Kayak Chile - Campo Tres Monjas

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Patagonia, Chile

The world’s greatest whitewater kayaking, deep in the heart of Chilean Patagonia, with a unique eco-camp as your base

Reviewed by Liz Williams

Kayak Chile - Campo Tres Monjas, Chile, Overview

KAYAK CHILE - CAMPO TRES MONJAS - REVIEW

If you are an experienced kayaker or adventurous first-timer looking for pristine wild waters amid some of the world’s most stunning scenery, then look no further. Virtually unknown until the early 1990s, the Rio Futaleufu (known as the “Fu”), whose azure waters plunge through the spectacular Andes mountains to the Pacific Ocean, is now considered one of the greatest whitewater rivers on earth.

Former Olympic kayaker and Fu pioneer Chris Spelius offers a variety of exhilarating 1-2 week kayak trips based at his unique Campo Tres Monjas in southern Chile. Specialist guides lead beginners and experts alike through playful Class II/III runs to thundering Class V gorges. Accommodation is tented but creature comforts have not been forgotten. Non-paddling friends and family are welcome too – there’s wonderful hiking, horse riding, mountain biking right from the camp.

HIGHS

The stunning setting on the River 'Fu'
Making it through those rapids, then easing aching muscles with a sauna, massage and hot shower among the rocks
Excellent drying-out facilities, a chef to prepare wholesome food (the Campo even has its own organic greenhouse), a white sand beach and protected rock pool for relaxation

LOWS

Not for the fainthearted – the Fu is a big and powerful river
Beginners might want to consider the instructional courses or the rafting trips
Getting there – it's very remote (accessible only by boat) and a long haul from Europe, but worth the effort
Tents with outdoor shower/toilets are the only accommodation option

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Name	Kayak Chile - Campo Tres Monjas	Location	Nr Futaleufu, Patagonia
Type	Kayaking Trips, camping	Country	Chile
Price Guide	7-night kayak trip: US$1,500 pp all incl	Open	01 Dec - 30 Apr


DISTANCES	Airport: 150km	Nearest Shops: 28km	Nearest restaurant: 28km	Beach: 0km