Kayaking in between National Parks

Kayak all the way from Torres del Paine to Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile

We will paddle along the Serrano River until reaching the Ultima Esperanza Sound, offering impressive views of forests, waterfalls and local fauna. We are also given the unique opportunity to paddle around floating icebergs in the Glacier Serrano Lagoon. If weather permits, we will also be given the opportunity to visit Glacier Balmaceda, which descends into the sea.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 In a private transfer we will pick you up. This can be from inside the Torres del Paine National Park, from your hotel/Hostal in Puerto Natales or directly from our operation base. We will begin at the Serrano River area (located at the southern border of Torres del Paine National Park) where we will prepare & distribute the kayaks so that we can then begin with the safety & paddling instructions. Our guides will help to recommend the appropriate equipment you'll need to take during the trip, so that the rest of your luggage will be taken directly to Puerto Natales by a private transfer (to store in our office). This day we will paddle approximately 2 hrs across the first section of the river, this is a calm zone that is good for us to see the level & comfort of the kayakers paddling. After, we'll arrive at a small waterfall in the river where we will have a teamwork experience in carrying the kayaks 100m approx. Depending on the weather conditions and the hours of light left in the day, we will continue for 1 or 2 hrs more to arrive at the camp.
(2 hours private transfer from Puerto Natales, 3 hours paddling) (BL-D) (Night by tent).

Day 2 We will start to paddle once we've packed away the camp. In this section of the river there are National Park lands & privately owned lands and in these we will see the typical cold forest vegetation of Magallanes & the associated fauna. We will also be able to observe from a distance, the glaciers of the Southern Patagonian ice field, we will continue paddling to finally arrive at Puerto Toro (Bernardo O´Higgins National Park), our camp base here is near the Serrano glacier. For the sunset, there's the possibility to walk 30mins to the lookout of the Serrano glacier, in which time our guide will be finalizing the camp and will prepare dinner.
(6-7 hours paddling) (B-BL-D) (Night by tent).

Day 3 With an early start; depending on the weather conditions, we will carry the kayaks 100m to the lagoon of the Serrano glacier so that we can paddle in & amongst the ice-bergs until 11:00am, so we'll have enough time to pack away the camp, before boarding the boat, which departs at 13:00 (either the 21 de Mayo or Agostini). We'll stop off at the tourist complex “Estancia Perales” to enjoy a farewell BBQ of our experience. We arrive to Puerto Natales 17:00 hrs.
(2 hours paddling, 3 hours by boat) (B-BBQ).

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Accommodation Details

Camping Chile Nativo

Our clients sleep in 4-season tents, North Face VE 25 (3 person capacity) or similar, based on twin-share occupancy. We use a Mountain Hardwear domo-dining tent when the group is over 6 passengers and only in certain areas.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

PRICE 2 passengers 3 – 8 passengers
Per person USD $ 1.095 USD $ 995

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