Kayaking

What we offer…

Kayaking is becoming more and more popular in Chile and Argentina, you can even enjoy kayaking while joining some of our Antarctic voyages. With the long and varied coastlines and wealth of lakes and rivers we highly recommend paddling out onto the water during your visit.

Kayaking in Patagonia

We were one of the first operators in the area to introduce sea kayakers to the marvellous waterways in and around Torres del Paine with our innovative three-day sea-kayaking tour, which was part of our multi-activity Blue Ice Trail.

Today, we offer a range of kayaking tours from a five day kayak journey out of Torres del Paine via the isolated waterways of Bernardo O’Higgins to a dramatic one day kayak with whales between the fjords and the glaciers of the Straits of Magellan.

We also include kayaking in some of our multi-sport trips in Torres del Paine, we can add a half or full day kayaking onto any custom Paine trip. Kayaking is available on Grey Lake either at the beach end or close to the glacier itself. This can be an exciting addition to a hiking or riding trip, even for families travelling with older children. For those with younger children, just contact us and we can discuss options.

Gaining in popularity are the majestic peaks and intensely green forests of Aysen in northern Patagonia. Join our four day instructional kayak down the Baker River through wild and pristine fjords with nights camping under the stars and days exploring these magnicent waterways.

Some of our kayaking departures run on scheduled dates and some are custom trips available privately on request. Some require previous kayaking experience and some are suitable for beginners.

We have outlined some of our most popular kayaking experiences below.

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Full Day Kayak with Whales

Paddle through Patagonia’s wildest corners on this full-day kayak adventure out of Punta Arenas. Navigate past glaciers and fjords, spot humpback whales in their feeding grounds, taste Chilean wine under endless skies, and feel like an explorer among ancient Kawesqar routes.

1 days

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Paine Glacier Kayaking Adventure

Paddle amidst Patagonia’s raw beauty. Dodge icebergs on Grey Lake; voyage down Serrano River; and stand before towering glaciers by day and sleep beneath the stars at night.

5 days

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Baker River, Aysen Instructional Kayak

Kayak through Chile’s remote Aysén wilderness on this five-day instructional kayak journey down the Baker River. Paddle between towering cliffs and snow-capped peaks; camp under vast southern skies; hike to waterfalls in ancient forests; fish for trout; and gain new skills.

5 days

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Multisport Bike and Kayak

Bike, hike and kayak in Torres del Paine National Park as you explore the French Valley, Grey Glacier, Grey Lake, Lago Pehoé and Canadon Macho. Stay in traditional refugios.

5 days

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W Multisport Adventure

Experience Torres del Paine in this unique multisport adventure. Hike the iconic W Trek; Kayak Grey Lake among icebergs; paddle fjords, and wild camp in Chile’s most spectacular national park.

8 days

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Blue Ice Trail

The ultimate multisport adventure in Torres del Paine: horse riding, hiking, kayaking, camping and glacier travel with full support. For fit, adventurous travellers looking to experience it all

10 days

A few short kayak experiences to slot into your Patagonia itinerary:

Take a boat trip to Grey Glacier, or hike there from Lake Pehoe before paddling out onto Grey Lake for an intimate encounter with this immense valley glacier, the largest in Torres del Paine. Navigating your kayak around the icebergs, you will witness the glacier’s impressive vertical face rising some 30 metres above the lake (half day excursion)
Instead of joining one of the standard tours to the Perito Moreno Glacier, we highly recommend joining a tour that includes a few hours kayaking in front of this legendary glacier. As with Grey Glacier above, you will paddle out in front of the vertical face of the glacier for a truly once in a lifetime experience.
Join a full day boat trip into the Francisco Coloane Marine Park accessed from Punta Arenas in southern Chile. After a 3-hour navigation you arrive in the marine park where you will be paddling out in kayaks alongside whales among the fjords and glaciers of the Straits of Magellan in one of southern Patagonia’s most untouched landscapes. An area where ancient Kawesqar canoe routes exist. See more information under Whale Watching above.