Season: Year-round (except December 25 and January 1)
Duration: Approximately 9 hours
Departure times:
April: Boarding at 08:30 AM, departure at 09:00 AM, return at 4:00 PM
May to July: Boarding at 09:30 AM, departure at 10:00 AM, return at 5:00 PM
August to September: Boarding at 08:30 AM, departure at 09:00 AM, return at 4:00 PM
Location: Lake Argentino – Los Glaciares National Park, El Calafate
Age policy: Suitable for all ages
Difficulty level: Low – contemplative tour, no physical effort required
Transfer from El Calafate to Punta Bandera Port (47 km)
Welcome at the boarding terminal and guidance on purchasing the park entrance ticket, if needed
Boarding a comfortable vessel with specialized guides
Navigation through the North Arm of Lake Argentino, crossing the Boca del Diablo
Entry into the Upsala Channel, navigating among large icebergs calved from the Upsala Glacier
Continuing through the Spegazzini Channel, with views of the Seco, Heim Sur, and Peineta Glaciers
Arrival at the imposing Spegazzini Glacier, the tallest in the park
Disembarkation at Spegazzini Base for sightseeing and free time
Return to the port and transfer back to El Calafate
Navigation on a tourist vessel
Visit to the Upsala, Spegazzini, Seco, Heim Sur, and Peineta Glaciers
Stop and free time at Spegazzini Base
Bilingual guides (Spanish and English)
Round-trip transfer from registered hotels in El Calafate
Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park
Food and beverages (bring snacks and water – no sales points along the route)
Pickup from Airbnbs or apartments
Tips and personal expenses
Daily, subject to weather conditions
Total duration: Approximately 9 hours
Transfer time will be confirmed the night before
In case of unavailability, the tour may be rescheduled to another day
Bring warm, comfortable clothing and suitable footwear
Essential: sunglasses and sunscreen (due to sunlight reflection on ice and water)
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