Got big water?

Rio San Pedro’s turquoise water and hay stack waves are a trip highlight.

Rio Claro Plus Nuble

60+ clean waterfalls amongst 5 canyons in a 66,000,000 year old basalt core anamoly.

Ready to up your skills?

Industry leading instructors coach you for that day’s features and your personal improvement. 

Why are Chile rivers so blue?

Paddle out glacially formed lakes and discover for yourself. 

Development lessons too.

Tinkerbell is an aggressive eddyline we lap to teach how to maintain momentum. Miss the stroke and Tinkerbell will spin you out.

Rio Fuy Plus Pucon Rios

January’s best advanced trips feature Rio Fuy and Pucon in one trip.

Get your ears wet with Pro Lucas Varas

Check the calendar for signature Lucas Varas trips.

Palguin's Double Drop is for lapping...

Run Double Drop. Climb ladder. Review video. Repeat.

Rio Fuy Plus Pucon Rios

Two of Chile’s best river regions in one week.

36 Feet of Clean Adrenalin

Salto Blanco lands on a soft pillow in the perfect pool. The perfect waterfall for first timers and to try a paddle toss. We’ll video and set safety.

Advanced – Expert Chile Kayak Trips

ARE YOU READY FOR A STOMPING GOOD TIME?

 

Which Chile kayak trip is right for you? (3 min form)

Retreat advanced – expert Chile kayak trips are for experienced skilled kayakers ready to notch Chiles best whitewater rivers and up their game. Whether that be charging boofs, challenging yourself with big volume rapids, experiencing volcano basalt canyons, or notching clean waterfalls, advanced – expert Chile kayak trips have the goods.

BELOW VIDEO: Rio Claro Plus Nuble Trip NOV 2 – 8.

River types include bigger volume rivers, river running, basalt and creek canyons, and destination waterfalls. Features include ramping boof boulders, aggressive read and run rapids, creeking tight eddies, clean waterfalls, and basalt canyons. Your backyard stomping grounds are downright spectacular. Your guides know the lines and can give you instruction on every boof, challenge move, play wave, and eddy line.

Kayaking in Chile is the Palguin River with seal launch

Highlights start on day one and continue until you depart proud of your whitewater accomplishments. By the end of this week your skills will improve so much you’ll wish you had another week to continue progressing. Biggest surprise? How much your skills will not only improve during your week, but how the lessons you learn will continue to improve your kayaking throughout the year.

Custom Group Kayaking Rio Claro

Which Chile kayak trip – Intermediate or Advanced?

We answer UK kayaker Kevin Dudley’s question with a self-analysis.

Want to know more? Email info@puconkayakretreat.com or message +1-828-788-5135 using WhatsApp.

Pucon Classics (ADV): MULTI-DATES

*Cost varies by lodging choice. Click here to view options.

Got questions? We’re here to help. 

Whatsapp: +1-828-788-5135
Email: info@puconkayakretreat.com

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Gorgeous place. River retreats are amazing - meals are fantastic. Beautiful community building. Guides are great. . Extraordinary place for kayakers, yoginis, hikers and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. I highly recommend.
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David has been running this established value in Pucon for almost 2 decades, yet he’s still trying to improve it every day. Awesome and relaxing place at the riverside and peaceful woods… Definitely check it out!
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Pucon Kayak Retreat hosted our group for the multi-sport week. We had a variety of people from mild to wild. David and his guides, Haley, Blue and Veleida accommodated all our needs. From pick up to return from the airport. The riverside facility was marvelous. Food was outstanding, and the activities of the week were catered to our group. Everyone left enthused and hoping to return in the future.
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Dave made everything everything super smooth as far as the logistics of kayak and Hilux truck rentals. The kayak options for rental had anything I personally wanted to paddle for the 3 weeks in Chile. I was very happy we had this truck, the roads in Chile are pretty rough and a car would not have been ideal. Dave was incredibly welcoming and helpful all around. Accommodations right on the Trancura are perfectly situated. I just got back and I am ready to go right back and do it again. Wouldn’t change a thing.
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We just returned from a Multi-Sport week at Pucon Kayak Retreat and are ready to go back! David and his team are amazing. The week was packed with activities from kayaking and rafting to hiking and fishing, with relaxing at hot springs, shopping and dinner in Pucon too. Accomodations and food are perfect. Our guides were excellent - skilled, knowledgable and attentive to every detail.
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We had an awesome trip. David at Pucon Kayak Retreat was great at coming up with an itinerary for our groups interests and abilities. The staff, food and accommodations were amazing. I just can’t say enough about this trip.
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Great experience! Great food! Great guides! Would recommend to anyone seeking adventure and good times!
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Had a blast and would definitely recommend to others!
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Everything about this retreat experience was amazing. Although I have kayaked flatwater for years, I was new to whitewater. Our guides, Haley and Blue, were the perfect teaching duo. They helped me understand the dynamics of whitewater, both in theory and in practice. They knew the perfect balance between nudging me beyond my comfort zone without pushing too hard. It was a nice balance of feeling challenged yet safe. The authentic Chilean food was amazing. Sharing mealtime with staff and other guests each day was like being with family. The location, atmosphere and amenities were all top notch. The river suite was a perfect blend of luxurious simplicity. I slept so well each night listening to the river below--I was able to keep the windows and even the French doors open since there were no mosquitoes. The owner, Dave was flexible with our needs, great with communication, and has an obvious passion for what he does!
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Day 1.

