Rafting on the Manso River to the Border from Bariloche

12 kilometers of descent through the Lower Manso River, from the Manso Valley to the border with Chile, with complete equipment and river guides. It's the exit from rafting longer and more demanding in the area, with rapids that already have their own names: Ecstasy, Deep Throat and Little Slide.

In between are calm pools where you can swim, the Manso canyon with its polished rock walls, and the changing color of the water as the river flows west. It's a day of full day, of high difficulty y from age 14. No prior rafting experience is necessary, but you must know how to swim and be able to paddle for several hours. You can book it. with transfer from Bariloche o without transfer, arriving at Camping La Pasarela on your own.

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Spaces for this experience are limited and fill up quickly during peak season. Reservations are coordinated directly with our operations team through our inquiry channel. We will confirm availability and coordinate all the details to ensure you have an organized and safe experience.

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• Itinerary

  Rafting itinerary from Manso to the Border

  You can book the tour with transportation from your accommodation in Bariloche or without, arriving on your own at Camping La Pasarela, the base point. Pick-up and drop-off are only included with the option that includes transportation; the rest of the day is the same for both. The exact time will be confirmed upon booking.

  Pick-up at your accommodation

  Transfer only. Early departure from Bariloche.

  Route 40 and Valle del Manso

  Villegas River crossing and gravel road

  Breakfast at the base camp

  Arrival at Camping La Pasarela and first rest stop

  Equipment and safety briefing

  Neoprene, vest, helmet and paddling technique

  Transfer to the boarding point

  Short walk to the shore

  Descent of the Lower Manso

  12 km of rapids to the border with Chile

  Lunch at the campsite

  Optional service, payable on site

  Return to Bariloche

  Transfer only. Full day, arriving at sunset.

  Included in the tour

  Optional or depending on the modality

  With or without transfer from Bariloche

  The excursion is offered in two formats. With transfer, We will pick you up from your accommodation or one of the meeting points in the center of Bariloche, and bring you back when we finish. No transfer, You arrive on your own directly at Camping La Pasarela, in the Manso Valley, which is the base point where the day begins. In both cases, breakfast, equipment, the briefing, and the descent are the same.

  Meeting points with transfer

  If you choose the option with transportation, pick-up can be at your accommodation or at one of these downtown locations: the YPF ACA gas station (12 de Octubre 785), Plaza Catedral (corner of Vicealmirante O'Connor and Palacios), the Aerolíneas Argentinas office (corner of Mitre and Villegas), the Club Andino on Morales Street (across from the SENASA building), or the Aguas Blancas office (Morales 564). We will coordinate the pick-up location and time when you book.

  The road to the Manso Valley

  The route heads south on Route 40, crosses the Villegas River, and continues along a gravel road into the heart of the Manso Valley. Camping La Pasarela is the meeting point: breakfast is served there, equipment is distributed, and a pre-departure briefing is given.

  Equipment and safety briefing

  Before entering the water, the guides provide wetsuits, booties, life jackets, and helmets, and add waterproof jackets on rainy days. The briefing covers the essentials: how to paddle in sync, how to stay afloat, what to do if someone falls into the water, and how to get back to the boat. No prior experience is necessary, but it is essential to listen to and follow the guide's instructions.

  The 12 kilometers of the Lower Manso

  The descent combines sections of rapids with calm stretches where the river widens and swimming is possible. The most well-known falls are Éxtasis, Garganta Profunda, and Tobogancito. In between, the route passes through the Manso Canyon, with its rock walls polished by the water, and the journey ends near the border with Chile, which is where the tour gets its name.

  If you book without transportation, please consider the distance and the condition of the gravel road to Camping La Pasarela, and coordinate your arrival for the start time. Swimming ability and being at least 14 years old are required. If you are pregnant, have a back or shoulder injury, or any cardiovascular or respiratory condition, please consult us before booking.

• Information to keep in mind

  Rafting Manso to the Border costs from per person and can be booked directly with us, a local operator in Bariloche, without intermediaries or online agency commissions.

  Here's everything you need to know in detail:

  • Tour Details

    Duration

    12 hours

    Full day with transfer. The descent itself lasts about 3 hours. Without transfer, the day starts at the campsite.

    Difficulty level

    High

    You need to know how to swim and be able to paddle for several hours. No prior rafting experience is necessary.

    Age

    From age 14

    Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Requirements and restrictions

    You must know how to swim and be at least 14 years old. No prior rafting experience is required, but you must be able to paddle steadily and follow the guide's instructions on the water. If you are pregnant, have any back, shoulder, or knee injuries, or any cardiovascular or respiratory condition, please contact us before booking so we can assess your situation. If you book without transportation, please note that you must make your own way to Camping La Pasarela via a gravel road. The pre-boarding safety briefing is mandatory.

  • Recommendations

    Wear your swimsuit under your clothes, bring a towel, a complete change of clothes, and shoes that can get wet for the descent, plus dry shoes for afterward. Add water-resistant sunscreen and sunglasses with a strap. If you wear prescription glasses, bring a retainer. Leave anything you don't want to get wet in your bag: your watch, cell phone, and documents don't go on the boat. Bring cash for lunch at the campsite.

  • Includes
    • Transfer to and from your accommodation in Bariloche (only in the option with transfer).
    • River guides throughout the descent.
    • Complete equipment: wetsuit, booties, life vest, helmet and waterproof jacket for rainy days.
    • Breakfast at the base camp.
    • Insurance coverage.
  • Does not include
    • Transfer, if you choose the option without transfer: you arrive at Camping La Pasarela on your own.
    • Lunch. The campsite has a food service that can be arranged and paid for in cash on site, or you can bring your own food.
    • Drinks and extra expenses.
    • Towel, change of clothes and personal footwear.
  • Climatic Conditions
    • The outing is done in the rain without any problem: the wetsuit and waterproof jacket are designed for that, and you get wet anyway.
    • The river's flow varies with snowmelt and rainfall, which changes the intensity of the rapids. If the flow exceeds safe limits, the trip is either rescheduled or reinstated: this is a decision made by the river operator.
    • This is a seasonal activity, available from November. Please check current dates before planning your trip.
  • Cancellation policy

    Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the start of the service are free of charge and will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the start of the service will incur a 100% penalty, with no refund. If the trip is canceled due to water flow or safety conditions, we will contact you to reschedule or offer a refund.