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	Trip Summary    Duration: 8 days / 7 nights Location: Patagonia Norte, cuenca del Río Puelo Rate: from US$ 2910 per person Dificult: moderado, necesita experiencia en viajes al aire libre Season: Noviembre a Abril. Departure: Puerto Varas, Chile. Accomodations: Camping. Trip Activities : Kayak de río. Dates: Consulte fechas Weather: see conditios in Puerto Varas Others trips: Fiordos de Pumalin
This adventure will take us from the Andes heights to the Pacific Ocean, in the chilean sea.

True to our spirit, this trip is a good opportunity to get to know an area of the Patagonia which is still remote and untamed. This adventure will take us from the Andes heights to the Pacific Ocean. We will start at Puelo Lake in Argentina, cross several beautiful lakes and row the waters of Puelo River until we reach the Pacific coast in Chile. Along this crossing we will meet settlers, sleep in their homes and they will be the ones who will take our gear from lake to lake using oxen pulled carts.

Itinerary

Day 1. Bariloche / El Bolsón.
We gather at the meeting point and go to a hotel in El Bolsón.

Day 2. Puelo Lake / Las Rocas Lake.
Crossing to Chile, rowing along lakes Puelo and Inferior to then take our equipment by cart for the first time. Camping set by Las Rocas Lake.

Day 3. Las Rocas Lake / Bandurrias Island.
After only a three hour row to get to Bandurrias Island and then enjoy a good family lodge in the middle of the lake.

Day 4. Bandurrias Island / Azul Lake.
We will row for two hours and then take our equipment by cart to Azul Lake. On the way we will visit some ancient forests and we will spend the night at the home of settlers, with a great view of the lake.

Day 5. Azul Lake / Puelo River.
We will sail for three hours,then take our equipment by cart and reach a support pickup truck which will bring us supplies. Camping and fire by Puelo riverside.

Day 6. Puelo River / Tagua Tagua Lake.
We will row down Puelo River, famous for its fishing and esmerald color waters. Camping is set by Tagua Tagua Lake.

Day 7. Tagua Tagua / final stretch of Puelo River.
Night sail to avoid the strong wind in the lake. We will cross to camp by the riverside of Puelo River.

Day 8. Puelo River / Reloncavi Estuary.
We will paddle the last stretch of Puelo River, which is perhaps the most beautiful, before we reach the Pacific Ocean where we meet with a our transfer to drive to Puerto Varas.

Extra day:
We must consider an extra day in the case of bad weather or to stay in a place we like in order to take a closer look.

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Details of the Expedition

Requirements

• Physical condition compatible with the activity.
• Know how to swim.
• Outdoors experience is requested.

Included

• All meals from days 2 to 8, including breakfast, march snack, box lunch, dinner, wine, appetizers, board cheese and other delicious food.
• All land transportation: private transfer the entire trip including airport pick up.
• All water transportation: ferry to cross Lake Tagua Tagua.
• 1 night lodging in hotel at El Bolsón + 2 nights in family lodge + 4 nights camping.
• Sea kayak with rudders, paddle and equipment German Prijon, single and double, skirt, paddling jackets, life vests and all safety equipment for kayaks.
• All camping equipment, tents for two (Mountain Hard Wear), Therma Rest mattresses, kitchen tent and more.
• Professional First aid kit, GPS, UHF Radios, handy, maps, repair kits.
• Bilingual Guide (Spanish-English) accredited by Wilderness First Response; widely experienced in sea Kayak and Exploring trips in Patagonia.
• Book Collection about the trips which will help you enrich the experience and increase your knowledge of the places.
• Talks about minimal impact, land navigation, flora and fauna. The aim is to reinforce or to acquire basic knowledge to visit wild areas and enjoy outdoor life. Voluntary attendance.

Does Not Include

• Trips.
• Lodging at the end of trip.
• Accident or rescue insurance.
• Personal equipment *.
• Tips or any other service not mentioned in this program.

Notes

• Reference values are for 2 person, for groups of more ask for value.
• The group size can go from 2 to 8 max.
• For “personal equipment" we understand as:
  Sneakers or sandals, sunglasses, a cap, sun block, towel, swim suit, water bottle, camera and films.
• When you reserve the trip, we give you a list of everything you will need to be ready for your adventure.
• Meeting Point: Bariloche Airport (Argentina). End of trip: Puerto Varas (Chile).

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