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 Mirador de Chepu 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.  Ask for camping facilities for early kayaking.

KAYAK AT DAWN

Kayak at dawn can be an overwhelming experience, surrounded by the morning mist that covers Chepu Wetlands and hearing all the birds singing, while the sun starts to come up.  FYI the large picture at the beginning of this page was taken at dawn by Pascal from France.

Camping at Mirador de Chepu is available for early kayaking.  At your return you can download your camera and get your pictures in a CD.

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 (usually) leaving Ancud at 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from 3rd Floor at Fullfresh 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 Mirador de Chepu.

BY CAR :  From Ancud or Pudeto Bridge take Route 5 South to Castro.   You will find two roads to Chepu:  1) on Km 14, take right road, right after Mechaico Bridge & 2) on Km 25, right after Restaurant El Transportista, make a right turn.   Both alternative roads get together at Coipomo.   Follow the signs !

Further inquiries : 569-93792481

 

CONTACT US: kayak@chepu.cl

WHAT TO DO IN CHEPU

• KAYAK - at Puntra River or Coluco Lagoon, during the day or at dawn!
  $ 3.000 per person, per hour or $ 12.000 per person, per day.
• BIRDWATCHING - Ideal on kayak -best time from November through January.  Great to make close pictures of wetland birds, including Great Herons. 
• SENDERO DE CHILE - Chilean Trail: TREKKING path along good part of Chiloe Pacific Ocean Coast,  through evergreen forest, dunes, beaches, hills, local flora & fauna. (Penguin and Sea wolfs colonies).  Duhatao - Chepu first part and then Chepu-Rio Lar. Great views.
• FISHING - By kayak, motor boat at local rivers, or from Aulin beach on the Pacific Ocean, where you can catch corvines, at summertime (Dec-Mar).
• HORSE RIDING - Through Chepu forest, river & seaside beaches. Offered by local people.
• ECO-CAMPING - Camping facilities at the Mirador de Chepu facing Chepu River. Special for kayaking at dawn. Solar energy provides hot water for showers & camping light.
  $ 6.000 per camping site, for 2  people, per day.   $ 1.500 per additional person, per day.