CHILOE KAYAK - ENJOY NATURE AT THE SOUTH OF CHILE

CHILOE - MUCH MORE THAN YOU KNOW ABOUT

CHILOE has a lot of unknown places and Things to Do.

We would like to point out some of these natural spots, that are giving a new and different impulse to Chiloe.

DEAD TREE VALLEY KAYAK ADVENTURE

Chiloe Kayak at the Dead Tree Valley can be a unique experience that will make you feel transported to ancient times, surrounded only by the nature, in a pristine area at the end of the world.   

All rivers in the area are affected by the ocean tides of the Pacific Ocean close by.   At Chepu Adventures  you can rent kayaks and they will tell you how to use tides in your favour while kayaking, so after 3 or 4 hours you will get back little or not tired at all!       Life Jacket and communication device provided to be in contact with base at all times, for your security.

Kayak at dawn is a great experience.  Ask for our eco-lodge facilities for early kayaking.

KAYAK AT DAWN

An awesome experience: A Mystic Adventure  Kayak at Dawn an overwhelming and mystic experience in a unique place where dead trees Flora and Fauna lives together in a wetland of log sculptures, place to alert senses in the sound of silence, mist and stars. The dawn announced with the first sun rays and wonderful bird symphony, time to paddle between Empires ruled by winged kings and river otters who observe, escort our kayaks in this living natural aquarelle.

The large picture at the beginning of this page was taken at dawn by Pascal from France.

 

Enjoy our kayak at dawn video at :www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz_yzF7pyE

 

or  http://www.tripadvisor.com/ProfileGallery-i18657674.html

 

Chepu Adventures Ecolodge is available for early kayaking and at your return you can enjoy a nice breakfast at our cafeteria.  

 

WiFi availabe at our cafeteria and terrace.

HOW TO GET TO CHEPU

CHEPU is a small and unknown community of approximately 250 people.

Chepu is located 38.5 Kms SW of Ancud

BY BUS : Rural Bus runs twice a day (only Monday, Wednesday & Friday)) leaving Ancud at 6:30 a.m. from Gas Station at A.Prat & Goycolea, and 4:00 p.m. from 3rd Floor at Bigger Supermarket - Rural Bus Station.   From Chepu to Ancud leaves at 7:30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. from Anguay Bridge or in front of Chepu Adventures.

BY CAR :  From Ancud or Castro take Route 5.   You will find two roads to Chepu:  1) on Km 14,  right at Mechaico Bridge & 2) on Km 25, at the side of Restaurant El Transportista.   Both alternative roads get together at Coipomo.   Continue on the road until you see Chepu River to your left and we right at Km.13,2 right before a wind mill on the left hand side of road.

Further inquiries : 569-93792481 or 569 92274517

 

CONTACT US: chepuadventures@gmail.com

WHAT TO DO IN CHEPU

• KAYAK - at Puntra River or Coluco Lagoon, during the day or at dawn!
  Kayak rental by the hour or the day.
• BIRDWATCHING - Ideal on kayak - specially from November through January.  Great to make close pictures of wetland birds and fauna - www.chiloebirding.com
• SENDERO DE CHILE - Chilean Trail: TREKKING path along good part of Chiloe Pacific Ocean Coast,  through evergreen forest, dunes, beaches, hills, local flora & fauna.  Duhatao - Chepu first part and then Chepu-Rio Lar. Great views www.senderodechile.cl
• ECO-LODGE -  www.chepu.cl
  Solar energy provides hot water for showers + Wind energy provides all electricity at our facilities + Composting + all water we use is rain water collected.
• Cabañas - double bed & private bathroom, breakfast included at our cafeteria (no kitchen).
• Dormis - small shared cabins for 4 people, with bunkbeds (just bed & mattress) for your sleeping bag. Shared bathrooms from eco-camping.