The Limay River in the northwestern part of Argentina is part of the natural drainage area of Lake Nahuel Hupai (or "Tiger Island" in the Mapuche aborigine tongue), which then joins the Neuquen River to form the Negro River, and further empties into the Atlantic Ocean. "Limay" means "crystal-clear" in the Mapuche tongue. During our trip we will sea kayak down the river, camping along the way. We will also explore native towns, archaeological sites, enjoy native food, and may even have time to catch one of the monster brown trout that this Limay is known for.
Our first day begins at the headwaters of the Limay River, where we become acquainted with our kayaks and the rest of the group while we pack our boats up. Basic paddling and safety instruction will be taught at the beginning of the trip. On the next day, we stop at a ranch and take part in an archaelogical excavation to learn more about the Patagonian past. That night we
will enjoy a typical Patagonian barbecue. The next morning, we prepare our kayaks to continue exploring this steppe river. After lunch, we approach the Enchanted Valley, with strange rock formations that make it a unique spot. After a pleasant day, we reach the place where the Limay and Traful rivers meet. The following day, we leave behind the Enchanted Valley to kayak the last section of the river, where the Limay rapids could once be rafted prior to the building of the dam. The water will feel heavier, marking our entry to the lake, our last "host." We will kayak quite close to a trout hatchery. Trout were first brought to the region from the northern hemisphere back in 1903. We will search for a nice spot to camp and spend the night under a starry sky. On our finaly day, we stop at a ghost town that was home to 7000 souls during the construction of the dam. Upon our arrival to the dam, we climb onboard a van to mark the end of our expedition with our return trip to the town of Bariloche. construction of the dam. Upon our arrival to the dam, we take a shuttle back to the town of Bariloche.
Kayaking is an activity that any reasonably fit person can enjoy. This expedition kayak trip (kayak camping) is designed for beginning paddlers, and basic paddling and safety instruction will be given at the beginning of the trip. You should be in good health and accustomed to regular exercise.
This trip includes five days of expedition kayaking, with camping in igloo-type tents for 2 and 3 people. You will need to arrive in Bariloche one day prior to the first paddling day and plan to leave the morning after the final day of paddling. The cost of the trip includes kayak, paddling accessories, tents, local transportation shuttles, and all on-water meals. Not included in the cost is air and land transportation to Bariloche, Argentina, lodging prior to or after the five days of paddling, any meals not previously mentioned, alcoholic beverages, gratuities for the guides, or medical expenses due to injury or illness. Participants will also need to bring their own expedition sleeping bags, camping pillow, and sleeping pad. Sleeping bags and pads are available for rental if needed.
There is a minimum number of participants required to confirm this tour. Therefore please do not make any travel arrangements (airline flights, etc.) until you have received confirmation from us that the trip has fully booked. A 50% deposit is due at time of reservation, with payment in full due 60 days prior to the trip’s start date. For reservation, deposit, refund and cancellation policies, as well as information on travel insurance, click here.
For more information or to make a reservation, please e-mail us at info@adirondackexposure.com, or call 315-335-1681.
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