Todo Glaciares Boat Tour
Sail across Lake Argentino visiting the main glaciers.
Briefing
Todo Glaciares is one of the most popular navigations in El Calafate. During one day you will sail Lake Argentino to discover the Upsala, Seco, Heim Sur, Peineta and Spegazzini glaciers. To complete the experience, you will disembark at Base Spegazzini lodge, an area next to the glacier where you will take a short walk and have lunch.
You can select the option with pick-up from El Calafate or come in your own vehicle. In addition, you can enhance your experience by including the extra "Captain´s Club". Do you want to know more? We'll tell you all about it below 😉
Tour details
Included
- Bilingual guide Spanish - English
- Boat trip
- Disembarkation at Spegazzini lodge
- Hike
- Round trip transfer from El Calafate [according to option selected].
Not included
- VIP lounge "Captain´s Club" + Lunch + Open bar [Available as EXTRA]
- Food and drinks [Available as EXTRA]
- Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park
Important information
Remember that Mastercard is not accepted to purchase the entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park. You can pay with VISA card or in cash in Argentine pesos when you arrive at the park. Do not forget your ID, passport or identity card.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 48 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
Todo Glaciares Boat Tour
Pick up in El Calafate or meeting at Punta Bandera port.
Todo Glaciares boat tour is offered in two modalities: boat tour only or boat tour with transfers from El Calafate. If you select the option with transfers, you will be picked up at your accommodation in El Calafate around 7:00 am and taken to Punta Banderas port, which is 47 km (29.2 miles) away. If you choose the option without transfers, ideal if you have a vehicle, you will have to go directly to the port, where you will meet the rest of the group at 8:30 in the morning.
Upsala Channel 🚢
At 8:30 a.m., boarding and explanations about the navigation begin. The ship will start its journey at 9:00 am. It will sail along the northern arm of Lake Argentino and will reach the Upsala Channel, famous for being full of icebergs from the ice that detaches from the wall of the Upsala Glacier itself.
Seco and Spegazzini Glacier 🚢
The boat tour continues along the Spegazzini Channel, and on the way we will be able to see the Seco Glacier, the hanging glacier that does not touch the water. We will see the Spegazzini Glacier, which has the title of the highest glacier in the national park.
Spegazzini Refuge Disembarkation
A stop is made at the "Spegazzini Refuge", a construction specially designed for this tour, which has a viewpoint, terrace and a large dining room. There you will take a short walk, totally accessible and suitable for all travelers. During the tour the guides will give explanations about the Andean-Patagonian forest. We will have free time for lunch with stunning views of the glacier wall.
🚢👩✈️🍽️CAPTAIN'S CLUB If you have selected this extra, in addition to being located in the VIP lounge of the ship, next to the captain and with free bar service, in the Spegazzini shelter you will enjoy a special four-course menu.
Return
The Todo Glaciares sailing is coming to an end, and we will sail back to Punta Bandera port. The ship will dock around 4:00 p.m. closing this incredible adventure. If you have selected the option with transfers, a vehicle will be waiting for you at the port to take you back to your accommodation in El Calafate, where you will arrive at approximately 5:15 p.m.
What to bring to Todo Glaciares Boat Tour
- Original passport (the same one you used to book the tour)
- Trekking boots
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
- Gloves
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Raincoat or waterproof poncho
- Waterproof jacket
- Comfortable and warm clothing
- Long trousers
- Medium backpack
- Food and snacks
- Water bottle
Where does the tour Todo Glaciares Boat Tour start
The city of El Calafate is located 3,000 km from Buenos Aires, and 325 km from the city of Río Gallegos, capital of the province of Santa Cruz. The airport has direct daily connections with Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Bariloche, Trelew, Cordoba and Rosario. Several airlines operate this route, being Aerolineas Argentinas the most frequent one. From Howlanders we also recommend you to check LADE airline.
If you want to arrive by land you can do it by bus. The trip between Buenos Aires and El Calafate takes about 36 hours. From Río Gallegos, the trip takes 4 hours. If you come from Puerto Natales we recommend you to take a bus that arrives to El Calafate in about five hours or hire a private service with us. Finally, if you are traveling from Ushuaia, please check the waiting times due to the crossing of the Strait of Magellan or stopover in Rio Gallegos.
Questions & Answers
Is the entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park included?
No, the entrance fee to the National Park is not included, as there are several types of entrance tickets available, so you can buy the one that best suits your plans. Remember to bring Argentine pesos, because the entrance fee is paid at the National Park with local currency. Only some credit cards are accepted and foreign currency is not accepted, so don't worry, your guide will help you buy the entrance fee on the day of the tour.
Will I be picked up at my accommodation in El Calafate?
Pick up in El Calafate is only included if you book the option with pick up, as you can also book only the boat tour, without transfers. In some accommodations (e.g. Airbnb or accommodation without reception), pick-up is not provided at the accommodation itself and a very close meeting point is indicated.
What is the "Captain's Club" extra?
By including the Captain's Club extra, you will travel in the ship's VIP lounge, very close to the captain, an unbeatable location, which also includes free bar service and a special four-course menu.
Is lunch at Refugio Spegazzini included?
No, it is an option offered as an extra that you can include during your booking, pay directly at the refuge or bring your own lunch.
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