El Calafate
Gourmet Glaciers Experience
$ 230,000ARS
$ 379,500ARS
39% OFF
Free transfer from airport
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On the Glaciares Gourmet Experience excursion departing from El Calafate, you’ll sail across Lake Argentino aboard the exclusive María Turquesa Cruise, enjoying comfort and personalized service while taking in incredible views of Upsala Glacier, the largest; Spegazzini Glacier, the tallest; and Perito Moreno Glacier, the most famous in Los Glaciares National Park. You’ll also disembark for a short walk through the forest along Spegazzini Channel to Puesto de Las Vacas. To complete the experience, you can add a visit to the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park and admire Perito Moreno Glacier from different perspectives.
Price
Adult16+ years
$ 230,000ARS
Child5 to 15 years
$ 161,000ARS
Infant0 to 4 years
Free
StartEnd
8:30 am5:00 pm
Navigation in front of the Upsala Glacier, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno
Disembarkation in Bahia de las Vacas
Guide throughout the navigation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start
Access ticket to Los Glaciares National Park
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Optionals
Transfer from your hotel to the port
$ 50,000ARS
Drop off in the balconies of the Perito Moreno Glacier
$ 80,000ARS
Recommended
Gourmet lunch box
$ 40,000ARS
Access to Premium Lounge
$ 230,000ARS
Recommended
Lunchbox
$ 35,900ARS
Trekking boots
$ 29,600ARS
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Food
Lunchboxes
Optional
This tour does not include food. We recommend taking a lunchbox.
Gourmet Lunchbox
Optional
Hot gourmet food offered on board during the boat tour.
Premium Lounge
Optional
VIP lounge with preferential seating on board for up to 16 guests, a 5-course gourmet menu, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and hot drinks included.
When booking this tour,
we'll give you a free airport transfer to your hotel
we'll give you a free airport transfer to your hotel
Free airport transfer
Book any tour with us and the transfer is on us, so planning your trip is much simpler.
How does the benefit work?This benefit applies to the arrival leg, covering the transfer from El Calafate airport to your hotel in the city. Please note that it does not include the return trip to the airport. You will be able to enter your flight details and arrange the transfer in the next step.
Description
The Gourmet Glaciers Experience tour offers the most exclusive service to Los Glaciares National Park from El Calafate. On this tour, you'll sail the waters of Lake Argentino aboard the Maria Turquesa Cruise and visit the Upsala, Spegazzini, and Perito Moreno glaciers. This is the only excursion that allows you to see all three of Argentina's main glaciers in a single day, combining it with a walk through the forest in the Spegazzini Channel.
On this excursion, in addition to disembarking in the forest within the Spegazzini Channel and visiting the Upsala, Spegazzini, and Perito Moreno glaciers on the same day, you can also add the Perito Moreno Glacier disembark at the balconies.
If you book Gourmet Glaciers with pickup from your hotel in El Calafate, we'll pick you up at 7:00 a.m. to take you to Punta Bandera Port, located 47 km from the city. From there, you will begin the tour towards the ice barrier of the Upsala Channel, then cross it and head towards the Spegazzini Glacier, the tallest glacier in the national park, from where you will descend to Puesto de las Vacas.
Here, the Maria Turquesa Cruise's engines go silent, and an interesting hike led by the team of guides takes place. Once back on the boat, the excursion continues sailing towards the Perito Moreno Glacier while a gourmet lunch or a gourmet lunch box is offered on board for those who have included these services. After visiting this third glacier, you will return to the Port of Punta Bandera, where you will then return to your hotel in El Calafate after sailing past ancient, deep-blue glaciers surrounded by the full extent of Patagonian nature.
The Maria Turquesa Cruise has capacity for 200 passengers across two lounges (the Main Deck with capacity for 180 passengers and the Premium Deck with capacity for 16 passengers) and is aimed at travelers seeking personalized attention and excellent service on board. The boat stands out for its four exterior decks, which allow you to comfortably contemplate the majesty of the glaciers and landscapes.
On this excursion, in addition to disembarking in the forest within the Spegazzini Channel and visiting the Upsala, Spegazzini, and Perito Moreno glaciers on the same day, you can also add the Perito Moreno Glacier disembark at the balconies.
