8 Kayak Trips in Argentina to Build a Day Around

1.Half a day of kayaking on Lake Moreno in private service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150Our pick

You’ll paddle Lake Moreno with a private guide after a safety briefing and technique lesson. The route begins at Arroyo Angostura and includes views of Cerro López, Cerro Bella Vista, Llao Llao Hill, Rabbit Island, and Hotel Llao Llao. The outing also passes Circuito Chico sights, with local snacks and yerba mate possible during a rest stop.

“Excellent experience and the highlight of our Bariloche trip overall! The kayaking route is gorgeous, with seemingly new views around every corner, and no other tourists in sight. The guides are outstanding and great conversationalists... we could have spent all day with Andy! Finally, lots of bonus features on this one. The route to and from the journey also takes you around the Circuito Chico sightseeing route, so you get to enjoy that tour as well. In addition, we had local snacks and a yerba mate experience while resting at the halfway point of our kayak trip. Basically a bunch of the Bariloche highlights all rolled into one!”

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2.Tierra del Fuego Trekking and Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Spend eight hours in Tierra del Fuego National Park with a bilingual guide, a forest hike, lunch in a sheltered geodesic dome, and an hour of paddling from the Lapataia and Ovando rivers toward Lapataia Bay. Hotel pickup, gear, drinks, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“La parte con la canoa é stata la più divertente (e faticosa), le guide sono state bravissime, ci hanno fornito tutte le informazioni e le indicazioni. Pranzo al DOME molto caratteristico, ovviamente spartano come era facile immaginare. Il trekking é la parte meno riuscita: organizzazione ottima ma forse si potevano scegliere sentieri più panoramici.”

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3.TRU KAYAK – Navigating the Uruguay River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100Best value

TRU Kayak takes you onto the Uruguay River from Plumerillo and Tala in Entre Ríos. Juan Pablo and Laura provide rowing and safety instruction, guide you in single or double touring kayaks, and share stories about the river, flora, fauna, and local history. The route is gentle, private, and suitable for beginners, with minors accompanied by an adult.

“Excellent experience the guys and the super warm crossing. Nice experience. We will be back as soon as we can!!Auto-translated”

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4.Half a day of kayaking on the Nahuel Huapi lake in private service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about four hours exploring Circuito Chico and kayaking from Bahía López toward Brazo Tristeza on Nahuel Huapi Lake. Andy, Diego, Julian, or Andres lead the outing, explain safety and paddling, and may share mate and snacks during a lakeside break. Hotel pickup, viewpoints, and private service are included.

“Our tour was fantastic, the views were stunning and our guide Andy was hilarious and very informative. It was a very special experience, highly recommend.”

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5.TRU KAYAK – Cruise along the majestic Uruguay River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $200

TRU Kayak takes you onto the Uruguay River near San José, Argentina, for an easygoing day of paddling, nature watching, and quiet river scenery. Juan Pablo and Laura provide instruction, safety gear, single or double touring kayaks, and a route adjusted to your group. The outing starts at 10 a.m., lasts about eight hours, and includes a riverside break.

“Walk from San José to Leibig, they taught us how to paddle a cross-country kayak and we paddled for approximately two hours. They brought everything very delicious to rest on a beach in the middle, some bosses!”

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6.Kayak paddling adventure around Bariloche

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend about seven hours kayaking on Lake Moreno, Nahuel Huapi, or both with a private bilingual guide such as Juan Carlos or Andrés. Paddle fiberglass sea kayaks, stop at a quiet beach for empanadas and drinks, and adjust the route to your fitness, experience, and weather. Hotel pickup, equipment, safety gear, permits, and lunch are included.

“This was the first time me and my girlfriend had done kayaking (at least for a very long time) so were a little bit anxious about the trip initially but Juan did an amazing job finding the perfect lake for us to get into it and feel comfortable. He tailors each tour to the kayaking experience of the clients that day so each tour can be different but always fun! He gave us simple but useful instruction so that by the end of the day we improved immensely. The lunch was in the most beautiful spot you could imagine on a beach at the side of the lake looking at…”

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7.Half Day Kayak to Nahuel Huapi or Moreno Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $150

Spend four hours kayaking with a private guide on Nahuel Huapi or Moreno Lake near Bariloche. Andy, Julian, Andres, or Diego may lead your outing, with calm water, mountain views, wildlife, snacks, mate, and hotel pickup included. Choose rugged Nahuel Huapi shores or the gentler Moreno route.

“We loved our tour with Andy and Julian! They accommodated us running late (oops) and were very knowledgeable about the area where we paddled. We enjoyed the provided snacks mid tour and that we could be picked up directly from our accommodations.”

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8.Kayak and Hike La Leona River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $250

Kayak Santa Cruz takes you from El Calafate to La Leona River for a small-group day of paddling and hiking. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the way, with snacks, hotel transport, wildlife, steppe views, and possible dinosaur fossils along the route. Bring lunch, sturdy shoes, and clothing for a stiff breeze.

“excelente recorrido en Kayak, los guías muy atentos para explicarnos y llevarnos sin problema, la caminata tiene una vista final increíble, realmente vale la pena”

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