This sea kayaking adventure takes place in the heart of Pumalin Park, traveling along the beautiful Quintupeo and Cahuelmó fjords. Travelers will paddle between huge granite walls and waterfalls that plunge into the ocean and see plenty of austral dolphins, sea lions and endemic bird species. Visitors will also enjoy hot spring baths and walks to hidden lakes that very few have visited.
Requires high-intensity physical efforts that push the limits of one's fitness. May include tours with multiple days in a row of strenuous physical activity or single requiring more than 7 hours of activity. Recommended for travelers maintaining a demanding fitness level.
Arrive to Puerto Montt and transfer to Puerto Varas. Enjoy this quaint town this afternoon on your own. In the evening, the group will assemble for a safety briefing with the guides.
Day 2: Llancahue
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Rising early depart by van along the Carretera Austral and cross the southern end of the Reloncavi Fjord by ferry. At Comau Fjord, you will launch your kayaks and paddle for about 2-3 hours in the relatively protected waters until you reach Llancahue Island and its hot springs. After a relaxing soak and local dinner return to the island's B&B for the night.
Day 3: Quintupeo Fjord
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
After an early breakfast, you head towards the mainland, paddling towards the narrow entrance of Quintupeo Fjord. This day is a bit of a longer crossing into the heart of Pumalin Park. The fjord has huge granite walls and massive waterfalls that jump from the Andes to the sea. After a picnic lunch, maybe a shower under a waterfall, you gradually make your way to the camp site. Camp is set up at the end of the fjord and dinner is prepared for a relaxing evening.
Day 4: Cahuelmo Fjord
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today, you paddle out of the Quintupeo Fjord into the cove of Cahuelmo, approximately 6 hours. Cahuelmo Fjord is a wonderful place with big mountains that rise from the sea and then go inland among narrow valleys. Keep an eye out for a colony of sea lions! At the end of the fjord the Pumalin Project area and the Cahuelmo hotsprings await you for a soak and view of the sunset. After dinner, set up your tent in the rain forest and say goodnight to another amazing day in Patagonia.
After a hearty breakfast, you have a short paddle to a local fisherman who will transport you back to the van transportation. From there you drive along the Reloncavi fjord on the scenic Austral Highway, arriving in Puerto Varas later in the evening.
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Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
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Jan S
1 month ago
Rapa Nui was on my bucket list for a long time so I worried that it would not meet my expectations. Our tour could not have been better. Our guide was knowledgeable and professional with an understanding of the island that made it come alive. I would and have recommended this trip to everyone that will listen.
elisa wright
1 month ago
Mary Curry is the BEST! I have worked with her for multiple family trips for over 10 years, and she is responsive, works within your preferences and budget, has great suggestions and has personal travel experience at many of the locations. We prefer active family vacations and Adventure Life and Mary Curry make sure that is what we get!
Heather Spanbauer
1 month ago
My tour operator was helpful. Unfortunately she was unable to get my single-supplement canceled. Not too many tours charge for that anymore and I almost canceled my trip because of that.
Joel
2 months ago
Excellent communication and coordination for our proposed trip. It couldn't have been smoother, and any question we did have was rapidly addressed. It has made the whole process nearly seamless.
