"La navegación es la única forma de ver el glaciar Spegazzini. Tiene parada en el refugio para comer y las vistas son preciosas. Lo recomiendo."

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Témpanos en Patagonia argentina

All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala & Spegazzini

5 / 57 reviews
All year round

Take the All Glaciers tour and combine a boat tour with trekking in the surroundings of Lake Argentino.

Duration:

10 hours

Times:

08:30 am to 04:30 pm

Included:

  • Pick up at the hotel (urban area, except accommodations without reception and Airbnb)
  • Shared transportation
  • Navigation
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)

Not included:

  • Food
  • Entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park (AR$ 45.000 per person, subject to change)

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

  • Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

  • 24 hours

What to bring:

  • Warm clothing
  • Waterproof clothing
  • Trekking shoes
  • Hat to protect against the sun
  • Sunglasses

Descripción

We will pick you up at your lodging early in the morning to depart from El Calafate towards Puerto Punta Bandera. This All Glaciers: Upsala & Spegazzini tour starts with a boat trip on the northern section of Lake Argentino. We will cross the Boca de Diablo (Devil's Mouth) and reach the Upsala Channel, where we will sail among the ice floes here. After this, we will enter the Spegazzini Channel, where we will catch our first glimpse of the Seco Glacier. As we continue on the boat tour, we will see the Heim Sur and Peineta Glaciers, and we will then arrive at the Spegazzini Base. We will disembark here and take a short, 300-meter hike to the Spegazzini refuge, with different lookout points of Glacier Bay. We can rest and eat lunch at the refuge, or we can continue hiking along the mountain trail on a trek of medium intensity through a forest with natural lookout points. After this experience, we will start the return trip back to the city of El Calafate to end our activity.

You can choose between the following options:


Departure from El Calafate


  • Price:
    •  From October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026:
      • Adult: US$ 220 per person.
      • Minor (age 6 to 16): US$ 205 per person.
      • Child (age 3 to 5): US$ 40 per person.
      • Infant (age 0 to 2): for free.
    • From April 1 to September 30, 2026:
      • Adult: US$ 255 per person.
      • Minor (age 6 to 16): US$ 235 per person.
      • Child (age 3 to 5): US$ 45 per person.
      • Infant (age 0 to 2): for free.
  • Pickup at your accommodation included.
  • Start time: 7:00 am.


Departure from Puerto Punta Bandera


  • Price:
    • From October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026:
      • Adult: US$ 180 per person.
      • Child (age 6 to 16): US$ 165 per person.
      • Infant (age 0 to 5): for free.
    • From April 1 to September 30, 2026:
      • Adult: US$ 205 per person.
      • Child (age 6 to 16): US$ 190 per person.
      • Infant (age 0 to 4): for free
  • Punto de encuentro: Puerto Punta Bandera, Santa Cruz.
  • Start time: 8:30 am.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Both navigations visit the same glaciers: Upsala, Spegazzini and Seco, among others that you can see from the vessel, but All Glaciers include a disembarkation in the Spegazzini refuge, from where you can make a short hike to a lookout point to have a panoramic view of the Glacier Bay. Because of that, this tour lasts 2 more hours compared to the Ice Rivers Express. Besides, All Glaciers has daily departures confirmed, while the Ice Rivers has departures only in interspersed days.

  • The entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park can be purchased online, no later than one day before the start of the tour, at https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/reserva/inicio using a debit or credit card, or in cash on the day of the tour. If you are visiting the park only for this tour, you should buy the “Portal de acceso Puerto Punta Bandera” ticket. If you plan to visit the park for multiple days, you should buy the “Flexipass Los Glaciares."

  • Since it includes a 300-meter walk to the shelter and a medium-difficulty trek, this tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

  • Although no minimum age is specified, it is important to consider that the tour involves a long boat ride and hiking.

  • The activity takes place aboard modern sightseeing catamarans, designed so you can enjoy the scenery in comfort with great views from every area. These boats can accommodate between 100 and 300 passengers, depending on the specific vessel used for each departure. All catamarans feature restroom, indoor and outdoor decks, perfect for glacier viewing and photos, plus an onboard bar service where you can grab a hot drink or a snack during the cruise (not included).

US$180.00
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