Kayaing Tour in The Valdivia River

On this kayaking tour down the Valdivia River, you will explore one of the most important rivers in Chile while enjoying nature.

Options

When booking, you can choose between 2 options. Both start at the time indicated at Casa Río Vivo and include hire of all kayaking equipment, a snack, and an English-speaking guide. Below are the details of each option:

4 Hour Tour

This 5 km (3 mile) route along calm waters is ideal for a relaxing kayaking tour in the Los Ríos region. Surrounded by nature, you will admire the rural landscape of Valdivia and see ruins from the 1960 earthquake.

While paddling, we will pass wetlands as we explore further into the environment. A short stop will be made for a snack and to enjoy the scenery. After 4 hours, we will return to the meeting point.

8 Hour Tour

This option allows for more time in nature. Following a similar route, the distance will extend to 10 km (6 miles), going deeper into the natural environment.

Weather permitting, you will see various species of native birds. We will discuss the confluence of several rivers in the area and learn about the importance of the Valdivia River for rowing clubs in Chile.

A shore stop will be made for a snack before continuing back upstream to arrive at the starting point after a total of 8 hours.