Overview
Patagonia Kayaking Course

Volunteering overseas on this kayaking adventure will take you to see some of the most remote and breathtaking places in the world. Volunteers on this course have the chance to explore the many beautiful fjords and inlets of Patagonia, whilst learning a range of kayaking skills, from how to perform self and assisted rescues to how route plan. The course aims to equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to have your own kayaking adventures; your experienced guides encouraging and helping with you every step (and paddle) of the way. As you will get the opportunity to experience, traveling by kayak takes you to locations very few people ever get to see, which in Patagonia really are some truly spectacular places.

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Amazing! One of the best trips of my life. I felt I learned loads and felt pushed. The guides were brilliant - very professional but really fun. Thanks!

Ed M., England

Highlights

Spend 20 days in the remote Patagonian Wilderness learning and using the wide range of skills that the sea kayak skills course teaches you (WEA Outdoor Leader certification and Leave No Trace Practitioner); honing your paddling technique as you kayak into beautiful fjords; practising your leadership skills; learn backcountry gourmet cooking skills; getting the chance to explore a breathtaking part of the world very few people get to see.

Location

The expedition commences from the small town of Coyhaique, Chile, and moves into the Northern Ice Cap (Campo de Hielo Norte) for the duration of the trip, exploring its many inlets and canals. The access to the ice cap is approximately five hours drive from Coyhaique, deep in the beautiful Aysen region of Chile.

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Field Conditions

After a brief stay at base camp to brief and prep for the trip, students will spend the entire expedition in the fjords of Patagonia. Students will be completely self sufficient while in the field, carrying everything they need for the duration in their kayak. Challenges include long (8-10 hours) days paddling over rolling seas, battling tides and sometimes bad weather. Rewards include incredible views, getting away from civilization and doing things you thought you never would!

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What's Included

Pre-departure support, A 24-hour emergency phone line, Professional instruction throughout the expedition by qualified and experienced guides, All internal transportation, All food, Tents, All kayak gear (kayaks, paddles, PFD’s, spray decks, foul weather gear or dry suit), All group cooking equipment, All safety equipment, including first aid kits (except personal prescription medications), Maps and compasses,BCU certification, A Leave No Trace Practitioner qualification, WEA Outdoor Leader Certification.


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