HomeToursChile ToursPumalin Park by Sea Kayak

Pumalin Park by Sea Kayak

Summary
Accommodations
Map
Custom Quote

$1975 Minimum of three travelers

$350 single supplement

Starts and ends in either Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt

Travel Highlights

Lake District
Puerto Varas
Pumalin Park
Alerce National Park
Cahuelmo
Hornopiren

This sea kayaking adventure takes place in the heart of Pumalin Park, traveling along the beautiful Quintupeo and Cahuelmó fjords. Travelers will paddle between huge granite walls and waterfalls that plunge into the ocean and see plenty of austral dolphins, sea lions and endemic bird species. Visitors will also enjoy hot spring baths and walks to hidden lakes that very few have visited.

Day 1 Arrive Puerto Varas
Day 2 Llancahue
Day 3 Quintupeo Fjord
Day 4 Cahuelmo Fjord
Day 5 Cahuelmo Hiking
Day 6 Hornopiren - Puerto Varas

ActiveOur most active trips for travelers who are fit and looking for vigorous adventures. Tours include multisport activities and multi-day treks.
CampingDeluxe camping or accommodations in mountain lodges.
Nature ViewingIncludes intentional opportunity to observe flora or fauna with an experienced guide.
PaddlingIncludes paddling activity such as sea kayaking or rafting.

Puerto Varas
Camping

Day 1 Arrive Puerto Varas

Arrive to Puerto Montt and transfer to Puerto Varas. Enjoy this quaint town this afternoon on your own. In the evening, the group will assemble for a safety briefing with the guides.

Day 2 Llancahue (B,L,D)

Rising early depart by van along the Carretera Austral and cross the southern end of the Reloncavi Fjord by Ferry. At the village of Hornopiren we launch our kayaks and paddle along the Isla de los Ciervos, keeping our eyes peeled for resident sea lions. After 4-5 hours of paddling, we reach Llancahue Island and its hot springs. After a relaxing soak and local dinner we return to our B&B for the evening.

Day 3 Quintupeo Fjord (B,L,D)

After an early breakfast we head towards the mainland paddling towards the narrow entrance of Quintupeo Fjord. This day we will travel for 4 spectacular hours in the heart of Pumalin Park. The fjord has huge granite walls; we can see waterfalls that jump from the Andes to the sea. Camp is set up at the end of the fjord and dinner is prepared for a relaxing evening.

Day 4 Cahuelmo Fjord (B,L,D)

Today paddle out of the Quintupeo Fjord into the cove of Cahuelmo. Paddle 6 hours to Cahuelmo Fjord, a wonderful place with big mountains that rise from the sea and then go inland among narrow valleys. We will see a colony of sea lions, and once we have reached the end of the fjord, we pitch our tents for the evening and enjoy a nice soak in the Cahuelmo hot springs.

Day 5 Cahuelmo Hiking (B,L,D)

Today use your other muscles and enjoy a day of hiking on the trails of Pumalin Park. Return to camp this evening and board a local fishing boat that takes us back to our B&B this evening in Hornopiren.