San Juan Bosco 917, El Calafate, Argentina
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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