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KAYAK BETWEEN ICEBERGS AND GLACIERS (3 DAYS)

Kayaking the Icy Highlights of Torres del Paine

Overview

Complement a trek or simply see Torres del Paine from another perspective on this 3-day kayaking expedition to the National Park’s frozen highlights. Visit Grey Lake, follow the Serrano River, paddle the Last Hope Sound and weave between icebergs. We provide everything so you can simply relax, paddle and breathe in the wilderness.

Trip highlights

• Pristine lakes and rivers
• Kayak from Torres del Paine to Bernardo O’Higgins National Park
• Paddle down the Serrano River
• Kayak Grey Lake
• See the Last Hope Sound
• Encounter glaciers and icebergs
• Remote camping experience
• Patagonian style barbecue at a working ranch

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Trip length

3 DAYS

Trip Level

2
MODERATE

From USD

$1.795 per person

Start / End

PUERTO NATALES

Spaces:

MIN 2 MAX 8 PEOPLE

Season

OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL

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Itinerary

Day 1

Full-Day Sea Kayaking Expedition on Grey Lake and Grey River

  • 2 Hour Private Transfer
  • 4-5 Hours Paddling, 25 km / 15.5 mi
  • Night in Campsite (BL-D)

Your transfer will pick you up from your Puerto Natales hotel and drive you to Grey Lake in Torres del Paine National Park.

By Grey Lake and surrounded by wilderness and views of Paine Grande and Grey Glacier, we’ll have a snack and listen to an introduction to kayaking safety and paddling techniques.

The first leg of today’s journey takes us 1.5 hours down the lake and river, paddling through ice floes that have calved from Grey Glacier and been sculpted into almost postmodern shapes by the wind and sun.

Leaving Grey Lake we’ll begin our descent of Grey River, which snakes through canyons bubbling with rapids and framed by steep rock faces.

Accompanied by views of the imposing Paine Massif, we’ll paddle for 25 km down Grey River until it joins the Serrano River.

After another 3-4 hours our first adventure ends at Serrano Village, where we’ll settle in and enjoy dinner.

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Day 2

Serrano River – Last Hope Sound

  • 6-7 Hours Paddling, 42 km / 26 mi
  • Night in Campsite (B-BL-D)

After breakfast we’ll break camp and load the kayaks. Today we’ll cross into Bernardo O’Higgins National Park and reach the Last Hope Sound.

Despite its rather foreboding name, the Sound is a peaceful, glacier-carved channel watched over by snowy Mount Balmaceda (2,148 m / 7,047 ft.).

Our journey begins paddling down the Serrano River until the Serrano waterfall, where we’ll stop and carry our kayaks for about 50 meters (164 ft.).

Having boarded once again we’ll continue along the river to Serrano Glacier, with shoreside lenga and cypress trees, and views of Tyndall Glacier and the Geike mountain range alongside us.

Soon after, we’ll join the waters of the Last Hope Sound, where we’ll be rewarded by a beautiful view of Serrano Glacier and may see cormorants, sea lions, dolphins and shore birds.

Day 3

Serrano Lagoon – Puerto Natales

  • 1-2 Hours Paddling, 3 km / 1.8 mi
  • 3 Hours by Boat (B-L)

After breakfast we’ll carry the kayaks around 30 meters (100 ft.) to Serrano Lagoon at the end point of Serrano Glacier.

Our final kayaking experience is a morning’s paddling between the blue icebergs that have calved from the glacier.

* At noon we’ll board a boat bound for Puerto Natales, traveling once again through the Last Hope Sound.

We’ll make a stop at Estancia Perales for a well deserved lunch, and arrive at Puerto Natales around 6:00 pm.

*Sometimes access Serrano Lagoon can be blocked by ice. If this is the case, it won’t be possible to paddle.

INCLUDED

  • Private transportation (leaving from and returning to Puerto Natales)
  • Certified Local Guides (English-Spanish, Level lI and Level III and Wilderness First Responder)
  • Double Kayaks (Wilderness system Kayaks)
  • Kayak Equipment (Dry suit, Life Jackets, Paddler’s Gloves, MST Neoprene Booties, MSR skirt Neoprene Deck, Dry Bags, Compact / Waterproof Camera Case)
  • Safety Equipment: Pomp – Tow Line – VHF Radio Communications – Satellite Communications
  • First Aid Kit – Hypothermia Kits
  • All meals indicated in the schedule (B: breakfast, BL: box lunch, D: dinner, BBQ: barbecue)
  • Camping and Cooking Equipment (Tents Self-inflating Mattress - Gas Stove – Dishes)
  • Campsite Fees
  • Two nights at National Park campsites
  • Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park
  • Bernardo O’Higgins National Park Fee
  • Boat Navigation along Last Hope Sound

