Crossing
from the Andes to the Atlantic Sea / Sea Kayaking and Exploring
Those are some of the highlights from our Crossing from the Andes to the Atlantic Sea Expedition in Nov 2011.
We
had wonderful moments, with a great company. In our days Kayaking we
enjoyed beautiful landscapes, imposing views. We really could fell the
Best of Patagonia, calm lakes and Rivers, and great moments with the
Wildlife in Peninsula Valdes.
Rivadavia
Lake, after paddling down the Carriluefu River we get into the Rivadavia
Lake and the Northern entrances of the Alerces National Park.
One of the Doubles Kayaks in a very calm and sunny day.
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| Lake Verde |
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First Night nice meal and great company by the fire
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The night at Bahia Solis Camp site
Cascade in the Alerces ancient tree area, that we visit to appreciate the Valdivian Rain forest
Back Rufus Negrito
The Arrayanes River the entrances from Lake Verde
The end of our days in the lake district.
Upland Goose with chicks
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Trekking at the Buitrera canyon in the Valley of Chubut River in Piedra Parada area. |
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Our campsite with a great view of Piedra Parada and the Chubut River.
Having Dinner at night with "asado" and Breakfast in the morning.
The team ready to get in into the water of the Chubut River
Kayaking the Waters of the River give us the opportunity to observe upland gosse, black faced Ibis and little frogs
The view of one of our trekking during or second night by the Chubut River.
From our kayaks viewing Black neck Swan, Flamingos and Borrowing Parrots
Spectacle tyrant.
Another great campsite by the river surrounded with big walls
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| The beginning of our kayaking in San Jose Gulf Peninsula Valdes in the Atlantic. |
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Kayaking and viewing the Southern Right Whales is one of the best experiences. They have a coastal behavior that makes possible to observe them close to the shore form our kayak and at our campsites.
The Sea Lions Colonies are in different areas and normally the young ones are very curious.
Campsite with a cliff were nesting the Black Chested Buzzard Eagle
The Buzzard Eagle flying and with the chicks.
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| Turkey Vulture |
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From our campsite the Whales were giving always a show, lob tailing, flapping, breaching and breeding the calf.
Trekking is also possible to see Lizards, caves and meadowlarks
In our last day Kayaking we saw some Southern Giant Petrels feeding on a dead whale by the shore
And from our camp the Southern Right Whales were giving us a new show, and the cameras were ready to shot the best pictures with the sunset.
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| Elephants Seal in Caleta Valdes |
Magellanic Penguin in a Colonie in Caleta valdes
In our last days after a good resting night at the Hosteria Del Nomade in Puerto Piramides we did a land tour to see the open water of the external coast of Peninsula Valdes and all his land and Marine wildlife.
This
Program is designed to get to know and to appreciate by kayaking, the three
main habitats of Patagonia. The temperate forests in the Andes Mountain Range –
the highlight being the ancient Alerce tree, paddling in the lakes that compose
Los Alerces National Park and crossing Lakes and Rivers of transparent waters.
We
leave the Andes, taken by the waters of the River Chubut crossing the steppe,
with it’s magnificent geology represented by big walls that form the homonymous
valley. We will dazzle ourselves with imposing landscapes and the continuous
turns that the rivers gives along the journey. We will observe several species
of birds and characteristic habitats of the patagonian steppe.
To
conclude we will arrive to the ocean where we will navigate the waters of the
San José gulf. We will enjoy beautiful bays, cliffs loaded with traces of marine
life of the past and mainly the marine fauna that is along this costs, such as:
sea lions colonies, elephant seal
colonies, colonies of marine birds and the presence of the Southern Right
Whale, this being an important reproduction area of this species.
This
way we will have carried out a journey along the Geography of the Province of
Chubut, fully enjoying vast landscapes in a unique journey in contact with the
nature, learning and getting to know in depth.
Trip Overview:
Location: Los Alerces National Park, the Chubut River and Península Valdés,
Patagonia, Argentina
Trip length: 15 days, beginning in Esquel, finishing in Trelew or Puerto Madryn
Activity: Sea kayaking / Wilderness camping / Hiking /
Wildlife viewing / Cultural experience
Accommodation: Hosteria / Wilderness camp /
Eco Lodge
Physical challenge: Low to moderate
Minimum group size: 2
2011 Dates: Nov 7 to Nov 21 2012
2013 Dates: Nov 11 to Nov 25 2013
Price:
U$S 3000.- per person.
Trip
Features:
- Kayaking in the
Los Alerces National Park (lakes and rivers)
- Andes forest and
flora sightings
- Patagonian
Steppe daily exploration hikes
- Kayaking in the
Chubut River
- Kayaking in
Nature Reserve at the Golf of San Jose, Peninsula Valdes
- Peninsula Valdes
marine wildlife viewing in the Atlantic sea
- Marine and land
birdwatching
- The most
important population of Southern Right Whales in the Southern Hemisphere
- Imposing
landscape and magical Patagonian sunsets
What’s included?
- Qualified expedition guides
- Entrance fees to the Los
Alerces National Park and Peninsula Valdes Nature Reserve
- Accommodation in Villa Rivadavia
on Day 1; Eco Lodge in Puerto Piramides on Days 10 and 14
- All group camping and
cooking gear. All group equipment,
kayaks, paddles, etc.
- Ground transportation as
mentioned in itinerary
- Airport transfers Puerto
Madryn / Trelew
- All meals while on the kayak
expedition
