Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Express Navigation

The navigation takes place between the months of October and April.

The navigation takes place on a catamaran with a capacity for 168 passengers, featuring three restrooms and two panoramic decks where you can step outside to enjoy the scenery and take photos.

Both sailings visit the same glaciers, Balmaceda and Serrano, with the same stop times. The difference is that the Express option does not include lunch at the estancia (ranch), so the activity is shorter (half-day tour) compared to the Classic version (full-day tour).

The Grey Glacier navigation takes place within Torres del Paine National Park and allows you to sail close to the glacier’s massive front wall. It focuses on observing the ice up close and the floating ice formations on the lake. On the other hand, the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers navigation departs from Puerto Natales and travels through the Última Esperanza Fjord, where you can see waterfalls and wildlife such as sea lions and cormorants. The journey continues to Bernardo O’Higgins National Park to admire the Balmaceda Glacier (from the boat) and Serrano Glacier (with a short walk), which are smaller but very scenic. Both navigations are different and complementary experiences, and most travelers choose to do both. If you prefer to do only one, choose Grey if you want to see a massive glacier up close, or Balmaceda & Serrano if you’re looking for a journey with more varied landscapes and local wildlife.

You can book Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Express Navigation online through Nomades.com, the largest tour booking platform in Chile. Just go to the activity page, choose the date, number of passengers, and pay online by credit card, bank transfer, or using a 10% deposit to pay the rest at destination.

The tour Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Express Navigation can be booked up to 1 days before the departure date. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Yes, the tour Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Express Navigation requires a minimum of 10 people to be confirmed. If the minimum is not reached, we will contact you to offer alternatives or a refund.