Demand for adventure tours grows for Easter

Civitatis, the leading company selling guided tours and excursions in Spanish worldwide, has recorded a significant increase in demand for adventure activities during the upcoming long weekend, coinciding with Easter, in major destinations in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.

“From rafting, rock climbing, boat rides, and even horseback riding, experiences that combine adrenaline with nature in the fabulous landscapes of the Southern Cone's most popular tourist destinations top the list of most popular options for travelers booking through Civitatis,” said Nicolás Posse, Country Manager for Civitatis Argentina and Business Development for Chile & Uruguay.

"This trend is especially significant for users from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, who are looking for unique activities to do as a couple or as a family during this time of year in the region's most popular locations," Posse added.

Among the most popular adventure tours on the Civitatis platform are the following:
1. Iguazu Falls Cruise (Argentina). The Argentine side of Iguazu Falls tour allows you to enjoy one of the world's most impressive natural sites on an excursion that includes a 4x4 vehicle ride through the national park's jungle and a boat ride through the rapids of the Iguazu River to admire the impressive waterfalls from the water.

2- Horseback Riding in Patagonia (Argentina). This tour begins in San Carlos de Bariloche and allows you to explore the Patagonian steppe on horseback, enjoying the waterfalls, rivers, forests, and mountains that make up the beautiful natural landscapes of Nahuel Huapi National Park, as well as spotting the local flora and fauna. 

3- Rafting on the Mendoza River (Argentina). This adventure offers adrenaline-pumping rafting on the turbulent waters of the Mendoza River, departing from a base camp located on the banks of the Potrerillos Reservoir on a 12- or 30-kilometer circuit with several Class II and III rapids.

4- Climbing in Cajón del Maipo (Chile). This experience can be enjoyed departing from Santiago de Chile heading to Cajón del Maipo, where passengers will be provided with a helmet and harness, while a specialized guide accompanies them to climb these impressive rock faces and take in the spectacular views of the Andean region. 

5- Trekking to Torres del Paine (Chile). This trekking route is ideal for exploring the magnificent charms of Torres del Paine National Park, discovering the three granite mountains: Central, Monzino, and D'agostini, which give their name to this natural enclave considered one of the most beautiful environments in the world. It's an approximately eight-hour hike through the hills of arid terrain dotted with bushes, steep slopes, and spectacular landscapes.

6- Zipline in Villarrica National Park (Chile). This exciting zipline circuit in Villarrica National Park offers adrenaline-pumping panoramic views of one of Chile's most active volcanoes and a bird's-eye view of its stunning natural landscape. The tour departs from Pucón and also includes a short trek through a beautiful araucaria forest.

7- Kayaking on the San Pedro Stream (Uruguay). The San Pedro Stream kayaking tour allows you to enjoy this river located just a few kilometers from Colonia del Sacramento, paddling in a natural setting where absolute tranquility reigns while discovering native species of flora and fauna that live in this rich ecosystem in the interior of Uruguay.

8- Hiking around Laguna Garzón (Uruguay). A hike around Laguna Garzón is recommended to discover one of the most beautiful natural and protected environments in southern Uruguay, especially because it boasts the largest patch of psammophilous scrub in the country and is the natural habitat of curious native birds. 

9- Punta del Este Bike Tour (Uruguay). This bike tour of one of the most famous beach resorts on the Uruguayan coast starts at Playa Brava and visits iconic sites such as Paseo de las Américas, Barco Hundido, Playa El Emir, Playa de los Ingleses, and Punta Salina. It ends at Plaza de Gran Bretaña and passes by the Punta del Este Lighthouse, the Meteorological Station, and La Candelaria Parish Church, ending the tour at the port.
 

Source: CIVITATIS.