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A good option is to fly to Balmaceda. A small wild west aerodrome at the border to Argentina and the Carretera del Sul. The offer includes the transfer (2.5 hours) from Balmaceda to Chacabuco. The only but nice hotel is Llubieras del Sul, which organizes also the trip to the San Raphael glacier with a Catamaran. The surroundings of the Carretera are relatively bald, since the forest has apparently caught fire during the construction of the road and burned for 5 years. The fire spread over the root network. Still today one can see everywhere fallen tree trunks.
Of course one cannot really expect European standards from a 4 star hotel in Patagonia. If the heating fails, that's it. And when it rains and storm , you have to adjust with it.
But the Llobieras del Sul can be recommended for its staff and the accommodation.
With some luck the journey to the glacier happens without too much rain and wind. Departure is at 8 o-clock with about 50 passengers. Most of which are Chileans.
The journey takes about 4.5 hours. All meals and beverages are served during the trip.
The glacier front is impressing. Especially, when approaching it in a RIB full of hooded and wet tourists. Unfortunately, then the sun is not shining as often as on the publicity photos.
For sure a recommendable day trip.
Llubieras del Sul also offers a small park, which should be visited. Renting a bike to go there can not be recommended (too expensive and no bike lanes).
The park offers a well maintained circuit. But the hotel staff are keen to organize a visit to the untouched part of the park, where one has to find a way through undergrowth and water puddles. At the end waits a lamb roasted on a wood fire.