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Tyndall Glacier Kayak itinerary
Day 1
Private transfer from inside Torres del Paine National Park to the río Serrrano sector (located at the southern border of Torres del Paine National Park) where we prepare the kayaks. We start with safety & paddling instructions - our guides recommend what equipment you´ll need to take for the trip.
It’s then a 2 hour paddle across the first section of the río Serrano. This is a calm area to get use to paddling. We arrive at a small waterfall in the river which we have to carry the kayaks around (about 100 m). Depending on the weather conditions and the hours of light in the day, we continue for an hour or two more and arrive at our camp.
Day 2
We begin with a good breakfast (fruit, cereal, wholemeal bread, milk, ground coffee), pack away the camp and paddle into Tyndall river. It is against the current and takes a good three hours. This is a fairly strenuous leg that gets us into what we feel to be one the most stunning sights/experiences in all of Patagonia. We get up close views of a towering valley glacier that reaches 90 feet high in some spots.
From the mouth of the lake we cross glacial moraine and stunning turquoise waters. For the next hour, we paddle around the surrounding pristine countryside of Patagonia.
We arrive at a bay and set up camp. After lunch, we return to the water and get up close to the glaciers for a couple of hours, returning to the campsite for a hearty feed.
This remote spot is supremely beautiful and visitors are extremely rare here so we can enjoy the spectacle all to ourselves while dinner is prepared, a fire is lit on the beach and some local Chilean wine is poured. Night camping in virgin wilderness (or under the stars if you prefer).
Day 3
We continue our journey paddling back towards rio Serrano. On the lands of both the National Park and privately-owned areas we get great views of the native forests and glacier covered mountains of the Southern Patagonian ice field. Finally, we rest up at Puerto Toro in the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park - we are totally alone as we enjoy views of Tyndall and Geike Glaciers and the Patagonian ice sheet itself.
While your guide prepares the camp and dinner, you can walk a trail to visit the glacier lookout and its icebergs. After dinner we end this day with the sounds of the Serrano Glacier and its tumbling ice lulling us to sleep for the night.
Day 4
It’s an early start as we paddle towards Balmaceda Glacier on the Ultima Esperanza fjord, the morning spent paddling amongst the floating icebergs in a truly fantastic setting. We pack up camp and board the 13.00 boat (either the 21 de Mayo or DÁgostini) and stop off at the tourist complex “Estancia Perales” for a farewell BBQ before arrival at the quayside at Puerto Natales.
Price includes: All transport mentioned above, Bilingual guide, kayaks (double & singles available), all paddling equipment (neoprene gloves, paddling jackets, life jackets, skirts, neoprene boots), dry bags for personal clothing and cameras, tents, cooking equipment, food, entrance into the Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, optional BBQ in Estancia Perales (drinks not included), 3 nights camping, camping meals with wine, first aid.
Not included: International flights, park entrance fee, tips, personal items, drinks at Estancia Perales |
