Our beginner trips start in the summer months in Chile of January, February, and March when the weather is warm and the spring water levels have dropped for a more comfortable learning experience. All you’ll need is an enthusiasm for improving and a desire to explore the beautiful pristine glacial rivers surrounding Pucon, Chile. During your week long stay at Patagonia Paddle Institute, you will learn and be able to master the following skills: Sweep Strokes, Rudder Strokes, Draw Strokes, Bracing, Wet Exits,T-Rescues, Sweep Roll, Vertical forward Paddling, Eddy Peel Outs, Ferrys, S-Turns, and basic river safety. By the end of the week you should be able to confidently navigate class 2-3 level rivers!

Beginner Trips are 6 days/5 nights with food and lodging included. Gear can either be rented for an additional fee or brought from your home country. 

Cost: $1700usd

No previous experience necessary