Ultima Esperanza Fjord Cruise: Glaciers and Wildlife

Embark on a thrilling full-day cruise from Puerto Natales to explore the stunning Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Marvel at the Patagonian landscape, sip whiskey with glacier ice, and hike through Bernardo O’Higgins National Park for an up-close encounter with these majestic glaciers.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Puerto Natales - Your experience begins meeting us at our meeting point in Puerto Natales. After, we will begin to board our navigation to meet incredible landscapes from the Patagonia, glaciers, fjords and amazing wildlife we can appreciate during our trip to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Climb aboard the boat and begin your cruise northwest…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Boat tour
  • Coffee/tea, juice, whiskey or pisco sour
  • Bernardo O’Higgins National Park entrance fee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day voyage exploring the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, departing from Puerto Natales. This journey through the Ultima Esperanza Fjord reveals Patagonia’s breathtaking landscapes, best viewed with a glass of whiskey chilled by glacier ice in hand. Witness the ruggedly beautiful peaks, cascading waterfalls, and the local wildlife…

Location
Puerto Natales
* Meeting Point Eberhard 560 at 07:00 or Puerto Boires at 07:30 from September to March Eberhard 560 at 08:00 or Puerto Boires at 08:30 from April to August
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Fernanda_t
Sep 14, 2024
You won't wanna miss this one. - I was not understanding why this tour wouldn't pick me up unlike the one I had done the day before, but then I understood that there are many people joining the boat and they can definitely no go an pick each of them, also the meeting point is great and they do take by bus to the port. The whole trip was amazing, even the extreme weather made its part of a great experience. The crew were all very nice, attentive and patient and at no time did I ever felt unsecured. My only recommendation is to make it a highlight for people to bring extra clothes, specially if you really never know how the weather is going to be. Everyone in the boat was soaking wet after the walk to the glaciers and yes we were going to a glacier but waterproof clothes were not a 'demand' and i probably would want people.
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Garrad_w
Mar 1, 2024
Great tour to see glaciers - Great tour seeing the amazing glaciers near to Puerto Natales. The lunch of grilled lamb was decent. The tour started around 0730 and finished about 1600 at Puerto Boires.
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William_w
Jan 31, 2024
Magnificent scenery and an experienced captain. - Magnificent scenery and a captain who got us within meters of the shore for wonderful close-ups. This is a large boat with hundreds of passengers and only a little deck area. The outbound voyage to the glaciers was into the wind, so be prepared if you want to stand outside forward, for the best views. Enjoyed a hearty lunch at the ranch on the return leg and a chance for solitary time outdoors after.
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Marius_k
Jan 1, 2024
Wonderful Day on the Water - From beginning to end, this trip was well organized. The route was scenic. Beautiful glaciers. The commentary great and the captain made sure to slow down or stop at beautiful photo options so everyone on board had ample time to look or take pictures. The lunch was great at the end of the trip. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. A great trip and highly recommended.
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Maria
Dec 30, 2023
Unforgettable day, fully recommended - Sailing on the catamaran was an entertaining experience, admiring the paradisiacal landscapes, on the deck especially feeling the wind (you have to wear 2 and 3 layers) or in the cabin to rest. Very attentive crew, precautions were taken to prevent accidents. The visit to the glacier is spectacular: a 45-minute walk on a path surrounded by beautiful vegetation and sheltered from the wind. The glacier is imposing, magnificent. Lunch at the hacienda is good, although the vegetarian version is less lucid. Very good place for a large group. A very entertaining day all day long. I fully recommend it
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Amelia_c
Apr 28, 2020
A must see - A great experience with Amazing views, experiencing a glimpse at what this part of the world has to offer.
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Tfredwells
Feb 11, 2020
Highlight of Punta Arenas - Well-organized trip with a literal boatload of strangers through beautiful Patagonian fjords. My daughter and I sat at a table for six with a family from Santiago and managed to have a very convivial time despite language difficulties. The two-hour boat ride to Serrano Glacier was broken up with stops by a up-close, off-shore views of a rock shelf filled with sea lions, a waterfall and Balmaceda Glacier. Passengers are then given an hour to walk to a spot from which to view Serrano Glacier (about a kilometer over mildly rugged terrain). Spectacular beauty well worth the price of admission.
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Monia_r
Mar 10, 2024
ok if you have nothing else to do - well organized trip but expensive for what it is. i would prefer to be less rushed at the glacier and spend less time at the estancia instead. nice lunch tho!
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Anum_m
Mar 4, 2020
Glacier - Instead of serving whisky they should have provided more snacks as they were minimal. Trip was good. Saw glacier, birds, sea lions.
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Hachadur_h
Dec 20, 2023
Agitated - The glaciers were impressive but the tour didn’t match what was advertised at Viator web site and the tour operator’s itinerary was different. The operator was selling the same exact tour at half price. I would not recommend it unless it is corrected at Viator site.
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