Red kayak beneath the blue vault of a marble cave

Kayak · 02 · Nature Sanctuary

A longer route that ventures deeper into the sanctuary’s marble caves and formations.

FromCLP $100,000per person

Duration: Approx. 4.5 hrs
Distance: 8 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Departures: 6 AM · 7 AM

Departure times are subject to weather conditions and the seasons.

7:00 AM
Meet at the ChileAndes office in Puerto Río Tranquilo, then transfer to the location of our kayaks.
7:20 AM
Arrive at the bay: equipment check, safety briefing, kayak introduction, recommendations and route briefing.
7:50 AM
Launch onto Lago Chelenko, paddle our kayaks and connect with the natural surroundings.
10:00 AM
Snack stop after taking in Chelenko’s marble formations and caves.
10:50 AM
Continue to the famous Marble Chapel, Marble Cathedral and Marble Caves of the classic tour, then return to the beach and finally to Puerto Río Tranquilo.
11:40 AM
Arrive at the ChileAndes office and exchange photographs before saying goodbye.

Times are approximate and may vary according to weather conditions and the pace of the group.

Full kayaking equipment
Safety equipment
Transfer to the beach
Certified guide (English and Spanish)
Dry bag
Snack

Sunglasses with UV protection
SPF 50+ sunscreen
Light clothing and a change of clothes
Cap or buff

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5.0310 reviews on Google

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“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

Frequently asked questions

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You paddle 8 km instead of 3: you venture into more of the sanctuary’s caves and formations, with a snack stop, and you also pass the Chapel, Cathedral and caves of the classic tour.

Keep going

The next level: Marble Islands. 21 km across the lake to the shipwreck and Puerto Sánchez.