Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.
Overview
The "Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Tour" showcases the stunning Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers in Chile, making it a must for visitors to Puerto Natales. The tour features a scenic boat ride followed by a walk through a lush forest.
- 🚤 Witness two impressive glaciers from the boat: Balmaceda and Serrano.
- 🌲 Enjoy a 40-minute walk through a lush forest to reach the foot of the glaciers.
- 🥃 Savor a glass of whiskey made with millenary ice from the glaciers on the way back, or opt for coffee or hot tea.
- ⚠️ Note that this tour includes outdoor activities; appropriate attire is recommended for walking in natural conditions.
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- A glass of whiskey with millenary glacier ice
- Guide
- Transfer to the port
- Coffee or tea onboard
- Traditional Patagonian lunch (vegetarian option available)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
Meeting point
Return details
- At the proposed time, we’ll see you at the meeting point located in the center of Puerto Natales for a tour briefing. Next, the shuttle bus will take you to Puerto Bories, located about 3.1 mi. (5 km) away. You can show up directly at Puerto Bories if it suits you better. Once there, you’ll board the ship to start your big adventure! (pass by)
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Bernardo O'Higgins National ParkAll aboard! Set sail for the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers by way of the Ultima Esperanza Fjord. During the first part of the voyage, get an eyeful of Patagonia’s overflowing nature when the captain approaches the cormorant colonies, the sea lion ravine (watch sea lions lounge), the condor cliff, and the great waterfalls. Continue to Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and disembark at Puerto Toro. Next, stretch your legs on a 40-minute walk along a path through a lush forest of coihues and southern beeches. At the end of the route, discover the main viewpoint facing the great Serrano Glacier and enjoy the most spectacular views of this captivating glacier.
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Serrano GlacierYou’ll have some free time to enjoy the glacier views and stroll along some of the trails in the surrounding areas while on your way back to the boat. Once you’re back on board, the crew will greet you with a glass of whiskey cooled by ancient glacier ice, a freshly brewed coffee, or a warm cup of tea.
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Next, the ship will continue its journey to a traditional Patagonian estancia (ranch). There, you’ll disembark again to savor a delicious lunch featuring salad, soup, grilled lamb with potatoes, and dessert, paired with Chilean wine or a drink of your choice. Vegetarian alternatives are also available!
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Puerto NatalesAfter lunch, begin the voyage back to Puerto Natales with the first stop in Puerto Boires. From there the shuttle bus will drop you off at the city center with an arrival time between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (depending on the season).
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.