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In Magallanes province, kayaking in the waters of the mythical Strait of Magellan

In Magallanes province, kayaking in the waters of the mythical Strait of Magellan, the sea passage that divides the continent from Tierra del Fuego and joins the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, is an unmissable adventure.

For example the bay that runs through the city of Punta Arenas or those near Fort Bulnes, the beaches and bays of the San Isidro lighthouse and in the Francisco Coloane Marine Park. It is very common to meet groups of austral dolphins during the excursion and if you are luky, the sighting of humpback whales.

Another prominent area to carry out this practice is in front of the city of Punta Arenas, where you can enjoy navigation between old docks and shipwrecks of more than 100 years, with sighting of sea lions, coastal birds and some dolphins.

In addition, there is Agua Fresca, located 27 km from Punta Arenas, a place surrounded by nature, where you have the option to enjoy marine fauna and bird diversity. For a full day trip, we recommend the San Isidro lighthouse sector, which is 65 km from Punta Arenas, in an environment where only nature is heard and the connection with the kayak is unique.

1 day
1-2 km.
Basic-intermediate

From Caleta María, in Tierra del Fuego, which is located at the real end of the road, you can enjoy kayaking all the season, crossing glaciers, fjords and bays with subantartic forests, perfect scenario for exploring and living the unique experience of rowing next to the fauna that lives in these isolated landscapes. One of the must do is kayaking onto the Parry fjord.

And if it is in your plans to visit the province of Ultima Esperanza, specifically the Ultima Esperanza sound is an ideal place to go kayaking on windless days. As well as the Eberhard fjord, in Puerto Consuelo, and Sofía lagoon. You must have a specialized guide, appropriate kayaks for this type of excursions and notify the Chilean Navy.

In the Eberhard fjord you will enjoy remarkable views towards the Macizo Paine. It is also possible to observe a variety of seabirds. The excursion allows you to reach Kruger Island, known as the island of the dead, as it was used as a cemetery by the first settlers.

The Sofia lagoon, meanwhile, has a great view of the Prat mountain range, the Balmaceda glacier and Tenerife hill, among others, and from the highest points you can see the Last Hope sine. There are established trails that run through the forests of lengas and ñirres.

In Torres del Paine National Park, there are different types of kayaking trips, where you can descend the Serrano River to Puerto Natales.

You can also paddle a full day at Lake Grey, making direct contact with the glacier of the same name. There are numerous companies that provide guides and kayak for these excursions.

In Navarino island, is also possible to kayak in the amazing Beagle channel, where local companies provide this excursion which is and extraordinary opportunity to paddle at the real end of the world.

In Magallanes province, kayaking in the waters of the mythical Strait of Magellan, the sea passage that divides the continent from Tierra del Fuego and joins the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, is an unmissable adventure.

places for KAYAKING

Puerto Natales

San Isidro Lighthouse and Cabo Froward

TIPS

Always use official transport and ask for arrival and departure times in the designated area.

Tour operators that provide this service have all the necessary implementation and equipment for a safe and stress-free experience, so visitors can confidently dare to.

In an emergency case, to contact Chilean police (Carabineros de Chile) you must dial 133 from every fixed phone and/or mobile phone.

Weather is changing and unstable, in a very same day you can experience rough gusts of wind and frozen cold, and radiant sunshine with stifling heat. As we have said before, the best thing to do is to wear layers of clothing.

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