 Tyndall Glacier + Blue Lake (4 days / 3 nights)
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Summary |
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Duration: 4
days / 3 nights.
Location: Southern Patagonia.
Rate:US$ 1,149 per person.
Dates: ask for new season 2011.
Difficult: Moderate
Season: December to March.
Departure: Puerto Natales.
Accommodations: camping.
Trip Activities: sea kayaking, hiking, wildlife
watching.
Weather: see conditions in Puerto Natales
Other Trips: Serrano River |
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Tyndall Glacier
Tyndall Glacier
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 Attractions
Torres del Paine National Park
The National Park Torres del Paine is, without doubt, one of the most spectacular national parks in the country. A world biosphere reserve, it has a huge variety of plant and animal species which, with its incredibly beautiful setting has made it an almost unequalled destination for hikers and backpackers, ecology-lovers and adventure sportsmen alike. Snow-capped mountain peaks, cascading rivers and waterfalls, glaciers and mirrored lakes: in all respects Torres del Paine national park deserves its reputation.
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There are four days of paddling and three rivers to go through (Tyndall, Serrano and Blue river), and then take a Major Embarcation that will take us to Puerto Natales. A fantastic journey that will be registered in Photograph, to remain as a good memory for ever. We will see virgin landscapes, a variety of animals and vegetation, will approx to a glacier, and be able to feel more than ever the contact with the nature.
 Itinerary
Day 1.
07:30: Departure in our vehicle from Puerto Natales to the Serrano sector, located in Torres del Paine National Park (if you are already in the park, we will pick you up from an agreed location)
10:30: On the bank of the Serrano River we will initiate the instruction to ensure a safe and comfortable trip. We will load the kayaks with the necessary equipment and with your luggage. If you have too much (more than a big bag per person) we’ll take it to Puerto Natales where it will remain safe in our offices until your arrival.
12:00: The adventure begins. We will paddle to the Serrano fall (a beautiful cascade), where a short walk (200 metres approximately) and portaging the kayaks will allow us to avoid the waterfall.
* Please bear in mind that from the beginning to the end of the kayak trip the itinerary may have to be modified owing, of course, to the famous Patagonian wind.
15:00: We will leave the Serrano River and start paddling upstream along the Tyndall River. Sometimes we will have to drag our kayaks on the water because of the current and the scarce depth of the river.
16:30: A beautiful lake will be the first reward for having paddled up the Tyndall.
18:30: If the wind permits, we will be able to paddle across the lake to a comfortable sand beach, your tiredness will be forgotten when this place fills you with satisfaction.
19:30: A delicious dinner with a magnificent view, the virgin and unaltered Patagonia.
Day 2.
08:00: A complete breakfast will give us the energy to paddle to the Tyndall glacier.
09:30: Ready to paddle.
11:30: We will arrive at the wall of a glacier more than 12000 years old.
12:00: We start paddling back to the Tyndall River.
14:30: We will paddle downstream along the Tyndall River. It will be the right moment to appreciate the beauty of the river, in case all that effort prevented us from appreciating it on the way up.
15:20: Again paddling through the Serrano River.
17:00: We will settle our camp in a beautiful and safety place.
* In this moment we will have a couple of hours to walk and explore the area.
19:00: A good dinner and rest will renovate our strengths and allow us to keep enjoying this adventure through the Patagonia.
Day 3.
07:30: A complete breakfast will give us energies to paddle.
08:30: Ready for the navigation!
11:30: Arrival to Puerto Toro, where after a little trek we will be able to see the Serrano Glacier.
13:00: Arrival at the mouth of the Azul River. Here we take a break to enjoy our box lunch.
14:00: We start to paddle upstream along the Azul river.
16:00: We arrive at the end of the Azul lake and enjoy a unique place.
18:00: We camp at the mouth of the Azul river.
Day 4.
07:00: Our last Breakfast.
08:00: We begin the return to Puerto Toro through the fjord.
11:30: We arrive to Puerto Toro where we prepare our things for our boat trip.
13:00: We begin our return to Puerto Natales through the Ultima Esperanza fjord on a large boat.
14:30: Lunch at the Estancia Perales.
17:40: Arrival in Puerto Natales. If you have left any luggage with us we’ll go to our office to pick it up.
 Trip Details
Requirements
- Physical condition compatible with
the activity.
- Know how to swim.
Includes
- Transportation from Puerto Natales or from somewhere inside the park (this must be on the regular route), to the Serrano River sector.
- Entrance fee to Bernardo O’higgins National Park.
- All meals (except breakfast on day 1), including lunch in Estancia Perales.
- Navigation and camping equipment (specified in TuEquipo).
- One-way Ticket for sailing on large boat from Puerto Toro to Puerto Natales.
- Digital Photo record (a CD with photos of the Trip in 8 mega pixels format).
- Expert kayak Guide.
Does Not Include
- Entrance fees to Torres Del Paine National Park.
- Sleeping bag and mat (but we have some available for rent).
- Sun block or insect repellent.
- Extra transportation from outside the regular park route (for example tickets for the Pehoe Catamaran, transfer from Hostería las Torres to Laguna Amarga, etc.).
Useful Advices
- Wear a shirt with long sleeves; under your kayak jacket (Preferably polypropylene or similar material).
- Wear lycra shorts (or similar) under your kayak pants.
- Don’t forget to bring sun protection for your skin, eyes and head. (if you use a hat, choose something good for the wind and keep your glasses safe).
- Bring insect repellent.
- Before and during the navigation Always follow the instructions and decisions of the guide, who sometimes may have to modify a schedule or activity, always to ensure your safety. (for example in cases of bad weather conditions).
Tour Operator and photos
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