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Our story
We formed our company in the early 90’s on the mighty Bio Bio River in Chile. The Bio Bio River helped launch our company and out of deep respect for this iconic river and the indigenous people living on its banks, we found the name for our adventure travel company. It feels like no coincidence to us that “Bio” in Spanish means life, as it is the life affirming, life enhancing nature of low-impact adventure travel that is our passion. Unfortunately, the Bio Bio River was eventually dammed but we didn’t want to leave! We traveled further south, into Patagonia, and found ourselves on the Futaleufu River in Chile. Again, for true river lovers, the Futaleufu was the jackpot! We started small, built lasting and solid relationships with the local people, and slowly established ourselves as one of the premiere and respected companies on the river.
Things we are proud of
We are proud of our standing in the local community and the knowledge of the area we have gained over the years. We are proud that our international staff of professional rafting and kayaking guides return year after year to work with us. We are proud that our guests like to return year after year as well, to paddle the crystalline waters, gallop through the meadows, soak in the hot tub, laugh by the fire, eat incredible meals, and make life-long friends and memories.
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Futaleufu Season: Water Levels, Sections and When to Go
The Futaleufú rafting season runs December through March. How the river changes across those months, picking the week that suits you. The Futaleufú rafting season runs December through March, during…
Your First Multi-Day River Trip: What a Day on the River and in Camp Actually Looks Like
Coffee at dawn, rapids by mid-morning, chilling in the afternoon. Here's the real rhythm of our multi-day river trips. On many multi-day river trips, the day starts with a 6:30 a.m. coffee call and…
Tour du Mont Blanc: Stages, Huts, and How Hard It Really Is
Explore the Mont Blanc circuit hike, stage-by-stage. What refuge booking actually involves and who finishes feeling strong. The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 170-kilometer, 10,000-meter-elevation-gain loop…
Why a Veterinary CE Trip Beats a Conference Room
Earn RACE-approved veterinary CE credits on a multi-day whitewater rafting trip instead of a ballroom. Every veterinarian knows the drill: fluorescent lights, a stack of syllabus pages, a coffee…
Galapagos Islands Cruise: A Small-Yacht Adventure
Explore the Galapagos Islands Cruise Experience with Bio Bio Expeditions
How to Earn Your CME Credits in the Rainforest: The Ultimate Costa Rica Multi-Sport Guide
Earn CME Credits in the Costa Rica Rainforest with This Multi-Sport Adventure We strive to make continuing medical education more than just a conference room obligation. Better yet, we work hard to…
Whitewater Rafting Classes Explained: From Gentle Currents to Wild Patagonia Rapids
Understanding Whitewater Rafting Classes (Class I–V) Before You Take on the Futaleufú River There’s a question we often hear: “What do whitewater rafting classes actually mean?” If you’ve been…
Fitness for Rafting Trips: How to Prepare
Fitness for rafting trips—realistic preparation for confident, capable (and super fun!) days on the river If you’ve ever considered one of our multi-day rafting trips and thought, “I don't think I'm…
How Wilderness Medicine CME Translates Back to Hospital Practice
Why Wilderness Medicine CME builds sharper judgment, stronger leadership, and calmer clinical decision-making—long after the expedition ends. We hear a common reflection from physicians and medical…
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