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Kayaking

Today Puerto Natales has agencies kayak tours operators, having made a strong equipment, training and fitness guides safety standards, to allow you to enjoy and explore Patagonia.
Kayaking can be practiced on the following areas: Última Esperanza Fjord, Eberhard Fjord, Río Serrano sailing through icebergs on Grey Lake, Serrano glacier among others.

Lago Grey Tour

This beautiful lake starts on the south wing of the Southern Ice Field. Here you will be able to appreciate gigantic icebergs falling from the very base of the glacier, providing excellent scenery and at the same time, giving the opportunity to watch the Paine massif from several different angles. From here you can also sail among icebergs and arrive to the wall of Grey Glacier. Sailing time is about three hours.

Sport Fishing

The privacy of his landscapes, low population and visitor load, non-existence of any contamination in their ecosystems, have a unique marine lake system and worldwide, give a unique vocation to Ultima Esperanza for sport fishing.

Lago Balmaceda
Vast lake that flows into Hollemberg River towards Almirante Montt Gulf. It is located 28 kilometers southwest to the city of Puerto Natales with excellent resources for sport fishing. Picnicking and camping are allowed on its coastline and it also gives the opportunity to practice bird-watching since there is a wide variety here:black-necked swans,ducks,seagulls, pilpilenes, playeros and, if you are lucky,flamingoes.

Laguna Sofia
Wide lagoon situated 30 Km northeast the city of Puerto Natales, next to Mylodon Cave National Monument and between Sierra Señoret and Cerro Benitez. This is a perfect area for sailing on zodiac boats, swimming, sport fishing or just visiting and walking around the area enjoying its natural beauties.

Lago Pinto
Located at around 50 Km away from Puerto Natales, the entrance way is through a pebbled road in regular conditions, not an easy access.Located at around 50 Km away from Puerto Natales, the entrance way is through a pebbled road in regular conditions, not an easy access.Species: Brown trout

Rio Hollemberg
Located 25 Km south of Puerto Natales, the access is through a well-kept pebbled road. Species: Brown trout and Rainbow trout.

Rio Serrano
Located 168 Km away from Puerto Natales, it is a natural border of Torres del Paine national park. It flows from Lago Toro and opens into Seno de Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope Sound). It is a good river for fishing activities and there are good accommodation facilities. The access is through a wellkept pebbled road.Located 168 Km away from Puerto Natales, it is a natural border of Torres del Paine national park. It flows from Lago Toro and opens into Seno de Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope Sound). It is a good river for fishing activities and there are good accommodation facilities. The access is through a wellkept pebbled road.Species: Brown trout and Rainbow trout.Rió ViscachaLocated 40 Km from Cerro Castillo, on the way to Torres del Paine National Park. The entrance is through a well-kept pebbled road.Species: Brown trout and Rainbow trout.

Lago Toro
Located 80 Km away from Puerto Natales. A small part of this lake belongs to Torres del Paine National Park; the entrance is through a well-kept pebbled road.Located 80 Km away from Puerto Natales. A small part of this lake belongs to Torres del Paine National Park; the entrance is through a well-kept pebbled road.Species: Brown trout and Rainbow trout

Lago Sarmiento
Located 90 Km away from Puerto Natales, in Torres del Paine National Park, the entrance is through a well-kept pebbled road.Located 90 Km away from Puerto Natales, in Torres del Paine National Park, the entrance is through a well-kept pebbled road.Species: Brown trout and Rainbow trout

Sailing

When sailing through these sites, you let the scenery surprise you. You feel the wind and particularly you feel freedom.

Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers
This is an unmissable sailing trip. It starts in Puerto Natales to continue sailing around Last Hope Fjord. During the journey, nature surprises the traveler: fantastic hills and native forests, seadogs gamboling around the rocks, cormorants and condors unfolding there wings spice up the beautiful views. The vessel gets close to Balmaceda Glacier and then it stops in Puerto Toro for a stroll through the forests until the lagoon after the icebergs of Serrano Glacier. The tranquility of this lagoon, with floating icebergs and the Serrano Glacier with its continuous slides are the main attractions in the area.This is an unmissable sailing trip. It starts in Puerto Natales to continue sailing around Last Hope Fjord. During the journey, nature surprises the traveler: fantastic hills and native forests, seadogs gamboling around the rocks, cormorants and condors unfolding there wings spice up the beautiful views. The vessel gets close to Balmaceda Glacier and then it stops in Puerto Toro for a stroll through the forests until the lagoon after the icebergs of Serrano Glacier. The tranquility of this lagoon, with floating icebergs and the Serrano Glacier with its continuous slides are the main attractions in the area.It is also possible to sail on kayak boats or zodiac boats on Laguna Serrano and camping in an eco campsite.Time: half-a-day and one-day sailing trips.

Canal de las Montañas
This tourist alternative towards the area of Patagonian channels allows you to enjoy landscapes of an aggressive beauty with Patagonian Andes chains as main attractions.The canal de las montañas stretches out for about 40 kilometers length with quiet waters and surroundings with numerous waterfalls, sea species and glaciers that glide off hills to go to the sea. This program is only covered by private trips.

Bringing two Parks Together
Río Serrano is situated between two national parks: Torres del Paine and Bernardo O’Higgins. This river offers one of the most incredible adventures sailing on kayak boats, rubber boats or modern vessels. The trip develops among mountain chains, native vegetation and the eco surrounding of Southern Ice Field, until it gets to Monte BalmacedaRío Serrano is situated between two national parks: Torres del Paine and Bernardo O’Higgins. This river offers one of the most incredible adventures sailing on kayak boats, rubber boats or modern vessels. The trip develops among mountain chains, native vegetation and the eco surrounding of Southern Ice Field, until it gets to Monte Balmacedawith Balmaceda and Serrano hanging glaciers. During this journey, experts will lead you to discover the most awesome corners of Patagonia. The circuit can be carried out via Puerto Natales, Monte Balmaceda, Paine and vice versa.