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6 Day Sea Kayak Andean Fjords
offered by supplier M06028 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 6
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 12
people
Destination(s):
Chile
Specialty Categories:
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
Season: November - April
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1612 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1942 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Puerto Montt-Llancahue Island After meeting in Puerto Montt, we drive down the Austral highway, cross the Reloncavi estuary to Hornopiren. and board our 50-foot support vessel to sail around Los Ciervos Island and have lunch in a nice cove. Navigation to Llancahue Island and sea kayak instruction in the afternoon. We camp in this island. Includes (L, D).
Day 2: Llancahue Island-Quintupeu Fjord Now we begin the wild part of our sea kayak adventure. We put in near the entrance to Quintupeu Fjord, where the German battleship Dresden hid out during World War I. The sheer slopes, cut by countless waterfalls tumbling off the heights, are covered with lush vegetation that hangs over our heads. As we glide along under this lush canopy, we try to catch a glimpse of dolphins jumping near our kayaks. As night falls, we camp at the end of the fjord. Includes (B, L, D).
Day 3: Quintupeu Fjord-Cahuelmo Fjord We navigate down to Cahuelmo Fjord, stopping at the entrance to watch a colony of sea lions at play. We don't stop for long though, because we want to paddle the far end of Cahuelmo in time to get up the river, or hike through the wild tidal flats. Finally, we take a relaxing dip in Cahuelmo Hot Springs before turning in for the night. Includes (B, L, D).
Day 4: Cahuelmo Fjord-Porcelana Hot springs Our goal for today's journey is Porcelana Hot Springs. On the way, we stop at the settlement of Huinay to say hello to Don Checho, well known for his hand-built fishing boats and enjoy a hike through a beautiful glacial valley. From there we cut straight across Comau Fjord to Porcelana, where we pitch camp in a lush green pasture and head for the tidal pools of hot water surrounded by magnificent scenery. Includes (B, L, D).
Day 5: Porcelana Hot springs-Comau Fjord We paddle down to the end of Comau Fjord to Leptepu, passing by stunning snow-capped peaks on our way to a secluded corner where we can see waterfalls and virgin forests. We'll also see a lagoon, teeming with wildlife, which can be accessed by our kayaks at high tide. In the afternoon we return to Porcelana and, of course, we don't fail to go for another long soak in our beautiful hot spring. Includes (B, L, D).
Day 6: Comau Fjord- Chauques Island Early this morning we board our support vessel for the trip up Comau fjord and around the Huequi Peninsula, to Hornopiren. We drive back to Puerto Montt on time to catch the evening departure bus or flight. Includes (B).
* Group Size and Staff: 12 maximum plus our staff. Guide to client ratio: 1/6.
* Physical Demands: The trip is not especially rigorous and requires no prior experience with kayaks. A positive attitude towards open-air activities is very important. These are trips for the person who enjoys participating in tourism in a natural setting.
* What you need to bring:
- Sleeping bag (comfortable to 01/4C)
- Full-length pad
- Day bag, light weights rainwear and windbreak for paddling
- Bathing suit, or short wet suit for paddling
- Shoes and socks
- Sandals, sun hat, shirt, pants, short, synthetic underwear (capilene) top and bottom
- Sun block, sun glasses
- Small flash light and batteries.
* Accommodation: 1n Rustic Inn in Llancahue, 4n Camping near the shore at official campsites with basic baths and showers except by 2nd night at Quintupeu where we camp in total wilderness. If we ever need to sleep inside the boat because of extremely rigorous storm outside there is space for 7 persons.
* Climate: Each expedition dossier contains fully detailed information in this matter however remember that temperature varies from 5°/4C and 30°/4C in summer season (dec-feb).
* Other trip features: The wildlife you may be able to observe are mainly: dolphins, penguins, sea lions and many sea birds such as: pelicans, ferns, herons, blackneck swans and others. The typical dish of Chiloe is the "Curanto" which consists of a wide shallow hole dug in the earth where hot stones are placed; after onion, garlic, salt and oregano; then raw mussels, clams and barnacles are placed and covered with plenty of white wine; finally the last layer is composed of smoked pork, sausages, cooked chicken and potatoes. Each different layer is separated with big fern-like leaves (nalca leave) and above it all dry sand is shoveled on to keep the heat. The food is served outside.
* Support Boat: This is a traditional boat built in Chiloe island out of cypress wood. The navigation in Chiloe is part of every inhabitant culture and boat construction is very famous here.
-Lenght: 12 m
-Width: 31/2 m
-Motor: MWB 78 hp, 9nots cruise speed
-Kitchen: It is a wood & gas stove. Gas stove to prepare food and wood stove to heat the ship;
-Bath: Basic bath without shower;
-Dinning Room: table and shier for 8persons;
-Zodiac boat to approach the shores motor 5hp;
-Wood boat motor 15hp;
-Two Puente para capitan y tripulante.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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