The Dolphin Island

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What would you think of crossing the Pacific Ocean on a seakayak, starting from a small fisherman village in the North of Chile and then reach the Humbolt Penguin National Reserve at the fronteer with the Atacama region?

The Dama Island

These three islands are surrounded by crystalin water and white-sand beaches that host a wide number of protected species such as marine otters, penguins, a great number of marine birds and the unique colony of bottlenose dolphins in Chile.

Program:

We will start our trip from La Serena at 8:00 am. We will arrive at Punta Choros at 11:00 am. All the equipment we need will be set in a boat and in the kayaks, and we will sail to the Dama Island. First of all, we will discover the island and its remote places.

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)

On the second day, you will experience a great sensation, kayaking in tunnels formed by the rocks, exploring caves, but overall you will enjoy the discovery of these wonderful landscapes, kayaking silently close to dozens of marine otters and watching dolphins playing around your kayak...

It includes:

2 days and 1 night full adventure
Sailing in kayak with dolphins y marine otters.
Small group (less impact y greater safety).
Chat on how to row in a kayak before starting the sailing.
Local transportation in our van ( La Serena - Caleta Punta Choros - La Serena)
All meals according to the program.
Full sailing equipment: expedition seakayaks, single or double (with rudder), coat-tail, paddles, lifejackets, wetsuit and kayak jackets.
Safety equipment: first-aid kit, flares, stroboscopic lights, rescue equipment, marineband radio, marine maps, towing ropes, etc.
Cooking equipment and camping equipment: ( 2-person tents, shared, big sunshade).
Boat ( to go and to come back from the Dama Island)
Bilingual guides who have rescue and first-aid knowledge. (Wilderness First Responder classes) .
Insurance for Personal Injuries