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.
0+ days before0% refund
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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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