Kayak Excursion on the Reloncaví Fjord, Puerto Varas

It's common to begin the kayaking excursion on the Reloncaví Fjord with hotel pick-up in Puerto Varas, from which your guide may drive you to the Bay of Ralún, where you'll receive equipment and listen to a briefing. Next, you'll likely begin your 11-mile (18 km) journey, taking in the views of snowcapped mountains and the Yate Volcano and possibly spotting wildlife, including sea lions, dolphins, and migratory birds. Perhaps you can enjoy a mid-day stop at a local farm to savor lunch and learn about sustainable living before continuing to Cochamó, a village renowned for the salmon and mussel industries. It's common to finish the day with transport back to Puerto Varas.

Begin your day bright and early as a van picks you up from your hotel in Puerto Varas. Then, you may enjoy a scenic drive along Llanquihue Lake to the base in Ensenada, where expert guides may brief you on the day's itinerary. Here, perhaps they'll provide you with a complete set of equipment, including neoprene suits and boots, windbreaker jackets, life jackets, and dry bags.

Next, it's common to set off to the mouth of the RÍo Petrohué in the Reloncaví Fjord at the Bay of Ralún, where the initial kayaking section lasts for about one and a half hours. Perhaps you'll stop at the Peninsula Rollizo, where you may take a moment to stretch your legs and enjoy a homemade lunch inside the home of local hosts. When everyone finishes eating, you can return to your kayak for a couple more hours of paddling south with the Yate Volcano in sight. This part of the fjord is rich in wildlife, and if you're lucky, you may even spot sea lions, dolphins, and a wide array of avifauna. 

When you reach the town of Cochamó, you've likely concluded the kayaking portion of the excursion. Here, your guides might show you the incredible viewpoint over the fjord and the valley that opens to the east. After a final stroll along this charming fishing village's waterfront, it will likely be time to board the van to head back to Puerto Varas for hotel drop-off in the early evening.