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Group Adventure Discounts – Organizers Save BIG!

 

Bring Your Group & Get Exclusive Perks!

Planning an epic group trip to Chile? Whether you’re a kayak club, school, company, or adventure group, Pucon Kayak Retreat makes it easy and rewarding for organizers. Earn discounts, free trips, and stress-free planning while your group enjoys world-class adventures!

🎉 Organizers Get:
Up to $600 off per person – The more people, the bigger the savings!
FREE trip for group leaders – Bring 9+ people & your trip is on us!
We handle logistics – Lodging, meals, transport, & activities—all planned for you.
Tailored itineraries – Kayak coaching or multisport adventures customized for your group.
More Than Just Kayaking – Non-kayakers enjoy hiking, hot springs, yoga, rafting & more!


💰 Group Discount Breakdown

Group Size Discount per Person Organizer Discount
3 – 4 $200 $400
5 – 6 $300 $600
7 – 8 $400 $800
9+ $600 Free Trip!

🔹 The earlier you book, the better the availability & pricing!


🏆 Why Organizers Choose Pucon Kayak Retreat?

Zero Hassle Planning – We take care of lodging, transport, meals & logistics, so you don’t have to.
More Group PerksPrivate accommodations for leaders, VIP upgrades, & exclusive activities.
Expert Guides – Kayak instructors & adventure leaders cater to all skill levels.
Private Riverside RetreatHot tub, yoga dome, Quincho BBQ house & stunning river views.
Flexible Payment Plans – We work with organizers to secure your group’s spot stress-free.


🌟 Who is This For?

🎓 Schools & University Groups – Hands-on learning with leadership, environmental education & cultural immersion.
🛶 Kayak Clubs & Whitewater AssociationsAll skill levels, from beginner to Class V paddlers.
Adventure Clubs & Multisport Groups – Customize a trip with hiking, rafting, hot springs & volcano tours.
👨‍💼 Corporate Retreats & Continuing Education – Balance morning sessions with afternoon adventures.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Friends & Family Groups – Mix and match activities to keep everyone happy!


📩 Lock in Your Group Discount & Schedule a Presentation!

Step 1: Fill out our quick Group Discount Planning Form (takes 3 minutes).
Step 2: We send you a custom discount offer & trip details.
Step 3: Schedule a FREE online slideshow presentation to excite your group & answer questions!
Step 4: You rally your group and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

🎯 The sooner you book, the more you save—start planning today!

📞 Call/Text: +1-828-788-5135
📩 Email: [email protected]


Fine Print: Important Terms & Conditions

  1. Discounts Are Not Cumulative – Only one discount per guest will be applied. Group discounts cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
  2. Referring Agencies or Guides – Discounts do not apply to groups booked through referring agencies or guides.
  3. Deposit – A deposit is required to secure your group’s spot.
  4. Booking Deadlines – Discount offers may have custom booking deadlines. 
  5. Changes in Group Size – If the number of participants in your group decreases after booking, your group will be re-priced accordingly.
  6. Availability of Dates – Discounts apply only to approved available trip dates and are subject to space availability.

 

 

The Chile Kayak Group Dilemma: Finding the Perfect Balance

Kayak schools and clubs often face a common challenge—how to ensure that beginner and intermediate paddlers get proper coaching while advanced kayakers still progress on challenging rivers. Too often, experienced kayakers are left leading, coaching, or running safety instead of advancing their own skills.

At Pucon Kayak Retreat, we solve this by tailoring instruction to each skill level:
Advanced paddlers receive expert coaching on Class IV-V sections, pushing their limits safely.
Beginner & intermediate kayakers gain confidence on appropriate-level whitewater with structured instruction.
Student-centric coaching ensures everyone progresses in a safe and supportive environment.

💡 No matter your skill level, we get you on the right river, with the right instruction, at the right time!


What About Non-Kayaking Friends & Family?

