• Classic

    • Guide

    • Boat Transfer

    • Snacks

    • Physical Demand
      medium low

    This 6-hour scenic navigation (half-day) departs from Puerto Natales and sails through the majestic Última Esperanza Fjord, heading toward Bernardo O’Higgins National Park — the largest national park in Chile and one of the four largest in the world, spanning 4,300,000 hectares.

    Along the journey, visitors will witness the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, both part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and accessible only by sea.

    The tour is carried out aboard the modern Fiordos del Sur catamaran, built in 2015 by the Unidelta shipyard (Buenos Aires), featuring:

    • Capacity for 168 passengers (120 seats on the first deck, 48 on the second)

    • 2 panoramic decks

    • 3 restrooms

    • Powered by two high-performance Volvo Penta engines

    During the navigation, it is possible to observe:

    • Waterfalls and glaciers

    • Patagonian estancias (ranches)

    • The historic Bories Cold-Storage Plant

    • Colonies of imperial cormorants

    • Sea lion colonies

    Schedule

    6:30 am - Meeting Point: Prat Pier (EPA) or Fishermen’s Pier

    Passengers proceed to the embarkation pier in Puerto Natales to begin the navigation

    7:00 am - Departure from Puerto Natales
    9:00 am - Arrival at Puerto Toro
    9:15 am - Start of guided hike (approx. 1.0 hour) to the front of the Serrano Glacier
    10:30 am - Return to the catamaran for a scenic sail past the Balmaceda Glacier

    Includes a whisky toast with millenary ice

    13:00 hrs - Expected return time to Puerto Natales

    Included

    • Boat Trip
    • Bilingual Guide spanish/english
      During excursions and departures mentioned in the itinerary
    • Snacks
    • Ticket to Bernardo O’Higgins Parque Nacional
    • Consulting by a team of experts
      GreatChile responds to requests for its services with personalized advice by telephone, email, webchat, WhatsApp and scheduled video calls.
    • Management and coordination of requested services
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    General Conditions

    • Operates from October 1st to April 30th, with daily departures
    • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
    • Operates normally on Christmas and New Year’s Day
    • Service subject to weather conditions
    • Schedule is referential and may be modified

    Includes

    • Coffee or tea with a croissant or medialuna
    • Whisky toast served over millenary glacier ice
    • Entrance fees to Bernardo O’Higgins National Park
    • Port taxes
    • Bilingual guide (Spanish–English)

    Pricing

    Per PersonPrice
    Adult (over 12 years old)CL$ 125 000
    Child (ages 5 to 12)CL$ 70 000

    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

    • For groups (7+ passengers): cancellations must be made at least 15 days in advance to receive a 90% refund
    • In case of cancellation due to weather conditions or failure to meet the minimum number of passengers, a rescheduling or a full refund (100%) will be offered.

    Our apply on everything not mentioned before.

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    Balmaceda and Serrano Glacier Navigation (Half-Day)


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