El Calafate: Gourmet Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers
Overview
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Transfers from/to the hotels in the center of El Calafate
- Boat trip among icebergs near Upsala and Spegazzini
- 1:30 hour walk along the catwalks
- Sala Classic of the Maria Turquesa Cruise
- Box Lunch
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
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).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glaciar Spegazzini, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina
Sailing towards the channel of the icebergs, visit to GLACIER PERITO MORENO. Return. Arrival at the private port La Soledad.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
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).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glaciar Spegazzini, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina
Sailing towards the channel of the icebergs, visit to GLACIER PERITO MORENO. Return. Arrival at the private port La Soledad.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
MONICA_C
January 2023
Muito interessante ver aquela muralha enorme de gelo de frente. É um passeio complementar para quem fez o trekking. Gostei das explicações dadas pelos guias. Só não conseguimos ver o Upsalla que devido as condições climáticas ficou totalmente encoberto mas valeu super a pena.
Muito interessante ver aquela muralha enorme de gelo de frente. É um passeio complementar para quem fez o trekking. Gostei das explicações dadas pelos guias. Só não conseguimos ver o Upsalla que devido as condições climáticas ficou totalmente encoberto mas valeu super a pena.luis_b
November 2022
Es una excursión muy buena, pero no nos sirve a los radicados en Argentina, ya que debemos pagarlo al dolar turista
Es una excursión muy buena, pero no nos sirve a los radicados en Argentina, ya que debemos pagarlo al dolar turista