FULL-DAY KAYAKING AT GREY AND SERRANO RIVERS, GLACIERS AND ICEBERGS (1D)

Day 1: Puerto Natales—Torres del Paine

Paddling distance: 18 miles (ca. 29 km) / 4–5 hours:

At 07:00 AM, private transportation will be provided from your hotel/hostel to the shores of Grey Lake, in Torres del Paine National Park. The journey will take you 67 Miles north from Puerto Natales to the southern access to the park. While enjoying the view of Paine Grande and Grey Glacier, our guide will explain safety and tips for paddling efficiently. We will navigate the lake for approximately 1 hour, paddling among enormous pieces of ice that have broken from Grey Glacier. These icebergs are scattered throughout the lake and are sculpted into incredible shapes by the wind and sun. During the entire navigation, we will have an amazing view of the magnificent Paine Massif; including Paine Grande, the Olguín Range, and Los Cuernos (The Horns of Paine). These mountains, together with the grey water, make for a perfect contrast with the enormous walls of granite and sedimentary rock. After paddling in Grey Lake, we will begin the descent of Grey River. The river serpents through deep canyons with steep rock faces, creating sections of rapids that are exciting and entertaining. We will appreciate many species of aquatic birds that inhabit the river. We will continue to paddle next to the Paine Massif for 15 Miles, the length of Grey River until it joins with the turquoise water of the Serrano River. The adventure ends at Serrano Village.

Night at Rio Serrano Campsite (Facilities: Toilets and Showers & Electricity) / Lunch, Snacks, Dinner and drinks included. Torres del Paine National Park entrance fee NOT included.

* Wind is a very standard factor in Patagonia. If you choose to do this trip, consider that paddling with the wind may be a chance. * It will not be possible to enter the Iceberg Zone if the wind is too strong. If this is the case, we will only paddle the river (which is more sheltered from the wind). Sometimes the Lagoon can be blocked with too many pieces of ice, so it won’t be possible to paddle in the Lagoon.