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Channel of Last Hope (Ultima Esperanza)

Av. Pedro Montt, Puerto Natales, Chile
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Description: A sail through this beautiful Sound offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, and the setting is particularly gorgeous at sunset.
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Athens, Greece
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

After the glacier Grey in the park , the two glaciers Balmaceda and Serrano offered of the full day tour by boat Ultima Esperanca fjiord were poor relatives. The BBQ excellent thgough More

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

This is a different place, well worth a visit. Great views. Enjoy it! More

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Ojai, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Last Hope Bay is a long arm of the Pacific which swings by Puerto Natalis and goes miles up to the base of the mountains. A spectacular trip from The Singular to the Cerrano glacier More

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Austin, TX
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

The strait of Ultima Esperanza leads to the Balameda Glacier, very spectacular as it creeps down the mountain toward the waters of the strait. The boat ride from Puerto Natales was several hours long and the boat was packed with mostly day-trippers, many of them Chilean, I think. Seals can be seen in caves just above the water line and... More

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Kamloops, Canada
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
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The Navigation to Bernardo O'Higgins National Park departs from Puerto Natales dock every morning. It is a beautiful journey surrounded by mountains, pristine forests and islands, hanging glaciers.. lots of wildlife and the stunning Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers.. really a beautiful trip! Book it with Punta Alta or 21 de Mayo. The only companies doing daily navigation to there! The... More

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Gurgaon, India
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

Something about this just tugs at your heartstrings. The expanse of blue water, to know its name means The last Hope, the tall peaks surrounding it and all the glaciers feeding it, this is no ordinary water body! There are boating options available and a few upmarket hotels overlooking it from really near, plus some interesting seating and play areas... More

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London, United Kingdom
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66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011
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We took a boat trip early one morning to the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park to see the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. It was a lovely way to spend the day. On the way up the fjords we passed some wildlife and smaller glaciers. Our catamaran took us to the park where we disembarked and walked up near to, the glacier... More

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Miami, FL, USA
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2010
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I took the glacier boat-trip in the first week of January 2010, which is mid-summer. The day trip begins at 0800 hrs from Puerto Natales, and we were going to experience the beauty of the landscapes of Ultima Esperanza Fjord. The boat left the port on time and we saw beautiful reflections of the city from the channel in the... More

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Manchester England
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65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2010
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We took a day trip on the 21 de Mayo cutter to sail up the Ultima Esperanza channel and view the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. En route we saw cormorant colonies, a few sealions and some condors, not to mention the stunning scenery. The Balmaceda glacier is receding quite quickly , but the serrano glacier is spectacular. At this point... More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2009
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This was one of the best things we did during our trip to South America. It is a little pricey but well-worth it, tickets can be bought by tour operators in Puerto Natales. The National Park is one of the least visited in the world and the only way to get there is to take a boat up the Channel... More

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