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SUMMARY:Kayak Trip Maule River Oct 30 - Nov 01 2025
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Trip Maule River to the Ocean– River side camp-ground – Small towns – Bird Watching– Trip starts in Talca. Optional transportation from santiago– Lodging and food according to itinerary.– Kayaks\, gear and guiding– All local ground transportation– Cost of trip usd 300 per person / Minimun 4 pax. – Kayak Trip starts in Talca/ Ends in Constitución transfer back to Talca. Other plans can be arranged. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nITINERARY– Day 1. Thursday 30th October STARTING THE TRIP. For this trip\, people idealy need to sleep in Talca Thursday evening. The idea is that everybody shows up at the river by 9am in the morning of Friday. People can also come and camp with us by the Maule River.Note: For Private Trip\, from Santiago\, we could offer private transportation to Talca and back to Santiago at the end of trip. \n\n\n\n– Day 2. Friday 31st October Paddling the River – Camp-ground by the RiverEarly on Friday\, people need a good breakfast to get everybody through the morning.People drive to the put – Curtiduría train station – where guides and gear are ready for us and for this trip. Historically we start this 2-day trip in Curtiduria\, just by the train station because from here down the river is friendly and we can garantee the arrival in the Coast in 2 days.For people who prefer to camp with us will start the day with breakfast\, pack and start getting ready. We spend 1 hour with equipment\, personal items\, loading kayaks\, safety talks and for those with little experience the basic instructions on how to handle a paddle\, how to use a ratter and few other tips to make the trip as safe as possible and the paddling the most efficient.Our first stop is the small and «cute» town and train station Gonzalez Bastias. Here we get out of kayaks and visit a local family with a nice restaurant and the BEST FOOD along the river valley.The stop takes about two hours. Enoiugh to rest\, stretch and prepare the bodies for another 3 hours kayaking to our camp-ground about 20 kmts doew river.We paddle without stopping anywhere unless it is necessary. We taking time to enjoy the views from opur kayaks.Once in our camp-ground\, guides deal with main equipment\, camping gear\, dining-room tent and dinner. Expedition member deal with their own gear\, their kayaks and safety equipment and the pitching of their tents.Dinner – Night at Camp-ground. \n\n\n\n– Day 3 Saturday 01 November: Paddling – Trip Ends in ConstitucionGuides get up early and start working on breakfast\, while we expect expedition members to start working on their gear\, packing tents\, and the early loading of their kayaks.Breakfast is usually at 8am so we have enough time to pack and start paddling not later than 10am.Kayaks and one guide resume the trip\, while support engine boat stays to pack the camp-ground. It takes an extra 30 minutes.After 3 hours\, groupm should be able to spot the famous «Piedra del Lobo» an outstanding rock in the middle of the river that tells everybosy that it is lunch time\, and that we are about 8 miles (11 kmts) from our final destination.After 1 hour in our pinic-style lunch\, group paddles on but now knowing that a bit of ocean wind might challenge the moving forward. However\, the river turns many time and creates protected areas and the kayaks still move fast.The arrival in Constitucion is espectacular. We paddle along the coastal walking boulevard of the city and we get the welcome of many people. We also get welcome by other boats that move around the harbor either fishing or with other kind of work.We look for our place to get people\, kayak and gear out of the water and into our vehicles and trailers.We have a place where people can change clothes and after getting a bite we hit the road either back to Talca or all the way to Santiago. \n\n\n\nNOTE: All our kayak trips are supported by a motorized kataraft that transport food\, gear\, and items to make this trip as comfortable as possible and still keep it as an adventure. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring.Please take the time to check this Packing List so as to ensure that you bring the items that you need.Lo– Warm layers– In case of cold weather suggested Dry suit or wet suit – Wind stopper – Rain jacket– River shoes or similar. Sandals. – Camping Gear. Tent matress and sleeping bag.– Dry bags for clothes and for sleeping bag mainly.– Baseball hat glasses and sun block– Water gloves suggested to avoid blisters and to keep hands warm – Warm clothes for the camp-ground time– Mosquito Repelent– Head Lamp– Toileteries (towel\, toilet paper\, others)– Snacks and power bars– Water bottle ideal for hot and cold drinks.– Medications that you regularly use. Pain killers\, and antihistamine.
