Explore Torres del Paine national Park from a different perspective. Enjoy the largest park in Chile and South america, the Bernardo O'higgins National Park, and learn basic techniques of kayak. This tour begins in the north-west of the Lago Grey in Torres del Paine national Park, and ends at the Bernardo O'higgins National Park.
Swipe for the Serrano river, where the granite spires of the Torres del Paine reflected in the glacial waters. Sail from the Grey Lake until the Bernardo O'higgins National Park, passing through the largest wilderness area in South america, and passing icebergs and andean forests. Our quiet path in kayak reveals the beauty of the wild Patagonia from his more intimate perspective.
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights.
DAY 1
-At 6:00. m. you will be picked up at your accommodation and head for the new road into the park and our starting point in the Grey Lake, where we will prepare the equipment and we will have a safety talk.
-We paddle for about 1.5 hours to try to see the icebergs that break off of the Glacier Grey, and that, due to the effect of the wind, remain in this small bay.
-Then, we will begin our descent down the river, where we will paddle for approximately 1.5 hours until you reach the Bridge Grey.
-We have lunch there and we'll energies.
-During our tour we will enjoy a privileged view of the imposing and majestic mountains of Torres del Paine national park, which includes the impressive Paine Grande, with a height of 3,050 metres.
-We will continue paddling until you reach the confluence of the rivers, Grey, and Serrano, where our transport will be waiting to take us to our first camp.
-There we will have dinner and spend the night.
DAY 2
-After an energetic breakfast, we will get ready to paddle by the Serrano river, with views of the park behind our backs.
-In the first section we will arrive to the waterfall Serrano, where we transport our kayaks for about 5 minutes until the other side.
-Then we will continue for another 3 hours until we reach the point of the glacier, Tyndall glacier, where we will enjoy a hot lunch.
-After, we will prepare to continue down the river until it empties into the waters of Last Hope sound.
-Our goal should be to get to Puerto Toro, about 2.5 hours down the river, at the foot of monte Balmaceda.
-We will camp there, enjoying the view of the Serrano glacier, located on the mountain above.
-In the evening, we will enjoy the beautiful atmosphere that surrounds us, the tranquility of the area and a typical dinner in patagonia.
DAY 3
-Early in the morning, and in accordance with the favourable weather conditions, we will prepare to paddle through the lagoon Serrano.
-We transport our kayaks for about 5 minutes and enjoy the spectacular view of the glacier and icebergs.
-After this excursion, we will take a ferry in the direction of Puerto Natales, during which we will make a stop in the Estancia to enjoy a typical lunch of patagonia.
-We will continue on the ferry to get to Puerto Bories around 17:00, where our transport will be waiting to take us to Puerto Natales and leave you at your accommodation.
- Round trip transportation from Puerto Natales.
- Safety equipment, including VHF radio.
- Comprehensive first aid kit.
- 4 full board meals: breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner.
- Fully equipped kitchen.
- Full team of kayak suitable for the area.
- Camping in Serrano and Puerto Toro.
- Ferry ride May 21.
- Lunch with patagonian barbecue at the Estancia.
- Bilingual guide expert in kayaking.
- Additional services not specified in the program.
- Entrance fees to the National Parks.
- Sure.
- Personal clothing.
- Personal equipment for camping,
- Camping equipment such as sleeping bag, mat and tent.
- No previous experience is required to enjoy being exciting activity.
- Minimum age: 14 years.
- This activity is not recommended for people with tendonitis, or other serious muscle problems.
- Requires a minimum of 2 passengers to make the experience.
