Kayak and Canoe. Still water and white water

Gradually the kayak begins to enter the list of what we all want to do many times in life. Along with trekking and mountain biking, grows into one of the best ways to visit the south of Chile and the region of Rivers. Many places, such as the Calle Calle River, river crossings, stream and wetland Cutipay Angachilla in Valdivia, the great river Well, Lake Ranco and of course the beautiful scenery of Lake Panguipulli with river rapids Enco and San Pedro.

Some ideas for recommended routes for the entire year, making it important to consider technical equipment for rainy days or cold: Tours full day or half day in Rio Bueno, Ranco Basin, mid-day on Lake Pirehueico, Sietelagos. Half Day Wetlands Angachilla, Valdivia. Railroad route noon Antilhue - Valdivia. 3-day cruises on Lake Riñihue and Rio Enco, Sietelagos.

Rafting:

Any recreational activity of a tourist - drop by rivers of any kind or degree and usually have characteristics of white water rivers or rapids raft type boats, designed and built specifically for this purpose. Guided maneuvering propelled by oars. Large rivers and rapids are ideal for rafting.

Among the most popular destinations in our region in this specialty is:

Río Fuy: Professional rafting, rapids class III and IV, through beautiful turquoise waters of an area of 7 km and about two hours. The adrenaline and the magic of this beautiful river make it one of the best rafting Chile.

Río San Pedro: The San Pedro River, near Valdivia offers one of the most complex and complete experience of rafting in Chile, with rapids of Grade II at the beginning of the route, and then challenge other obstacles grade III and IV, called The Little Mermaid, the Tour Clock and El Toro, so it is ideal to have a wide experience.

During the adventure you can see the landscapes of the early settlers of Lake Riñihue, who came down on rafts carrying parts Raulí, Lingue and other hardwoods, as well as enjoy the beautiful landscapes of unspoiled nature surrounding the San Pedro.

To embark on this journey requires extensive physical training and in total the journey takes about six hours, beginning at the mouth of Lake Riñihue to finish at Malihue. The day includes paddling and safety talk, and a lunch consisting of a barbecue on the banks of the river, when it also serves to recover energy and discuss the experiences of the day in the morning.

Río Enco: The Enco is a river in Panguipulli commune in the province of Valdivia, Region de Los Rios. Born in Lake Panguipulli drain and flows southward flowing into the lake Riñihue. The river connects the mountain lakes through its more eastern (or inland from the Andes). Likewise skirts the western slopes of the volcano-Choshuenco Mocho. This river is special for rafting with rapids of Grade II and III. The tour lasts about 3 hours which does not require previous experience, only know how to swim.