Floating ice chunks cover a cold body of water, with a large glacier and rugged, snow-dusted mountains in the background—capturing the breathtaking scenery of a Patagonia Glaciers Cruise under a partly cloudy sky.

Patagonia Glaciers Cruise and Chile Tour

*Example by 4 travelers in 4★ accommodation, low season. Flights priced separately. Get a quote for 1 to 99+ below

Summary - Patagonia Glaciers Cruise and Chile Tour

Cruise to the San Rafael Glacier in Chile - Tour Extension

A fascinating trip to discover the Pacific Ocean and an incredible amount of secrets kept in between that mingle with the immensity of the Patagonic steppe: an ancient subtropical petrified wood by the action of volcanic eruptions over 60 million years ago, nowadays lying in the barren bleak plateau; a cave decorated by Indian paintings 900 years ago; and finally the millenary ice of San Rafael Glacier.

Departures are on Tuesdays, from September to April. Meals are included, according to itinerary. Air Fare is not included.

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this tour with one of our full package tours.

Highlights

  • San Rafael Glacier
  • Sea Lions
  • Guanacos
  • Petrified Woods
  • Prehistoric Wall Paintings

Included

  • All nights accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • Meals according to itinerary
  • All transfers
  • English-speaking guides

Sample Itinerary

Two seals lie on a rocky beach near the shoreline in Patagonia, Argentina, with the waves and sun in the background—an idyllic scene you might spot during a Patagonia Railway Tour that spans both Chile and Argentina.
Day 1

Reception at the local airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon city tour of Comodoro Rivadavia, visiting the Petroleum Museum and Mt. Chenque's panoramic view point. Continue to Rada Tilly, a seaside village a few kilometres south from Comodoro Rivadavia to Punta del Marques Hill view point that dominates the villa and to the sea lion rookery. Accommodation. Dinner.

Two vicuñas graze on green, mossy patches surrounding shallow streams in a high-altitude Andean landscape, a serene scene often admired on a Chile Tour through the region.
Day 2

Breakfast. Visit to the Petrified Woods J. Ormachea, discovered in 1927, which gathers a group of 65 million years old huge fossilized trunks that reach 30 meters in length and twometers in diameter. It's formed by rocky arid land with xerophilous plants, prehistoric conifers and dead palm trees.

Continue to Río Mayo. Visit a local estancia that develops the breeding and protection of the guanaco, one of the most characteristic South American 'camelidae' group in the southern extreme of the continent, in semicaptivity. Continue to the town of Perito Moreno and Estancia Telken. Accommodation. Dinner.

Cave wall covered with stenciled outlines of human hands in various shades of red, brown, and white, overlapping and spread across the textured rock surface—an iconic sight on a Patagonian Route 40 tour.
Day 3

Breakfast. Departure to Pinturas River Canyon. Trekking (level: moderate) to visit the Caves of the Painted Hands, one of the greatest expressions of rupestrian American art. This place offers a testimony of the mores and beliefs of the ethnic group that lived there thousands of years ago. The scenes that are designed in different colors: black, ocher, yellow, red and violet represent hands, human figures in motion and guanacos. Box Lunch. Return to Telken. Accommodation. Dinner.

A glacier with blue-tinted ice stretches between rocky, snow-covered mountains under a cloudy Patagonian sky, with dark slopes and patches of greenery—an unforgettable scene on any Chile Tour or Glaciers Cruise.
Day 4

Breakfast. Departure along Route N 40 to Perito Moreno Village. Continue to Balmaceda (Chile) international crossroad. Free Lunch at Coihaique. Arrival at Puerto Chacabuco. Transfer to Hotel Loberías del Sur. Accomodation. Dinner.

