Tours and Activities:
White Water Rafting on the Trancura River
When the river volume is plentiful, it is the best moment for both beginners and experts to have fun at each of its sections: the lower and the upper Trancura.
White Water Rafting on the Trancura River is a popular adventure sport practiced in the surroundings of Pucón. Crystal-clear, vertiginous waters add to the captivating natural environment, framed by the Villarrica Volcano and native forests.
In order to enjoy this activity with the confidence experienced operators offer, we resorted to a travel agency to hire this tour. We were taken to the river by van. The adventure started at a shelter located by the river, where we put on our wetsuits, life jackets, and helmets. It was at that very spot that we were given the necessary instructions, which included how to sit on the raft, how to paddle, and how to react to the commands of the guide. Once on the lower Trancura River bank, we felt the typical enthusiasm of someone who has this experience for the first time.
The first section was calm. We were told that the river is the main tributary to Lake Villarrica and that it zigzags amidst ravines and valleys. As the moment to face the rapids arrived, we devoted ourselves to listening to the orders of the guides as well as enjoying ourselves. Thus, we went past the rapids known as the bridge, the little train, the fisherman, the joint, the lioness, the wall, and the footbridge. As we moved on, the river became rougher, and it was almost at the end of the ride that the best part appeared. It was the most amusing section. We screamed and laughed without forgetting to paddle properly.
We chose to take this ride with the family in the calmer section of the river. For us, the higher Trancura, where the current is more demanding and maneuvers require more strength and assurance, remained a pending matter. This option features slopes and irregular rocks, as well as some difficult pools that demand more skillful techniques. The ride is escorted by some kayaks for safety matters. Both white water rafting options have become popular, and they range between Class II and IV. There are even some rapids rated up to Class V in certain stretches.
The Villarrica Volcano, the surrounding hills upholstered with the native green forest, and the fresh air ornamented each bend of the river. Its rough waters produce white shiny foam, which we associate with the strong emotions created by those moments in which the river seems to beat the water craft.
We finally made it to the shelter, where we changed into dry clothes and got ready to taste some cold and hot beverages. In total, the adventure lasted about three hours, including transportation, preparation, and roughly an hour and fifteen minutes on the water. Prices vary depending on the section of the river.
Once we had settled down and warmed up, we relived each of the fantastic moments the experience had given us, and promised ourselves that we would do it again in the near future.
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