Glaciares Gourmet Premium Lounge boat Tour + El Calafate pick up
Description
Glaciares Gourmet is the most complete boat tour in Los Glaciares National Park and this tours is the best option to discover Calafate's glaciers in style. This tour, unlike other options, is offered in its Premium option, which includes access to the VIP lounge, located in the best place of the boat, so you will enjoy the best views from the room or from its own private terrace. In addition, it includes open bar service, four courses lunch and even its own private bathroom. You will see the Upsala, Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Heim and Seco glaciers. This is the only navigation that allows you to visit the five main glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park. A landing is made before lunch, so you will take a one hour walk through the Patagonian forest located in the Spegazzini channel. Additionally, when booking your reservation, you can choose the option to disembark at the Perito Moreno walkways to make the most of your day.
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Itinerary
Pick-up in El Calafate - Los Glaciares National Park From 7:00 a.m. you will be picked up at your accommodation and will take you. If you to Puerto Privado La Soledad, located 29 milles away from El Calafate. Assisted by the guides, you will buy the entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park, which is not included in the tour as there are different entrance options. At 8:30 a.m., boarding begins on a large catamaran with four outdoor decks, so that you can comfortably observe the spectacular scenery of Lake Argentino. IMPORTANT: This tour is offered only with the VIP option, which gives access to the premium area of the ship, a room with its own terrace, located in the best place, which offers an open bar throughout the tour and where a 4-course tasting menu is served. It also has a private bathroom.
A few minutes after departure you will spot the floating icebergs, up to four times bigger than the ship itself! Those are the blocks of ice that break off from the Upsala Glacier. Upsala front wall is so enormous, that for safety reasons the ship will not get within 6 milles of it. During the entire boat tour, every time the catamaran approaches the wall of a glacier or a large block of ice, the captain will be in the are for around 30 minutes. Additonally, will move the boat so that it can be seen perfectly from the inside as well as from any of the decks, so that you can enjoy them wherever you are.
Heim and Seco Glaciers You will continue sailing and you will come across the curious hanging glaciers. These are the Heim and Seco glaciers, which are named so because of their hanging from the mountain without touching the water of Lake Argentino.
Las Vacas Post Silence of engines. You will get off the boat at the Puesto de las Vacas and take a quiet walk coordinated by the team of guides. El Puesto de las Vacas is an old Patagonian estancia located in the heart of the National Park. Here you will find horses, old houses, and other creations of the pioneers of Patagonia. Enjoy this experience while the guides explain the history of this unusual place.
Speggazzini Glacier - Lunch on board The Speggazzini Glacier is impressive wherever you look. The part that overhangs the lake has a height of 425 feet (130 m). It is almost twice as high as the Perito Moreno Glacier. If the cold makes you hungry, this is your moment: lunch time! You will enjoy a special four-course menu: two starters, a main course, and dessert.
Full belly, happy heart: the boat tour continues through the Canal de Los Témpanos until reaching the northern part of the Perito Moreno Glacier. The Perito Moreno is an immense glacier that fascinates visitors with its activity, you will see the ice crack and when you least expect it, you will hear an incredible roar in the water.
At this moment, depending on the option selected, you will disembark at the Perito Moreno walkways, where you will spend over an hour before returning by minibus to El Calafate, arriving around 7 p.m. If you have not selected the option that visits the Perito Moreno walkways, you will return to the port, and the transportation will take you back to El Calafate, arriving around 6 p.m.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up is available at main hotels. In addition, there are different meeting points along the city
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Do you have any dietary restrictions?
Reviews(5)
It is a great option who wants to relax, have easy access to outside and meet other people. Since the space is limited for not many people, it’s easy to start a conversation. You have a nice dinner with alcoholic beverage. However, the private outside space is very limited. So for those who like to take pictures, I think the regular ticket is better option (save some $). Boat is very clean and comfortable. You still can buy snacks and drinks as a regular customer
Thank you, Natalia, for your thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the comfort, the atmosphere, and the chance to connect with others—it's exactly what this experience aims to offer. We also appreciate your honest note about the limited outdoor space, which can be an important factor for photography lovers. Thanks for sharing your insights—they’re very helpful for future travelers! Howlanders Team
We had a great time at the Premium lounge. The service was excellent. The trio paid for itself as it rained during the first three glaciers and our private balcony helped us take some memorable pictures. The only suggestion to improve would be to reduce the number of guests in that lounge. We felt 16 was too crowded for the price. 8 to 10 would have been perfect. The guide Juan also made it very engaging and clear with his instructions. Best, Rama & Devi
Thank you so much for your feedback, Rama & Devi! ❄️ We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Premium Lounge experience and that the private balcony helped capture some memorable moments, even in the rain. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding the number of guests—it’s valuable input for improving the experience. Juan will be happy to hear your kind words about his guidance. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! Warm regards, Howlanders Team
The service was absolutely wonderful. The appetizers given to us as well as the food was really good. The private space to see all the glaciers was very comfortable and with plenty of space for the people that was in the VIP section. We had a wonderful day.
Thank you so much for your kind words! From everyone at Howlanders, we truly appreciate you choosing us for the Glaciares Gourmet Premium Lounge Boat Tour with pick-up from El Calafate. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service, the food, and the comfort of the VIP lounge—not to mention those unforgettable glacier views! It’s wonderful to know you had such a great day on the water. Experiences like this are all about combining amazing landscapes with top-quality service, and we’re so happy we could deliver that for you. Thank you again for your review, and we hope to travel with you again very soon!
Today, I took a ship tour around Lake Argentino that began at Los Glaciares National Park. We stopped at five glaciers: Upsala, Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Heim, and Seco. I also walked through a natural preserve for “feral”cows. I paid for a VIP experience with a four-course meal, a private indoor and outdoor area patio and an open bar. They served us whiskey shots that they said were served over glacier ice. The guides said that, despite its appearance, the ice in the glaciers is not really blue, but rather that the color comes from the refraction of light. I think they said that the bright blue water in the ocean is from mineral particles from the mountains, the depth of the water, and the refraction of light. Regardless how it happens, the bright blue color is stunning. I have seen glaciers before, but not this many or this large. I have never seen icebergs before, so that was especially cool.
The Howlanders.com team would like to thank you for your kind review. We hope to see again!
