OKI One Wk Pucon - BEG, INT, ADV Kayak Trip

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

About this trip

One Team Ohio Whitewater Kayak Instruction (OKI). Three Skill Tracks. World-Class Rivers. Industry Leaders.


OKI DISCOUNT TWO WEEK PUCON + FUTA PACKAGE!

  • Pucon + Futa Two Week Package. Join both trips and we will deduct your $390 charter Puerto Montt to Chaiten flight costs.

    • Make certain to click the charter flight add-on so we can secure your charter flight (See Futa Trip page).

  • Sign up for both trips and we will input your $390 charter flight discount.

Why Chile Progression Works (For All Levels)


✔ Multi river access = faster learning

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

✔ Professional progression coaching = real skill gains

🟢 Beginner — Build Real Whitewater Foundations

For new paddlers or early skill builders.


3 Core Gains

• Safety systems + equipment mastery

• Boat control (eddies, ferries, surf basics)

• First real river progression success

🔵 Intermediate — Precision Skills & Confidence Expansion

For Class II–III paddlers ready to level up.


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.


3 Core Gains

• Line linking in continuous whitewater

• Advanced river reading + risk strategy

• Futaleufú expedition preparation pathway

Traveling with non-kayakers?

Add the VIP Multisport Experience (+$900)

• Volcano horse ride to → Buddhist monastery... on therapy horses

• Via Ferrata volcanic climbing routes

• Hot springs, rafting or paragliding recovery adventures


All guests share the same riverside retreat, meals, recovery hot tub, and nightly community.

Why This Model Works for OKI Groups


✔ Train together — all levels supported

✔ Progress faster than typical destination trips

✔ Clear pathway → Pucon Progression → Patagonia Big Water

Optional Extension

Many advanced paddlers continue into:

  • Intermediate and Advanced add a second Futaleufú Patagonia Big Water Week (see separate 2-week package)

  • Beginners and Intermediates have option to add a second week of Pucon kayaking or a non-kayaking multlsport trip

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.

🟢 Beginner Track

🟢 Beginner Track image

River sections vary daily based on flows, weather, and group progress.

🟢 BEGINNER TRACK — Foundations → First Real Rivers

  • Tentative day to day pending skills assessments and levels.

  • This itinerary does not list non-kayak activities such as hikes, fire and ice challenge (hot tub/cool pool), and games.


Day 1 (SAT) — Arrival + Orientation

Gear fitting, safety systems, river overview, retreat orientation, hot tub recovery.


Day 2 (SUN)— Lake + Flatwater Skills

Wet exits, strokes, edging, intro roll work, confidence building.


Day 3 (MON) — Intro River Day - Middle Liucura to Below the Wave

First current reading, eddies, ferrying on beginner Class I–II sections. Section ends with a couple of class II+ rapids for the climax.


Day 4 (TUE) — Skill Consolidation - Rio San Pedro (ALL GROUPS ONE RIVER)

A trip highlight is the big volume beautiful clear water of the San Pedro. Take a hard shell or inflatable kayak for this high adventure day of fun.

Repeat section with skill targets + optional small feature surfing.


Day 5 (WED)— Progression River Day - Trancura Delta or Lower Liucura

  • Trancura Delta (I to II+)... this scenic section offers basic eddy line and rapid features. Paddle right into Lago Villarrica to practice flat water rolls.

  • Tip... pack beverages and snacks for the beach takeout.

  • Pucon tour and culinary adventure.


Day 6 (THU) — Lower Liucura or Rio Fuy

Pending skills beginner kayakers will kayak a higher action section of the Lower Liucura or Rio Fuy.


Day 7 — Celebration Paddle + Hot Springs / Culture

River repeat OR step-up section OR IK progression option.

🔵 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

🔴 ADVANCED TRACK image

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

Pucon's Best Multispoort

Pucon's Best Multispoort image

Week of Non-Kayak Adventures Too!

🟢 = Low Intensity / Relaxed Option

🔵 = Medium Intensity / Active Adventure

⚫ = Full Adventure / High Output Day (I added this for clarity where useful)

  • Tentative itinerary - pending guest activities selected in registration.

Day 1 — (SAT) | Arrival & Riverside Reset


Arrival · Orientation · Recovery


Arrive Temuco Airport (ZCO) 11:00–17:00 → Transfer to retreat.

Welcome appetizers, property tour, river orientation.


🟢 Hot tub soak · Stretch · River walk

🔵 Short local hike to loosen up after travel


Evening welcome dinner · Fireside hangout · Music · Trip overview.

Day 2 — (SUN) | Lagos Andinos & Puesco Brewery


Volcano Lakes · Native Forest · Scenic Culture


Drive into Andes → Lagos Andinos hike through Araucaria forest + volcanic lakes.

Finish at Cervecería Puesco riverside.


🟢 Scenic flexible hike · Photo stops

🔵 Extended hike with elevation options


Evening dinner + riverside recovery at retreat.

Day 3 — (MON) | Horse Ride to Buddhist Monestary + Pucón Culture


River Riding · Reflection · Town Time


Therapy horse ride along Río Liucura toward Buddhist monastery setting.


🟢 Relaxed ride + café time + town walk

🔵 Extended riding route or optional afternoon hike


Evening hot tub · River dip · Activity center social time.

Day 4 — (TUE) | ALL GROUP... Río San Pedro Raft or Inflatable Kayak Day

Turquoise Water · Big Scenery · Classic Patagonia River Day


Travel to Río San Pedro (Lago Riñihue drainage under volcanic skyline).


🟢 Scenic float sections · Conservative lines · Photo stops

🔵 Raft or IK Class II–IV (conditions dependent)

⚫ Full engagement river day + travel day


Return → Appetizers → Quincho dinner → Firepit evening.

Day 5 — (WED) | Via Ferrata OR Scenic Recovery + Culinary Night


Vertical Adventure or Cultural Exploration


🔵 Via Ferrata guided climb (harness + cable protected route)


OR


🟢 Scenic valley hike · Pucón town tour · Peninsula culinary experience


Evening curated dinner or retreat social night.

Day 6 — (THU) | Yoga + Trancura Backyard Raft + Riverside Chill


Movement · River From Basecamp · Culture & Food


Morning riverside yoga.


🟢 Yoga + River lounge + Hot tub recovery

🔵 Trancura raft from retreat (~10 km scenic whitewater)


Afternoon hot tub · River dip · Sun / shade lounge · Appetizers.

Evening quincho dinner + fireside hangout.

Day 7 — (FRI) | Cañón del Turbio + Farewell Asado


Basalt Canyon · Waterfalls · Celebration Night


Explore volcanic basalt canyon terrain from Villarrica lava flows.


🟢 Short canyon walks · Viewpoints

🔵 Extended lava flow + waterfall hiking routes


Afternoon:

🟢 Pucón shopping OR Retreat recovery


Evening Farewell Asado Celebration — Wood fire BBQ · Drinks · Music · Firelight.

Day 8 — (SAT) | Departure


Coffee · Pack · Transfers


🟢 Relaxed morning · River walk · Stretch

Transfer to airport late morning → afternoon.

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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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