Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cabalgatas Carol Jones
HORSEBACK RIDING
( 0294-442-6508;
www.caroljones.com.ar
)
For something special, contact the amiable
Carol Jones, who offers half-day horseback riding from her family
estancia
(ranch) out-
side of town for AR$360 per person. The price includes transportation to/from town and
an excellent
asado
(barbecue grill) outside. She also offers multiday pack trips by horse
for AR$1000 per person per day.
Tom Wesley Viajes de Aventura
OUTDOORS
( 0294-443-5040; Av Bustillo, Km15.5)
Offers horseback riding and mountain biking. This
operator has been long in the business and has an excellent reputation.
Rafting & Kayaking
Rafting and kayaking on the Río Limay and the Río Manso have become increasingly
popular in recent years. The best time to be on the rivers is November through February,
though you can raft October through Easter.
EXtremo Sur
RAFTING
( 0294-442-7301;
www.extremosur.com
;
Morales 765; 9am-6pm)
In business since 1991,
this outfit offers several trips on the Río Manso: the Manso Inferior (class II to III,
AR$670 per person) is suitable for all ages; the Manso a la Frontera (class III to IV,
AR$790 per person, ages 14 and up) is a fun and beautiful stretch of the river before the
Chilean border.
There's also a three-day Expedición Río Manso (class III to IV), in which you camp
riverside at excellent facilities.
Aguas Blancas
RAFTING
( 0294-443-2799;
www.aguasblancas.com.ar
; Morales 564; 9am-1pm & 3-7pm)
This busi-
ness has an excellent reputation and offers trips on the Río Manso.
Pura Vida Patagonia
KAYAKING
( 0294-15-4414053;
www.puravidapatagonia.com.ar
)
Offers kayaking trips on the Lago
Nahuel Huapi, ranging from half-day stints to overnight camp-'n'-kayak trips, custom-
designed to match your skill level.
