Do you know how does it feel paddling at 9200 ft between summits of more than 15000 ft?
Paddle with us, on a terrific trip around Laguna Del Inca in the heart of the Central Andes. The lagoon has an amazing emerald watercolor and is surrounded by huge and steep peaks. Enjoy views of Aconcagua Mount (21.00 ft) on the run!
Take a breath and come to discover what's behind those magnificent mountains!
Location
Santiago, Chile
Difficulty
Easy
Paddling time
2,5 hours including resting time and a very relaxed pace
Transportation time
2,5 hours of transportation on the car from Santiago to the beginning of the path.
Technical data
11 nautical miles round trip/ Altitude 8200 ft.
Season
October to May
Requirements
The age of participants must be between 14 and 75 years old. The physical and medical conditions must be compatible with activity. Know how to swim (When in doubt, please ask). It doesn´t require previous kayak experience.
Important:
Our kayaks don't allow people of more than 95 Kilos or more than 1.90 meters / 6.4 feet.
The cockpit (where you sit) has a wide of 45 cms / 18 inches
Itinerary
The times on the itinerary below are an approximation of the schedule. These times could vary depending on the weather and the speed of your group. A more accurate pick -up time will be delivered once we receive your pick -up address obtained through the booking process.
- 7:00 Transport from your hotel or meeting point in Santiago.
- 8:00 We will leave the highway and we'll be heading to the east getting deep into the Andes. You'll see views of Aconcagua and high peaks
- 9:30 Arrival to Laguna del Inca and download of the kayak equipment from the truck and set the gear at the shore.
- 10:30 Paddling around the shore of the lagoon. We'll enjoy the huge summits around us and the emerald waters.
- 11:30 Rest and snack time at the opposite shore.
- 12:30 Second half of the paddling exploration.
- 13:30 Upload of the kayaking stuff to the truck.
- 14:30 Return on our private transport starts.
- 17:00 arrival to your hotel or meeting point in Santiago.
Warning: This activity could include paddling in windy conditions as well as choppy water, sudden changes of weather, paddle under the strong sun.
What's included
- Private transportation between all the points.
- Guides: 1 each 4 clients
- Kayaking gear: kayak, paddle, dry bags, spray skirt, bilge pump
- Lunch Box (bottled water, granola or energy bars, sandwich, fruits, cookies, chocolate)
- Park fee
- First aid kit
- VHF Radio and Satellite Phone
What's not included
- Personal Clothing (Please check "Gear")
- Small backpack (Rent available for 10 USD)
- Personal Insurance
What to bring:
Summer:
- Sport t-shirt
- Polar Fleece or similar
- Wind jacket
- Hiking pants or shorts. Swimming shorts works well too.
- A second pair of shorts/pants
- Hiking shoes
- Sandals to wear inside the kayak. Crocs or Bammers are ideal. As an option you could bring neoprene surf shoes if you have.
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat/ lip balm
- Sunscreen
- Autumn or Spring:
- Summer gear
- Down or puffy Jacket
- First layer upper and lower body
- Wool hat
- Balaclava/ Neck gaiter