Years
of Experience: We
started running guided whitewater trips
on the
Futaleufu River in the winter of 1985/86 and
have one of the most experienced guide
teams in the
valley.
Ultimate
Kayak Camp:
Enjoy
our completely private, secluded Tres Monjas Patagonia
Eco-Camp that
has been designed specifically for the whitewater
kayaker.
Patagonia
Safari Trips:
Our guided Kayak
Safari Vacations give you
access to all the best whitewater in
Patagonia,
Chile and
Argentina.
Weatherproof
Lodge: For
those wanting a more luxurious trip we have
a
native wood Patagonia
Lodge in the town of Futaleufu.
Multisport
Options for Non-Paddlers:
Non-paddling
companions have complete access to the
entire Kayak Chile / Expediciones Chile
multisport Adventure
Vacation Program - call us for a
package price!
Frequently
Asked Questions:
Do
I need to be a Class V kayaker to go on your trips?
No!
We offer trips for every skill level and there
are portage trails around every rapid. The Kayak Chile guides
will see that you remain within your comfort zone
at all times.
What is the Futa (Fu) like?
Really,
really big is the best description. However,
most rapids
are drop-pools, making them extremely safe.
How
strong of a kayaker do I need to be?
For
most of our trips we recommend that that
you have
a reliable roll on one side to get the most enjoyment
out of your week with us - specially
for the Futaleufu River Valley and Kayak
Futaleufu Weeks. See our skill
evaluator for additional
help in determining which trip is for
you. If your roll
is not that reliable, consider one of our paddling
school weeks.
Why
a guided trip?
A guide
is like having a group leader who knows
the river incredibly well, they will
show you the best lines, play spots and
even help you with your technique if
requested. We also take care of all food,
shuttles and lodging, maximizing your
time to enjoy this spectacular river.
What
kind of kayak will I paddle?
We
have at least fifty of the latest kayaks
available for you to use. If you want
us to get a specific boat that we don't
have listed,
call our office - the earlier the better.
However, after the first day on of kayaking
on the Futaleufu, most of our guests
change to something bigger than the boat
they
normally paddle at home.
What
month is best to come?
The Seasons
in Chile are opposite than
those in Europe and North America.
We run
trips from December to April. The months
of January and February correspond to
July and August in the Northern Hemisphere.
We get high water in the Spring and lower
water in Autumn.
Can
non-kayakers come on this trip?
Yes!
We have an unsurpassed ala-carte multi-sport Adventure
Vacation Program that they
can choose from. Take a tour of our web
site for more detailed information.
Playboat
Selection:
Expediciones
Chile has the widest selection
of whitewater kayaks available anywhere. Currently
we have over 50 of the latest kayaks in our inventory
and we purchase new kayaks every year. If there
is
a kayak
you want to paddle chances are we have it, or we
can get it! Generally, most of our guests like
to paddle higher volume kayaks on the Futaleufu
than they typically paddle at home. Our extensive
inventory will allow you to flexibly trade up or
down in size at any time during your vacation.
See the Skill
Evaluator for our current kayak list.
If there is a kayak that you want and we don't
have, call our office and we can get it for you
- the
earlier
the better.
