J Freed One Wk Pucon - BEG, INT, ADV Kayak Trip

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J Freed One Wk Pucon - BEG, INT, ADV Kayak Trip
Pucón, Araucania, Chile
Duration: 8 days
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Pucon Kayak Retreat and Multisport Adventures
$3,690
Deposit: $900

About this trip

One Team Jennie Freed & Friends. To Skill Tracks. World-Class Rivers. Industry Leaders.


Why Chile Progression Works (For Intermediate and Advanced Kayakers)


✔ Multi river access = faster learning

✔ Volcanos, native forests, basalt canyon scenery = unmatched environment

✔ Professional progression coaching = real skill gains

🔵 Intermediate — Precision Skills & Confidence Expansion

For Class II–III paddlers ready to level up.

Minimum two persons per group or add $1,100 to supplement additional guide and transportation.


3 Core Gains

• Combat roll confidence

• Boof timing + current control

• Reading and linking Class III+ features

🔴 Advanced — Performance Whitewater & Expedition Prep

For experienced paddlers pushing performance and big water readiness.

Minimum two persons per group or add $1,100 to supplement additional guide and transportation.


3 Core Gains

• Line linking in continuous whitewater

• Advanced river reading + risk strategy

• Futaleufú expedition preparation pathway

Why This Model Works for Jennie Freed & Friends


✔ Train together — all levels supported

✔ Progress faster than typical destination trips

✔ Clear pathway → Pucon Progression → Patagonia Big Water

Optional Second Week Trip Extension - Discount $300

What's included

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Choice Kayak

Select from more than 50 kayaks

Transportation

Airport Transfers (during scheduled times)

Lodging Selection

VIP riverside or budget treehouse dorms... the retreat has you covered.

Industry Leaders

"To recruit, train and retain industry leaders." - Retreat mission statement.

First Table Drinks

Retreat provides the first couple of nightly drinks such as: kombucha, soda, wine, pisco sours...

What's not included

Airfare

Guests are responsible to get to the Temuco Airport (ZCO) or Pucon.

Pucon Dinner Out

A Pucon culinary experience is paid out of pocket by guests.

Equipment

Guests may rent a paddle at $12/day or bring their own equipment.

Additional Beverages

Guests are provided with a fridge for additional beverages.

Elbow pads & GoPro

The rivers and lines are epic... so bring your Go Pro or drone.

🔵 INTERMEDIATE TRACK

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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)

🔴 ADVANCED TRACK

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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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1. Pucón, Araucania, Chile

Pucón, Araucania, Chile

About your organizer

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.

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