Not everyone in your group is a kayaker? No problem! We frequently customize multi-adventure trips for non-kayakers who still want an epic Chilean experience. Options include:
🏔 Hiking & Volcano Tours
🛶 Scenic Rafting & Paddleboarding
💆‍♂️ Yoga & Hot Springs Relaxation
🍷 Wine & Cultural Tours

📩 Let’s create the perfect adventure for your entire group! Contact us today:
[email protected]
📞 +1-828-788-5135


 

Curtis, my NOC kayak instructor mentioned Chile offers numerous beautiful rivers in breath-taking landscapes, that are safe, full of white water, and promise amazing days of paddling. That is all it took for twelve of us, ages 21-60, to venture to Chile. Our skill level varied from Class II to Class IV. One of the strongest paddlers was my son Jack (21 years) joined us with the hope of running more challenging sections and running a few waterfalls. The instructors at the retreat skillfully, graciously, and energetically accommodated our varying kayak skills, abilities and interests. Even guiding a few members of our group down in a raft when the river was more than they felt comfortable kayaking. Experiencing Chile kayaking was even more memorable and special with our private group of paddling friends.

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Trip Organizer "Shawna's Richmond Friends Big Chile Kayak Adventure", Custom Pucon Classic Intermediate Trip

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We’ve Got You Covered

Our Trips Include

Gear

We’ve got Chile’s best whitewater kayak fleet. Plus we coordinate the gear for other scheduled activities.

Lodging

Choose from one of our unique lodging options that best suits your needs.

Wining & Dining

We provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some trips come with special wining & dining.

Transportation

We will get you to and from the airport during scheduled times. We also handle shuttling for all activities.

View Our Scheduled Trips

Not sure what you want your custom trip to look like? Browse our scheduled kayak trips by experience level to get some ideas. Maybe you like a particular one but just need different dates.

Beginner Kayaking Trips

Class I to III

Beginner whitewater kayaking in Chile is exciting as you learn paddle skills, the whitewater roll, and get to explore rivers in your kayak. Kayakers begin with learning to roll in a lake or hot springs and daily practice your new skills on a safe river section. Whitewater skills you will learn include strokes, rolling, eddy catching, and ferrying rapids.

Intermediate Kayaking Trips

Class II to III+

Intermediate whitewater kayakers have a multitude of class II to III+ river sections with remarkable eddyline, current, rapids, and boof features for safe development. Your riverside base is the heart of Chile’s most abundant whitewater. By the end of the week it’s possible to run a waterfall or advance to running class III+ to IV rapids.

Advanced Kayaking Trips

Class III+ to IV

Experienced river ready whitewater kayakers with combat rolls progress and explore. River features include boofing, high speed eddy hopping and piercing, in-rapid challenges, and big water or low volume access. Trips offer a variety of rivers, cultural experiences, and personalized instruction. Did we mention there are clean waterfall options too?

Expert Kayaking Trips

Class IV to V

Expert whitewater kayakers requested our infrastructure, network, and professionals to gain access and experience Chile’s most exciting rivers and canyons. For solid kayakers with creeking experience seeking to charge stouts, spouts, and boofs. Trips feature Chile’s best river canyons, fast paced rapids, and waterfalls. We’ll deal with access, safety, and logistics. You enjoy the best runs of your life. 

Pucon Classics Advanced

Multiple WEEKS Available
Advanced Chile Whitewater Kayaking Trip guarantees blue rivers, waterfalls, slides, and boofing all on world class creeking and big rivers.

Pucon Creek Week (IV to V)

NOV 11 – 18
POPULAR… combo with Claro Plus

Kayak Chile’s best whitewater in basalt canyons, volcano drainages, slides, big water rapids, and stick your waterfall lines. A week of epic kayaking and celebrating Chile’s best whitewater region during optimal flows.

Activities Available For Custom Trips

Pick out some of your desired activities, give us a shout, and we’ll work with you to customize the best trip for your group or club.

Rafting

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Hike a Volcano

Rock Climbing

Kayaking

Yoga

Canopy Tours

Hot Springs

Mountaineering

Horseback Riding

Wine Tasting

Fishing

Mountain Biking

Hike in Ice Caves

Explore Town of Pucon

Canyoneering

Tandem Paragliding

Massage