Serrano Village

Serrano River is famed for its salmon and trout-rich waters so you're in the perfect place for fly fishing. From your riverside lodging you're just a hop, skip and a jump away from all the best spots.

You can do multi-day kayaking trips starting in the national park that head down the Grey and Serrano Rivers and stay overnight at Serrano Village as it's the perfect stop off en route to Ultima Esperanza Fjord. Paddle past icebergs of varying hues of blue and float along as you take in some of the most stunning scenery.

Let your trusty steed lead you across the pampas, along the riverbank, through Lenga forest and up the mountainside to viewpoints looking out to the majestic Paine Massif. Several of the hotels here offer horseback excursions led by local gauchos.

Get off the beaten track with hiking trails that take you to some of the quieter areas inside and outside of the park. The views of the Paine mountain range are no less mesmerising. Equally, you can do some of the most popular day hikes and multi-day hikes while basing yourself in Serrano Village.

For those looking for adventures on horseback, Pampa Lodge is an excellent choice. The lodge has its own stables and runs riding excursions to suit all abilities so if you want to enter into the gaucho spirit, it's the perfect option. The lodge itself has beautiful, bright, open spaces with wonderful views. There are also plenty of excursions on offer besides riding for those wishing to explore the park via other activities.

This mid-range all-inclusive hotel has breathtaking views of the whole Paine Massif with the winding Serrano River in the foreground. Choose from more than a dozen different excursion options, including trekking, horseback riding, boat trips or scenic drives in the national park.

Another good mid-range option, this hotel spreads out over a series of lodges with wonderful riverside views. You can either follow an all-inclusive programme, taking you to some of the highlights of the park, or mix and match by choosing from a number of excursions available.

A delightful little refugio with a total capacity of only 20, Nash Serrano offers both private and dormitory rooms for guests in a simple lodge just outside of Serrano Village. There's space for campers, too.

Three styles of accommodation are on offer at Refugio Darwin: shared cabins, shared domes and tents. Whether you want to glamp or camp, it's bound to be a communal affair with large dining domes being a hub for hikers catching up at the end of a day's excursion.

Base yourself in heated private deluxe tents with very comfortable airbeds during your tour in Torres del Paine. This small glamping site just along the river from Serrano Village is a serene spot and the food is excellent.