El Calafate: Upsala & Spegazzini Glaciers Cruise with Lunch
Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
Discover the magnificent glaciers of Upsala and Spegazzini on a cruise from El Calafate. Upgrade your experience with a boxed lunch.
Luxury full-day cruise on Lake Argentino exploring Los Glaciares National Park, suitable for nature and glacier enthusiasts.
Experience an eight-hour guided cruise aboard a comfortable vessel on Lake Argentino, combining natural wonders with luxury service. Starting from Puerto La Soledad, near El Calafate, this tour crosses Boca del Diablo and Bahia Escuadra, showcasing mountain walls, condor nests, and historic estancia outposts.
The cruise navigates the Spegazzini Channel to view Seco (Totalizador), Heim, and Spegazzini Glaciers, including the tallest glacier walls in the park. You will disembark at Las Vacas Bay for a 50-minute guided hike exploring local flora, fauna, and historical sites.
The journey continues through Upsala Channel for panoramic views of the Upsala Glacier and icebergs. A bar service onboard offers food, snacks, drinks, and infusions for purchase. The cruise concludes with an approach to the Perito Moreno Glacier from its northern face, offering a unique perspective.
Highlights
- Luxury full-day cruise on Lake Argentino
- Views of the Spegazzini Glacier, the tallest in the park
- Guided hike in Las Vacas Bay exploring local flora, fauna, and history
- Panoramic Upsala Channel with floating icebergs
- Exclusive approach to the Perito Moreno Glacier’s northern face
Includes
- Boat trip among icebergs near Upsala and Spegazzini
- Transfer to and from El Calafate hotels (if option selected)
- Box lunch (if option selected)
Excludes
- Optional gratuities
- Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee (payable in cash)
Important Information
- Recommended to bring: hat for cold, trekking clothing (base layers, fleece, trekking pants, warm jacket, windbreaker), gloves, thermal socks, trekking boots, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance during the high season for availability. Dress in layers to adjust to changing weather conditions and bring your camera for glacier views.
