Laguna San Rafael Glacier
Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael
A lagoon where the Northern Patagonian Ice Field meets the sea, filled with blue icebergs calved from the huge San Rafael Glacier. It is one of the most spectacular glacier scenes in southern Chile.
From Puerto Tranquilo, follow the Carretera Exploradores road to its end at the pier, then take a speedboat along the Exploradores River to the sea. The trip takes about 2–3 hours to reach the lagoon, where you can get close to the glacier face among the icebergs. The full day lasts about 12 hours. It is expensive and weather-dependent. San Rafael Lagoon National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. You can also reach it on a cruise from Chacabuco port. Book in advance and bring waterproof, warm clothing.
Opening hours
Seasonal day trip (approx. 07:00–19:00)
Nearby sights
- Leones Glacier
- Exploradores Glacier
- Cascada La Nutria (Exploradores Valley)
- Lake Tranquilo
- Puerto Bertrand & Lake Bertrand
- Puerto Guadal
- Confluence of Baker and Neff Rivers
- Bahía Murta