Patagonia Sea Kayaking
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The more active travelers will find in this short sea-kayaking trip one of the most exciting parts in their Patagonia trip. A combination of two adventures: the navigation of Grey River and Serrano River. The adventure includes icebergs, camping, paddling down a river, glaciers and finishing with a traditional Magellan roasted lamb.
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Day 1 - We'll pick you up at 7:00 AM for a 2-hour drive to Torres del Paine National Park. Upon arrival, we'll provide gear and a safety briefing before starting our kayak adventure. Afterward, we will paddle on Grey Lake, get close to ice floes if weather allows, and enjoy stunning landscapes. Our 29 km journey on Grey River offers unique views, ending at the Serrano River confluence, where a van will take us to our first camp.*Please note: changes to the itinerary will be made in cases of strong wind.
Overnight camping at Serrano sector Meals: box lunch and dinner. Day 2 - Serrano River, Mount BalmacedaWe'll begin our day with breakfast, get our gear ready, and kayak 40 km along the Serrano River to reach our camp at Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. This journey will take 5 to 6 hours, depending on the weather and river conditions. We'll experience breathtaking views and a memorable kayak trip, passing the Paine mountain range and entering Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. From the river, we'll see Tyndall Glacier and notice the changing plants and animals. Our day concludes with camping by Serrano Glacier on Ultima Esperanza fjord, where we'll enjoy a well-earned dinner and rest. Overnight camping at Puerto Toro. Meals: breakfast, lunch box, and dinner. Day 3 - Balmaceda Glacier, Last Hope Fjord, Puerto NatalesAfter breakfast, we'll gear up and head to Serrano Lake for a 1.5-hour kayak trip. We'll paddle near the majestic Serrano Glacier, savor the moment, and then return to camp to prepare for our journey back to Puerto Natales. Around midday, we'll board a motorized ship with our gear and kayaks to navigate through the Ultima Esperanza Fjord. We'll stop at Estancia Perales for lunch before continuing to Puerto Natales. Please note: Sometimes the lagoon is blocked with ice, if this is the case, we will not be able to paddle on the lake. Meals: breakfast and lunch. Weather The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to the saturated winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. Also, the strong marine influence makes the weather hard to predict. In spring or early summer fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning, bringing rains and eventually snow. Even in summer (December to march) you should come prepared to find cold- strong winds (up to 80 km/hr) and rainfalls. In summer average temperature is 11ºC/52ºF (24ºCmax, 2ºC min).
Physical Demands This trip, rated moderate, is recommended for people in good physical condition in the habit of camping outdoors. Basic experience with kayaks is recommended. A positive attitude towards open-air activities is very important. Additionally: The minimum age for this program is 15 years old and maximum is 65 years old. |
2025-2026 Price per person in US$ : with 1 Person = $3100 with 2 people = $1840 with 3 people = $1790 with 4 people = $1760 Single Kayak Supplement = $220 Departures: Regular departures every day on request, October to end of March.
Starting / Finishing Points: The trip starts on day 1 at midday at your accommodation in Torres del Paine National Park or Puerto Natales. The trip finishes on day 3 at your hotel in Puerto Natales at approximately 6 PM. Included
Excluded •Mat and sleeping bag (-10°C/4°F is recommended) •Flight tickets •Insurance (it’s mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip) •Voluntary tipping of guides and staff •Items of personal nature. Group Size & Guiding Staff 4 travellers is the most typical group size plus guiding staff. Maximum 12 clients. Guide to passenger ratio: 1:3 
A 20% nonrefundable deposit is needed to finalize the reservation and guarantee the requested dates. Final payment is due 30 days before start of the trip
Once a reservation is confirmed for a Private Departure Trip, the following penalties for cancellations will apply: 61+ days prior to Departure Date = 20% Nonrefundable Deposit 60-45 days prior to Departure Date = 40% of the Price 44 - 31 days prior to Departure Date = 60% of the Price 30 - 0 days prior to Departure Date = 100% of the Price If services have been confirmed and you need to change trip dates, this will be considered a cancellation and the above mentioned cancellation policies will apply. |