Bienvenidos a Pucon Chile: Orientation

Arrival to Temuco Airport (ZCO) between 11 AM to 5 PM.
Boat outfitting and welcome. If time allows we will get you on the river ASAP to wash off the jet lag.
Welcome to Pucon Kayak Retreat appetizers, provisions, and dinner by fire.

Day 2.

River Goals, Coaching, Boofing, Piercing Eddies and Making Moves

AM – Kayak Theory + Chile kayaking Lower Rio Trancura River (III to III+)
PM – Chile Kayaking Upper Rio Trancura (III, IV, IV+ w/portagables) run.

Day 3.

Lower Palguin + Upper Trancura

AM Lower Palguin (III to IV+)
PM Kayak Chiles Upper Trancura or Turbio Lava Falls and Swimming Holes

Day 4.

Maichin Canyon Plus Multi-Sport Option

AM Kayak Chiles Rio Maichin Canyon (III to IV+)
PM Pucon Chile Multi-Sport Activity Option

Day 5.

Lower Trancura + Upper Palguin + Palguin Appetizers

AM/PM – Lower Trancura lap (III to IV).
Afternoon – Kayak Theory Art of Kayak Flight. Kayak Chiles Upper Rio Palguin (IV).

Day 6.

Travel Day – Kayak Chiles Rio San Pedro

AM – Full Day Road trips are big days and often the group favorites. An early breakfast followed by won of the most scenic drives circling volcanos, lakes and rivers.
Travel Dinner. *Guests are responsible to cover this cultural dinner estimate at $US12 to $US20.

Day 7.

Palguin Friday Afternoons

AM – Group options for morning.
PM –Upper Palguin Laps and Celebration asado.

Day 8.

“We hate good byes.”

AM – Packing and Pucon souvenir shopping .
PM  Temuco Airport Transfers.

*Due to water levels, skills, and group needs the following itinerary is subject to change and is a best prediction of the itinerary.

ADVANCED CHILE RIVERS GUIDE & LINKS

Nuble River // Maipo River // San Pedro River // Upper Palguin River // Lower Palguin River // Upper Fuy River // Lower Section of Middle Fuy River // Maichin River // Upper Trancura River // Lower Trancura River

Let us do it ALL for you… ALL-INCLUSIVE!

Retreat Kayak Trips Include

Kayak Choice

Choose from Chile’s best whitewater kayak fleet.

Lodging

Choose from unique lodging options that best suit your comfort & budget.

Wining & Dining

Breakfast, lunch, appetizers and dinner. Some VIP trips come with special additional provisions.

Transportation

Airport transfers during scheduled time and daily river and town transportation included.

Clubs, Schools &
Custom Groups

Got a group of friends or club, school group with academic needs, varying skills, your dates don’t match with our trips, or want to explore a customized itinerary? We’ve developed custom itineraries for universities for credits, clubs, high schools, friends of varying skills, paragliders, bikers and trekkers.

Custom Kayaking Group