Torres del Paine

Highlights

Highlights

• Enjoy a panorama of the Southern Ice Field.
• Ride along Last Hope Fjord.
• Go on an exciting river kayaking adventure through Grey Lake and Grey River.
• Visit Bernardo O'Higgins National Park.
• Check out Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers.

Included

Included

• Certified kayaking guide.
• Transfer to and from Puerto Natales or inside Torres del Paine.
• Double or single kayak, depending on your experience.
• Entrance fee into the Bernardo O’Higgins National Park and boat ride
• 2 nights of camping.
• Complete paddling equipment, including dry suit and dry bag.
• Complete camping equipment. (MSR Elixir 3 tent and Thermarest mats)
• Barbeque at Estancia Perales. (drinks not included).
• All meals mentioned in the itinerary

Not included

• Fee for the Torres del Paine National Park.
• Sleeping bags (-10°C/4°F is recommended). You can rent from stores in Puerto Natales.
• Flight tickets.
• Insurance. (it’s mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip)
• Voluntary tipping to guides and staff.
• Personal items.

Accommodation

Camping

The camping gear consists of all-season tents for 2, 3 or 4 people. YOU HAVE TO BRING YOUR OWN SLEEPING BAG (Puerto Natales Town has rental shops). The guides will have marine VHF radios for communication and emergency purposes.

Facts

Departures

Regular departures are available every day on request from October to March.

Starting / finishing point

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.

Physical demands

This trip is recommended for people in good physical condition who are accustomed to camping outdoors. Basic experience with kayaks is recommended.

• Minimum age: 15 years old
• Maximum age: 65 years old

Group size guiding staff

4 travelers is the most typical group size plus guiding staff.
Maximum 12 clients. Guide to passenger ratio: 1:3.

Transport

In addition to your kayaks, we will use minivans that normally seat between 8 to 14 people. We use smaller vehicles with small groups.

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 winds that circle the Antarctic landmass which makes the weather hard to predict. In spring or early summer, fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning, bringing rain and even snow. Even in summer (December to March), you should come prepared to find cold, strong winds (up to 130 km/hr) and rainfall. Summer’s average temperature is 11ºC (52ºF), ranging between 2 to 24ºC(35 to 75ºF).

Sea kayaking in Patagonia can be very unpredictable due to weather conditions. Sometimes the wind from the ocean blows with such force that waves break upstream, making navigation almost impossible. If you book this trip please keep in mind that it is weather permitting and that considerable physical effort is required.

Kayaking gear

We’ll provide the following gear:

• Single Necky HV kayaks, paddle and skirts.
• Double Necky Amaruk kayaks, paddle and skirts.
• Neoprene suit, gloves and shoes.
• Paddle jacket with hood and life vest.
• Dry bags for personal items and clothing.
• Tents.
• All kitchen equipment.

What you need to bring

• Bathing suit or short wetsuit for paddling.
• First layer pants and shirt .(polypropylene or Capilene suggested)
• Second layer pants and shirt. (polar 100 or thicker suggested)
• Third layer pants and jacket. (short wind or Gore-Tex suggested)
• An extra set of clothes. (pants, shirt, and socks)
• Day bag.
• Wet shoes, camp shoes (high cane trekking shoes are suggested) and resting shoes.
• 3 pairs of socks. (wool)
• Sandals, sun hat, shirt, pants, shorts and underwear top and bottom.
• Hat and gloves.
• Sunblock and sunglasses.
• Insect repellent.
• Lip balm.
• Small flashlight and batteries.
• Sleeping bag (comfort -10ºC/ 4ºF) and mattress. (we can suggest local rentals)
• Bottle for water.

Please note: Cotton is not recommended as it absorbs moisture and is difficult to dry.

Itinerary modifications

We reserve the right to change the order of the days in any itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide based on operational considerations. The trip guide can modify the original itinerary of the trip, wait for better conditions, take a different route, or, in severe cases, ask for an evacuation in different embarkation; in this case, there will be no refund.
Please note: Sea kayaking in Patagonia can be very unpredictable due to weather conditions. Sometimes the wind from the ocean blows with such force that waves break upstream, making navigation almost impossible. If you book this trip please keep in mind that it is weather permitting and that considerable physical effort is required.