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: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Puerto Natales - The adventure begins at the meeting point in Puerto Natales. From there, embark on a journey to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia, including glaciers, fjords, and fascinating wildlife on the way to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Board the boat and set sail northwest through Ultima Esperanza Fjord, also known as…
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 tour from Puerto Natales to explore the stunning Ultima Esperanza Fjord, including the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Enjoy the breathtaking Patagonian scenery as you relax on board with a glass of whiskey chilled by glacier ice. Marvel at the rugged peaks, cascading waterfalls, and observe cormorants and sea elephants. Accompanied…

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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U6758pvemmam
Oct 20, 2025
Glacier Trip in Patagonia - Excellent tour to a beautiful part of Patagonia - stunning glacier and mountain views. Condors and sea lions were an added bonus.
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Parul_n
Mar 7, 2025
Top attraction in Puerto Natales - Best tour in Puerto Natales! Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers are more beautiful than any of the other glaciers in the area and can only be accessed via boat. The boat is very comfortable with great service. Includes a very scenic hike to Serrano Glacier and excellent lunch at a local ranch.
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Samantha_m
Jan 22, 2025
A brilliant day on the Ultima Esperanza Sound - This was a wonderful experience, cruising in comfort with opportunities to admire elephant seals sunning themselves on rock ledges, a colony of cormorants, and of course spectacular waterfalls and stunning glaciers. A walk through beautiful forest to the Serrano Glacier was the highlight, followed by a delicious three course meal at Estancia Perales. The crew were helpful and professional and friendly, and we thoroughly enjoyed the day from beginning to end.
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Denise_z
Jan 7, 2025
One of the world's greatest wonders!! - The scenery was magnificent, we were speechless. Tasty genuine lunch with a three course meal highly recommended.
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Jorgearturoc
Jan 5, 2025
Wordh it - It was worth it , the ship was in good conditions, I expected to be able to reach and walk in the glaciar but since it has reatreated we couldn´t get that cloese but the experience was good and the food in lunch was good
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Sebastian_c
Nov 28, 2024
A must! - Great service . Great communication with touring company and made it very easy and enjoyable along with stress free. I thank you!
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Santhosh
Feb 5, 2025
Perfect day out - Good day out The sea was calm and not much windy The walking trail gave breathtaking views Great experience Lunch was very good Overall good experience
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K9633yoelizabethg
Nov 12, 2024
Good trip. - Nice trip. Beautiful glaciers and we got to see Andean Condors. The guide was difficult to hear over the intercoms and on the walk to the glacier base. Overall, it was worthwhile
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Richard_h
Jan 13, 2026
Crowded boat - The boat had over 100 customers plus the crew. Interior seating has tables of six with two windows rows and a center row. There is no room to store a daypack. The small deck space becomes crowded and has little overhanging protection from the rain. It did rain which is not unusual for this region. You will need some luck to get an unobstructed view. The crew is pleasant and accommodating. The catamaran stopped at a nice facility for a good lunch with very competent service. The cruise was scenic but the glaciers seem small if you have been to Alaska. Took a van tour through Torres del Paines the day before which was more wow, comfortable, and a better value.
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Alyssa_d
Dec 3, 2024
While the glaciers were... - While the glaciers were cool to see, and no specific complaints about the overall experience, it was definitely overpriced for what we got. Having ~100 people on a boat that offered one snack, a decent lunch (that took a long time), and tea/coffee did not seem worth the high price tag (and we never even got our pisco sour!) The crew were very professional and helpful, but the low rating is due to it being overpriced.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).