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Tours/El Calafate/Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet

Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet

4.8(8)El Calafate12 hours
TRIPADVISOR4.8(8)
Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet
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Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet
Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet

At a glance

Duration
12 hours
Price from
$350 / person
Location
El Calafate, Argentina
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 8 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 180
Cancellation
See policy below
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Nautilus Viajes

Description

This tour is the best way to get up-close and personal with some of Patagonia’s most spectacular glaciers. This is also an ideal tour for people who stay a little time in El Calafate and who want to enjoy the wonders of Patagonia. Experience the frozen magic of Lake Argentino and the magnificent famous glaciers such as Seco, Spegazzini, Upsala and of course the Perito Moreno on our full-day tour to the Los Glaciares national park from El Calafate.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
7:00 AM and 8:30 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 16+)
$350
Child (ages 5–15)
$200
Infant (ages 0–4)
Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.

Tour Options

Premium w/ transfer & landing 11 hours

Premium facilities: Enjoy your navigation in a especial place inside the boat, with an exclusive balcony for a better view. Glacial waters navigation Duration: 11 hours Special 3 course lunch PickUp & Dropoff : PickUp & Dropoff will be available for those who stay at Calafate's downtonwn hotels. Pickup included

Classic no transfer 8 hours

Glacial waters navigation Duration: 8 hours: We'll be waiting at private port La Soledad at 8.30am. Lunch box included: Lamb sandwich, rustic potatoes, non alcoholic beverage and dessert Transfer not included: Pick up and drop off at your hotel won't be included Pickup included

Premium with transfer

Premium room 3 course lunch Transfer service: Transfer service for those who stay at Calafate's dowtown hotels Pickup included

Classic w/ transfer & landing 11 hours

Landing at glacier's runways: With this option you`ll be able to land in the glacier runways and go through them for an hour and a half. Gourmet glaciers navigation Duration: 11 hours Lunch box included: Lamb sandwich, rustic potatoes, non alcoholic beverage and dessert Pick up and drop off available: Pick up and drop off will be available for those who stay at Calafate downtown hotels. Pickup included

Premium, no transfer 8 hours

Premium facilities: Enjoy your navigation in a especial place inside the boat, with an exclusive balcony for a better view. Glacial waters navigation Duration: 8 hours Special 3 course lunch PickUp & Dropoff not available Pickup included

Classic with transfer 11 hours

glacial water navigation Duration: 11 hours: pick up begins at 7:00am Lamb sandwich, rustic potatoes Pick up and drop off: Pcik up and drop off will be available for those who stay at calafate downtown hotels. Pickup included

Itinerary

Perito Moreno Glacier
Admission not included720 min

This tour is the best way to get up-close and personal with some of Patagonia’s most spectacular glaciers. This is also an ideal tour for people who stay a little time in El Calafate and who want to enjoy the wonders of Patagonia. Experience the frozen magic of Lake Argentino and the magnificent famous glaciers such as Seco, Spegazzini, Upsala and of course the Perito Moreno on our full-day tour to the Los Glaciares national park from El Calafate. We’ll begin our tour by picking you up directly from your hotel at around 7:30 AM. We’ll then travel around 45km along Ruta 11 and towards the Los Glaciares national park. At around 9:00 AM, after paying the national park entry fees, we’ll reach the Puerto Privado de Punta Bandera. You’ll get a quick safety talk and briefing on where we’re going to sail before we hop on a comfortable, modern boat around 10:30 AM. We’ll then make our way past towering icebergs towards Upsala glacier. As we sail along Brazo Upsala, a canal in Argentino lake, we’ll get some incredible views of Spegazzini, the tallest glacier in the area which sits at 135m tall. We’ll then sail on towards Seco glacier, seeing other little rivers and icebergs. We’ll then head back to the North Face of Perito Moreno to enjoy one of the most beautiful wonders of Argentina, after what we’ll have some free time on the Perito Moreno walkways. At around 18:00, we’ll start the way back to the hotels.

What's included

Included
Food and beverages according to the selected cabin
Navigation
Profesional Bilingual Guide
Transfer IN / OUT from hotels in El Calafate

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick up from the hotels starting from 07:30 hs. Drop off at the hotels at 18:45 hs approx.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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How it compares in El Calafate

  • Starting price $350 is 37% above the typical $256 for tours of similar length in El Calafate

Excurgo comparison of 299 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet take?

Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet cost?

Prices start at $350 per person for this El Calafate experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

How much does Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet cost for children?

Children aged 5–15 pay from $200, adults from $350. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up from the hotels starting from 07:30 hs. Drop off at the hotels at 18:45 hs approx. Pickup points include Kelta Hotel, Hotel ACA.

