Glaciares Gourmet Navigation by Boat: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno Glaciers
by Cruceros Marpatag
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The tour departs from La Soledad Private Port in El Calafate aboard the Maria Turquesa Cruiser for an approximately 11-hour navigation on Lago Argentino. The boat heads northwest, passing Punta Avellaneda and the narrow Boca del Diablo. Early stops include Escuadra Bay and Muralla de Condoreras, where passengers can observe the hanging Seco and Heim glaciers. The cruise approaches Spegazzini Glacier, the highest glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, coming within 300 meters. There is an option to disembark at Puesto Las Vacas station for a 15-minute guided walk through the Andean Patagonian forest with views of the surrounding area and information about its history. The route continues through Upsala Canal, offering panoramic views of the Upsala and Bertracchi glaciers while lunch is served on board. Navigation proceeds along Canal de los Témpanos toward the northern face of Perito Moreno Glacier, where passengers can view the glacier from the boat. The tour concludes with a return to La Soledad port around 6:00 pm. The Maria Turquesa Cruiser includes a recreational room for children and offers three lunch options: a Gourmet Lunch Box served on the main or first deck with capacity for 184 passengers, a Gourmet Glaciers Classic, and a Premium Gourmet Experience in a private room with bathroom and balcony for up to 16 passengers. The Premium option features a four-step lunch accompanied by wines, non-alcoholic drinks, and infusions throughout the trip, a breakfast reinforcement, and a closing toast. Some ticket options include hotel transfers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lago Argentino
Participants meet at the local office before boarding the boat at La Soledad Private Port at 8:30 am. The cruise departs at 9:00 am, sailing northwest across Lago Argentino. The route passes Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo, the lake's narrowest point, visiting Escuadra Bay and Muralla de Condoreras where condors nest. The boat cruises near Seco, Heim, and Spegazzini glaciers during this segment.
180 min
Glaciar Seco
Along the way, passengers see hanging glaciers such as the Seco (Dry) Glacier and Heim Glacier, visible from the boat.
15 min
Glaciar Spegazzini
The cruise approaches within 300 meters of Spegazzini Glacier, the tallest glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, allowing close views from the boat.
30 min
Puesto Las Vacas Walk
At Puesto Las Vacas station, passengers disembark for about 15 minutes to walk in the Andean Patagonian forest. The boat's engines stop while guides provide information about the area's history and panoramic views.
45 min
Upsala Expediciones
The cruise continues through Upsala Canal, offering views of Upsala and Bertracchi Glaciers. Lunch is served onboard during this part of the trip.
30 min
Canal de los Témpanos Navigation
The boat sails along Canal de los Témpanos toward the northern face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, providing views from the water.
Perito Moreno Glacier
Passengers view the northern face of Perito Moreno Glacier from the boat. After about nine hours of exploring the area, the cruise returns to La Soledad port around 6:00 pm, concluding the tour.
30 min
Meeting point
47 km far away town.
End point
47 km far away town.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Glaciares Gourmet Navigation by Boat: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno Glaciers
by Cruceros Marpatag
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$470Overview
The tour departs from La Soledad Private Port in El Calafate aboard the Maria Turquesa Cruiser for an approximately 11-hour navigation on Lago Argentino. The boat heads northwest, passing Punta Avellaneda and the narrow Boca del Diablo. Early stops include Escuadra Bay and Muralla de Condoreras, where passengers can observe the hanging Seco and Heim glaciers. The cruise approaches Spegazzini Glacier, the highest glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, coming within 300 meters. There is an option to disembark at Puesto Las Vacas station for a 15-minute guided walk through the Andean Patagonian forest with views of the surrounding area and information about its history. The route continues through Upsala Canal, offering panoramic views of the Upsala and Bertracchi glaciers while lunch is served on board. Navigation proceeds along Canal de los Témpanos toward the northern face of Perito Moreno Glacier, where passengers can view the glacier from the boat. The tour concludes with a return to La Soledad port around 6:00 pm. The Maria Turquesa Cruiser includes a recreational room for children and offers three lunch options: a Gourmet Lunch Box served on the main or first deck with capacity for 184 passengers, a Gourmet Glaciers Classic, and a Premium Gourmet Experience in a private room with bathroom and balcony for up to 16 passengers. The Premium option features a four-step lunch accompanied by wines, non-alcoholic drinks, and infusions throughout the trip, a breakfast reinforcement, and a closing toast. Some ticket options include hotel transfers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lago Argentino
Participants meet at the local office before boarding the boat at La Soledad Private Port at 8:30 am. The cruise departs at 9:00 am, sailing northwest across Lago Argentino. The route passes Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo, the lake's narrowest point, visiting Escuadra Bay and Muralla de Condoreras where condors nest. The boat cruises near Seco, Heim, and Spegazzini glaciers during this segment.
180 min
Glaciar Seco
Along the way, passengers see hanging glaciers such as the Seco (Dry) Glacier and Heim Glacier, visible from the boat.
15 min
Glaciar Spegazzini
The cruise approaches within 300 meters of Spegazzini Glacier, the tallest glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, allowing close views from the boat.
30 min
Puesto Las Vacas Walk
At Puesto Las Vacas station, passengers disembark for about 15 minutes to walk in the Andean Patagonian forest. The boat's engines stop while guides provide information about the area's history and panoramic views.
45 min
Upsala Expediciones
The cruise continues through Upsala Canal, offering views of Upsala and Bertracchi Glaciers. Lunch is served onboard during this part of the trip.
30 min
Canal de los Témpanos Navigation
The boat sails along Canal de los Témpanos toward the northern face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, providing views from the water.
Perito Moreno Glacier
Passengers view the northern face of Perito Moreno Glacier from the boat. After about nine hours of exploring the area, the cruise returns to La Soledad port around 6:00 pm, concluding the tour.
30 min
Meeting point
47 km far away town.
End point
47 km far away town.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.