Los Glaciares National Park Boat Excursion

Discover the majestic icebergs of Los Glaciares National Park on this adventure departing from El Calafate, complemented by a scenic boat excursion through this breathtaking natural landscape.

Description

At the scheduled time, your journey begins with a pickup from your accommodation in El Calafate. We’ll take National Route 11, a road that offers captivating views alongside Lake Argentino, the largest lagoon in all of Patagonia.

After approximately 40 minutes, we will reach the Puerto Bandera pier, where the memorable boat adventure to explore the glaciers awaits. Our expedition starts by navigating through the northern arm of Lake Argentino, passing through the renowned Boca del Diablo (Devil's Mouth). As we navigate, the incredible sights will reveal a spectacular array of icebergs, characterized by their striking blue hues!

Continuing our voyage, we will approach the impressive ice barrier, witnessing the calving of the Upsala Glacier, the park's largest glacier. The route will take us past iconic glaciers such as Heim, Peineta, Seco, and the towering Spegazzini glacier. We will make a stop at the foot of the Spegazzini glacier, where a gentle hike beside Glacier Bay will be available.

This trail leads us to the Spegazzini Refuge, where you're welcome to enjoy lunch at your own leisure. Afterward, we will gather again to board the boat and return to Puerto Bandera. Finally, we will head back to your hotel in El Calafate, completing this enriching 10-hour excursion.

Excursion without hotel pickup

Should you prefer, you can meet your guide directly at the Puerto Bandera dock. Please note that meeting times vary by season:

June - August: 9:30 amSeptember - May: 8:30 am