Kayak in Tristeza and Blest sounds of Lake Nahuel Huapi – 4 days

This is a very strenuous kayak expedition that covers the most remote and deep sounds of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Tristeza Sound is the less visited by boats and we kayak among the high walls of Mount López and Mount Capilla and its waterfalls.

Blest Sound is the deepest of the lake and we kayak surrounded by an impressive rain forest. With optimal weather conditions we can enjoy beautiful views of Mount Tronador.

Experience needed: YES
Adventure Level: Strenuous.
Day 1:
Kayaking time: 4 hrs. Distance to cover: 15km/10ml.
Hiking time: 1,30hs.
Day 2:
Kayaking time: 6 hrs. Distance to cover: 23km/15ml.
Day 3:
Kayaking time: 3 hrs. Distance to cover: 13km/8ml.
Day 4:
Kayaking time: 6 hrs. Distance to cover: 23km/15ml.

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Mourning departure from your hotel, 45min. transfer to Bahía López. Before jumping on the kayaks we do an introduction of basic techniques and safety procedures on coastal kayaking. Then we start the expedition leaving from the protected waters of the bay and after 30 minutes of kayaking we enter in the Tristeza branch of Lake Nahuel Huapi. We continue kayaking among the high walls of Mount López and Mount Capilla. Stop for lunch at an isolated beach with wonderful views of the mountains. Then we continue to the end of the lake to do a 1,30 hour hiking to the waterfalls of Frey River. Back on the kayaks we continue to our destination. “Mate-tea” with pastries while setting-up the camping and time at leisure to explore. Night at FREE CAMPSITE.

Includes: lunch – afternoon tea – dinner
Day 2 – Early breakfast and preparation of the kayaks for a very long second day of paddling. Today we will kayak all Tristeza to enter then on Blest branch of Nahuel Huapi. We will have amazing views of mountains and waterfalls. Stop for lunch and after a relax moment we continue to our next camping in a remote beach. “Mate-tea” while setting-up the camp. Night at FREE CAMPSITE.

Includes: breakfast – lunch – afternoon tea – dinner.
Day 3 – Breakfast and preparation of the kayaks to continue to our next destination at Puerto Blest. We kayak this part of the lake surrounded by impressive views of the mountains covered by native forest. Lunch upon arrival and set up camp. During the afternoon we have time to explore the area of Puerto Blest walking to Los Cantaros waterfall and Lake Frías. Night at Hostería Puerto Blest.

Includes: breakfast – lunch – afternoon tea – dinner.
Day 4 – Breakfast and preparation of the kayaks for the longest kayaking day. We have to kayak all along the Blest Sound of the lake. Stop for lunch and arrival in Bahía Lopez in the afternoon. Transfer back to your Hotel.

Includes: breakfast – lunch.