What languages is Experiencia Glaciares Gourmet offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 180 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Reviews(8)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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GerardoR355
November 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The Dream of a Life, Come True

There are trips that are made and trips that are dreamed of. The Gourmet Glacier Experience Tour is not only a nautical tour; it is the materialization of that deep yearning that inhabits every nature lover: the search for the sublime, the overwhelmingly beautiful. It is simply a life's dream, come true. Aboard a comfortable catamaran, you enter the heart of Los Glaciares National Park, sailing through the icy and crystal clear waters of Lake Argentina. The journey is not only a journey, it is a pilgrimage to the ice giants that guard Patagonia. The journey begins at Spegazzini Glacier, the highest in the park. Its walls rising above 130 meters are an ice cathedral carved by time. Then the majestic appearance of Uppsala Glacier, a vast white plateau of more than 760 km2. Its imposing forehead over 60 meters high. We continue to sail quietly until the sound of silence, only broken by the distant rumble of some detachment, is a music that is etched in the soul. And then, you get to the crown jewel, the Perito Moreno Glacier. Viewing it from the water is a unique and privileged perspective. Its famous wall, a vibrant and intense blue, reveals itself in all its dimensions. It is a moment of pure magic, where time stands still and there is only the overwhelming presence of this constantly moving colossus. But this dream would not be complete without the exceptional human framework that makes it possible. Careful attention is a constant. From the crew on deck, always attentive to point out a detail or ensure your comfort, to the Coffee Service, which with solidarity prices allows you to enjoy a hot chocolate or a comforting coffee while sailing between floes. And finally it deserves special mention: Emiliano, the photographer. He is not just a professional behind the camera; he is an artist who captures the essence of the moment and the emotion in every face. His friendly treatment and passion for his work make him an invaluable part of the experience. The photographs you take are not just memories, they are works of art loaded with feeling.

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irenecF7511XZ
July 24, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing!

Excellent! We went with my 9-year-old son, I really thought he was going to be bored and to surprise we both had a great time. The glaciers are amazing, from navigation you can appreciate very well. On the other hand sailing between the icebergs is a unique feeling! Reality is 100 times better than the photos you can be shown, you have to live it. We took the premium cabin and it was worth the experience. The staff was very friendly, (Carlos, Rodrigo and Vanessa).

1 people found this helpful
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Marcela G
March 26, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Unique glaciers

We toured with the cruise ship Turquoise Sea several glaciers including Spegazzini and Uppsala. The boat, first rate. The knowledge and cordiality of the guides is remarkable. Lunch, exquisite, except that when I ordered a bread replenishment there was no (in our case, we had chosen the Premium option with a 4-step menu). The end running through the North Arm of Perito Moreno Glacier was incredible. I recommend Gourmet Glaciers, the experience is worth it.

1 people found this helpful
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ALEXHIPO
November 2, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
EXCELLENCE IN SULLERATIVE GRADE

I don't have words to describe what we've experienced, it's something that if you don't see it you can't believe, I thought the commercial was a setup, NO, IT'S NOT. The whole excursion is magic on a sub-real level, from the very beginning you climb the Combi, the return of the first glacial, surrounded by floes a few meters from the catamaran is simply moving . I can not stop thanking once again the girls in the office (I did it personally on the return , but I want to make it public) for their wonderful EMPATHY) we opted for the Premium variant, without words but I want to clarify emphatically that we all see the same exactly the same, obvious that I can is logical something wowaaaauu, it was a special occasion. Thanks to ALL THE STAFF BOTH ON BOARD AND OFFICE WE DO NOT SEE YOU IN 22

3 people found this helpful
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668virginiaf
January 9, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Not to miss

Family of ten, we enjoyed the trip very much. Amazing all we saw. The boat was confortable and explanations in english spanish and portuguese were interesting Lunch was quite poor

Operator response

Thank you for your time to comment! We are waiting for you on your next visit!

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b_rbara979
March 6, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing

The tour is quite complete passing through the 3 main glaciers passing slowly with time for everyone to take photos from all sides of the boat. The boat is very comfortable if you can choose to sit on top because it has better views. The tourism agent told us that lunch and drinks were included in the package, but lunch is a sandwich served at 13:30 and included only one drink per Cover. It has 3 filling options, chicken, lamb or vegetables. And drinks have refereri, water or wines. There is a small bar with some snack options and drinks for sale.

Operator response

Obrigado pelo seu tempo para comentar! Vejo você na sua próxima visita!

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Fedemart
February 23, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Scam!!!

The cruise and the experience was wonderful. But I made the reservation with expedition and ma charged usd200 per person, when all operators charge between 100-125. They offered me a premium package, charged me and when I arrived there was only a basic package. Marpatag should be more careful of middlemen and honor what tourists pay.

1 people found this helpful
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lolarodriguez78
February 15, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Very good excursion

It's very complete. The boys and girls who work there are very friendly and enthusiastic answer any concerns and give you a lot of information. You will walk around Lake Viargentino seeing the upsala spegazzini and moreno glaciers. A landing is also made in port of the cows. They serve you lunch, which is a sparse peak especially dessert that is a tiny little glass. There is a bar to buy things: xej a bakery alfajor $50 and a cafe $80. The coffee was ugly They let you drink mate and take your own consumption and the facilities of the boat are very clean and comfortable to spend a day from 9am to 5pm

Operator response

¡Gracias por su tiempo para opinar! ¡Los esperamos en su próxima visita!

$350/ person
4.8(8)
Duration12 hours
LanguagesEN, ES
ConfirmationWithin 24h
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