Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno
Description
Enjoy the best navigation through the Spegazzini, Upsala, and Perito Moreno glaciers. Also see hanging glaciers Seco and Heim. You have the option to disembark at Perito Moreno balconies to live the most complete experience. The new Maria Turquesa Cruiser includes a recreational room for children and offers choosing between a Gourmet Lunch Box service (hot gourmet sandwich with side, a drink and dessert) on the main deck or on the first deck (capacity for 184 passengers), Gourmet Glaciers Classic or our traditional Premium Gourmet Experience in an exclusive room with bathroom and private balcony (capacity for 16 passengers). Premium includes 4-step gourmet lunch accompanied with wines; non-alcoholic drinks and infusions throughout the tour; breakfast reinforcement and closing toast.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet at the local supplier's office for a short orientation and overview of your cruise. Embark onto Lago Argentio towards the northwest, crossing Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo, the narrowest passage in the lake. Itinerary • 8:30 am - Boarding at La Soledad Private Port • 9:00 am - Set sail. Visit Escuadra Bay and Muralla de Condoreras (Condor Nesting Wall). Seco, Heim and Spegazzini Glaciers. • Disembark at “Puesto Las Vacas” station for a walk. The ship's engines will be stopped where you will have a guided walk to discover the panoramic views of the area.
We will see many hanging glaciers along the way, such as the Dry Glacier and the Heim Glacier.
We will approach 300 meters from the highest glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.
You will disembark and take a 15 minute walk in the Andean Patagonian forest to Puesto Las Vacas where the guides will tell the history of the place.
Visit Upsala Canal, panoramic view of the Upsala and Bertracchi Glaciers. Lunch on board.
• Navigation along Canal de los Témpanos towards the Northern face of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Views of the Northern face of the Perito Moreno Glacier. 6:00 pm - After your 9 hours exploring the area, you will be taken back to La Soledad for the conclusion of the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you choose the options, WITH TRANSFERS or WITH DISEMBARK. we will pick them up from Hotel you detail, since 07:15 am If you choose the options, WITHOUT TRANSFERS, presentation on board La Soledad at 08:30 am
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian and Celiac option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Recommended clothing: hiking boots or sneakers, warm and waterproof jacket, thermal shirt and socks, gloves, hat, and scarf
- Recommended items: sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, and binoculars
- Itinerary is subject to change
- Classick deck is accessible for Wheelchair, Premium deck is not accesible
- Wheelchair access only in the Classic option without transfers
Reviews(324)
A very nice experience, the only way to get to know other glaciers and navigate among icebergs. The boat is in good condition, the guides and staff are very attentive and enthusiastic. The food is very good, enjoyed comfortably while navigating. It is unmissable.
Hola Sebastián! Muchas gracias por tu post y por tu calificación. Nos alegra mucho saber que has disfrutado de nuestra propuesta. Hasta la próxima.
Well organized. Very timely with pickup. Great views and a good lunch. Would definitely recommend to all ages.
exciting, especially the lounge. everything perfect. a few dozen meters from the glaciers, all studied in detail
An amazing experience & highly recommended
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A very beautiful day (with the sun) filled with magnificent landscapes. Pleasant sailing, the boat is comfortable (the toilets are clean). I chose lunchbox for lunch (excellent) but you can also take your own picnic. Admission to the park can be purchased on site (visa or cash). Do not hesitate to take the option with the walkway to Perito Moreno because you will have more time to admire the spectacle of this majestic glacier. I recommend this day without hesitation.
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The best way to see the glaciers of El Calafate. calmly and few people. The ship very well put.. only 18 cabins, less than 40 passengers. Very informative talks and video presentations (bravo Stella). Very attentive crew. Very good food but wouldn't say 'gourmet' (dried pork for big dinner or salmon, typical breakfast buffet, etc). Good wines and cava. also liked that for lunch the boat stood in front of the glacier all the time slowly turning. The assigned room (''deluxe' - 1st level-least expensive) turned out to be above the engines/generator and the floor of the room was warm and also the room, plus a noise and vibration difficult to bear. you have to stay on 2nd level, more expensive.
Hola John, Muchas gracias por tu post y por tu valoración. Nos alegra saber que has disfrutado de nuestra propuesta. Hasta pronto.
Excellent attitude from all the staff and good service from everyone. Highly recommended and should live this great experience of visiting the glaciers👌
Hola Julio, muchas gracias por tu post y por tu recomendación. Nos alegra mucho saber que has disfrutado de nuestra experiencia. Hasta pronto!
We had a 40 min coach trip to find our boat waiting to take us to see the glaciers. The overall boat time was basically all day, but passing beautiful scenery made you unaware of time. We visited two glaciers and they were awesome. We had an informative guide on the boat. We had a short stop where we could get off the boat and walk a few hundred yards to the waters edge. We had a box lunch provided on the boat. This trip was entitled the gourmet trip, but we weren’t sure about their interpretation of ‘gourmet’. It was perfectly adequate though. Would highly recommend the trip as the glaciers were breathtaking.
Hi Maggie. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed our expedition. Thank you so much for your post and your review. Thanks also for your recommendation. We hope to see you back soon.
An efficient operation from the time we were collected at our hotel (we bought the gourmet plus transfers package), bused to the port, cruised Lake Argentina, walked ashore on an uninhabited island (except for the feral cows) and provided with ample time to photograph the glaciers
Hi Diana. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed our offering. Thank you so much for your post and your feedback. We hope to see you again soon.
Wonderful tour.Very organized. Good snack Punctuals .adorei
Olá, Marcia! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você gostou da nossa oferta. Muito obrigada por nos escolher. Até a próxima!