Floating icebergs and chunks of ice cover a cold, reflective body of water, with a glacier and snow-capped mountains in the background—an iconic scene on a Patagonia Glaciers Cruise.
Day 5

Breakfast. Embark in a catamaran on a full day sailing excursion to the San Rafael Glacier. This is a Dream Cruise through the spectacular channels and archipielagos where the exhuberant nature can be seen in all its splendor and where man's presence is nearly imperceptible. At San Rafael lagoon you will be welcomed by the Glacier, towering more than 70 metres above the level of the lake. Sail in zodiaks among the multicoloured icebergs whose ice is more than 30.000 years old. Meals and Openbar included on board. Disembarkation at Puerto Chacabuco. Transfer to Hotel Loberías del Sur. Accommodation. Dinner.

A large commercial airplane with ANA livery is taking off against a clear blue sky over Florianopolis, its landing gear still visible.
Day 6

Breakfast. Transfer to Balmaceda airport.

Patagonia Glaciers Cruise and Chile Tour
Start Planning This Tour
Name(Required)
A scenic view of a coastal town with colorful buildings, boats floating on a blue bay, a small green peninsula, and distant mountains under a bright sky—perfect for capturing memorable moments.

Catherine McCulloch

"All night party at a private home on Christmas!..."
A person stands in front of a vintage red pickup truck, smoothly posing with one hand on their hip and the other on the truck’s open door, as if ready for a trip near trees and a building.

Stricker Family

"Terrific job booking nice tours, lovely hotels, and pleasant guides..."
A large bird with dark wings and a lighter underside soars in the sky, mountains blurred in the background—offering a tranquil scene reminiscent of seamless travel assistance and attentive customer care on your journey.

Sue & Ashley Stephenson

"All questions were answered promptly and thoroughly so that when it came time to book we were confident that we were booking with the right company...."
A soccer ball sits on a sandy beach with a large rocky hill and city buildings in the background under a clear sky, capturing the spirit of the World Cup 2024.

Andrew Apedoe

"We would use them again on future trips to South America and we would in turn recommend them to friends, family and associates who might be traveling to South America...."
The image shows the Obelisk of Buenos Aires at dusk, standing tall in the center of a busy intersection—a must-see landmark for any Argentina travel adventure—with city buildings illuminated by streetlights and billboards.

Mary Archbold

"Travel Consultant Rebecca was first class all the way..."
A sensational colonial-style church stands behind a well-maintained garden, bursting with colorful flowers and winding green paths under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Joy G.

"Rebecca was our travel agent and she is fabulous..."
A large fountain with dynamic bronze sculptures and water jets in a city square, framed by tall historic buildings and a clock tower under a partly cloudy sky—a true bucket list spot for urban explorers.

Terry Harvey

"Chile is an amazing country; Montevideo worth experiencing..."
A person in a pool has a fabulous time gazing out a large window at blue water, rugged terrain, and snow-capped mountains beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Mike Janes

"The trip went like clockwork...."
A group of dancers in colorful outfits perform energetically in an outdoor plaza, their blurred motion capturing a fantastic time. Trees and a large stone monument are visible in the background.

Karen Walsh-DesRosiers

"Both tours that you arranged in Colombia were FIRST CLASS! The guides were amazing and ended up spending the whole day with us taking us to great restaurants for lunch...."
A historic stone cathedral with twin white towers stands behind a plaza lined with palm trees and trimmed bushes, promising a fine trip under the clear blue sky overhead.

Maureen Bryce

"Thanks again for all your help...."

Estimated Tour Price Without Flights

Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.

We can customize anything for any time of year! Contact us for an exact quote for your trip.

⭐⭐ - ⭐⭐⭐
Budget
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Basic
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐➕
Superior 👍
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Deluxe
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

⭐⭐ - ⭐⭐⭐
Budget
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Basic
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐➕
Superior 👍
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Deluxe
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

⭐⭐ - ⭐⭐⭐
Budget
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Basic
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐➕
Superior 👍
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Deluxe
From US
Call for Custom Pricing
Per Person

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

Download your free

Patagonia Travel Guide

Download our FREE Patagonia Travel Guide and get inspired to travel to Patagonia. Browse through 30 pages of travel planning tips and ideas – a great resource for planning your Patagonia dream vacation.
  • Colorful maps and images
  • Places to visit in Patagonia
  • Patagonia tour ideas
  • Recommended Patagonia hotels
  • Patagonia FAQs and travel tips