🔵 INTERMEDIATE TRACK
🔵 INTERMEDIATE TRACK
Precision + Class III Confidence
🔵 INTERMEDIATE TRACK - Precision + Class III Confidence
Day 1 (SAT) — Arrival + Skill Assessment + Fire & Ice + Appetizers + Showers + Orientation... Welcome to Chile.

Day 2 (SUN) — Warm-Up + Skill Benchmark Middle Trancura + Fire and Ice
Combat roll reps, ferry precision, eddy acceleration. Intermediates start just one KM above the retreat at a beach offering flat water warm up drills space, and class I to III rapids down to the retreat takeout.
Walk up the river bank to a hot tub and cold beverage. This is going to be good.

Day 3 (MON) — Middle Liucura to Ponchos + Fire & Ice Challenge at Retreat
Feature linking, boof timing, current management. There are plenty of development features including a surf wave and aggressive ferries. We believe the Middle Liucura is Chile's best development section of river.

Day 4 (TUE) — All Group Rio San Pedro
Lines, micro-eddy use, surf + control in pushy water.

Day 5 (WED) — Lower Trancura + Pucon Tour and Culinary Adventure
Confidence building in bigger features and faster water. Put in right at the retreat and paddle this action packed section of boofs, eddies and fun rapids.

Day 6 (THU) — Lower Fuy
Drive 180 degrees to the other side of Volcano Villarrica and experience the beauty of another volcano drainage on the Lower Fuy section. Big waves and fun action with plenty of ferries, eddies, and rapid challenges.

Day 7 (FRI) — Fun Run + Kayaker Choice + Hot Springs
Day 8 (SAT) - Morning Lap or Pack (pending time)
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🔴 ADVANCED TRACK
🔴 ADVANCED TRACK
Big Water and Waterfall Prep
🔴 ADVANCED TRACK - Big water and waterfall prep
Day 1 (SAT)— Arrival + River Strategy + Fire & Ice + Orientation

Day 2 (SUN) — Safety Systems Review + High Quality Warm-Up Section
Timing, edge control, power strokes in current.
Lower Trancura section for proper skills assessment and advanced challenge moves. Put in right at the retreat property.
Fire and Ice by the river after your kayaking trip.

Day 3 (MON) — Continuous Whitewater Linking... Upper Trancura
Surf waves, move chaining, fast decision making.
Upper Trancura offers six miles of continuous class IV and even a couple of protagable V whitewater boofing, challenge moves, serious rapids, fun waves and excitement.
Take out at the retreat and walk directly to the hot tub and a cold beverage.

Day 4 (TUE) — All Group Rio San Pedro
Drive south around Volcano Villarrica to this glorious big volume play run with plenty of challenges for all skill.s Lines, micro-eddy use, surf + control in pushy water. Challenge moves, consequence management, safety strategy.

Day 5 (WED) — Upper Palguin Basalt Canyon Waterfalls + Pucon Tour and Culinary Adventure
Kayakers start with waterfall safety and instruction. Dial lines, style, and efficiency.
Seal launch is idea to practice your stomp.
Double Drop is world's best boof learning spot complete with a ladder to lap and receive immediate video feedback.
The bigger the waterfall the easier it is on the Palguin... Twenty feet is the big bird.

Day 6 (THU) — Lower Fuy + Pescador Advanced Canyon
Drive 180 degrees around Volcano Villarrica to a separate volcano valley. Draining Glacier Molcho advanced kayakers hike into the Middle Fuy Canyon below the mandatory 50 footer an class V section to kayak to the Lower Fuy.
Advanced kayakers hike into a temperate basalt canyon paradise for an added three KM of busy whitewater boofing and challenge lines.
Join the Lower Fuy group or charge fast for additional laps.

Day 7 (FRI) — Fun Run + Kayaker Choice + Hot Springs
Day 8 (SAT) - Pack and Transfer
Futa Group drive to Puerto Montt
Or transport to Puerto Montt Airport
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🔵 INTERMEDIATE TRACK

Precision + Class III Confidence

Pucon Kayak Retreat and Multisport Adventures

20 reviews

Offer world-class whitewater kayak, multi-sport and educational adventures in the heart of Chile’s Lakes and Volcanoes District. Specializing in beginner to expert kayaking trips, multisport adventures, and riverside lodging, we combine the best of Patagonia’s rivers with personalized hospitality. From lake lessons to iconic river runs like the Rio Claro and Trancura, Pucon Kayak Retreat is your home base for unforgettable paddling experiences.

I had the trip of a lifetime, felt completely comfortable and confident with the best kayaking instructor, Blue. Food was awesome, lodging was a dream. Can't think of anything that could improve this experience other than more time.

By joy h for Intermediate Chile Kayak Trips – Progress with Confidence on Mar 10, 2026

I spent a week at Pucón Kayak Retreat on a multisport trip followed by a week beginner Whitewater kayaking. The trip was my first to Chile and South America. Transfers were smooth. Lodging in a yurt alongside the river was beautiful in setting, comfortable, and convenient. Meals were together as a group with great food abd great camaraderie. Attention was paid to detail with all activities and the time hiking, paddling, and with other activities were perfect for ability, scenery was amazing, and we were busy, but still had time to relax. It was an amazing trip and I am looking forward to more adventures in Chile and throughout South America as well as more future paddling..

By Heidi O for Beginner Chile Kayak Trips on Mar 03, 2026

Thank you Heidi for the compliments. Enjoyed the family style meals and hearing about your daily adventures. And thanks for the free spinal advice. -David

By Pucon Kayak Retreat and Multisport Adventures on Mar 03, 2026

I had an Amazing time my first time in Chile and I loved it. The kayaking was wonderful, beautiful rivers, great guides I felt safe and it was wonderful. Everything was taken care of, food and lodging was wonderful. I cant wait to go back in the future.

By Amanda P for Women of Chile Rivers on Mar 02, 2026

Better than we had even anticipated! The staff were super friendly and made us feel right at home like family. The guides were very skilled and knowledgeable. The food was outstanding. The property is beautiful with even more improvements and enhancements on the roadmap. Highly recommend and hope to go back soon myself!

By Chris P for Intermediate Chile Kayak Trips – Progress with Confidence on Feb 17, 2026

Thank you Chris and Mary. And thank you so much for helping with the Dagger Kayak parts. That was super cool of you. Hope to host you again next year for our Futa or advanced trips. Keep Kayaking. David

By Pucon Kayak Retreat and Multisport Adventures on Mar 03, 2026

We had such a fun time. The kayaking is amazing, the instructors are so helpful and the retreat center is dreamy - great food, a charming dining area, and comfortable rooms. Definitely a worthwhile experience!

By Brian F for Intermediate Chile Kayak Trips – Progress with Confidence on Feb 09, 2026

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