All Glacier Navigation: Sail Among Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers

4.4
(45 reviews)
El Calafate, Argentina

9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The day begins at Puerto Punta Bandera, just 47 km from El Calafate, where our team will welcome you to a warm, modern terminal.

Once aboard our state-of-the-art vessels, an unforgettable voyage begins along the North Arm of Lake Argentino. We pass through the narrow Devil's Mouth —the lake's tightest point—heading toward the Upsala Channel. Along this stretch, you will feel the thrill of navigating among massive icebergs that have calved from the majestic Upsala Glacier, one of the park's largest.

The adventure continues toward the Spegazzini Channel, where the landscape transforms into a succession of hanging glaciers—such as Seco, Heim Sur, and Peineta—framing the approach to the main attraction: the Spegazzini Glacier.

To top it all off, we disembark at Base Spegazzini, an exclusive, full-service lodge situated right in front of the glacier. There, you can enjoy free time to rest, have lunch, or simply sit by the panoramic window and marvel at the vastness of the surroundings.

What's Included

5 hours of Catamaran Sailing
Bilingual guide in Spanish and English
Disembarkation at Spegazzini Refuge
Lunch (only if you choose an option that includes lunch)
Standard Cabin or VIP Cabin (depending on the chosen option)
Round-trip transfers from El Calafate (only if you choose an option that includes transfers)
Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Transfers: Some hotels in the city are not part of the pick-up route. If your accommodation is outside the route, we will contact you to indicate the nearest hotel where you should go. You must wait for the guide in the lobby of the indicated hotel.

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Meeting point
Puerto Bandera

If you choose the option without transfers: The departure port is located 50 km from El Calafate, and there is no public transport available. You will be sent the meeting point and the required arrival time the day before the excursion.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Upsala Expediciones (Pass by)

    We cross the Boca del Diablo and head for the Upsala Channel to sail among the large icebergs that break off the front of the Upsala Glacier. A fascinating experience.

    Admission ticket free
  • Lago Argentino (Pass by)

    From the Port of Punta Bandera, 47 km from El Calafate, we start sailing along the North Arm of Lake Argentino.

    Admission ticket free
  • Glaciar Spegazzini (Pass by)

    we will continue the journey to the Spegazzini Channel that will offer you unique views of some beautiful hanging glaciers such as the Seco, the South Heim and the Peineta that are the prelude to the biggest show, "The Spegazzini Glacier", the biggest of them all, with one of the most impressive views.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park: This is not included in the tour price. The approximate cost is ARS 50,000 per person and must be paid upon entering the park. Payment can be made in cash or by Visa card, in Argentine pesos only. Mastercard is not accepted.
  • If you select the option without lunch, you may bring your own packed meal. If you book the Refugio Menu or the Captain’s Club option, you must provide advance notice of any dietary restrictions.
  • Recommended clothing: The Patagonian weather can change rapidly, so we recommend bringing a warm jacket and trousers, comfortable footwear, a small backpack, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, and a hat.
  • To confirm your booking, you must send the following information for all passengers: Full name, Passport or national identity card number, Nationality, Date of birth, Photograph of the passport of minors, Hotel (if you purchased the option with transfers). Your booking will not be confirmed, nor will your place be guaranteed, until we have received all the requested information from each passenger.
Supplied by Gray Line Argentina

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Catamaran Cruises
Water Tours
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