Price per person:
CLP$ 190.000 per person.
Lake San Rafael Glacier Navigation
4.8 / 5+100 reviews
Operative tour
September to April
If you cancel your reservation up to 15 days 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.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 15 days before the beginning of the activiity.
Sail from Bahía Exploradores to San Rafael Glacier, with breakfast, onboard lunch, and a whisky toast with millennial ice in Patagonia.
Times:
Duration:
10 hours.
Minimum of passengers
Departure from 8 passengers.
Meeting Point:
Muelle Bahía Exploradores (located at 86 km from Puerto Río Tranquilo).
Included:
pick up at your accommodation (urban area, for the option with transportation), shared transportation (for the option with transportation), navigation, bilingual guide (Spanish and English), breakfast, lunch, whiskey with glacier ice and entrance fee to park.
What to bring:
warm clothing, waterproof clothing, closed toe shoes, winter hat and gloves for the cold, water and snack.
Weather:
In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.
subject to weather conditions.
Not included:
drinks.
Restrictions:
maximum 14 passengers.
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
15 days.
If you cancel your reservation up to 15 days 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.
We’ll depart from Bahía Exploradores aboard La Certeza, a boat for up to 14 passengers, offering an intimate and comfortable journey. As we sail through the delta of the Exploradores River, you’ll enjoy the scenery while having breakfast on board.
After about 2 hours, we’ll enter the Laguna San Rafael National Park, where, weather permitting, we’ll disembark for a 30-minute walk to the ruins of the historic Hotel Ofqui.
The trip continues to the mighty San Rafael Glacier wall, where you’ll see floating icebergs and, with luck, witness an ice calving. You may also spot a leopard seal resting on the ice.
We’ll enjoy lunch with glacier views, followed by a toast with whisky or local liqueur over millennial ice, before returning to the dock to end this memorable Patagonian adventure.
You can choose between the following options:
Departure from Puerto Río Tranquilo
- Departure at 7:00 am from meeting point in Gilberta Flores 208, Puerto Río Tranquilo.
- Return at 9:00 pm to Puerto Río Tranquilo.
- Price:
- Adult: CLP$ 220.000 per person.
- Child (age 3 to 11): CLP$ 145.000 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 2): for free.
Departure from Bahía Exploradores
- Departure at 9:00 am from Muelle Bahía Exploradores (86 km from Puerto Río Tranquilo.
- Return at 7:00 pm to Muelle Bahía Exploradores.
- Price:
- Adult: CLP$ 190.000 per person.
- Child (age 3 to 11): CLP$ 115.000 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 2): for free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of boat is used for the Lake San Rafael Glacier Navigation?
The navigation is carried out on a motor boat equipped with two outboard engines, with capacity for 14 passengers and two crew members. It features a restroom, galley, and heating to keep you warm in Patagonia’s cold, rainy climate. There is also a bow deck that can be used only when the boat is stopped and with crew authorization. A stern deck is available solely for boarding and disembarking.
Is it possible to reach the meeting point for the Laguna San Rafael Navigation with your own vehicle?
Yes, you can drive your own vehicle to the meeting point for the navigation, in case you select the option without transport from Puerto Rio Tranquilo. The road from Puerto Río Tranquilo to the pier is about 90 km of gravel, so it is recommended to drive slowly and allow extra travel time. In general, the road is suitable for all types of vehicles, as long as it is not a motorhome or a very large vehicle, since over the last 10 km there is a bridge that does not allow larger vehicles to pass. If you are coming in a standard car, SUV, or pickup truck, you can get there without any problem, just taking the usual precautions for a gravel road.
How to book Lake San Rafael Glacier Navigation?
To book Lake San Rafael Glacier 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.How far in advance should I book Lake San Rafael Glacier Navigation?
We accept bookings up to 2 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.Is there a minimum number of people required?
A minimum of 8 people is required to confirm the service. If this number is not met, we will offer you the closest available dates or a full refund. The earlier you book, the more time we have to add passengers and confirm the departure.
Customer opinions about Nomades
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Overall rating
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Total reviews
Fotos de viajeros
Alexandre🇧🇷
21 December, 2025
La comunicación siempre muy precisa y sobretodo la preocupación con la seguridad del viaje
Claudia🇩🇪
21 December, 2025
Kommunikation, Abholung alles reibungslos.
Mariano🇪🇸
13 December, 2025
Estoy totalmente agradecido con la organización de Nómades, ya que hicieron una excepción a pesar de que era una persona sola para hacer el tour en kayak y finalmente se realizó satisfactoriamente.
Henry🇨🇱
11 December, 2025
Denomades excelente gestión , esta es tercera vez que hago reserva con ustedes y me da mucha confianza
Estefania🇨🇴
10 December, 2025
Fue rápido, efectivo muy profesional.
CLP$ 190.000