Hiking Viewpoints Glacier Explorers
Overview
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7 hours
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We invite you to visit the Explorers Glacier, a must-see destination in Patagonia, along with a certified hiking/trekking guide with years of experience. We will walk along the side trail that borders the glacier to its viewpoints. In the tour we will perform interpretation of the landscape and talk geological where you will learn much about the area you visit. We also include transportation from your accommodation, entrance tickets to the park and box lunch with fresh and appetizing products to keep you energized during the day. You don’t have to worry about anything, just carrying the motivation to spend an excellent day in nature!
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael
It invites you to visit the "Explorers Glacier" which you will know through a side trail that borders the glacier inside the native forest to the viewpoints, where you can have a panoramic and close view of it. You start from your stay in Puerto Rio Tranquilo to drive for 52 km through the valley to the entrance of Laguna San Rafael National Park Exploradores sector (1 hour and 20 minutes approx), where you will begin the walk to the glacial viewpoints. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and a half depending on the pace of the walk (round trip).
Glaciar Exploradores
Details of the hike "Hiking Viewpoints Glacier Explorers" : - Distance: 6 km (round trip) - Slope : 108 meters / minimum altitude 155 m. – maximum altitude 263 m. - Difficulty: Medium - Duration: 3 hours and a half approximately. When you arrive at the viewpoints you will have privileged views of the glacier and can distinguish its lagoons and crevasses. In addition to seeing the mountains "Silver Cordon" and "Mount Valentine". Bring : Trekking or sportswear, water bottle, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses, buff.
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Hiking Viewpoints Glacier Explorers
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entrance to the National Park
Air-conditioned vehicle
box lunch consists of a chicken milanese sandwich accompanied with tomato, palta, lettuce. It also includes a sweet bite, crackers and a fruit compote.
Must carry water bottle
Pickup points
Terra Patagonica
Dagoberto Godoy 308 Puerto Rio Tranquilo Chile
Siempre Verde
393 Los Arrayanes Puerto Rio Tranquilo Chile
Departamentos La Vasca
Puente Tranquilo Puerto Rio Tranquilo Chile
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
amandacR5122UL,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesa was an excellent guide! She drove myself and one other woman to the trailhead and led us along the trail. She explained all about the plants and the glacier in excellent English along the way. Learning about the area really enhanced the experience. I highly recommend this experience!
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