El Calafate: Gourmet Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers
Overview
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11 hours
Mobile ticket
The journey begins in the private port of La Soledad, located 47 kilometers from El Calafate. From there, at 9:00 AM, you will set sail towards the North Channel of Lake Argentino.
The ice floes, which some know triple the size and volume of our boat, will decorate the passage through the Upsala Channel, from where you can see the Upsala Glacier (the third largest glacier in the Southern Patagonian Ice) about 15 km away. .
Next, you will go to the Spegazzini Channel to see several hanging glaciers such as Seco, Heim Sur, Peinetta and then disembark at Puesto de Las Vacas. There you will take a 30-minute walk through a Patagonian Andean forest and its beaches.
Upon returning to the boat, you will have enough time to have lunch while you continue the tour until you reach the front of the highest glacier in the National Park: the Spegazzini Glacier (135 meters above sea level). lake level). Here you will have time to take pictures and contemplate in silence all the natural beauty.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended to bring: a hat for the cold, trekking clothing (first layer, fleece, trekking pants, warm jacket, windbreaker), gloves, thermal socks, trekking boots, sunglasses and sunscreen
What To Expect
El Calafate
Transfer from the hotels of El Calafate to the Paraje Punta Bandera. Boarding at 9:00 hs. in the Private Port La Soledad (Tranquil Bay, Punta Bandera Place).
Glaciar Spegazzini
The route begins northwest aboard the Maria Turquesa Cruise, passing through Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo - the narrowest pass of the lake, with a width of approximately 800 meters. After two hours of navigation, the succession of icebergs of the most varied colors and shapes announces the proximity of the Spegazzini glacier and disembarcation at Puesto de Las Vacas - Spegazzini Canal bay - coordinated walk by our team of guides, with a view of the old Stall of settlers. Recognition of flora and fauna. Visit to the Upsala canal, navigation to the Herminita Peninsula - limit allowed by National Parks - panoramic view of the glacier.
Options
Without Transfer Without lunch
Classic Hall Duration: 9 hours
With Transfers
Classic Hall Duration: 11 hours Transfers: Includes Transfer to and from hotels in El Calafate Pickup included
With Transfers and Box Lunch
Classic Hall Duration: 11 hours Box Lunch Transfers: Includes Transfer to and from hotels in El Calafate Pickup included
With Box Lunch
Classic Hall Duration: 9 hours Box Lunch
What‘s Included
Box Lunch Gourmet (only if option selected)
Boat trip among icebergs near Upsala and Spegazzini
Classic Hall of the Maria Turquesa Cruise
Transfer to and from hotels in El Calafate (only if option selected)
Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park (Mastercard is not accepted)
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic scenery which...
ANDREW F,Nov 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic scenery which the boat's extended journey was able to make the most of. Good facilities and well managed.
Wonderful tour
roselanecbg,Feb 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria Turquesa boat is very confortable. Very clean. The lunch box (chiken in our case ) was surprisingly amazing though it.took too long to be served. Missed a point there. Great views. I truly reccomend this tour. It was a very nice day with a very polite team abord.
The best tour to see glaciers
Diego S,Jan 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Impressive views and excellent navigation. The boat is equipped with everything you need. The crew is very friendly and the service is fast.
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