Chile · CANOES & KAYAKS
The 10 best canoes & kayaks tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
4-hour Patagonia kayak with stops at Arrayanes forest and three lakes, plus coffee/tea and top gear in a max-12 group.
“Passeio incrível de Kayak em Villa La Angostura! Definitivamente recomendo essa experiência. Os equipamentos são de excelente qualidade, Pablo e Marcela foram muito gentis e atenciosos. Amamos nossa experiência!”
Half-day guided kayak on Lake Nahuel Huapi from Bahía Mansa, plus a picnic breakfast in Villa la Angostura. Double kayaks, safety included.
“Amazing experience! Mariano, our Guide, was very professional and made us feel safe at the same time he made the whole tour enjoyable and fun. A day full of learning and enjoying our beuatiful Patagonia. With an amazin Pic-Nic to make it even better!”
Guided kayak on Chile’s Liucura River from Pucón in about 3 hours, with wetsuits, sit-on-top boats, rapids, waterfalls, and Villarica views.
“WOW. Guillermo is full of JOY and passion for the river and for sharing the sport and spirituality of Kayaking with you. From the moment he picks you up he exudes enthusiasm. Think: Danny Rojas from "Ted Lasso" vibes. We were actually very tired and beat up when it was time for the tour. The second we got in to his truck, our mood was transformed by his infectious joy and we were swept up in his excitement and ready to rock !! Truly Guillermo turned our day into an amazing experience and a memory we will always cherish. We learned a lot as he gave excellent instructions before and…”
Guided kayak on Rio Maullín from Puerto Varas with Lago Llanquihue views, birds and clear water, snacks, swim, and pizza with craft beer.
“We had the best day of our trip so far! The river and its surrounds were lovely - clear, deep water as well as shallow parts with interesting flora, a steady current, beautiful surrounds and lots of birds to watch. Phillipe was a great guide with lots of info about the habitat and guidance about kayaking in this area. Between him and Steve the whole activity was a pleasure - really nice to chat with them at the end over pizza and a beer. Highly recommend this day trip.”
Kayak Puerto Río Tranquilo’s marble caves with small groups, learn the geology, stay warm in included neoprene gear, and get photos for $60.
“Magdalena was great and very flexible to our schedule, the weather, and making sure we got the full experience.”
Kayak the Capillas de Marmol from Puerto Rio Tranquilo. Small-group 3-hour tour with gear, transfers, and marble caves in Patagonia.
“Guide drove to starting point. He brief me about safety measure and basic operation of Kayak. We can go very close to Marmol Chapel. He tolde the history and special events of Marmol Chapel. I got enough time to admire Marmol Chapel and take photo. It’s a wonderful trip.”
Half-day kayak on Laguna La Poza near Puerto Varas, with lake and volcano views, a small group, and a 4-hour easygoing pace.
“Most companies in Viator provide refunds with 24 hours notice. THIS one does not. Fine print does say this, but people DO get ill. BEWARE!!!”
A long Punta Arenas day chasing humpback whales, penguins, and big-sky scenery, with a real kayak chance in the Barbara Channel.
“The experience of seeing Whales is incredible. You go out in the boat with everyone regardless of whether they are doing the kayak bit.”
Paddle Grey Lake to Grey Glacier at Torres del Paine, passing iceberg-filled bays, then return with hot drinks at Grey Base Camp.
“I had a great time with wonderful people and special experience in Grey Glacier of Torres del Paine. I really recommend this tour!”
Paddle Laguna del Inca in the Andes from Santiago, then stop at Portillo for big Aconcagua views. Full-day, early start.
“We were the first kayakers of the year and enjoyed every moment of our experience. Our guide was fantastic and made the drive very enjoyable by talking about the country but also allowing us to nap! We even enjoyed the music during the drive :) There was nothing negative about our experience - even the boxed lunch was great! And made better by climbing onto rocks overlooking the beautiful lagoon, enjoying the incredible views while we ate. This was our favourite excursion by far during our visit to Chile (and we did a lot of fun stuff). Kudos to Andes Explora and their crew - you do a fantastic job!…”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
