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Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno

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Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno

About this activity

Enjoy the best navigation through the Spegazzini, Upsala, and Perito Moreno glaciers. Also see hanging glaciers Seco and Heim. You have the option to disembark at Perito Moreno balconies to live the most complete experience. The new Maria Turquesa Cruiser includes a recreational room for children and offers choosing between a Gourmet Lunch Box service (hot gourmet sandwich with side, a drink and dessert) on the main deck or on the first deck (capacity for 184 passengers), Gourmet Glaciers Classic or our traditional Premium Gourmet Experience in an exclusive room with bathroom and private balcony (capacity for 16 passengers). Premium includes 4-step gourmet lunch accompanied with wines; non-alcoholic drinks and infusions throughout the tour; breakfast reinforcement and closing toast.

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At a glance

Duration
11 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 200 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Cruceros MarPatag

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Classic deck includes box lunch with one not alcoholic drink. Premium deck includes 4-course gourmet lunch.
  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Bilingual guide
  • Included: Transfer from/to hotel in options: CLASSIC & PREMIUM WITH TRANSFER, CLASSIC & PREMIUM WITH DISEMBARK

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees to Parque Nacional los Glaciares
  • Not included: Alcoholic drinks
  • Not included: If you choose the options without trfs, NOT included the transfers from/to hotel.

Itinerary

  1. Lago Argentino

    3 hours Admission not included

    Meet at the local supplier's office for a short orientation and overview of your cruise. Embark onto Lago Argentio towards the northwest, crossing Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo, the narrowest passage in the lake.

    Itinerary

    • 8:30 am - Boarding at La Soledad Private Port
    • 9:00 am - Set sail. Visit Escuadra Bay and Muralla de Condoreras (Condor Nesting Wall). Seco, Heim and Spegazzini Glaciers.
    • Disembark at “Puesto Las Vacas” station for a walk. The ship's engines will be stopped where you will have a guided walk to discover the panoramic views of the area.
  2. Glaciar Seco

    15 min Admission not included

    We will see many hanging glaciers along the way, such as the Dry Glacier and the Heim Glacier.

  3. Glaciar Spegazzini

    30 min Admission not included

    We will approach 300 meters from the highest glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.

  4. Stop 4

    45 min Admission not included

    You will disembark and take a 15 minute walk in the Andean Patagonian forest to Puesto Las Vacas where the guides will tell the history of the place.

  5. Upsala Expediciones

    30 min Admission not included

    Visit Upsala Canal, panoramic view of the Upsala and Bertracchi Glaciers. Lunch on board.

  6. Stop 6

    Passing by

    • Navigation along Canal de los Témpanos towards the Northern face of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
  7. Perito Moreno Glacier

    30 min Admission not included

    Views of the Northern face of the Perito Moreno Glacier.

    6:00 pm - After your 9 hours exploring the area, you will be taken back to La Soledad for the conclusion of the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 47 km far away town.

End point

  • 47 km far away town.

Pickup points

  • Design Suites Calafate
  • Hotel Edenia Punta Soberana
  • Hotel Del Glaciar
  • Hosteria Vientos Del Sur
  • Blanca Patagonia
  • Terraza Coirones Hotel Boutique
  • Apart Chalten
  • Kelta Hotel
  • Hosteria Koi Aiken
  • South B&B El Calafate
  • Calafate Hostel
  • Terra Apart Hotel

and 144 more pickup points

If you choose the options, WITH TRANSFERS or WITH DISEMBARK. we will pick them up from Hotel you detail, since 07:15 am

If you choose the options, WITHOUT TRANSFERS, presentation on board La Soledad at 08:30 am

Using your ticket

  • Recommended clothing: hiking boots or sneakers, warm and waterproof jacket, thermal shirt and socks, gloves, hat, and scarf
  • Recommended items: sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, and binoculars
  • You will be notified of your pickup schedule one day prior to travel
  • Itinerary is subject to change

 

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

  • Vegetarian and Celiac option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

  • Recommended clothing: hiking boots or sneakers, warm and waterproof jacket, thermal shirt and socks, gloves, hat, and scarf

  • Recommended items: sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, and binoculars

  • Itinerary is subject to change

  • Classick deck is accessible for Wheelchair, Premium deck is not accesible

  • Wheelchair access only in the Classic option without transfers

Options

  • PREMIUM with disembark

    Premium deck: Separate deck of only 16 passengers, with private bathroom and sun terrace.

    Premium service: 4-step Gourmet lunch, Transfers to the port, Disembark at Perito Moreno footbridges, and return to hotel included.

    Premium lunch: 4-step Gourmet lunch with wines. Non-alcoholic beverages during the entire tour. Breakfast booster, closing toast.

    Pickup included

  • PREMIUM without transfer

    Premium deck: Separate deck of only 16 passengers, with private bathroom and sun terrace.

    Transfer not included.

    Premium lunch: 4-step Gourmet lunch with alcoholic drinks during lunch included. Non-alcoholic beverages during the entire tour.

    National Park Fee NOT included: You have to pay it before embark

  • CLASSIC without transfer

    Classic deck with box lunch : Warm sandwich gourmet with a side and one soft drink or glass of red wine.

    Not included transfers.

    Duration: 8 hours: Presentation on port La Soledad 08:30 am

    Departure at 09 am

    Disembark at 05 pm

    National Park Fee NOT included: You have to pay it before embark

  • PREMIUM with transfer

    Premium deck with transfer: Separate deck of only 16 passengers, with private bathroom and sun terrace.

    Transfer included.

    Duration: 11 hours: Pick up from hotel since 07:15 am

    Drop off to hotel since 06:00 pm

    Premium lunch: 4-step Gourmet lunch with alcoholic drinks during lunch included. Non-alcoholic beverages during the entire tour

    National Park Fee NOT included: You have to pay it before embark

    Pickup included

  • CLASSIC with transfers

    Classic Deck: Included: Box lunch and transfers.

    Warm sandwich gourmet with a side and one soft drink or glass of red wine.

    Duration: 11 hours: Pick up from hotel since 07:15 am

    Drop off to hotel since 06:00 pm

    National Park Fee NOT included: You have to pay it before embark

    Pickup included

  • CLASSIC with disembark

    Classic deck with disembark: Includes box lunch, transfer and disembarkation at Perito Moreno Footbridges

    Duration: 12 hours: Pick up from hotel since 07:15 am

    Drop off to hotel since 07:00 pm

    National Park Fee NOT included: You have to pay it before embark

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno

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