Group Planning and DISCOUNTS!
You name it and the retreat has hosted, outfitted, consulted and guided it. High schools and universities, associations and clubs, championships events, friends groups, adventure schools, rescue certifications, local municipalities, and families. The riverside location, lodgings, quality equipment, all-inclusive logistics, and retainment of great people keep our guest satisfaction ratings best in class. Read Five Star Reviews Trip Advisor Pucon Kayak Retreat & Multi-Adventures.
GROUP DISCOUNTS, GUIDE REFERRALS, INSTITUTIONS & AGENCY PLANS
As a sustainable business with a mission the retreat has an incentive plan for industry leaders and professionals. Click your tier and answer six easy questions and we will send you a referral plan.
GROUP & CLUB ORGANIZER PLANS. Do you have a group of six or more? Then you likely qualify for custom and group benefits.
GUIDE REFERRAL PLAN. Are you a professional guide and want to monetize your connections? Plus be paid to guide in Chile.
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS. Adventure agencies can retain key staff, earn commissions, and offer attractive international trips.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION. Niche CE leaders can offer educational programs combined with attractive multi-adventure package.
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS. Custom secondary and post-secondary academic programs center around sustainable business and conservation practices whilst integrating and benefitting local communities.
KEEP KAYAKING.
Kayak Group Dilemma
Kayak schools and clubs often have the challenge of experienced kayakers needing to coach, lead, and run safety for the beginner and intermediate kayakers. On a dream kayak trip to Chile the advanced kayakers naturally want to run challenging rapids and waterfalls too as they develop. Pucon Kayak Retreat offers diverse kayak groups whitewater instruction and safe river features across all levels proper for progressive development.
What About Non-Kayak Groups?
The retreat has a history of serving custom groups such as multi-sport adventure groups, schools, businesses, certification programs, events, and private groups.


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.
Scheduled Custom Trips
2022-23 Trip Calendar
All TripsNovember Trips - Experts Only This is the Chilean spring time and that means optimum levels for creeking, more rivers and waterfalls options. Dates Trip Details Guides OCT 29 - NOV 4 Pucon Creek Week (IV - V) David & Staff Book Trip OCT 29 - NOV 11 Custom...
Kathy Zerkle and Friends Chile Birthday Party
Happy birthday Kathy. Over the years nurse/ranger/psychotherapist Kathy Zerkle has mended more broken river bodies and minds than all of us put together. It is with great pleasure that Pucon Kayak Retreat offers Kathy & friends a birthday week of retreat Chilean river style amongst her besties.
Hughes Family Goes to Patagonia
Hughes Family Goes to Patagonia! It is with pride retreat owner David Hughes announces the Hughes Family Goes to Patagonia trip. This page serves as a guide and checklist for the Hughes Family Patagonia Vacation Plan. Page does NOT detail trip itinerary or advertising...
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.
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
