Todo Glaciares Boat Tour
Boat tour Lake Argentino and disembark at Spegazzini Base with transfer from El Calafate available.
Briefing
Presenting the most popular boat tour in El Calafate: The Todo Glaciares Boat Tour (all glaciers tour). On a one-day trip to Argentino Lake, visit Upsala, Seco, Heim Sur, Peineta, and Spegazzini glaciers. Get up close and personal with the Spegazzini Glacier, where travelers can step off the boat, stretch their legs, and hike a short distance to the glacier's base. Hungry? Enjoy a Patagonian meal at the Spegazzini Refuge (available as an add-on).
This tour offers flexible transportation options. If arriving at the Puerto Punta Banderas Pier is not possible by private car (about 29 mi from the city), travelers can choose the pick-up option from El Calafate.
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Tour details
Included
- Bilingual guide Spanish - English
- Navigation
- Disembarkation at Spegazzini Refuge
- Walk
- Round trip transfer from El Calafate [according to option selected].
Not included
- "Captain's Club" VIP lounge with food + free 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 with Argentine pesos when you arrive at the park. Do not forget your ID, passport or identity card.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellations!
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 a no-show, no refunds will be provided.
Tour itinerary
Todo Glaciares Boat Tour
Pick up in El Calafate or meeting at Punta Bandera Port
The Todo Glaciares boat tour has two pick-up options, navigation only or navigation with transfers to and 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 set course to Puerto Punta Banderas, which is 29.2 miles (47 km) away. If you choose the option without transfers, (it is ideal to have your 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 Navigation
At 8:30 am guests will begin boarding and your guide will take the time to discuss the tour and its features. At 9:00 am the boat will leave port to sail along the northern arm of Lake Argentino to reach the Upsala Channel, famous for its abundant ice floes that break from the wall of the Upsala Glacier.
Seco and Spegazzini Glacier (Los Glaciares National Park)
The Todo Glaciares tour includes the Spegazzini Channel and passes by the Seco Glacier, a hanging glacier that does not touch the water. After passing by the Seco Glacier you will have the opportunity to view Spegazzini Glacier as well. Did you know that it holds the title of tallest glacier in the national park?
Disembarkation at Base Spegazzini
Before returning to port, you’ll make a stop at the "Refugio Spegazzini," a site specially designed for this tour. It features a viewpoint, terrace, and a large dining room. At the refuge you can stretch your legs on the paseo that is accessible and suitable for all travelers. During this part of the tour your guides will also teach the group about the Andean-Patagonian forest. Some free time for lunch will be provided. Enjoy a meal 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 complimentary bar service, in the Spegazzini shelter you will enjoy a special four-course meal.
Return to Punta Bandera Port / El Calafate
The All Glaciers tour comes to an end by sailing back to Punta Bandera Port. The ship will dock around 4:00 pm finally concluding 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 should arrive at approximately 5:15 pm.
What to bring to Todo Glaciares Boat Tour
- Original passport (the same one used to book the tour)
- Trekking boots or sneakers
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Gloves
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Raincoat or waterproof poncho
- Comfortable warm clothes
- Long pants
- Medium backpack
- Food and snacks
- Water bottle
Where does the tour Todo Glaciares Boat Tour start
The city of El Calafate is located 1,864 mi from Buenos Aires, and 202 mi from the city of Río Gallegos, the 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, with Aerolineas Argentinas as the most frequent one. At Howlanders, we also recommend considering LADE Airlines. If you want to arrive by land the best option is via bus. The trip between Buenos Aires and El Calafate takes about 36 hours and from Río Gallegos, the trip is about four hours. If you’ll be traveling from Puerto Natales we recommend taking a bus that arrives at El Calafate in about five hours or hiring a private service with us. Finally, if you are traveling from Ushuaia, please check the wait 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 in the Todo Glaciares Boat Tour?
No, the entrance fee to the National Park is not included. There are several types of entrance tickets available and you can buy the tickets that best suit your plans. Remember to bring Argentine pesos because the entrance fee to the national park should be paid with local currency or select credit cards. Only some credit cards are accepted and foreign currency is not accepted. But don't worry, your guide will help and direct you to which park ticket to purchase on the day of the tour.
Will I be picked up at my accommodation in El Calafate?
If pick-up from accommodations is desired, when booking the tour, be sure to select the option of pick-up in El Calafate. Another option without pick-up is available to purchase: the boat tour without transfers. Pick-up directly from accommodations is not available if they do not have reception (e.g., Airbnbs); however, a convenient meeting point will be indicated.
What is the "Captain's Club" extra of the Todo Glaciares Boat Tour?
By including the Captain's Club extra, you will travel in the ship's VIP lounge, an unbeatable location, and very close to the captain. The Captain's Club extra also includes complimentary bar service and a special four-course meal.
Is lunch at Refugio Spegazzini included in the Todo Glaciares Boat Tour?
No, it is an option offered as an extra that can be selected when making your reservation, or paid directly at the lodge. Guests can also bring their own lunch.
Is the Todo Glaciares Boat Tour accessible for individuals with reduced mobility?
Yes, the All Glacier Boat Tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility. An infrastructure has been implemented with 100% accessibility, meaning no limitations. The tour features access ramps, an elevator at Punta Bandera dock, a floating dock for disembarkation at Spegazzini Base, and adapted toilets on the boats and at the Spegazzini Refuge. The trails and viewpoints are also 100% accessible.
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