Pucon Classics - Intermediate II to III+

January 9 - 16, 2021

Intermediate Kayak Chile

Date and Time Details: JAN 9 - 16

Skill Level: Intermediate (II to III+)

Trip Length: 8 Days

Arrival City: Temuco (ZCO) Between 11 AM to 5 PM

Departure City: Temuco (ZCO) Between 11 AM to 5 PM

  • River Suite – $2,695.00
  • Hosteria Cabin A (pp dbl occ) – $2,395.00
  • Hosteria Cabin C (Sleeps 5 to 6; pp dbl occ/room) – $2,395.00
  • Shared Dorm – $2,195.00

Trip Description

kayaking chile rio truful truful

Intermediate whitewater kayakers seeking to improve and explore Chile’s best intermediate whitewater rivers and rapids. World class instruction guarantees to improve river running, control kayak on ferries, improve combat rolls, pierce and catch eddies. Your base has intermediate development whitewater both upstream and downstream with more whitewater rivers in every direction. It’s whitewater heaven, and you get to kayak multiple times daily. What we do best – individual skills development and private coaching. Pucon provides the rivers and features. The retreat provides great coaches. You provide the strokes.

Trip Advantages. The variety of river runs with safe development features allows kayakers to both improve and experience the rivers of Chile’s Lakes District. Did we mention volcanos and hot springs?

The Rio Truful Truful is a gorgeous volcanic class III stretch promising epic wins.

What’s Included:

  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Kayak Rental
  • Airport Transfer *per scheduled times
  • Lodging
  • World’s Best Kayak Instruction
  • Daily River Trips

***Weekly Travel day allows guests to explore Pucon’s shops and try a favorite instructor recommended cafe. Guests are expected to cover meal costs for this cultural experience. (Estimate $US10 – $20/meal)

Tentative Trip Itinerary

*Due to water levels, skills, and group needs the following itinerary is subject to change and is a best prediction of the itinerary.

Day 1 (JAN 9)

Arrival to Temuco Airport (ZCO) between 11 AM to 5 PM.
Boat outfitting and welcome.
Potential afternoon Lower Trancura (II to III+) run pending time.

Day 2  (JAN 10)

AM – Load for Rio Tolten & Lago Villarrica (I to III). Rolls and Strokes at Lago Villarrica

PM – Rio Tolten (II to III)

Day 3 (JAN 11)

AM – Kayak Theory +PLUS Liucura Wave to Trancura Confluence (II to III+)

PM – Lower Trancura (III to IV) or Trancura Delta (II)

Day 4 (JAN 12) Travel Day -San Pedro, Fuy, Blanco, or Truful Truful 

AM – Full Day Road trips are big days and often the group favorites. An early breakfast followed by won of the most scenic drives circling volcanos, lakes and rivers.

Day 5 (JAN 13)

AM – River Section or Mapuche Indian Presentation on the state of Rio Trancura Headwaters vs. hydropower.

PM – Lower Maichin (II to III) Canyon.

Day 6 (JAN 14) Travel Day – San Pedro, Fuy, Blanco, or Truful Truful 

AM – Full Day Road trips are big days and often the group favorites. An early breakfast followed by won of the most scenic drives circling volcanos, lakes and rivers.

PM – Thursday nights are scheduled for a guest dinner at won of our favorite Chilean cafes. We’ll take time to explore Pucon’s shops, eateries, and have a cerveza or artisan ice cream.
*Guests are responsible to cover this cultural dinner estimate at $US9 to $US12.

Day 7 (JAN 15) – Group Option, Farewell Celebration Asado & Video

We’ll gauge the group energy and discuss kayaking or multi-adventure options for the final day. Some may want to try a clean waterfall for a grand finale. Others may want to get redemption on a section. We’ll celebrate the week’s accomplishments Chilean style with a grand fire and asado.

Day 8 (JAN 16) – There’s still time to get in one last run. 

AM – Optional Morning Lap or Pucon souvenirs and crafts shopping.

PM –Temuco Airport (ZCO) Departure Flights Between 11 AM to 5 PM.

 

KEEP KAYAKING.

 

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