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Lake San Rafael Glacier Navigation

Operative tour
September to April

If you cancel your reservation up to 15 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 15 days before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Sail from Bahía Exploradores to San Rafael Glacier, with breakfast, onboard lunch, and a whisky toast with millennial ice in Patagonia.


Price per person:

CLP$ 190.000 per person.

Times:

07:00 am to 09:00 pm and 09:00 am to 07:00 pm

Duration:

10 hours.

Minimum of passengers

Departure from 8 passengers.

Meeting Point:

Muelle Bahía Exploradores (located at 86 km from Puerto Río Tranquilo).


Included:

navigation, breakfast, lunch, whiskey with glacier ice and entrance fee to park.

What to bring:

warm clothing, waterproof clothing, closed toe shoes, winter hat and gloves for the cold, water and snack.

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

subject to weather conditions.

Not included:

pickup at your accommodation (urban area), guide and drinks.

Restrictions:

maximum 14 passengers.

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

15 days.

If you cancel your reservation up to 15 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.



We’ll depart from Bahía Exploradores aboard La Certeza, a boat for up to 14 passengers, offering an intimate and comfortable journey. As we sail through the delta of the Exploradores River, you’ll enjoy the scenery while having breakfast on board.


After about 2 hours, we’ll enter the Laguna San Rafael National Park, where, weather permitting, we’ll disembark for a 30-minute walk to the ruins of the historic Hotel Ofqui.


The trip continues to the mighty San Rafael Glacier wall, where you’ll see floating icebergs and, with luck, witness an ice calving. You may also spot a leopard seal resting on the ice.


We’ll enjoy lunch with glacier views, followed by a toast with whisky or local liqueur over millennial ice, before returning to the dock to end this memorable Patagonian adventure.


You can choose between the following options:


Without transport from Puerto Río Tranquilo

  • Departure at 9:00 am from Muelle Bahía Exploradores (86 km from Puerto Río Tranquilo.
  • Return at 7:00 pm to Muelle Bahía Exploradores.
  • Price:
  • Adult: CLP$ 190.000 per person.
  • Child (age 3 to 11): CLP$ 115.000 per person.
  • Infant (age 0 to 2): for free.


With transport from Puerto Río Tranquilo

  • Departure at 7:00 am from meeting point in Gilberta Flores 208, Puerto Río Tranquilo.
  • Return at 9:00 pm to Puerto Río Tranquilo.
  • Price:
  • Adult: CLP$ 210.000 per person.
  • Child (age 3 to 11): CLP$ 135.000 per person.
  • Infant (age 0 to 2): for free.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How to book Lake San Rafael Glacier Navigation?

    To book Lake San Rafael Glacier Navigation, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
  • How far in advance should I book Lake San Rafael Glacier Navigation?

    We accept bookings up to 2 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
  • Is there a minimum number of people required?

    A minimum of 8 people is required to confirm the service. If this number is not met, we will offer you the closest available dates or a full refund. The earlier you book, the more time we have to add passengers and confirm the departure.

Customer opinions about Denomades

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Overall rating

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Alexis🇨🇱

06 September, 2025

Excelente.

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05 September, 2025

Fácil de reservar, muy rapida respuesta

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04 September, 2025

Fueron muy amables, y contestaron todas mis dudas en el proceso. La elección de las empresas fue muy acorde, y los servicios sumamente recomendables.

Gianina🇨🇱

29 August, 2025

Todo excelente!!

Pablo🇵🇷

28 August, 2025

Muy bueno

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