One Team Yukon Canoe and Kayak Club

• Pucon Classics Intermediate itinerary. Jaco has discussed that the primary group are intermediate kayakers and inflatable kayakers.

• Beginner or advanced trip options are available with a minimum two persons per group. Or supplemental fee to cover additional guide and transportation.

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 YCKC Groups

✔ Train together — all levels supported

✔ Progress faster than typical destination trips

✔ Clear pathway → Pucon Progression → Patagonia Big Water

🟢 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 - 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 - 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

🟢 = 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.