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Join us in a unique kayaking adventure south of the border.
We'll be exploring the islands of Chiloe, off the port town of
Puerto Montt, in Southern Chile and spend our last day hiking
in the largest private park/reserve in Chile.
Explore the islands of Chiloe, the rainforests of Pumalin Park, and the breathtaking scenery of Todos los Santos Lake. Sea kayak for 5 days among verdant hill-covered islands following tidal currents and be welcomed by the traditional seafaring Chilote people. Savor mouth watering Chilean cuisine aboard our traditional chilote mother ship. Hike the Pumalin Park temperate rainforest within this unique protected area. Marvel at the towering alerce trees, the South American equivalent to North American redwoods.
Paddle the length of Todos los Santos Lake while gazing up at ice-capped Andean volcanoes. Relax on pristine volcanic beaches each of our 4-night trip while sleeping under southern skies.
The island cluster of Chiloe is an archipelago that is home to second largest island in South America, with 40 smaller islands around it. Chiloe's 150,000 inhabitants, who live on 35 of the islands, have an identity all their own. Myth and folklore are fundamental aspects to their way of life. We will become acquainted with such characters as "el Trauco" and "la Sirena"as we immerse ourselves in the local culture. In these islands, most people live near the sea making a living from subsistence agricuture and selling their internationally celebrated hand-woven crafts.
Our
kayaking adventures will take us past stilted traditional palafito
houses, delicately propped above the tranquil waters of narrow
inlets, and to some of the local villages. There we will explore
churches that date back to the 17th and 19th centuries, sites
of the last Spanish Colonial Empire stronghold (something which
the locals are quick to point out). Sixteen of these churches
have been declared UNESCO World Heritage sites. Chiloe is truly
an island paradise.
No kayaking experience is necessary, though one should be generally fit. We will have a support boat while we are out on the islands and we'll be staying in small hostels and private homes while we kayak. Accommodations will be rustic but comfortable. Our meals will be traditional Chilean fare with lots of fish and wine.
Chiloe Islands Tentative Itinerary
Day 1 - Morning departure from Puerto Montt to the Isla Grande de Chiloe stopping by the small city of Ancud to arrive to the city of Dalcahue. Here we reunite with our kayaks and support boat. Meals on Cauelmo sailboat. Lodging in family home on Isla Mechuque
Day 2 - Paddle sections of Mechuque, Anihue, and Tualcolon. Meals on Cauelmo sailboat. Lodging in family home on Isla Mechuque.
Day 3 - Dolphin watching around Isla Maullin. Hike to lookout point on Isla Mechuque to view the group of Chauques Islands. Meals on Cauelmo sailboat. Lodging in family home on Isla Mechuque.
Day 4 - Explore Islas Llin Llin and Llingua. Gaze upon Andean peaks from the seat of a kayak. Meals on Cauelmo sailboat. Lodging in family home in Achao.
Day 5 - Tour south end of Isla Quinchao and island hop over to Isla Caguache for more explorations. Meals on Cauelmo sailboat. Lodging in family home in Achao.
Day 6 - Morning departure on Caluelmo sailboat to Caleta Gonzalo, Pumalin Park. Hike on the Cascada Trail. Breakfast on Cauelmo support boat. Lunch and Dinner in Caleta Gonzalo Restaurant. Lodging in Cabanas Caleta Gonzalo.
Day 7 - Transfer from Caleta Gonzalo to two different trail heads. Afternoon free. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in Caleta Gonzalo restaurant.
Day 8 - Transfer to Chaiten
airport. Flight to Puerto Montt.
Day 9 - Rest day in Puerto
Varas.
5 days, lake kayak trip (advanced reservations required)
Day 1 - Transfer from hotel
in Puerto Varas to Petrohue, kayak to Omeís beach
Day 2 - Paddling on LTLS, Camping at waterfall farm
Day 3 - Paddling on LTLS, Camping at waterfall farm
Day 4 - Paddle to Peulla, dinner and lodging in Hotel Puella
Day 5 - Breakfast. Catamaran
lake crossing to Petrohue, Transfer Petrohue to Puerto Varas
Excursion in the treetops-Escalarbol, Ensenada (small lakeside town at the base of Volcan Osorno), half day.
Bicycle tours around Ensenada or Paso desolacion, half day to 3 day excursions.
Volcan Osorno Chair lift and hiking,1 day.
Spend the night in the Refugio Teski-Volcan Osorno Mountian Hostel.
Kayak Connection
413 Lake Avenue, #4
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-479-1121
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