Day 1

Distance: 28km / 18miles / Paddling time: 4-5 hours

Private transportation will be provided from your hotel/hostel to the shores of Grey Lake, located 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 give a brief explanation of safety and tips for paddling efficiently.

We will navigate the lake for approximately 1 hour, paddling among big 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 Olguin 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 have the opportunity to appreciate many different 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 comes to an end at Serrano Village.

Night at Rio Serrano Campsite (Facilities: toilets and hot showers) / Snacks, Lunch and Dinner and drinks included.

* Wind is a very normal factor in Patagonia, if you choose to do this trip, you have to consider that paddling with wind may be a possibility. If the wind is too strong, entering the Iceberg Zone will not be possible. If this is the case we will just paddle the river.

Day 2

Distance: 20km / 13miles / Paddling time: 4-5 hours

After a hearty breakfast with freshly brewed coffee, you’ll help load the kayaks and make the last preparations for the day. Your guide will brief you about the route, weather, and river conditions.

You will then start the day kayaking down the Serrano River with amazing views of Paine massif till we get to the Serrano waterfall (1.5 hrs). Here, there is a portage and we will haul the Kayaks for about 100m. We’ll keep paddling downriver for another 3 miles (5km) till we meet the Rio Brush, We will paddle upstream when we can, and line whenever the current is too strong or too shallow.

The Brush River provides a habitat for trout and a large variety of bird life that we will get a chance to view. Continuing we then arrive at the beautiful brush Lake we will have vistas of Paine Massive and paddle through crystal clear waters.

Once at the end of the lake, there is a short walk to the Lago Brush Refugio where we will be treated to cosy cabins, delicious food and wine.

Day 3

Distance: 33km / 20miles / Paddling time: 6 hours

Once leaving the lago Brush Refugio we will explore some more of the lake before kayaking back towards the Serrano River. We’ll keep paddling down River, in our journey to Serrano Glacier.

There are amazing views of Tyndall Glacier and Geike Range along the way. This is a very unique experience because this is a remote area! The River is surrounded by beautiful Coigue and Cypress Native forests. After a couple of hours, Balmaceda Mountain will appear on the shores of Ultima Esperanza Fjord.

Finally, the amazing Serrano Glacier will welcome us with a spectacular view, which the Spanish Sailor Juan Ladrilleros sought an outlet to the Atlantic in 1558.
Pull out at Balmaceda campsite and soak up the wild atmosphere of the magical spot as you and your guide prepare a great dinner together.

We use the finest local ingredients to prepare a first-class camp dinner with a few pisco sours (with glacial ice-cubes) and plenty of Chilean wine.

Night at Balmaceda Campsite (Facilities: Toilets) / Snacks, Lunch, Dinner & Drinks included

Day 4

Distance: 3km / 2 miles / Paddling time: 1-2 hours.

The day starts with a delicious breakfast including freshly ground coffee.

After gearing up, we’ll get ready to portage of the kayaks for 50 meters from the camp to Serrano Lagoon. Paddling among Icebergs in front of the Magnificent Serrano Glacier is an unforgettable experience! The first sun rays will give us unique views of this beautiful place. This icy scenery is specially sheltered! A small stop on a secret lookout will give us a different perspective for awesome views of the Glacier.

Back to camp, after packing all the gear our group will get on “21 de Mayo” catamaran, to go back to Puerto Natales. There is a stop at Perales Ranch, where we’ll be delighted with a traditional Magellan Lamb BBQ. Finally, the catamaran stops in Puerto Bories, where our private transportation will be waiting. This will be around 18:00 hrs Breakfast, Snacks and Lamb BBQ Lunch included

* Wind is a very normal factor in Patagonia, if you choose to do this trip, you have to consider that paddling with wind may be a possibility. * Sometimes the Lagoon can be blocked with too many pieces of ice, as a result, it won’t be possible to paddle in the Lagoon.