Channels, islands, fjords, snow caps and sea fauna make the Laguna San Rafael National Park a paradise for tourists. The park was declared a Biosphere Reserve due to its rare geography. The fauna resources here are unbelievable with sea and land birds, including black neck swans and black box albatross as well as rare sea animals like sea dog, sea elephants and tuna.
The park covers 6,726 square miles located at the Pacific Coast in Southern Chile. Tourists come to Chile just to visit this park and see the frat blocks of glacier ice that tumble down into the fjord between the mainland and Penninsula de Taitao. This is a sight that will more than impress you.
The Laguna San Rafael National park became established to protect the plants and wildlife in 1945 and was titled a world Biosphere Reserve in 1979. The park is named after the San Rafael Lagoon which is a coastal lake that falls within the park.
The best way to explore this fascinating park is by way of tour. There are many boat tours available to get you close to the glaciers. As you are boating along the lake you can actually hear the cracks of ice blacks that break away from the glacier and fall into the surrounding icy waters. You can also enjoy the park by kayaking, hiking, mountain climbing and snow trekking. The mountains of the Laguna San Rafael National Park are also a huge draw for tourists. The park houses several Patagonia peaks including the highest mountain of the Southern Andes called Monte San Valentin. In addition to the majestic mountains and glaciers, there is also plenty of wildlife living here. Dolphins, elephants seals and mini otters can be seen in abundance as well as plenty of other animals. 
The park offers three sites for camping, some with small kitchen facilities that can accommodate up to six people. No campfires are permitted in the park. When visiting the park there are no supplies available except for fresh water so you will need to bring everything you need from Puerto Chacabuco or Coyhaique. The ferries usually feed passengers and the catamarans generally have chile and an open bar.
You can arrive at the park by air or sea. Small airplanes that carry up to five passengers can fly you to the park but this is a costly choice. Ferries and cruise ships are inexpensive and offer you more time observing the glaciers and surroundings. There are even four and five day voyages available with shared or private cabins.
The Laguna San Rafael National Park is one of the most famous attractions in Chile for a very good reason. It may not be as easy to get to as other parties but once you actually arrive you will, without a doubt forget about any kind of inconvenience because you will be absolutely blown away. The magical scenery of the icy lakes and mountains ringed by glaciers of massive size is breathtaking and will surely be the highlight of your vacation to Chile.