Embark on a journey from Puerto Natales to Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, the largest park in Chile and one of the four largest in the world, spanning 4,300,000 hectares. Discover the majestic Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, accessible only by sea, and be amazed by the grandeur of Chilean Patagonia. During six hours of navigation, marvel at the rich flora and fauna of this unique region, including forests of coigüe, canelo, ñirre, and lenga. Additionally, you'll spot seabirds like imperial cormorants and admire rocky formations inhabited by sea lions.

This excursion through the Última Esperanza fjord reveals historical buildings, such as the old Bories refrigerator plant, small ranches, glaciers, and waterfalls. You'll reach the Balmaceda Glacier, calved from the mountain of the same name, midway through the journey. In the afternoon, you'll return to Puerto Natales, once again enjoying this stunning natural environment. Your responsible visit contributes to the conservation of this national park, ensuring that future generations can also enjoy its beauty.

Physical Demand

medium low

Easy physical activity. Short walks on mostly flat or gentle terrain.

Schedule

7:00 - Pick up at accommodation

Passengers heading directly to Puerto Bories should arrive by 7:30 AM.

08.00 hrs. - Navigation from Puerto Bories to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers

Departing from Puerto Bories, just 5 km away, you will embark towards Bernardo O'Higgins National Park via the Señoret Channel. Enjoy a delicious snack on board while relaxing and admiring the view of the majestic Mount Balmaceda and its incredible glaciers, which we will explore later.

8:30 - National Historical Monument Frigorífico Bories

The journey includes a stop at the National Historical Monument Frigorífico Bories, built in 1913 by the Tierra del Fuego Exploitation Company. For over six decades, it was the region's main processing center, notable for its post-Victorian English architecture and solid masonry construction.

09.00 hrs. - From Puerto Bories to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers

Navigate through the impressive Última Esperanza Fjord. Admire majestic mountains, spectacular waterfalls, and rich Patagonian wildlife. Along the way, visit the Condor Cliff and Waterfall, and continue to Mount Balmaceda to see its 2,035-meter-high glacier.

10.00 hrs. - Viewing Beautiful Mountains, Waterfalls, Ranches, and Patagonian Birdlife

Along the route, you will witness breathtaking landscapes of towering mountains, majestic waterfalls, and abundant wildlife, including imperial cormorants and sea lions.

12.00 hrs. - View of the Balmaceda Glacier

The Balmaceda Glacier, located on the western slope of Mount Balmaceda, is a gem of Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. This hanging glacier, standing 2,035 meters high, captivates visitors with its impressive white icebergs sliding majestically down the eastern side of the mountain.

12.30 hrs. - Visit to the Serrano Glacier

Hike through a lush forest of coihues and ñirres to the foot of the glacier. This 1.8 km round-trip route near Natales, Magallanes, is generally considered easy and takes about 30 minutes to complete. This path is excellent for hiking and strolling, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people.

13.00 hrs. - Return from Serrano Glacier to Estancia Perales, with a Whiskey and Millenary Ice

From the Serrano Glacier to Estancia Perales, enjoy a whiskey with millenary ice, accompanied by a spectacular panoramic view of the Serrano Glacier.

14.00 hrs. - Lunch at Estancia Turística Perales

Enjoy lunch at Estancia Turística Perales, located 51 kilometers from Puerto Natales. This place stands out for its impressive landscape, situated on the shores of the Última Esperanza Fjord, at the foot of Cerro Prat, and at the entrance to the Chacabuco mountain range. The estancia offers a must-see tour for nature lovers, culminating in a delicious Patagonian lunch. The menu includes grilled lamb with accompaniments, with vegetarian options available upon request.

17.30 hrs. - Arrival in Puerto Natales. End of navigation services.

Arrival in Puerto Natales. End of navigation services. We thank you for your company and hope you enjoyed this unique experience in Patagonia.

Included

Transfers from/to Accommodation in Puerto Natales
Available for the urban area of Puerto Natales.
Boat Trip
Lunch
Snacks
Bilingual Guide spanish/english
During excursions and departures mentioned in the itinerary
Expert advice and coordination
Personalized guidance and coordination of your experience via phone, email, webchat, WhatsApp, and scheduled video calls.
Booking Fee – Reservation Management
Administrative costs associated with managing and confirming your reservation, including payment processing and coordinating services with local operators.

Not Included

Medical, accident or travel insurance

General Conditions

Minimum:	2
Departure:	07:15
Duration:	10
Return:	18:00

Daily departures from September to March (subject to availability).
From April to August Confirmed departures only on Sundays.
Other departures subject to minimum number of passengers.

Commercial Conditions

Cancellation Policies

Cancellations with 10 days or more before arrival: 90% refund.
Cancellations with 9 days or less before arrival are not eligible for a refund.

Other Conditions

Children (2 to 12 years old)
CLP $137,500

Infants (0 to 1 year old)
Free of charge / No charge

Our apply on everything not mentioned before.

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Great Chile SpA – Great Chile

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1. General Conditions

All prices published by Great Chile are subject to change without prior notice until the reservation is confirmed and paid.
The prices published by Great Chile correspond to the final value of the service and include applicable taxes and administrative costs associated with the booking management (booking fee), unless expressly stated otherwise.
Tourism programs include only the services expressly indicated in the description of each product.
It is the passenger’s responsibility to evaluate their health condition and physical fitness before booking, ensuring it is compatible with the level of difficulty of the excursion or activity.
Many activities take place in high-altitude areas or locations with particular geographic conditions; therefore, consulting a health professional beforehand is recommended if there are any doubts.
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Likewise, the company is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage to personal belongings during transfers, excursions, or tourism programs.