If you book Gourmet Glaciers with pickup from your hotel in El Calafate, we'll pick you up at 7:00 a.m. to take you to Punta Bandera Port, located 47 km from the city. From there, you will begin the tour towards the ice barrier of the Upsala Channel, then cross it and head towards the Spegazzini Glacier, the tallest glacier in the national park, from where you will descend to Puesto de las Vacas.
Here, the Maria Turquesa Cruise's engines go silent, and an interesting hike led by the team of guides takes place. Once back on the boat, the excursion continues sailing towards the Perito Moreno Glacier while a gourmet lunch or a gourmet lunch box is offered on board for those who have included these services. After visiting this third glacier, you will return to the Port of Punta Bandera, where you will then return to your hotel in El Calafate after sailing past ancient, deep-blue glaciers surrounded by the full extent of Patagonian nature.
The Maria Turquesa Cruise has capacity for 200 passengers across two lounges (the Main Deck with capacity for 180 passengers and the Premium Deck with capacity for 16 passengers) and is aimed at travelers seeking personalized attention and excellent service on board. The boat stands out for its four exterior decks, which allow you to comfortably contemplate the majesty of the glaciers and landscapes.
Itinerary
7:00
Pick-up at hotel
47 km away
8:30
Boarding at port
Navigation on Lake Argentino
Visit to the Upsala Glacier
iceberg barrier
Visit to the Spegazzini Glacier
Disembarkation at Las Vacas Post
Visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier
Drop off in balconies (optional)
17:00
Return to the port
Return to El Calafate
18:00
Drop off at hotel
Included ActivitiesOptional ActivitiesTimings, order, and activities may vary based on the day's organization
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover the questions other travelers also had before booking.If a passenger books the descent on the Perito Moreno Glacier balconies, how does he/she return to El Calafate?
Passengers who choose the optional descent on the Perito Moreno Glacier balconies return to El Calafate by bus; therefore, they will not return by boat to the port where the excursion began, but directly to their hotel by land.
If you have already visited Perito Moreno Glacier from the balconies, why choose the Gourmet Glaciers Experience?
If you have already visited Perito Moreno Glacier from the National Park balconies, the Gourmet Glaciares Experience excursion is an excellent complement, as it allows you to discover the region from a more complete, exclusive and enriching perspective. In addition to offering a completely different view of Perito Moreno Glacier by seeing it from the water, the excursion navigates in front of the Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers.
Does the boat have a bar or cafeteria service on board?
Yes. The boat has bar and cafeteria service on board. It is possible to purchase hot and cold drinks as well as sweet and savory snacks, among other things.
How close does the boat navigate in front of the glaciers?
The approach distance to the glaciers depends on various factors such as the number of icebergs floating in the water, navigation conditions and current regulations from the National Parks Administration. The boat will try to get as close as possible to offer the best views, with the approach distance ranging between 500 meters and 20 km depending on the aforementioned factors and each specific glacier.
Is there a professional photography service on board?
Yes. During the boat tour there is a professional photography service on board. It is optional and has an additional cost.
Does the María Turquesa Cruise have free Wi-Fi on board?
Yes. The María Turquesa Cruise has free Wi-Fi on board throughout the entire navigation.
Is it possible to add dining options to the booking?
The excursion does not include meals. It is possible to add different gastronomic options to your reservation such as cold lunchboxes, hot gourmet lunchboxes or access to the Premium Lounge, which offers a multi-course menu accompanied by various drinks. This way, each passenger can choose the option that best suits their preferences to enjoy the navigation.
Is the experience cancelled due to bad weather?
The excursion is not cancelled due to weather conditions, as it takes place in Patagonia, where changing weather is common. For this reason, it is recommended to follow the clothing guidelines to be prepared for any eventuality during the experience.
Can passengers go out on the decks during the navigation?
Yes, as long as the crew authorizes it and navigation conditions allow. The boat has outdoor decks that passengers can access during the tour to enjoy the views, take photographs and contemplate the glaciers and Patagonian landscapes in the open air.
Does the crew collect glacial ice during the navigation?
Whenever navigation and safety conditions allow, the crew performs the traditional "ice fishing." If this is not possible, the boat has a reserve of glacial ice on board so that those who wish can enjoy it with their drinks.
Does the boat have restrooms?
Yes. The boat has restrooms.
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