Day 1:
At 9 AM we meet with the rest of the group at your hotel in Puerto Varas. This town is a beautiful town 1000 km south of Santiago, and 40 minutes north of Puerto Montt airport , in the shore of the Llanquihue lake and in front of the Osorno Volcano.
A detailed explanation of all the trip will be given to the participants so everyone will understand where we are, why we are moving to one place, , it´s logistic, how work the radio, flares, etc and information about the tides and winds, rescue procedures, whatt you can expect from us and what we expect from our participants in term of team building and positive attitude..
We will go over the Carretera Austral with its picturesque fishermen villages and cross by ferry the first Patagonian fiord, the Estuario de Reloncaví. In our way, we will enjoy some vistas of the Hornopiren volcano with the snowcapped Yates Mt. on the background. To the South, in front of the Hornopiren village, you will see the Isla de los Ciervos (Deer Island).
The road will lead us to a 3rd class dirty crossing the turbulent waters of the Rio Blanco, to continue across the foothills of a sheer rock wall. Finally the Comau fiord will show up, amidst high mountains and steep shores, introducing us to the spectacular scenario of the Hornopiren and Pumalin Parks. Lunch with a real pioneer´s family and after that we will participate in a nice hike around the area. Dinner with our new friends. Camp at Comau Fiord (L-D)
Day 2:
After breakfast we will have a practical class about paddling techniques and rescues systems to begin immediately our kayaking trip paddling west to the Llancahue Hot springs ( weather permitting ). Box Lunch at the hot springs . In the afternoon we will return to our camp. Dinner with a pioneer family of the area (colonist´s) enjoying their stories, along with the planning of the next days. (B-L-D)
Day 3:
VERY early in the morning, after breakfast, we will start our self sufficient trip to the Comau Fiord (everything goes inside the kayaks). Imagine this day paddling in between 3 volcanoes (north: Yates and Hornopirén volcano and south , Michimahuida volcanoe).
After 2 hours, we will reach the narrow entrance to the Quintupeu fiord, with its sheer rock walls covered by lush vegetation, huge ferns and big cascades that fall into the sea. It is here where the Dresden, a 3,600-ton light cruiser, one of the fastest ships in the German Imperial Navy, was hidden during the World War I.
At the end of the fiord, if the tides allow, we will try to paddle up river to enjoy a new landscape.. Camp at the end of the fiord. (B-L-D)
NOTE: if weather conditions are variable during day 3 probably we will return to our original campsite the same day, share with the pioneers and the next day after lunch return to Puerto Varas.
Day 4:
VERY early in the morning, or at night, we will start our return paddling a totally different landscape. Lunch with our new friends and return to Puerto Varas approx. 8PM (B-L)
Consider an additional day in case the weather or any other unexpected situation delays our return to Puerto Varas.
Included
- Self-supported sea kayak trips that combines true adventure, safety, freedom, the right amount of challenge, and a multi-cultured experience in spectacular places.
- Small Groups (minimum impact, more safety )
- Cultural Experience with the people of the places we visit and their history.
- As we travel in small groups you will be involved in every step of the trip.
- You will own an incredible set of photos and memories.
- Service of english spoken guide(s) provided by YAK EXPEDICIONES.
- Land transportation according to program selected.
- Sea kayak and paddling equipment as described in the program.
- Camping equipment (except sleeping bags and mattress)./ 2 person shared tents.
- Hotel, Hostel, Guesthouse or family lodging (depending on the program) / shared rooms
- Cooking equipment.
- All meals while paddling (depending on the program)
- Ferry tickets , park fees and hot springs (depending on the program).
- Limited adventure tourism insurance while paddling , nevertheless we highly suggest to bring a personal Travel Insurance from your country
Not Included
- Baggage insurance and evacuation insurance.
- Trip cancellation, modification insurance
- Airport departure taxes.
- Personal cloth, toiletry items, sleeping bag and mattress.
- Meals in cities or towns (depending on the program).
- Excess baggage fees.
- Medicine, evacuation costs, medical care costs, laundry or any items of a personal nature.
- Any costs incurred by changes in scheduling or itinerary that are not the fault of YAK EXPEDICIONES.
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