El Calafate Trip Overview
The journey begins at the private port La Soledad, located 47 kilometers from El Calafate.
From there, at 9:00 AM we will set sail for the North Canal of Lake Argentino. The ice floes will decorate our passage through the Upsala Canal, from where we can see the Upsala Glacier about 15 km away. Then, we headed towards the Spegazzini Channel to see several hanging glaciers such as the Seco, Heim Sur, Peinetta, and then disembark at Puesto de Las Vacas. There we will take a 30-minute walk through an Andean Patagonian forest and its beaches. Upon returning to the boat we will enjoy lunch while we continue our walk until we reach the front of the highest glacier in the National Park: the Spegazzini Glacier. At this point we go to the Perito Moreno Glacier, where they can disembark on the footbridges for an hour and a half (if they choose this option).
We will return to La Soledad port and return to the city at 06:00 PM.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 hours
Starts: El Calafate, Argentina
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
The journey begins at the private port La Soledad, located 47 kilometers from El Calafate.
From there, at 9:00 AM we will set sail for the North Canal of Lake Argentino. The ice floes will decorate our passage through the Upsala Canal, from where we can see the Upsala Glacier about 15 km away. Then, we headed towards the Spegazzini Channel to see several hanging glaciers such as the Seco, Heim Sur, Peinetta, and then disembark at Puesto de Las Vacas. There we will take a 30-minute walk through an Andean Patagonian forest and its beaches. Upon returning to the boat we will enjoy lunch while we continue our walk until we reach the front of the highest glacier in the National Park: the Spegazzini Glacier. At this point we go to the Perito Moreno Glacier, where they can disembark on the footbridges for an hour and a half (if they choose this option).
We will return to La Soledad port and return to the city at 06:00 PM.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Glaciar Spegazzini, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina
We will approach 300 meters from the highest glacier in Los Glaciares National Park
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Upsala Glacier, El Calafate Argentina
You will sail among ice floes on the Uppsala Canal, with a view of the Upsala Glacier at 10 km.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glaciar Seco, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Los Glaciares National Park 9405 Argentina
You can see many hanging glaciers along the way, including: Dry Glacier
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Since cows, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
You will disembark and take a 30-minute walk in a Patagonian forest full of color and an impressive view of the lake.
Duration: 30 minutes
