ANDEAN LAKE CROSSING , Sea kayaking Todos Los Santos Lake

Program Kayaking Todos Los Santos Lake:

Day 1:
At 7 AM we will meet at your hotel in Puerto Varas and start driving to the east , in the southern shore of Llanquihue Lake, the second biggest in Chile . This is a very scenic trip with spectacular views of Osorno volcanoe (2652m) right in front Llanquihue lake, and to the south , Calbuco volcanoe (2100m).

After passing Ensenada town we will be entering Vicente Perez Rosales National Park , the oldest in Chile . The history says that this lake was discovered by the Jesuist in 1670 the Day of All The Saints and meaning in spanish " Todos los Santos " .



Why so early ...?
To be able to appreciate the sun appearing behind the Andes enjoying the colours of the sunrise, the quietness of it´s waters and the first sounds of the silence.

Before we start , our guide will offer the group a complete safety talk about our float plan and then a general practice of strokes and rescue. After all this we will load our kayaks with all the gear we need for our selfsupported seakayak trip and then ... we are ready to start our adventure.. THE ANDEAN LAKE CROSSING . We will start were Petrohué river born , paddling in the emerald waters of Todos Los Santos Lake .




It is located at the foot of the tremendous size Osorno volcanoe and as we paddle great views of Puntiagudo and Calbuco volcanoes will be with us . The idea is to be close to the coast so we can pay attention to every detail , like the huge trees that grows close to the water , or to try to see or catch the sound of the birds or see any animal, like probably the pudu (the smallest deer in the world), a fox , or a waterfall, or....In the afternoon , swim, snorkelling in submerged forest , rest and campsite enjoying the view (weather permitted ).






Day 2: Breakfast and keep paddling to the east , every minute closer to the Andes , investigating the place and it´s details. Stop for a lunchbox , relax enjoy the sound of the chucao bird (chucao tapaculo), and keep going facing the enormous Tronador Mount till finally arriving to the end of the lake where exist a little village called Peulla, very close to Argentina. Hike in the area and Campsite.

* Optionally : 1 extra day for hiking till Termas del Callao Hotsprings (not included).

Day 3: Very early in the morning (or at night) , after breakfast and undoing all the campsite we will wait for the Ferry , this time navigating more relaxing , enjoying the views that surround this amazing lake arrivig to the starting point in Petrohue , pick up our private van , load our gear and drive to visit los Saltos de Petrohue , waterfalls amidst volcanic rock formations. Return to Puerto Varas (afternoon).

Requirements

• To know how to swim. 
• Contemplative attitude and respect for the nature and local people. 
• Physical state and health compatible with the activity to be performed. 
• Previous indication of any illness or health problem 
• Understand that this is team activity in the outdoors and the participation of each person at each stage is fundamental.  

• Note: We must mention that the success of this type of trip is subject to the weather as well the personality of the person, therefore an adventure spirit and good disposition will be fundamental.

• Before the trip you must send by fax the  Release of Liability form signed.
• Send the Reservation and Medical Forms that appear after you press the RESERVATION button (at the end of this program)
• To have read and clearly understand the General Conditions section.  

Observations

• The trip has been planned with the consideration of those without less experience.
  Before we start paddling,  we will have a complete discussion and practice session in the beach covering rescue procedures and paddling strokes in order that our participants feel more confident during the trip and can really enjoy the navigation. 
• To improve the safetyness of our customers, we will travel with satelite telephone, VHF radio and celular telephone, flares , a very experienced long expeditions seakayak guide also certified as a BCU 4 Star by the British Canoe Union , use very stable and confortable seakayaks imported from Germany and Canada , doubles and singles. The decision of how many singles and doubles will depend on the guide according to the real experience of the members , weather conditions and of course the characteristics of the trip/area.
• Probably we can expect some windy conditions and waves during the navigation that can modify the itinerary depending on the group and weather conditions.Please check the General Conditions section.
• You have chosen Patagonia , a place where the weather is unpredicatble, so we can have sun but also rainny days , very relaxing days but also windy conditions.
• The trip will take place even if it rains.
• Please consider one extra day just in case weather problems or others situations that we can´t control.
• We will paddle aprox. 4-5 hours/days , with stops in between.

Note: This trip can be modified depending on weather and group conditions.
Some of the photos in this program are from our trips during the winter.