Two Weeks. Multi-River Progression. Real Confidence.

This two-week OKI Pucon program is designed for beginner and intermediate paddlers ready to move beyond introduction and into lasting skill development.

Week One establishes foundation and benchmarks.

Just as confidence begins to rise and skills improve, Week Two optimizes progression and picks up exactly where Week One leaves off.

Instead of finishing just as momentum builds, you continue refining, expanding, and integrating your abilities across multiple river systems.

Plus, during the second week, participants have the option to explore Pucon’s remarkable non-kayaking multisport experiences.

Why Two Weeks Accelerates Advancement

✔ More river sections = faster learning

✔ Repetition builds instinct and control

✔ Diverse water styles increase adaptability

✔ Confidence forms through volume and exposure

One week introduces.

Two weeks integrates.

Week One — Foundations & Skill Benchmarks

Designed for beginners and Class II–III intermediates.

Focus Areas:

• Safety systems and river communication

• Eddy precision and ferry control

• Surf fundamentals

• Combat roll development

• Linking Class II–III features

River sections may include portions of:

• Trancura

• Liucura

• San Pedro

• Lower Fuy

Each day builds toward greater independence and awareness.

Week Two — Fluency, Flow & Expanded River Access

Week Two allows paddlers to:

• Repeat sections with improved efficiency

• Expand into new river segments

• Develop rhythm in continuous current

• Increase comfort in larger features

This is where skill becomes automatic.

Exposure to multiple volcano-fed drainages and varied river styles creates more adaptable, confident paddlers.

Optional Pucon Immersion & Multisport

During the second week, guests may choose optional premium multisport experiences such as:

• Hot springs

• Volcano hiking

• Scenic regional exploration

• Guided local activities

Some activities involve separate park entrance fees and/or subcontracted agency costs, paid directly by participating guests.

Who This Program Is For

Beginners seeking a true foundation.

Intermediates ready to solidify skills before stepping into bigger objectives.

If your goal is lasting progression and confidence, two weeks is the proven model.

• OKI group members receive the original discount offer for total group numbers from JAN 30 - FEB 6.

• Additionally, the retreat is offering a second discount for the two week program. Input OKI300 to receive a $300 deduction for this trip.

🟢 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.

Week 2 - Staff will assess beginners and intermediates with goal of advancing to proper beginner, intermediate or advanced development.

• Pending skills second week beginners may return to beginner or advance to intermediate development sections.

• Pending skills second week intermediates may return to intermediate or progress to advanced development sections.

• Some days will have options for non-kayak multi-sport activities keeping the second week exciting and fresh.

🔵 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

Week 2 - Staff will assess beginners and intermediates with goal of advancing to proper beginner, intermediate or advanced development.

• Pending skills second week beginners may return to beginner or advance to intermediate development sections.

• Pending skills second week intermediates may return to intermediate or progress to advanced development sections.

• Some days will have options for non-kayak multi-sport activities keeping the second week exciting and fresh.

🟢 = 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.