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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
From Howlanders we consider the "Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers tour" as a must for every traveler visiting Puerto Natales. During the tour we will visit the two most impressive glaciers in Chile: Balmaceda and Serrano from a magnificent boat. In addition, we will take a 40-minute walk through the lush forest to reach the foot of the glaciers. On the way back to the ship, if you wish, you can enjoy a glass of whiskey with millenary ice from the glaciers, a cup of coffee or a hot cup of tea.
Are you ready to embark? Here are all the details of the tour:
Hike to Serrano Glacier viewpoint
Navigation
Traditional Patagonian lunch (vegetarian option available)
A glass of Whisky with millennial ice from the glacier
Transfer to the port
Guide
Coffee or tea on board
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 indicated time, you will have to go to the meeting point located in the center of Puerto Natales. After a brief explanation of the tour, you will take the transport to Puerto Bories, located about 3.1 mi. (5 km) away. Once here, you will embark and let the adventure begin!
If you want to go directly to Puerto Bories in your own vehicle, they will be waiting for you there at 7:45 or 8:45 (depending on the season).
Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, Puerto Natales, Chile You will set sail towards the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, sailing through the Ultima Esperanza Fjord. In this first part of the navigation, you will observe the overflowing nature of Patagonia. You will approach the cormorant colonies, the sea lion ravine (where you will observe sea lions), the condor cliff, or the great waterfalls. -
You will continue towards Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. You will disembark in Puerto Toro, and for 40 minutes you will walk along a path through the lush forest of coihues and southern beeches. At the end of the route, you will arrive at the main viewpoint in front of the great Serrano Glacier, where you will enjoy the most spectacular views of this great glacier.
Here you will have some free time to enjoy the views of the glacier and walk some of the trails in the area on the way back to the boat.
240 minutes
Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Chile Estancia Perales Restaurant -
When you return to the ship, the crew will be waiting for you with a glass of whiskey with millenary ice from the glaciers, a cup of coffee, or a hot cup of tea.
You will continue sailing until you reach a traditional Patagonian estancia to enjoy an authentic Patagonian lunch: salad, soup, grilled lamb, potatoes, and dessert. Plus Chilean wine or a drink. -
After lunch, you will embark again to Puerto Natales. You will arrive in Puerto Boires and the transfer will take you to the center of the city, where you will be back around 16:00 or 17:00 (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
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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