El Calafate: Viedma Glacier Cruise, Iceberg Bay & El Chaltén

Patagonia, Argentina, Argentina



Sail to mighty Viedma Glacier and step ashore at a hidden bay full of floating icebergs. Enjoy a gourmet lunch on board, free time in El Chaltén and the Chorrillo del Salto waterfall with hot drinks.

Highlights

  • Disembark at a hidden bay surrounded by floating Viedma Glacier icebergs
  • Cruise in front of Viedma, the park's largest glacier, up close
  • Gourmet lunch on board with vegan and vegetarian options
  • Stay connected all day with onboard Starlink Wi-Fi
  • Visit Chorrillo del Salto waterfall with hot drinks included

Description

Discover the Viedma Glacier from the water on a full-day adventure that goes far beyond a classic El Chaltén excursion. Leaving from El Calafate, you'll travel through the Patagonian steppe to Bahía Túnel, where your boat sets sail toward the largest glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. The highlight comes early: you disembark at Bahía de los Témpanos, a quiet bay scattered with floating icebergs, where you can feel the scale of the ice up close. Back on board, you cruise right in front of the towering blue wall of the Viedma Glacier while enjoying a gourmet sandwich lunch, with premium, vegetarian, and vegan options prepared fresh for the day. In the afternoon, the journey continues to El Chaltén, the trekking capital of Argentina. You'll have free time to wander the village before an easy walk to the Chorrillo del Salto waterfall, where hot drinks are served surrounded by forest. Throughout the day you travel in comfortable vehicles for up to 24 passengers, with Starlink Wi-Fi on board so you stay connected even in the heart of Patagonia. Crampons and trekking poles are available for added safety and comfort on the walks.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in El Calafate Bilingual guide (Spanish / English) throughout the entire tour Round-trip transport in comfortable vehicles (up to 24 passengers) Onboard Starlink Wi-Fi Viedma Glacier boat navigation and disembarkation at Bahía de los Témpanos Gourmet sandwich lunch on board (vegan and vegetarian options) Hot drinks at Chorrillo del Salto Crampons and trekking poles available

Excludes

Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee (paid on site) Personal expenses and gratuities

Important Information

  • Please note that the Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee is not included and must be paid on site. The itinerary and timings may change due to weather and operational conditions, which are common in Patagonia. This activity involves boarding and disembarking a boat and walking on uneven terrain, so a basic level of mobility is required. We recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen, as weather in the region changes quickly. Pick-up times will be reconfirmed the day before the activity.

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