Kayaking on Lake Los Palos
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Port
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All,613
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$189
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This excursion will allow you enjoy the wild nature of this portion of northern Patagonia. In this area, the Andes Mountain Range sinks into the ocean, and that phenomenon has created dozens of small lakes, and rivers. The excursion begins with a short drive from Puerto Chacabuco to Lake Los Palos.
Upon arrival, listen to a short briefing; then, enjoy kayaking along the western shore of the lake northward as far as the Tabo River, which feeds the lake. This is an area of calm, crystalline waters. The navigation is upstream, allowing you to see a variety of endemic vegetation, and also the typical Patagonian birds that inhabit this area—kingfishers, eagles, and several types of ducks and caiquenes. Stop to take a short walk into the woods; then, continue to a small island planted with native vegetation. Rest a while and enjoy a light snack before returning to the starting point.
Notes:
Waiver must be signed and medical conditions disclosed. Life vests and rain capes provided. Dress comfortably—for sunny days: shorts, gym shoes or sandals, a light shirt or t-shirt, a hat or cap; for rainy weather: long trousers, gym shoes or light boots, and a fleece jacket. Bring a cap, sunscreen, sunglasses and a change of clothes. Not recommended for guests with any physical limitations. Participants must know how to swim. Minimum age is 14 years. Maximum weight is 260 lbs. Travel time is 45 minutes each way. Your guide will do his/her best to speak English, but please keep in mind that the limited tourism infrastructure here is part of the ports charm, and bear with any language difficulties he/she may encounter. Motor coaches do not have air conditioning.