Sea Kayak Exploration in Chiloé
& Cultural Immersion

Day by day itinerary: 3 d/ 2 n
 

INCLUDES: Expert bilingual guides, all transport from Ancud, 2 nights lodging (one in hostal and the other in country home- great cultural immersion!), 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, limited liability insurance

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING: Low to Medium.  This is for people who enjoy nature & local culture and are in shape enough to paddle for a 4 -5 hours a day.  For those who wish more challenge, you can always paddle more!
 

This tour begins at 9:00 AM at our office in Ancud to make the most of the (normally) calm mornings.  We'll drive 7 kms out of town to the beach area of Lechagua to gear up our Dagger sea kayaks.  The day will be geared to your activity level as well as to the weather.  We'll explore quiet estuaries of the bay full of birdlife and other sea life as well sea cliffs and more; a unique view of Chiloe from the water that is had by few!  We'll have a picnic lunch  on the shore at midday.  By mid-afternoon, we'll make our way back to the beach of Lechagua and then continue on to Ancud.  Night spent at a hostel in town.  Free time in the evening before having a special meal of fresh local products.
 

DAY 2        Into Chiloé- River Access only!

     We'll head 20 kms south after breakfast with our kayaks to put in at a bridge nestled in the forest of the Rio Negro.  Beginning paddling among the quiet forest, drooping ferns and plentiful wildlife, we'll make our way to the open water of the larger Rio Pudeto.  Both are calm water rivers.  Our route will wind its way through the tips of trees flooded when the land dropped in the infamous 1960 earthquake.  After the sunken forest we'll pass through marshlands and into the mouth of another tributary river: the San Antonio.  Leaving the open water of the Pudeto we'll wind our way upwards into quiet forests once again as the river narrows and we eventually arrive at its source.  The night will be spent with a lively local family at their farmhouse just off the San Antonio River.  Fresh food from their greenhouse, great company and the warmth of the Chilote hospitality make this a special night of cultural immersion. 
 

 After a wonderful country breakfast in San Antonio, we'll return to  our boats and paddle down to the wide river Pudeto.  The quiet waters of this big river harbor countless birds, otters and occasional sea lions exploring from the ocean.  We'll  paddle only a few hours before passing the small settlement of Pupelde and then continue to Ancud where we'll be picked up.  Arrival in Ancud should be around 15:00-16:00 in the afternoon- plenty of time to continue on to your next destination.