Aysen
Remote, beautiful and with one of the most famous road-trip roads in the world, Aysen is a destination for those seeking the best of Patagonia without the crowds.
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Aysen's rivers are a force of nature; immense bodies of water that carry glacial melt from the Ice Cap to the ocean. Sea kayaking these rivers gives access to some wildly remote corners of Aysen, travelling for days without seeing any sign of civilisation.
This river travels along Aysen's northern border starting at Palena lake and finishing on the edge of the Corcovado National Park. You can join half or full-day kayaking excursions. If you're visiting in February, you may even dare to get involved in the 'Ruta del Palena', an annual festival that retraces the route taken by the original settlers over two days and 80 kilometres in kayaks, canoes, rafts and rowing boats. This is a great way to meet locals; you all camp halfway and there's a big party to celebrate at the end.
The Baker River is a great option for those who have little kayaking experience. Follow the river from Cochrane to Caleta Tortel along an old trade route. It's worth noting, however, that there is a long portage around a waterfall so you must be able to carry your kayak.
Putting the kayaks in on the Baker River
The Exploradores Valley is an extremely rewarding yet challenging place to kayak, with head winds and the risk of adverse weather conditions the entire way. Embark on a trip that ends at the awe-inspiring San Rafael Glacier with an exploration of the southern side of the glacier's ice caves.
A fantastic way to get up close to these weird and wonderful formations in the rocks on Lago General Carrera is to do a kayaking excursion from the lakeside just south of Puerto Rio Tranquilo. Don't miss out on this incredible spectacle of nature.
Drifting beside the spectacular marble caves, Aysen
Kayaking the Baker River is something I would never go to Patagonia and miss doing. It's an incredible experience! The logistics were great, planned out and flawless. The food was beyond our dreams! We could not have had a greater time on our kayak portion of the trip.
Travelled: November 2016
Julie and Nic - Hawaii, USA
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Travelled: October 2016
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Remote, beautiful and with one of the most famous road-trip roads in the world, Aysen is a destination for those seeking the best of Patagonia without the crowds.
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