All Glaciers Navigation: Discovering Upsala & Spegazzini

4.2
(30 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Exploring the most remote and challenging glaciers of Lago Argentino is possible through sailing, offering the unique opportunity to venture out on a catamaran or explore from the balconies and deck, ideal for capturing stunning photographs. The landing at the Spegazzini Base, a piece of land in the middle of the immensity of Lake Argentino and the Glacier field. It allows you to take walks with the most spectacular views of the National Park.

What's Included

Navigation
Professional Bilingual Guide
Hike
Transfers In/Out (depending on the option selected)
Meals and / or drinks
Entrance to the National Park, payable on arrival in cash and Argentine pesos.

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick-up transfers are available only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographical area, we will confirm the nearest meeting point. Enter the name and address of your hotel.

OR
Meeting point

In case you choose the option without transfer, the meeting point to start sailing will be in the Port of Punta Bandera.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    El Calafate

    After picking up the passengers from their central hotels from 7 am, we will head in a comfortable bus to the Port of Punta Bandera, located 47 km from El Calafate. For those who select the non-transfer option, we will meet at the Port of Punta Bandera at 8:30 am to start sailing.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lago Argentino

    Once all passengers are on board, sailing begins on the North Arm of Lake Argentina at 9 am. We crossed the Devil’s Mouth to the Uppsala Canal, sailing between huge floes detached from the front of the Uppsala Glacier. As you enter the Spegazzini Canal, you will enjoy a panoramic view of various glaciers, with the opportunity to take pictures at designated stops to observe the imposing ice blocks.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Throughout the tour, passengers will have the opportunity to view several of the numerous glaciers found in Lago Argentino, including the Seco Glacier, the Spegazzini Glacier, the South Heim Glacier, and the Peineta Glacier. During navigation, you can admire the ice blocks from various angles, which will allow you to capture the best photographs.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Glaciar Spegazzini

    We will disembark at La Base Spegazzini to trek through the 300-meter path through the forest to the Spegazzini Refuge. It is accessible and does not represent complexity since it is done on firm ground. Posting will be done at different stations (Glaciology - History - Fauna and Flora) with viewpoints overlooking the entire Bay of Glaciers. Once in the Refuge you can enjoy the gastronomy, the shop and an incredible panoramic view from its rooms and from the outside (Deck & Terrace). Another possibility is to take the mountain trail, of medium difficulty through a wooded path, with natural viewpoints, full of incredible views that ends at the landing point.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    El Calafate

    Once back on board the boat, we will continue with the second part of the navigation until reaching Punta Bandera, where it is expected to arrive around 4 pm. Later, for those who have selected the option with transfer, the return to El Calafate will be scheduled for approximately 5 pm.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To board you will need the QR code that will be sent previously
Supplied by Tangol

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Water Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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