Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Express Navigation

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Turista con el glaciar Serrano de fondo
October to April

If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 48 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Express version of the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Navigation, without lunch. Departures from Puerto Natales. Includes whisky with millenary ice.

Duration:

6 hours and a half

Times:

06:40 am to 01:00 pm

Minimum of passengers:

10 personas

Meeting Point:

Terminal Marítimo, Puerto Natales

Included:

  • Navigation
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
  • Entrance fee to the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park
  • Boarding fee
  • Whiskey with glacier ice

Not included:

  • Lunch

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

  • Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

  • Cancellations can be made free of charge up to 48 hours in advance for bookings of up to 4 people, and up to 10 days in advance for bookings of 5 or more people

What to bring:

  • Warm clothing
  • Waterproof clothing
  • Closed toe shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen

Description

Price​

  • Adult: CLP$ 120.000 per person.
  • Child (age 5 to 12): CLP$ 60.000 per person.
  • Infant (age 0 to 4, without a seat, on an adult's lap): for free.


Embark on this unforgettable Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Express Navigation through the Última Esperanza Fjord to Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, the largest in Chile. Departing from Puerto Natales, you will discover pristine landscapes and ancient glaciers accessible only by sea.


During the tour, you will admire the stunning nature of Chilean Patagonia, passing by traditional estancias and wonderful waterfalls. You can also see a colony of imperial cormorants and sea lions. This journey includes a hike from the beginning of the designated trail to the viewpoint in front of the Serrano Glacier. Once back on the boat, you will toast with a whisky with ancient glacier ice, a unique experience to conclude this journey through one of the most amazing destinations in the southern hemisphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The navigation takes place between the months of October and April.

  • The navigation takes place on a catamaran with a capacity for 168 passengers, featuring three restrooms and two panoramic decks where you can step outside to enjoy the scenery and take photos.

  • Both sailings visit the same glaciers, Balmaceda and Serrano, with the same stop times. The difference is that the Express option does not include lunch at the estancia (ranch), so the activity is shorter (half-day tour) compared to the Classic version (full-day tour).

  • The Grey Glacier navigation takes place within Torres del Paine National Park and allows you to sail close to the glacier’s massive front wall. It focuses on observing the ice up close and the floating ice formations on the lake. On the other hand, the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers navigation departs from Puerto Natales and travels through the Última Esperanza Fjord, where you can see waterfalls and wildlife such as sea lions and cormorants. The journey continues to Bernardo O’Higgins National Park to admire the Balmaceda Glacier (from the boat) and Serrano Glacier (with a short walk), which are smaller but very scenic. Both navigations are different and complementary experiences, and most travelers choose to do both. If you prefer to do only one, choose Grey if you want to see a massive glacier up close, or Balmaceda & Serrano if you’re looking for a journey with more varied landscapes and local wildlife.

  • To book Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Express Navigation, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
CLP$120.000
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