Los Glaciares National Park Boat Excursion
Marvel at the icebergs of Los Glaciares National Park on this excursion from El Calafate. You'll also enjoy a pleasant boat ride through this great natural space. Description. At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate...
- 10 hours
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Marvel at the icebergs of Los Glaciares National Park on this excursion from El Calafate. You'll also enjoy a pleasant boat ride through this great natural space.
Description
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate and take National Route 11 for excellent views of Lake Argentino. After a 40-minute drive, we'll reach the pier of Puerto Bandera to embark on a boat ride to see the glaciers. We will enter the northern arm of Lake Argentino and cross Boca del Diablo while viewing icebergs with a bluish tone.
The journey continues to the great ice barrier, showcasing the Upsala Glacier, and passing by several others, including Heim, Peineta, Seco, and Spegazzini glaciers. We will dock near the Spegazzini glacier for a brief hike next to Glacier Bay.
The trail leads to the Spegazzini Refuge, where you can have lunch on your own. We will regroup to take the boat back to the pier of Puerto Bandera, returning to your hotel in El Calafate after 10 hours of excursion.
Excursion w/o hotel pickup
If you prefer, you can meet the guide directly at the dock of Puerto Bandera. The meeting time varies by season:
June - August: at 9:30 amSeptember - May: at 8:30 am
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup and return transfer (depending on selection)
- Transport by bus
- English speaking guide
- Boat ride in Los Glaciares Park
Not included
- Lunch
- Admission ticket to Los Glaciers Park: 15000ARS for Argentinian adults, 45000ARS for foreign adults and 5000ARS for children aged 6–10; free for children under 6
Tips
- Accessibility: Yes, you must attend with a carer