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Puerto Río Tranquilo · Aysén · Since 2016

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We paddle, navigate and explore Lago Chelenko and Valle Exploradores with certified guides who live here.

5.0311 reviews on Google
Kayaks on turquoise water beside the Marble Chapel formation
Simple

Marble Sanctuary, Lago Chelenko

Marble Chapel & Cathedral

For the whole family: 3 km to the Chapel, the Cathedral and the caves.

Approx. 3 hrsEasy

FromCLP $60,000 per person

Marble Sanctuary, Lago Chelenko

Full Marble Caves

Includes the Chapel and adds more caves: 8 km. Previous kayaking experience required.

Approx. 4.5 hrsModerate

FromCLP $100,000 per person

Marble Sanctuary, Lago Chelenko

Marble Islands

Includes the Chapel and the Caves and crosses the lake: 21 km. Proven experience and high physical demand.

Approx. 8 hrsChallenging

FromCLP $250,000 per person

Nature Sanctuary

Three versions of the same route: Simple, Full and Plus. Each one includes the previous route and goes further.
Two people in a kayak paddling towards the Marble Chapel formation
Simple

Kayak · 01

Marble Chapel & Cathedral

For the whole family: 3 km to the Chapel, the Cathedral and the caves.

Duration
Approx. 3 hrs
Distance
3 km
Difficulty
Easy

FromCLP $60,000per person

Red kayak beneath the blue vault of a marble cave
Full

Kayak · 02

Full Marble Caves

Includes the Chapel and adds more caves: 8 km. Previous kayaking experience required.

Duration
Approx. 4.5 hrs
Distance
8 km
Difficulty
Moderate

FromCLP $100,000per person

A group of kayaks beneath a marble cliff, with a rainbow over the lake
Plus

Kayak · 03

Marble Islands

Includes the Chapel and the Caves and crosses the lake: 21 km. Proven experience and high physical demand.

Duration
Approx. 8 hrs
Distance
21 km
Difficulty
Challenging

FromCLP $250,000per person

Forests, waterfalls and ice

From Puerto Río Tranquilo, a valley of glacial lakes, ancient cliffs and a viewpoint facing the glacier.
A wall of rock and forest dropping into the green water of Lago Bayo

Packraft · 01

Lago Bayo Packraft

Packraft among pristine forests, ancient cliffs and waterfalls.

Duration
Approx. 8 hrs
Difficulty
Moderate to easy

FromCLP $120,000per person

Several days on the water

For those who already paddle: camping, glacial meltwaters and the lake’s most remote corners.
Aerial view of the expedition’s lakes beneath snowy mountains

Expedition · 01

Three Lakes Kayaking Expedition

Three days and 66 km paddling Lago Chelenko, Bertrand and Plomo.

Duration
3 days
Distance
66 km
Difficulty
Moderate to challenging

FromCLP $900,000per person

The bow of a kayak moving across General Carrera Lake towards the mountains

Expedition · 02

General Carrera Lake Expeditions

A tailor-made kayaking expedition of 1 to 4 days.

Duration
1 to 4 days
Difficulty
Moderate to challenging

Custom quote

ChileAndes merch

9 illustrated designs, 8 × 8 cm, waterproof and abrasion resistant.
Pick them up at our office in Puerto Río Tranquilo and choose your designs there.
  • Capilla de Mármol
  • Kayak ChileAndes
  • Puerto Río Tranquilo
  • Catedral de Mármol
  • Lago Bayo
  • Chelenko
  • Lago Plomo y Lago Bertrand
  • Canelo
  • Valle del Río Norte

Google reviews

5.0311 reviews on Google
Maravillosa experiencia, realizamos con mi pareja el tour a las capillas en kayak y también la salida en packraf al Lago Bayo, fue realmente mágico, muchas gracias al equipo de ChileAndes por esta hermosa experiencia.
Antonia Moya Carvajal

Kayak School

Lessons with certified guides on the waters of Chelenko, to build technique, safety and confidence before your next expedition.
  • Certified guides
  • Professional equipment
  • Technique and safety
  • A path to expeditions

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  • Your booking is confirmed upon payment of 100% of the total cost in advance. We accept bank transfer, cash and cards.

Contact

Write to us and we’ll reply on WhatsApp. We are in Puerto Río Tranquilo, on the shores of Chelenko.