First chilean company to receive the Quality Tourism Certification for
Sea kayaking and Whitewater kayaking in Chile offered by SERNATUR, the
Chilean Tourism National Office.
Our
company is registered in SERNATUR, the Chilean Tourism National Office
YAK EXPEDICIONES applies the LNT principles
In YAK EXPEDICIONES trips you will live an authentic cultural inmersion
with the local people.
Check the article "Seakayaking Patagonia" in the CANOE FOCUS
Magazine of December 2007 (the official British Canoe Union Magazine
from UK).
Check in the CANOE and KAYAK.COM online Magazine from USA (24 Jan08)
the
article "Kayaking in Patagonia" , our seakayak Expedition
in the Northern Patagonia Fjords - Pumalin Park.
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Who we are
Our Expertise
Why YAK EXPEDICIONES ?
Testimonies
Why travel with YAK EXPEDICIONES ?
- Because we are a company that run our own sea kayak trips
in Chile and Patagonia.
- Because we want to guarantee the best experience possible , all our seakayak trips are guided directly by the owner
of YAK EXPEDICIONES , at the moment the first and only chilean certified by the British
Canoe Union as BCU 4 STAR Seakayak Award, also certify as Wilderness First Responder (NOLS), courses for travelling
and planning self-supported trips in the outdoors N.O.L.S , sea kayak rescue knowledge , C.A.T.A Instructor certify by the Comisión de Autoregulación de Turismo Aventura
de Chile.
- Because we want to show you the places we visit and their people as they are really , an authentic experience , without make-up.
- We prefer to travel in small groups so our clients can obtain a more intense experience , a personalized
attention , more participation of each member , and to impact as less as possible when we visit and share with the local communities.
- Because we invest more than 2 years exploring routes before
going with clients.
- Because as a chilean company we offer during our trips an "authentic
immersion into the Chilean culture" sharing with
the local people because we are sure that being a part of
the culture is vital to the experience. Our trips not only will take you through an inspiring scenery , but you will go home with fond memories of the time you spend with the local fishing pioneers families (colonos) in their own surroundings and how they live (we will go inside their houses and share with the food they will offer, always fresh and very healthy).
- Becasuse we use locally produced and fresh products as much as possible and always in preference choose local over imported goods.
- Becasue we like to support the local communities we visit by employing their resourses (food, fishing boats, local arrieros or gauchos (horseriding guides).
- Because you can ask as many questions as you want to our knowledgeable chilean local guides about Chile and our culture.
- Because we have experience travelling with clients and we know what they enjoy more (beginners,
intermediate and advanced paddlers).
- Because if you want , you can practice spanish as we
travel.
- Because we will travel as a spy leaving no trace
behind us. We pack out all waste and minimize this by using products with minimum packaging, leaving no litter and keeping all water sources clean.
- Because our trips are a mixture of paddling and hiking
in remote locations.
- Because we open more than 80% of the comercial sea kayak
routes offered today.
- Becuse we are proud to tell you "our experience as
a company"
(you can ask us how many times we have been in the destination
you want to visit)
- As airplane pilots, what ultimately counts is flight hours.
In our case , it is paddling hours. We are paddling year round, exploring, traveling with our clients,
with rain or sun, day and sometimes at night ...
- YAK EXPEDICIONES is the first chilean Sea kayak School recognized by tour operators all over the country.
- The quality of our equipment, German (Prijon) and
american expedition sea kayaks (Necky,Perception,Wilderness
System ), singles and doubles with rudder, zodiac, satellite
telephone, ICOM marine band radios, Garmin GPS, rescue equipment,
flares, proper clothing for our clients, camping equipment,
expeditions stoves, plus our highly trained guides make
YAK EXPEDICIONES a solid choice for sea kayaking.
- We are prepared and equipped for real long term self sufficient
sea kayak trips. We can customize exploratory
kayak trips according to your special interests and availabilities
... we are ready to go.
- Traveling with us, you will learn what this
sport is really about. We will travel with the tides,
you'll learn about the the winds, safety maneuvers, planning and
organizing trips, etc..
- Our company is the only one offering professional sea
kayak trips and expeditions in all Patagonia
, from the X region down to the XII region of Chile.
- We offer programs for beginners, for the family, and
for expert paddlers, from day trips to 3 week expeditions
- Our trips can be also offered just for one person or for private groups
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What do we offer in our Trips ?
 Seakayak Trips guided directly by the owner of YAK EXPEDICIONES in order to offer you the best experience (Certify as BCU 4 Star Seakayak Award and certify with a BCU Safety And Recue Training )
20 years of experience and professionalism nationally recognized
Remote locations far from the main tourist trail
Small Groups (average 2 till 5)
Places we visit and their people as they are really , an authentic experience , without make-up.
Trips for Active Travelers that respect nature and likes to share with the local communities
Cultural Inmersion
Support local communities by employing their resources
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