 Pirihueico Lake Crossing (4 days / 3 nights)
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Pirihueico Lake
Located in the pre mountain area of the 14th Region of the Rivers, the Pirihueico is a long lake surrounded by hills almost completely covered in native vegetation. You can cross by ferry to Argentina by the Hua-Hum pass.
Puerto Fuy
This place is situated on the extreme Western side of the Pirihueico Lake and is the location where the Hua-Hum ferry sets off to Puerto Pirihueico, an international pass to Argentina.
Puerto Pirihueico
Puerto Pirihueico is located on the extreme Eastern side of the Pirihueico Lake is an area where the terrain is flat with some small elevations. In the middle of the Andes Mountains, Puerto Pirihueico is surrounded by hills covered by native forest.
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The trip begins in the city of Panguipulli, situated on the western shore of the lake of the same name. From this point we will transfer to the east, towards Puerto Fuy on a road that boarders Panguipulli Lake.
Puerto Fuy is a small town located on the extreme western side of the Pirihueco Lake and is where a ferry boat sets sail twice a day to cross the lake. Here we will begin our sea kayaking adventure.
The Pirihueco Lake is characterized as a long narrow lake, surrounded by abundant native vegetation and, because its streams are rough with steep rocky banks, few beaches are good for camping. A large part of the area on the south side of the lake belongs to the Huilo-Huilo Reserve, a private ecotourism project where a variety of outdoor activities can be done such as hiking, mountain biking, wildlife observation, horseback riding, etc.
Because of the shape and geographic location of this lake, the wind usually blows from west to East; navigation is usually done with a tail wind. There are occasions when the wind does blow from East to West… and it makes the crossing difficult and rough, but very interesting.
The camp site is located about half way around the lake, on a large beach. The tents and the stove are put under the trees and among abundant drift wood the water has brought to shore, protecting the camp site from the wind, the rain and making it part of the surrounding nature.
The second part of the crossing will allow us to see that the lake opens up a little more, with sides that are less steep and more beaches. One of the advantages of navigating on a narrow lake is that paddlers can go from one side to the other to look at the variety of vegetation.
Puerto Pirihueco is a small hamlet. It has a large and beautiful sandy beach and at the extreme northern part we can find the mouth of the Hua Hum River. This river originates in Lacar, Argentina and can be navigated upstream by boat or kayak for some kilometers. It is a cold, deep river with many submerged trees.
But not only can you go up the Hua Hum River, you can also navigate a stream, deep and cold, that goes to a small lake whose shores are full of reeds and are inhabited by ducks, coots, and other common birds in the area.
We will take the ferry back to Puerto Fuy. The return trip to Panguipulli in our vehicle will finish the adventure.
 Itinerary
Day 1.
Meet in Panguipulli and transfer in our vehicle to Puerto Fuy. Before arriving at Puerto Fuy, we will visit the Huilo-Huilo private park with a small excursion to the Huilo-Huilo water fall. We will set up camp near the town on the shore of Pirihuieco Lake.
Prepare to embark and navigate to the camp site. Accommodations in tents on the shore of Pirihueico Lake.
Day 2.
Breakfast and pack up. After preparing the equipment to embark, we will begin the first day of navigation that will take the group to the second camp site, located approximately half way around the lake.
Day 3.
Breakfast and pack up. Navigate to Puerto Pirihueico. Excursions through the Lipinza and Hua-Hum Rivers. Accommodations in tents.
Day 4.
Breakfast and pack up. Cross the lake to Puerto Fuy by ferry. Transfer by vehicle to Panguipulli. End of the program.
Optional: on the fourth day the members of the group can decide if they want to go for a walk or do canopy at Huilo-Huilo Park.
 Trip Details
Requirements
- Be over 18 years of age.
- Be in physical condition compatible with the activity.
- Know how to swim.
Includes
- 3 nights at camp sites.
- Transfer in our vehicle from Panguipulli to Puerto Fuy.
- Transportation by ferry from Puerto Pirihueico to Puerto Fuy.
- Kayak equipment (double or single kayaks, lifejackets, paddles, spray skirts, safety equipment, dry sacks).
- Camping equipment (tents, stoves, pots, cutlery, dishes).
- Bilingual guide and assistant.
- Entrance passes to the Huilo-Huilo Park for an excursion on the first day of the program.
Does Not Include
- Accommodations either than those specified in the program.
- Person equipment (sleeping bag, clothing and personal items).
- Meals either than those indicated in the program.
- Entrance to the Huilo-Huilo Park for the optional activities on the fourth day of the program.
Notes
- Groups of 4 or more people may choose a date to do the trip.
 Reservations
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