El Calafate: Gourmet Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Gray Line Argentina

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Box Lunch Gourmet (only if option selected)
Included: Boat trip among icebergs near Upsala and Spegazzini
Included: Classic Hall of the Maria Turquesa Cruise
Included: Transfer to and from hotels in El Calafate (only if option selected)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park (Mastercard is not accepted)

Itinerary

El Calafate

30 min

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

5 hours Admission not included

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.
Perito Moreno Glacier

one hour Admission not included

Sailing towards the channel of the icebergs, visit to GLACIER PERITO MORENO. Return. Arrival at the private port La Soledad.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

If you purchased the service without hotel transfers, you must arrive at the La Soledad Private Port on your own at 8:00 a.m.

End point

If you purchased the service without hotel transfers, you must arrive at the La Soledad Private Port on your own at 8:00 a.m.

Pickup points

Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated.

Using your ticket

We will inform the hotel reception of your pickup time and place 24 hrs prior to the tour. Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated. Telephone: (+54 11) 5239-8206. In case of any eventuality, the 24 hour emergency number of Gray Line Argentina is +54 9 11 4193 6473. For questions or queries you can write to us at [email protected]

If you have purchased the service without hotel transfers, you must arrive at the La Soledad Private Port on your own.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

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 Transfers

Classic Hall

Duration: 11 hours

Transfers: Includes Transfer to and from hotels in El Calafate

Pickup included
With Box Lunch

Classic Hall

Duration: 9 hours

Box Lunch
Without Transfer Without lunch

Classic Hall

Duration: 9 hours