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.

Itinerary

1. El Calafate

   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).

   · 30 min

2. Glaciar Spegazzini

   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.

   · 5 h· Admission not included

3. Perito Moreno Glacier

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

   · 1 h· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

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.

How to use 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 care@graylineargentina.com If you have purchased the service without hotel transfers, you must arrive at the La Soledad Private Port on your own.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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