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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
At Howlanders, we consider the "Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Tour" a must for every traveler visiting Puerto Natales. From the boat, the tour will introduce two of the most impressive glaciers in Chile: Balmaceda and Serrano. In addition to the glaciers, this tour includes a 40-minute walk through a lush forest to reach the foot of the glaciers. On the way back to the ship, you can enjoy a glass of whiskey made with millenary ice from the glaciers, coffee, or a hot cup of tea.
Are you ready for a real adventure? Here are all the details of the tour:
Coffee or tea onboard
A glass of whiskey (made from millenary glacier ice)
Traditional Patagonian lunch (vegetarian option available)
Transfer to the port
Hike to Serrano Glacier Viewpoint
Guide
Cruise
Departure Point
Hermann Eberhard 560, Puerto Natales, Natales, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile
Please, be at "Turismo 21 de Mayo" office at 7am (SEP-MAR) or 8:00am(APR-AUG)
Return Details
Hermann Eberhard 560, Puerto Natales, Natales, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile
Please, be at "Turismo 21 de Mayo" office at 7am (SEP-MAR) or 8:00am(APR-AUG)
Puerto Natales, Natales, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Chile 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. Once here, you’ll board the ship to start your big adventure!
If you prefer to go directly to Puerto Bories independently (private vehicle), they’ll be waiting for you at 7:45 a.m. or 8:45 a.m. (depending on the season).
Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, Puerto Natales, Chile All 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.
You’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. 240 minutes
Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Chile Estancia Perales Restaurant -
Back on the ship, a nice treat awaits you! The crew has prepared a glass of whiskey with millenary ice from the glaciers, a cup of coffee, or a hot cup of tea.
The ship’s voyage continues to a traditional Patagonian estancia where you’ll enjoy an authentic Patagonian lunch: salad, soup, grilled lamb, potatoes, and dessert. All are served with Chilean wine or a drink.
After 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). 240 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Edwin_O
20 Mar 2023
Long wait for the lunch to come out ( 1:45pm ) considering we just completed a trekking session in the morning
David_Y
08 Feb 2023
This was a great way to spend time in the Puerto Natales area. I had originally wanted to see the Perito Moreno glacier, but since that was inaccessible at the time, this was a great consolation prize. The glaciers were beautiful, the ride there was great too, and I appreciated the coffee, whiskey and multi-course lunch included. Recommended!
Carlos L
31 Jan 2023
La navegación buenísima , la tripulación impecable, los paisajes y el entorno maravilloso, lo malo , el almuerzo, mediocre por decirlo menos, cordero frío, la entrada solo un plato de lechuga, la tripulación del catamaram atendiendo mesas ,el vino malísimo un botellones de 2 litros(chile país que se caracteriza por tener buenos vinos a buenos precios)luego supimos que la estancia donde te sirven el almuerzo pertenece a los mismos dueños de las embarcaciones ( monopolio?? ) .
En fin , sacando un calculo rápido alrededor de 120 perosnas que pagan alrededor de 170 dolares .... 20.400 dólares por viaje , MINIMO un buen vino , una buena entrada, algo decente para gente que no come carne , y por favor el cordero que salga caliente cono debe ser
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