My husband and I enjoyed this tour a great deal. We’re both active paddlers around 70 years old but hadn’t tried river kayaking. It was fun and a little exciting. The hike was quite interesting - we saw petrified tree trunks, fossilized shells and dinosaur bones. The views were remarkable and the landscape eerie. This was a highlight of our trip.

Kayak Santa Cruz did a fantastic job on our kayak and hiking trip to La Leona River. Our guides Feder and Anibal were super knowledgeable. We booked through an agency but we would definitely recommend booking direct to avoid red tape.

This was an incredible trip! We loved kayaking down the river and walking on the amazing landscapes. It shows a different side to Patagonia and I would highly recommend to anyone visiting El Calafate. Eduardo had so much knowledge on the geography and geology of the area, the entire day was fascinating. He also spoke very good English which was fantastic for a couple with little Spanish! The trip was excellent value for money.

Everything about this trip was fabulous! Eduardo never made us feel excluded despite being the only English speaking couple in the group of nine. We were picked up from the hotel in a new, comfortable van and taken to the drop-in point. We got lessons on the geology, animals, and early explorers of the area. Before getting on the river, we were given a lesson on how to operate the kayak and what to do if we capsize. We were fitted with the correct attire and given a dry bag for our clothes and food. The river moved kind of quickly, which made paddling pretty easy. There were a few rapids, but nothing to be worried about. There were two guides in the water with us and I noticed our driver spotting us from the shore in a couple of places. They even took pictures of us since we didn’t have access to our cameras while on the river! We stopped for a hike and lunch and got to see some pretty cool things and learn a little bit more about the area. We had a brief paddle to the pick-up point where a celebratory drink was waiting for us! 10/10 would do again. There’s so much more to Argentinian Patagonia than glaciers and mountains. Make sure to bring lots of sunscreen and water - there’s no shade on the river or during the hike. Also wear leggings and an athletic shirt or be comfortable undressing down to your underwear behind the van or a bush (wetsuits are tight!).

That’s what My teenage boys (17) said when we finished a full day of kayaking and exploring the surrounding areas. The river is turquoise blue and the landscape is different from anything we have seen before. The kayaking alone would have been super fun but being in the company of Eduardo, the owner of Kayak Santa Cruz, made it so much better. We joined a small group of visitors, all super nice and outgoing, got equipped and taught the basics of kayaking in the river. Off we went with Eduardo and Gisela who is also super nice. We kayaked for a couple of hours and felt safe the whole time. We then stopped on the shore to start trekking on the Los Hornos area. Eduardo knows everything from geology to history to archeology. He showed us dinosaur bones and all kinds of fossils. We had lunch at a beautiful spot and then hiked back to the kayaks for a short sail to the end of the journey. We all loved it! It was fun, active, interesting and beautiful. We highly recommend it to anyone, especially as a fun family or group activity. Thank you Eduardo for a great day!

Just agree with all other 5 star reviews. It is a very good day tour, not only kayaking on the beautiful river, but also hiking to see the fossil of dinosaur!

We had a phantastic day out! Yes, the Patagonia waters were cold, the ever-so-blissful and tough wind was there, too - and we were challenged as any beginners would be in a kayak. And it was fun. We always felt very safe. And between the two rides we went for a walk, including lunch, overlooking a most magnificient scenery and received knowledgable explanations. An in between the unexpected... I will not spoil the surprise for you, I say only this: There is only one other place that you can find it: In a museum...

This tour was very well done. Rubin and Eduardo are competant guides. Both were passionate about the area, taking the time to point out Flora and Fauna, sharing local information. Fluent in English and Spanish, communication was easy. On our day, the wind picked up to a dangerous level. With safety first, it was decided not to go kayaking. After all the effort the guides put into our day, we were returned home and fully refunded. Very trustworthy company.

Ruben, Eduardo and their team are exceptional tour guides. Not only are they safety conscious, mindful of different abilities in the group, and fluent in both English and Spanish, they are passionate about their work and it shines through in the experience they provide. The tour itself is fantastic - a nice mix of kayaking and hiking to see some amazing arid country, featuring a range of hardy plant and wildlife, as well as dinosaur bones, fossilised coral and petrified wood. Can’t recommend this highly enough.

We went on the trip without any experiences in kayaking. Ruben and his team were very nice and friendly from the beginning. They take good care of you and make sure, you have fun and are safe the whole time. During the hiking, Ruben tells you a lot about the flora and fauna of calafate and he shows you some stunning places. It was a great experience and a lot of fun. The crew is really nice and always positive and you feel, that they like what they are doing. Nadja and Jonas

Great experience! A bit hard for inexperienced people. It was my first time kayaking, and it was not easy. Trekking is very nice as well, with a stunning landsxape view. If you want a different calafate experience you should definitely do it. Guides are very nice and helpful - and they take great pictures as well.

We had the best day ever! I can't summarize all the things seen, but they include a big big almost complete Dinosaur bone and fossilized trees chunks. The whole trip was kayak-trekking-kayak. All equipment was provided. The guide was bilingual. Both him and the girl assistant were incredibly skilled when managing the kayak, and helped everyone. This one was a great experience and I highly recommend it.

We really enjoyed our day with Kayak santa Cruz. We got the chance to see very cool places without many tourists. The stuff is very knowledgeable and professional so we could learn a lot and enjoy the activities in all safety!! A must stop if you have time in El Calafate!!!

Whole experience excellent. Picked up on time, all equipment provided and of fine quality. Safety was job one as they guided us down the river. Saw lots of wild life. Highly recommend.

My wife and I took this excursion last week. We went on a Sunday so it was just the two of us. This was the highlight of our trip. Everything was taken care of. Kayaking was tons of fun. It rained on us most of the day but that only added to the fun. The hike through the badlands was such a drastic contrast to the mountains and the ice it seemed surreal. Dinosaur bones! We learned more from Rueben than all of our other guides combined. Can’t say enough good things about this tour.