This is the perfect way to leave Torres del Paine after
your trekking or horseback riding trip: paddling downriver the calm
Serrano river in a sea kayak.
Declared Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO in 1978, the Torres del Paine
National Park, (located in the Chilean Patagonia) in internationally
renowned as one of the most beautiful, unspoiled and remote places of the
planet. Their attractions reside on its spectacular mountain range, lakes,
flora and fauna that make of this place an ideal destination for
Eco-tourism and adventure.
ZZ-CH-KAY-011
3 days/ 2 nights
2 people: $
1,033 p/p
3 people: $ 1,000 p/p
4-5 people: $ 937 p/p
6-8 people: $ 808 p/p
2008/09 Dates:
The trip starts every Sunday from Nov to March
Level: Moderate
Included:
- Complete
Kayak equipment consisting of: boat (single or double), safe vest, gloves,
paddle, spry skirt, spray jacket and dry bag.
- 1
English/Spanish speaking guide;
- Meals
as indicated B=breakfast,
- L-=box
lunch, -
D= dinner
- Regular
cruise boat Puerto Toro/ Puerto Natales;
- Transfer
of participants from La Administración to Camp Serrano;
- Transport
of equipment to the river put in point;
- Tents
and basic camping equipment that can be accommodated in the kayaks.
Not included:
- Torres
del Paine NP park fee;
- Sleeping
bag;
- Transfer
to “La Adminstración”.
Extras:
- Sleeping bags
- Torres del Paine NP park fee
- Insurance
- Private transfer from EcoCamp or from Laguna Amarga to La
Administración can be hired at $30 per person (minimum 2 pers.)
Important:
Sea kayaking in Patagonia can be very unpredictable due
weather conditions. Some times the winds blows from the ocean with such
force that makes waves break upstream making navigation almost impossible.
If you book this trip please keep in mind that the whole trip is weather
permitting and that a considerable physical effort is required.
Minimum: 2 Maximum: 16
TRIP ITINERARY:
Day 1
Meet around 12:00 hrs at "La Administracion" and be transported to Camp
Serrano where the Rio Serrano begins its winding path leaving the
National Park Torres del Paine and drains the intricate Torres del Paine
glacial hydrological network toward the Pacific Ocean. Here equipment
and Instructions will be given. Start paddling at Camp Serrano with a
portage at the Falls. Continue down river passing through beautiful
Lenga forest covered mountains while leaving the Paine Massif behind.
Near the mouth of the Rio Tyndall disembark at an ample campsite at the
riverside where we pitch tents and enjoy dinner by the campfire. (L-,
D-)
Day 2
Start paddling approx. 1.5hr upstream Rio Tyndall with some portages if
too shallow. This stretch can be physically very challenging. Finally,
the Sea Kayaks reach Lago Tyndall and reach deep waters towards the
glacier walls. From the kayaks experience close up views of Glaciar
Tyndall, a major arm of the enormous Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Camp
independently by Lago Tyndall. (B-, L-, D-)
Day 3
Start paddling around 09:00 hrs downstream by way of Rio Serrano. Enjoy
vistas of mountains, glaciers, and forested wilderness of this diverse
area until reaching Puerto Toro (2hrs paddling approx.) Disembark and
take the opportunity to walk to the foot of the Serrano Glacier, a major
Serac or cascading glacier along the immense Monte Balmaceda Massif.
After a snack, board the ship (approx. 1pm) that sails the Last Hope
Fjord back to Puerto Natales arriving at 5:30pm approx. (B-, L-).
