First chilean company to receive the Quality
Tourism Certification for Seakayaking and Whitewater offered by SERNATUR,
the Chilean Tourism National Office
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Seakayaking in the Bay of Puerto Octay
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Leaving at 9AM from Puerto Varas to the north, the landscape will
change inmediately through a countryside of rolling hills and along
the lakeshores of picturesque Llanquihue lake.
En route we pass through several little villages with the picture-perfect,
snowcapped Osorno volcano always in view. Once in Frutillar we will
visit the Museum of German Colonization, which exhibits important
objects and artifacts depicting the lifestyle of these foreign settlers
Finally arriving at Puerto Octay , a picturesque settlement of 3.500
inhabitants in the west and protected bank of Llanquihue lake .
We will start our navigation from the park of the Hotel Centinela
(1913) and receive first a complete safety talk and general practice
of basic strokes paddling always close to the coast enjoying spectacular
views of three volcanoes: Calbuco, Osorno and Puntiagudo plus lots
of different birds. Return to Puerto Varas aprox. 5PM.
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Level |
suitable for any level
including beginners |
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Area
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Lake District |
| Duration |
1 day |
| Time of
Year |
all the year ...please
ask for availability |
| Dates |
every day ... ... although it rains
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| Price |
Please
Ask |
| Trip Details |
Starts and ends in Puerto Varas |
| # of participants |
8 participants that respect the
nature |
| Climate |
check
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| Photography
Opportunities |
-marvellous views of
3 different volcanoes Osorno , Calbuco and Puntiagudo .
-Visit Hotel Centinela (built in 1913) and it´s park.
- variety of birds (egrets, ibis, cormorant, kingfisher, different
species of gulls, etc..) |
| Activities |
-visit the Museo del Colono Alemán in Frutillar.
- seakayak instruction and navigation .
-Navigation the Bay of Puerto Octay
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| Suggested Gear |
Please
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| How To Get
There |
Private vehicle from YAK EXPEDICIONES
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| Requirements |
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- Swimming expertise
- Contemplative attitude and respect for the existing ecosystem.
- Physical state and health compatible with the activity to
be performed.
- Previous indication of any illness or health problem.
- You'll find your trip even more enjoyable if you remember to
bring flexibility and a sense of humor with you.
- Possibly while we are driving to our destination , or while
we are paddling , weather conditions (wind) may change and in
order of the group safety the paddling could be delay, shorten
or cancelled. This fact doesnt means any kind of refund.
- Understand that this is team activity in the outdoors and
the participation of each person at each stage is fundamental.
- Before trip you must turn in a signed form of Release
of Liability.
- To have read and clearly understand the General
Conditions section.
- Send complete the RESERVATION Form and MEDICAL Form that appears
after you press the RESERVATION button that is at the end of this
program
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- The trip has been planned with the consideration of those without
previous experience. Before we begin our great trip, we
will have a complete discussion and practice session covering
rescue techniques and paddling maneuvers so that our participants
feel more comfortable during the trip and can really enjoy the
beautiful views that they encounter.
- To guarantee the security of our customers, we use very stable
and confortable seakayaks imported from Germany , USA and Canada.
- The trip will take place even if it rains and can be modified
if the weather changes.
Note: We
must mention that the success of this type of trip is subject to the
weather as well the personality of the person, therefore an
adventure spirit and good disposition will be fundamental.
Do you wish to accommodate this trip to your needs (Custom
Trip) ?
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