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The customer or passenger is responsible for:

Providing accurate and complete personal information for all passengers when making the reservation.
Informing relevant medical conditions that could affect participation in an activity.
Complying with schedules, meeting points, and safety instructions provided by guides or service providers.
Possessing valid travel documentation, including passport, visas, or other immigration requirements when applicable.

Great Chile will not be responsible for unused services due to delays, lack of documentation, or failure to comply with schedules by the passenger.

Likewise, Great Chile will not be responsible when delays in the provision of a service — for any reason, including weather conditions, operational issues, or force majeure — affect the performance of other services or reservations contracted by the passenger.

Great Chile will not be responsible for additional expenses, loss of services, travel modifications, or interruptions caused by circumstances beyond its control, such as adverse weather conditions, natural events, delays or cancellations of air, sea, or land transport, strikes, social unrest, decisions of authorities, operational failures of third parties, or other force majeure events.

Furthermore, Great Chile is not responsible for costs incurred by the passenger if, due to personal reasons, medical issues, accidents, or any other circumstance unrelated to the company, the passenger must abandon the program before completion or requires assistance, rescue, or evacuation during the trip.

For such situations, Great Chile strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance that covers cancellations, trip interruption, medical expenses, evacuation, repatriation, and other contingencies related to tourism activities.

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Reservations made through the website or digital channels are subject to confirmation once payment has been received.
Reservations that are not fully paid at the end of the purchase process may be automatically cancelled by the system without manual intervention.
If a new reservation is made later, prices may vary compared to the initial quotation.
The reservation confirmation sent by Great Chile constitutes the official proof of the contracted service and will be considered valid evidence in the event of reviews, payment disputes, or verification by financial institutions.

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Once the reservation is confirmed, it is not possible to modify passenger information for online purchases.
Pre-established programs do not allow route changes, name changes, or refunds unless expressly authorized by the final service provider.
In exceptional cases where date or schedule changes are authorized, penalties or additional charges may apply according to the policies of the tourism provider.

All modification requests must be submitted in writing to:

reservas@greatchile.com

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Cancellations of tourism services will be subject to:

The cancellation policies defined by the final operator or service provider, which are published on the product description page.
Administrative and banking fees associated with processing the reservation.

Cancellation requests must be made before the start date of the service. Otherwise, the service will be considered used and will lose its validity.

The client acknowledges and accepts that refund determinations will be defined by the final tourism service provider according to their operational and cancellation policies.

6. Booking Fee – Reservation Management

The booking fee corresponds to administrative costs associated with the management and confirmation of the reservation, including but not limited to:

payment processing
availability verification
reservation management
coordination of services with operators or local providers

This charge forms part of the total service price and corresponds to administrative costs incurred in the reservation process.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the booking fee is non-refundable.

7. Refund Policy

If a refund authorized by the service provider applies:

Great Chile will apply administrative and banking fees associated with payment processing and refund management.
These charges correspond to:
- 5% of the total service value for cancellations due to weather conditions or force majeure, corresponding to the booking fee associated with the reservation management.
- 10% of the total service value for cancellation requests made by the client within the allowed cancellation period.

Refund Conditions

• Refunds will be issued through the same payment method used for the original purchase whenever possible.
• If this payment method is not available, additional costs associated with the alternative refund method must be assumed by the client.
• In such cases, the refund amount may be affected by additional processing costs, which will be communicated to the client beforehand.

Processing Time

The estimated time to process authorized refunds is up to 30 business days.

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If the passenger does not appear at the scheduled time or meeting point, the service will be considered No Show, and there will be no right to refund or rescheduling.

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Great Chile and its providers reserve the right to:

modify departure times
change the order of activities
substitute services with others of equal or higher category when possible

when necessary for operational, weather, safety, or availability reasons.

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Excursions and tourism programs may be affected by weather conditions, natural events, or decisions by local authorities.

In the event of cancellations due to safety reasons or force majeure, the activity may be:

rescheduled, or
replaced with an equivalent service, subject to availability.

The client acknowledges that many destinations offered by Great Chile are remote natural areas where weather, operational, or safety conditions may change unexpectedly. In such cases, itineraries may be modified by operators to ensure passenger safety without generating additional compensation.

Great Chile is also not responsible for the total or partial loss of contracted services when this results from delays, cancellations, or changes in flights, buses, boats, or other transportation used by the passenger to reach the destination or service starting point.

11. Force Majeure

Great Chile shall not be responsible for cancellations, modifications, or interruptions resulting from force majeure events such as:

extreme weather conditions
natural disasters
strikes
social conflicts
closures of parks or protected areas
decisions by local or governmental authorities
pandemics or health emergencies

12. Payment Methods

Great Chile accepts the following payment methods:

bank transfers within Chile
national and international credit cards
national and international debit cards
national and international prepaid cards
payments via PIX processed through virtual payment platforms (Virtual POS)
payments in US dollars (USD) processed through the Stripe payment platform

In the case of international payments processed through Stripe, the charge may be processed through NG Mundo Group, which acts as a payment processor or intermediary for international transactions associated with Great Chile.

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suspend or cancel future services associated with the client until the dispute process is resolved
take legal action in the event of unjustified chargebacks

The client agrees to contact Great Chile first to resolve any issues related to the reservation before initiating a dispute with their financial institution.

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Great Chile strongly recommends that all passengers purchase international travel insurance covering:

trip cancellations
transport delays or interruptions
medical expenses
baggage loss
contingencies related to tourism activities

The purchase of this insurance is the sole responsibility of the passenger.

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These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of Chile.

Any dispute arising from services contracted with Great Chile shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Santiago, Chile, with the parties waiving any other jurisdiction.