NOT INCLUDED

  • Any additional nights
  • Medical expenses
  • Personal expenses
  • Sleeping bag
  • Gratuities for Guide
  • Alcoholics and non-alcoholic drinks at Estancia Perales

Trip length

3 DAYS

Trip Level

2
MODERATE

From USD

$1.795 per person

Start / End

PUERTO NATALES

Spaces:

MIN 2 MAX 8 PEOPLE

Season

OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL

Lodgings

Dates & Prices

Program prices are determined on the final number of confirmed guests in a group. The per person price lowers as more guests join the group. Chile Nativo operates with a maximum of 8 guests per departure which allows for a high level of individualized service and an unforgettable personalized experience.

PRICES FOR SEASON 2024/2025: (valid until April 2025)

2-8 Guests in Group: USD$ 1.795 per person

DEPARTURES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!

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Add-Ons & Upgrades

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES/SERVICES: (must be booked in advance)

Bus Punta Arenas from/to Puerto Natales: USD$ 25 per guest, per way

 

Reviews

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SY Joyce Kan
SY Joyce Kan
2023-03-07
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Amazing trip! We joined the Torres Del Paine 7 day O trek tour - note that this tour is not a complete O Trek but skipping the part from Camp Frances to Las Torres, which worked in our favour as our holiday is limited and we won’t miss much. Our guide, Debbie was knowledgeable and amicable, and very passionate about hiking. Unfortunately I fell sick during the hike and wished to leave a day earlier than planned. Debbie and Chile Nativo quickly rearranged transportation for us and was very helpful. Throughout the whole process Chile Nativo was very responsive. We had a memorable journey and I would highly recommend Chile Nativo.
Jim Garvin
Jim Garvin
2023-03-02
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Fantastic experience! We were booked with Chile Nativo via Swoop and had a wonderful experience. Our guides, Tim & Lucile, were awesome. We really enjoyed their company. They were very knowledgeable about the region (the history, animals, landscape, etc). Highly recommend.
Olivia Evans
Olivia Evans
2023-02-15
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I booked the independent, self-guided Torres Del Paine trek with Chile Nativo’s help and was so glad I did. When I looked to book on my own, everything was all reserved in Torres Del Paine and Chile Nativo was the only agency that could help me find a spot still. To still be able to go on the trip when I wanted to go, to not have to spend so much time planning all the logistics, to get a local’s recommendations on the best way to do the trek…but STILL get to do the trek on my own was amazing and worth every penny. In particular Paolina at the agency was incredibly helpful. I would recommend this agency to anyone looking to hike in Torres del Paine.
Chiloe Natural (chiloenatural)
Chiloe Natural (chiloenatural)
2023-02-10
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Serious, professional, and friendly Tour Agency in Puerto Natales that will cater your needs in Patagonia and Torres del Paine.
Kevin Jobst
Kevin Jobst
2023-01-27
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Hiking in Torres with Pepa is like walking with your smartest and wisest friend. She has an incredible depth of knowledge in everything from mycology to government, from geology to history. She is fiercely passionate about conservation and our planet and has dedicated her life to making our world a better place. Our two porters Filipe and Bastian were both incredibly strong and highly professional. Always in the know on where to set up the tent, they picked the best spot in every site we were at. Also, they were an absolute blast to hang out with after the long days hiking. I cannot recommend this particular team highly enough and if you are passionate about the environment, making the world a better place, learning everything there is to know about glaciers, mushrooms, Patagonia, the history of Chile, magma intrusions and edible berries request them by name. Thank you to all three of you for making our experience so special and I hope our paths cross again.
Brad Smith
Brad Smith
2023-01-15
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Our Torres Del Paine Plus trip was fantastic! A great crew of newly-made friends, guided by Izabella “La Professora”, on a journey beyond expectations. What a great time, a balance of hiking and touring. DO NOT miss the pumas!!! I will definitely go with the Chile Nativo team again, and thanks to Nestor & Juan too!
Senga Simpson
Senga Simpson
2023-01-09
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Excellent service. Thank you Vicky
Lukas Winegarner
Lukas Winegarner
2022-11-28
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Camilo is ledged! Chile Nativo is extremely experienced and knowledgeable - I would highly recommend booking directly through them. We were a group of 8 doing the O 7 day hike and everything was great! Thanks to Camilo & Tomas and all of our porters!

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