Chile · CANOES & KAYAKS
The 6 best kayak trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Paddle the Liucura River near Pucón with guides such as Guillermo, Gio, or Lorenzo. Expect 1.5 to 2 hours on the water, open sit-on-top kayaks, white-water rapids, quiet river stretches, volcano views, and possible sightings of kingfishers and salmon.
“Guillermo is the best guide in Chile. Fun, knowledgeable, entertaining, and easy on the eyes! Great equipment too. We were the Dream Team!”
Meet Cahuil Adventure in Llanquihue for a guided kayak trip from Lake Llanquihue into the calm Maullín River. Guides such as Philippe, Steve, or Andres lead the paddle, with wetsuits, snacks, photos, private transport, pizza, and craft beer included.
“We had the best day of our trip so far! The river and its surrounds were lovely - clear, deep water as well as shallow parts with interesting flora, a steady current, beautiful surrounds and lots of birds to watch. Phillipe was a great guide with lots of info about the habitat and guidance about kayaking in this area. Between him and Steve the whole activity was a pleasure - really nice to chat with them at the end over pizza and a beer. Highly recommend this day trip.”
Paddle the Maullín River’s remarkable sunken forest near Llanquihue with guides Felipe, Camilla, Esteban, Benjamin, or Fernando. You’ll use a sea kayak or sit-on-top kayak, look for birds and native plants, handle gentle faster water, and finish with pizza, craft beer, and soft drinks.
“We had a wonderful tour on the Maullin river and I can recommend this tour to every nature enthusiast. The route is both beautiful and a bit exciting. Our guide was very knowledable and told us about the different plant and bird species that we saw during the tour.”
Paddle from Bahía Mansa to Patagonia’s Marble Tunnel, Marble Chapel, and Marble Cathedral with Cormorán Expediciones. Guides such as Mai and Magdalena explain the geology, provide neoprene clothing and photos, and keep groups to six people for a calm, personal outing.
“This was a fantastic experience. The caves are much more protected than in town so don't let a little wind scare you off. The clothes (neoprene shirt, neoprene pants, wind jacket and booties will keep you plenty warm. Mai was a great tour guiRead more”
Start near Puerto Varas at 8:30 am for a guided paddle on the Reloncaví Fjord. Stable kayaks, wetsuits, rescue gear, lunch at Yolanda’s farmhouse, wildlife sightings, and a ride back to the start make this a friendly full-day outing.
“We did a 2-day sea kayak trip from Petrohue river to Cochamó with Catalina from Ko'kayak and it was a fantastic experience. Catalina is a very experienced guide, she is committed to high standards of safety and security in sea kayaking, she made us feel really safe. She shares her knowledge of birds and plants with great generosity, she was really nice. We slept one night in a very good tent on Yolanda's property and had a delicious supper with Yolanda and her family at her house. It was fantastic meeting them. The equipment meets the highest standards: the kayaks were Valley-Etain and Wilderness system-Tempest with kokatat drysuits, NRS neopren…”
Paddle for about 90 minutes from Puerto Rio Tranquilo to the Marmol Cathedral, Chapels, and caves on Chile’s largest lake. ChileAndes provides kayaks, cold-weather gear, transfers, entry, and an English or Spanish guide. Small groups are limited to seven people.
“Guide drove to starting point. He brief me about safety measure and basic operation of Kayak. We can go very close to Marmol Chapel. He tolde the history and special events of Marmol Chapel. I got enough time to admire Marmol Chapel and take photo. It’s a wonderful trip.”
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