Puerto Río Tranquilo: Kayak Tour of the Marble Chapels
General Carrera Province, Chile
Discover the Marble Chapels. Enjoy the kayak experience, paddling on the largest lake in Chile while you admire the amazing geological formations (caves and marble cathedral)
Marble Caves Kayak Tour in Puerto Río Tranquilo, Chile
This guided kayak tour explores the marble formations of the Capillas de Mármol Natural Sanctuary on Lake General Carrera, suited for those comfortable with low-intensity paddling.
Highlights
- Paddle through the Marble Caves, including the Capillas de Mármol and Cathedral formations
- Experience Chile's largest lake, Lake General Carrera
- Enjoy scenic kayaking along the Carretera Austral in Patagonia
Description
The tour starts at the Chileandes agency, located at Calle Pedro Lagos #240, Puerto Río Tranquilo, on the Carretera Austral. Participants are transferred to the bay for a gear check, safety briefing, and kayaking orientation with route explanations.
Once on the water, you will paddle through the Capillas, Catedral, and Marble Caves areas before returning to the bay and then to Puerto Río Tranquilo.
The tour includes professional technical equipment such as windbreaker jackets, life jackets, paddles, spray skirts, and Wilderness Systems kayaks. Transfers between the agency and the bay are provided. A certified guide fluent in Spanish and English will lead the trip.
Includes
- Round-trip transfer from Agencia Chileandes to Bahía de Zarpe
- All necessary equipment: windproof jacket, life jackets, paddles, spray skirts, hand warmers during cold seasons
- Single or double Wilderness System/Boreal kayak
- Entrance fees to the Capillas de Mármol Nature Sanctuary
- Certified bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- Interpretive guidance throughout the tour
Excludes
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- The tour requires approximately 1.5 hours of low-intensity paddling.
- Strong sun reflection off the lake makes sunglasses essential on sunny days.
- Wear quick-drying clothing suitable for water activities.
- Provide your clothing size in advance to ensure properly fitting equipment.
- Booking is recommended at least 3 hours before the tour.
- Provide a phone number for emergency contact, especially in case of weather changes.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