URL:https://gradosur.cl/eventos/kayak-trip-maule-river-oct-30-nov-01-2025/?lang=en
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SUMMARY:Condor Mtn Bike Challenge Nov 29th 2025
DESCRIPTION:This is one of the biggest challenges we organize through the year\, the personal mtn biking challenge of 35 miles of pure Andes mountains\, 8.858 feet above sea level. A 6 -7 hour challenge on a bike – for the average cyclist. Cost  usd $60 per person – minimum 10 people / Bike rental $ 70 usd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL DESCRIPCIONEvery year the mountain crossing Ruta del Condor becomes a personal challenge for most cyclists. It is not a race\, just a challenge. Grado Sur started organizing our challenge for people who want to ride with a group\, with certain logistics inlcuded and the transportation. We try to give all riders the best scenario possible so everybody’s only worry is to peddal and to complete the distance. Though 35 miles does not seem like much\, remember the altitude and the climb. For most people this is one of the toughest activities we organize thoughout the year.  \n\n\n\nWHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE TRIP This activity can vary in number of cyclists from 10 to 30\, being this one our largest number we take. We offer transport for people and their bicycles. We start in Santiago and drive all the way to Cajón del Maipo where riding starts. Then\, transportation moves to the other end of the trail in La Ermita\, where vehicles and trailers meet the group and drives everybody back to Santiago. Along the 35 mile-stretch of mountain trails we have guides on bicycles (and if needed a wheeler or a motorcycle)All the guides carry 2-wave VHF radios that communicate with each other and with the cars in case of emergency. In spite of all preparations we highly suggest people prepare themselves for the challenge well. (See list of WHAT TO BRING at the end of page) Besides\, we always explore the trail or collect information first hand from locals to ensure the pass is open and no surprises.WHEN & WHERE WE MEET7:00am Grado Sur Office. Pucara 4313 A Nuñoa Santiago. Riding starts around 9:30 in Cajón del Maipo  According to previous trips challenge ends by 7pm. However we know that some riders finish earlier\, so we always have b2 trips back to Santiago.  \n\n\n\nTHE TRAIL – LA RUTA DEL CONDOR We can define these 35 miles of mountain trail as technically gentle\, but  very demanding physically. An average cyclist should cover the whole distance in about 6 hours\, plus one hour that we use to rest eat and enjoy the area. Besides\, we also use this time to oput the group back together and check on everybody because this is also the turning point of the trip. Also\, some people spend time looking for condors (always one or two in site) admire the high Andes or simply take some good pictures for posterity. Important is to mention that this is a group activity of a very isolated road\, so keeping the group as a team is key for a good experience and good results. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGroup starts cycling from 4.758 feet of altitude and after 4 hours of hard climbing we reach the 8.858 feet\, gaining a total of 4.100 feet in just 17 miles. \n\n\n\nFrom here on\, the road changes the inclination with some very welcomed downhills\, but still two 3-mile climbs before we start the final descend. We descend about 4.731 feet in about 15 miles. We highly suggest extreme caution coming down because of the steep of the cliffs\, the rocky terrain and the exhaustion of most cyclists after a tough climb.  \n\n\n\nThe EndingOnce we finish going down\, we meet at La Ermita (a well-known place and easy to find) right at the police mountain-control. Here – at a local kiosk – cyclists can chill\, enjoy some drinks and food while waiting for the other participants. As more cyclist arrive we board vehicles and drive back at the meeting point where everything started in the morning.  \n\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING– Bicycles in perfect shape (especially tyres\, gears and brakes)– Minimum 3 liters of water – Lunch (a good sandwich\, cold pasta – cereal bars – fruits)– An extra first layer to change into when we stop for lunch. – Wind stopper (cold wind over the 6.000 feet)– Spare inner tube  (26 27\,5 o 29)– Tool kit and portable pump
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