Kayaking in Torres del Paine

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KAYAK IN RIO GREY

This is one of those days where Patagonia hits you right away. You’re not just looking at the glacier—you’re right there, paddling between icebergs that just broke off Grey Glacier, feeling the wind, the cold water, the silence. We start on Grey Lake, surrounded by the Paine Massif and Los Cuernos, and then follow the river as it carries you through canyons and wide valleys, all the way to where the landscape opens up again.

Active, Guided

Adventure Style

Moderate

Difficulty

1 Day

Duration

Kayaking in Patagonia

For travelers seeking to explore off-the-beaten-path routes and hidden corners of Chile’s national parks, kayaking is the perfect way to get closer to nature.
Come paddle with us and discover the wild side of Patagonia from the water!

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ITINERARY

Grey River Kayak – Full Day

We start early inside Torres del Paine, meeting your guide near Grey Lake. After a safety briefing and getting comfortable with the gear, we paddle among floating icebergs with direct views of Grey Glacier—one of those moments you don’t forget. From there, we follow the Grey River downstream, moving through narrow canyons and open sections, always at a steady pace and with time to enjoy the surroundings. The day finishes further downriver, where transportation is waiting to take you back.

We leave town in the early morning with our car headed to the Grey Lake sector through Y-290 route. After 2hrs we arrive at the excursion starting spot. Here we will provide you the necesary equipment to start the excursion.
At the Playa Grey bank the guide will give you an instruction talk to have a confortable and safe navigation. We began the excursion from Grey Lake mouth where it´s possible to paddle alongside stunning icebergs that are blown by the wind right after they separate from the glacier. We have Macizo Paine and the west mountain range as landscape, highlighting also the famous Cuernos del Paine.
After enjoying the lake navigation and mastered the kayak we will start to go down through the Grey River in a 3hrs paddling adventure, passing through a cannon and a rapid, followed by numerous turns overlooking Sierra del Toro. We will have a break close to Grey Bridge where we will enjoy a great box lunch. Following we will continue paddling until we find the confluence with Serrano River, the place where the grey waters full of sediments merge together with the clear waters coming from Lago del Toro. We finish our adventure at Pueblo Serrano where we pick up a transfer back to Puerto Natales.

What’s Included

Certified specialized sea kayaking guide
High-quality neoprene drysuit, neoprene booties, life vest, and spray skirt
Double or single sea kayaking equipment and paddle
Comprehensive safety orientation and paddling instruction
2.5 to 3 hours of guided paddling around icebergs on Lake Grey
Dry bag for small personal items

*Participants must meet minimum age requirements and basic physical fitness

Not Included

Transportation to Refugio Grey / Paine Grande (unless booked in a full package)
Torres del Paine National Park entrance ticket
Lake Pehoé catamaran ferry ticket
Meals or trail snacks
Personal thermal base layers (wool or synthetic) and warm socks
Travel and medical insurance
Tips for kayak guide

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Kayaking in Torres del Paine