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Pura Vida Patagonia - Adventure Kayaking Trips

Heliotropos s/n, San Carlos de Bariloche 8400, Argentina
294 4414053
5.0 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
Type: Water Sports
Owner description: Established in 1998, PURA_VIDAPATAGONIA is the first, most experienced, and only agency solely devoted to kayaking outings within the Nahuel Huapi...... more » Owner description: Established in 1998, PURA_VIDAPATAGONIA is the first, most experienced, and only agency solely devoted to kayaking outings within the Nahuel Huapi national park. Our outings are carefully planned, organized, and designed to guarantee comfort and safety in all their different levels, focusing our attention mainly on those passengers without prior experience. « less
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Gibraltar
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Really enjoyed the afternoon kayaking trip on Lake Gutierrez. The scenery was stunning. I had never kayaked before so this shorter trip was a good introduction to the sport. The guides were very friendly and able to give us lots of information about the wildlife, plants and trees surrounding the lake. Would definately do another kayaking trip with Pura Vida. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

We had a great afternoon with Pura Vida, after we got used to the pedals! beautiful landscape, English speaking team, drinks and snacks provided etc. all very good. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Well organised trip. We were picked up from our hotel which was great. The guides were really friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone spoke English and we were able to pay on us dollars. The trip was a half day experience which included drinks and snacks and a short trek along the coast line. Great value. Wish we had had the to... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

This is a really enjoyable day out kayaking in lakes near Bariloche Centro. The equipment was first class and includes splash guards - something I've never had on a kayak tour before. The guides were very knowledgeable too and made it an enjoyable trip. The scenery is really wonderful with the lake set in stunning mountains with great vistas. This... More

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Belen Yebrin, Gerente at Pura Vida Patagonia - Adventure Kayaking Trips, responded to this review
17 March 2012

Thanks for choosing us!!! Hope you can visit us for a longer trip! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Spent a day on a lake, followed by kayaking the Limay River for 2 days with an overnight camp. A superb trip, great guide, good food and equipment. Well recommended! More

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Belen Yebrin, Gerente at Pura Vida Patagonia - Adventure Kayaking Trips, responded to this review
27 February 2012

Thanks Bernard!!! If we ever pass by Ghana, we will look for you!!! Keep in touch! Pura Vida, More

Houston, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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Took the half-day kayak yesterday on Lake Guiterrez & had spectacular weather. We were picked up from our hotel at 2PM, taken to the lake, and in the water after a short safety briefing. There were 8 total couples, plus 2 guides & 1 photographer. Kayaking is a nice change of pace from driving- you get to see the mountains... More

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Berlin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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  We booked kayaking with Pura Vida before arriving in Argentina and found Belen to be really helpful and responsive ( you pay in person either before or after kayaking). We were picked up at our hotel at 10:30 for two hours of kayaking. Our guide, Julian, and the , Christian, were both extremely nice and patient - we are... More

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Belen Yebrin, Gerente at Pura Vida Patagonia - Adventure Kayaking Trips, responded to this review
28 February 2012

Thanks for choosing Pura Vida! We will see you again for another birthday! Pura Vida, More

Los Angeles
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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We took the 1/2 day tour which started at 2pm. The tour company picked us up at hotel which was included in the price ($190 pesos). We kayaked around Lake Gutierrez for about 2 hours - stopping half way for a break with tea, coffee and homeade pastries. It was the perfect amount of time especially for beginners like ourselves.... More

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Galway, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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Since kayaking in Patagonia was the most thing we looked forward to before we left, the worry was that our expectations would be a little high. They weren't - our day trip on the Lake with Pura Vida was in our top 3 of South America highlights! Diego, our guide for the day, was very friendly, fun and full of... More

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philadelphia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

On my first ever Kayaking adventure...the guide, Diego, helped me in many ways during my day trip. That was the best day from my week in Bariloche. I will do this again next time I visit! More

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