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Laguna San Rafael Glacier: Catamaran Expedition

Sail deep into Laguna San Rafael National Park aboard a catamaran to stand face-to-face with an ancient tidewater glacier. Floating blue icebergs, condors overhead, and the thunderous crack of calving ice make this the defining Patagonian moment.

What to expect

Board a comfortable catamaran from Puerto Chacabuco and sail the Moraleda Channel, scanning for dolphins, sea lions, and Andean condors en route. Arrive at the San Rafael Lagoon to drift among luminous blue icebergs calved from the glacier's 45-metre face. Your onboard guide explains the glacier's millennia-old history while a warm Chilean lunch is served. The return journey at golden hour, with the Andes reflected in glassy water, is nothing short of extraordinary.

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Loberias del Sur
USD 250–320 per person (full-day catamaran; confirm directly with operator)
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Good to know

This is a full-day excursion (~13 hours) — confirm your ship's all-aboard time before booking. Book directly well in advance as capacity is strictly limited. Dress in windproof, waterproof layers; the glacier creates its own microclimate. Binoculars are essential.

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