Glacier Tours in Chile: The 6 We Recommend

1.Punta Arenas: Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 325 reviews · 14 hours · from $365Our pick

Leave Punta Arenas before dawn for a full day with Solo Expediciones. After a bus ride south, sail through the Strait of Magellan to Cape Froward and Francisco Coloane Marine Park. Look for humpback whales, Magellanic penguins, sea lions, dolphins, birds, waterfalls, and glaciers from a modern, heated boat with bilingual guides, meals, and hot drinks.

“Wonderful experience, the boat was super comfortable with heating on. The food was okay. The experience and the views are just incredible!”

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2.Torres del Paine: 3-Hour Scenic Boat Tour to Grey Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 4 hours · from $120Best value

From Hotel Lago Grey, walk across Grey Beach and board a safe, roomy catamaran for a three-hour cruise toward Grey Glacier. You will see blue ice, floating icebergs, mountains, and sometimes several glacier fronts. English and Spanish guides explain the scenery, and one pisco sour is included.

“The tour itself was excellent. The onboard staff was great, we saw glaciers up close, got explanations of what we were seeing in English and Spanish. The boat has plenty of comfortable seats. We had drinks and snacks on board. (one Prisco sour is included in the price) You do have to walk about 40-50 minutes to get to the boat which is located on a crushed stone beach. There are no places to sit and rest - you also walk on a wobbly little bridge and some parts are uphill. Just make sure to leave yourself enough time to get to and from the boat. Also check your booking…”

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3.Puero Natales: Glacier Tour with Lunch & Whiskey Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · 10 hours · from $279

Set out from Puerto Natales or Puerto Bories at 7:00 for a full day on the Ultima Esperanza Fjord. You will see Balmaceda Glacier, hike to Serrano Glacier in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, eat lunch at Estancia Perales, and finish with whiskey chilled by ancient glacier ice. English and Spanish guides are available.

“Loved this day trip to visit the glaciers! Spectacular views and the lunch was incredible!”

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4.Puerto Natales: Day Trip to Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 100 reviews · 16 hours · from $175

Travel from Puerto Natales to Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park on a 16-hour guided day trip. English and Spanish support, round-trip transport, and guides such as José and Silvia make the long crossing easier. Bring your passport, Argentine pesos, and a packed ham-and-cheese sandwich. The boat ride is optional and highly recommended.

“Worth the long journey. The Perito Moreno Glacier was superbly majestic.”

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5.Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 95 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $256

Spend 10 to 11 hours sailing from Puerto Natales through Ultima Esperanza Fjord to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Expect cormorants, sea lions, waterfalls, a 40-minute forest walk, and a traditional Patagonian lunch at Estancia Perales. The group can reach 150 people, so arrive early for better viewing space.

“Great experience and lots to see along the way. The sights were 10/10 and the boat was easy to navigate and move around.”

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6.P. Natales: Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers with Lunch & Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 10 hours · from $313

Spend 10 hours cruising from Puerto Natales through the Última Esperanza Fjord to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. You’ll hike for about an hour toward Serrano, toast with whisky and ancient ice, then eat Cordero al Palo at Estancia Perales. English and Spanish guides lead the trip, with wildlife sightings along the way.

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