GLACIERS OF BALMACEDA
“Bernardo O’Higgins National Park”
PROFILE
Adventure
DURATION
2 Days
SEASON
October – April
ACCOMM
1 Night
Day 1
Pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Natales at 07h15 and driving to local pier to board the “Orca” catamaran that will take us to Mount Balmaceda with our kayaks, where the glaciers of Balmaceda and Serrano come from. During the 3 hour trip across the Ultima Esperanza Fjord you will be able to observe historical sites, fauna and geography that form the unique character of Patagonia. On our arrival at Puerto Toro, at the Bernard O ́Higgins National Park (the largest in the country) we will prepare camp and have lunch. Once our camp has been set up your guide will provide you with safety and paddling instructions. This prepares you for our kayak journey to the Balmaceda Glacier through the Ultima Esperanza Fjord, with its waterfalls and cliffs (3 hrs approx.). On returning to camp we ́ll enjoy the sunset over the fjord whilst your guide will prepare dinner for you.
Day 2
Early start with a nutritious breakfast, after which we will carry the kayaks 100m to the water. On entering the lagoon we will be able to paddle in between ice- bergs whilst enjoying the morning light in front of the Serrano Glacier until 11:00hrs. After this we will leave the lagoon and pack away the camp ready to board the boat once again and return to Puerto Natales. During the journey we ́ll stop off at the “Estancia Consuelo” where you will be served a BBQ “Patagonian style.” Arrival at Puerto Natales 17:00hrs approx.
MAP
INCLUSIONS
- All ground transportation with professional driver.
- Lodging as noted in program.
- Expert guiding.
- Meals noted on program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- All entrance fees where applicable.
- Local excursions as indicated.
- Domestic airfare.
- Travel Insurance.
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
- Gratuities for guide, driver, porters.
- Alcohol unless otherwise noted.
Our guides reserve the right to cancel any trip due to the wind velocity being too strong for the paddling level of the group. Antares Patagonia supports our guides decision.