Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers

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Duration

8 horas

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English, Espanol

About this tour

 

Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Tour from Puerto Natales

About Bernardo O’Higgins National Park

The Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers are found inside
Bernardo O’Higgins National Park,
the biggest protected area in Chile. The park has many animals,
including huemul deer, sea lions, and birds such as the condor and the cormorant.
In addition, evergreen forests grow here with coigüe, canelo, and cypress trees.

Tour Description

The Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Tour starts in Puerto Natales.
First, the boat sails along the Última Esperanza Fjord.
Along the way, travelers see cormorant nests, waterfalls, and sea lions resting on the rocks.
Then, the trip continues to the amazing Balmaceda Glacier,
which offers wonderful views.

After about 20 minutes, the boat arrives at Puerto Toro.
From there, a short hike of about 1 hour (round trip) takes visitors to the viewpoint of the Serrano Glacier.
This way, they can walk through forests and lagoons while also seeing floating icebergs.
Finally, the trail ends at a lookout with a clear view of the glacier.

Additional Experience

On the way back to Puerto Natales, the boat stops at Estancia Perales.
Here, travelers enjoy a traditional Patagonian lunch.
Therefore, the trip mixes natural wonders with local culture.

Why Choose This Tour?

In short, this trip shows the best of Patagonia: fjords, glaciers, animals, and local traditions.
As a result, the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Tour is one of the top choices for visitors staying in Puerto Natales.

 

 

Another option of glaciers from Puerto Natales: :
Perito Moreno Glacier – Argentina

 

 

Recommendations for this Tour

  • Bring warm and waterproof clothing ideally, hats, gloves, sunscreen, etc.
  • Carry a fully charged cell phone and camera.
  • Return time is subject to weather conditions.

Included/Excluded

  • Navigation
  • Guide during the program
  • Tea or coffee
  • Aperitif
  • Lunch at Estancia Perales
  • Entrance to Bernardo O’Higgins National Park
  • Pick up at accommodation place

Itinerary

We received all the passengers at the office in Puerto Natales. Please be punctual in presentation time.Then we go to the dock to take the navigation.

View of different attractions on the route: cormorants colonies, sea lions, waterfalls and cliffs, view of the Balmaceda Glacier (from the boat). All in a landscape environment of exuberant vegetation typical of Patagonia.

Disembark in Puerto Toro, where you will hike to the Serrano Glacier viewpoint. There are 2 options; walkways (10 minutes) or path along the shores of Lake Tempano (30 minutes per section).

We start the return navigation to Puerto Natales, you can have a whisky aperitif in the way back.

Lunch with a typical Magellanic lamb roast in Perales Estancia (Let us know if your vegan or vegetarian)

Arrival to Puerto Natales

Durations

5 – 8 horas

Languages

English
Espanol

Frequently asked questions

Este tour esta disponible durante todo el año.

Tour's Location

From: USD$198.00

Owner

Silvia A Montiel N

Member Since 2022

Information Contact

Email

reservas@gopatagoniachile.com

Website

www.gopatagoniachile.cl

Phone

+56962038339

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