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A full-day navigation of Los Glaciares National Park that links Upsala, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno in one continuous route. Expect towering ice walls, drifting bergs, a chance to walk the Perito Moreno boardwalks, and a long but accessible day on the water.
A full-day navigation of Los Glaciares National Park that links Upsala, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno in one continuous route. Expect towering ice walls, drifting bergs, a chance to walk the Perito Moreno boardwalks, and a long but accessible day on the water.
You step onto a low-slung vessel as Lake Argentino opens like a cold, restless plain; wind cuts at the cheeks and the first blue icebergs drift past, hulking and silent. The cruise threads the North Arm toward Upsala, slides into the Spegazzini Channel under steep cliffs and waterfalls, then threads between floes through the Icebergs Channel to the thunder of Perito Moreno’s north face.
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Operated by Argentina Travel Online · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
You step onto a low-slung vessel as Lake Argentino opens like a cold, restless plain; wind cuts at the cheeks and the first blue icebergs drift past, hulking and silent. The cruise threads the North Arm toward Upsala, slides into the Spegazzini Channel under steep cliffs and waterfalls, then threads between floes through the Icebergs Channel to the thunder of Perito Moreno’s north face.
Los Glaciares National Park sits on the Patagonian Ice Field, a living geology of compacted snow and ice shaped by millennia of cold and motion. Indigenous Tehuelche peoples once followed guanaco through these valleys; later explorers and scientists — including Francisco Moreno, for whom the glacier is named — mapped the advancing and retreating margins that tell the climate story in visible form.
Expect close-up glacier walls at Spegazzini (roughly 135 m tall) and continuous ice-scapes near Upsala, though fronts shift with seasonal melt. The ship offers panoramic windows and outdoor decks for uninterrupted views; passengers may disembark at Puerto Moreno to walk the elevated boardwalks for a land perspective of Perito Moreno.
Practical guidance: the full excursion is about 10 hours including transfers; bring layered waterproof clothing, solid footwear for the boardwalks, and motion-sickness remedies if you’re prone to rolling seas. Camera batteries drain fast in cold air; keep spares warm. Plan for limited time ashore (about 90 minutes at the walkways) and respect park rules: stay on designated trails and avoid collecting ice or disturbing wildlife. This route is the most comprehensive single-day navigation from El Calafate and suits travelers who want panoramic glacier theater without technical hiking.
The full experience is about 10 hours including transfers; onboard navigation includes stops for viewing Upsala, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno with admission and transfer to the Puerto Moreno walkways included.
Yes — the itinerary includes disembarkation at Puerto Moreno with approximately 90 minutes to explore the boardwalks and viewpoints before returning to El Calafate by bus.
The cruise is family-friendly but requires boarding by gangway; infants must sit on laps per operator policy and those with limited mobility should notify at booking to confirm accessibility options.
Standard service includes refreshments and commentary; there is an option to upgrade to a gourmet lunch—confirm at booking for dietary needs and availability.
Argentina Travel Online operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto a low-slung vessel as Lake Argentino opens like a cold, restless plain; wind cuts at the cheeks and the first blue icebergs drift past, hulking and silent. The cruise threads the North Arm toward Upsala, slides into the Spegazzini Channel under steep cliffs and waterfalls, then threads between floes through the Icebergs Channel to the thunder of Perito Moreno’s north face.
You step onto a low-slung vessel as Lake Argentino opens like a cold, restless plain; wind cuts at the cheeks and the first blue icebergs drift past, hulking and silent. The cruise threads the North Arm toward Upsala, slides into the Spegazzini Channel under steep cliffs and waterfalls, then threads between floes through the Icebergs Channel to the thunder of Perito Moreno’s north face.
Los Glaciares National Park sits on the Patagonian Ice Field, a living geology of compacted snow and ice shaped by millennia of cold and motion. Indigenous Tehuelche peoples once followed guanaco through these valleys; later explorers and scientists — including Francisco Moreno, for whom the glacier is named — mapped the advancing and retreating margins that tell the climate story in visible form.
Expect close-up glacier walls at Spegazzini (roughly 135 m tall) and continuous ice-scapes near Upsala, though fronts shift with seasonal melt. The ship offers panoramic windows and outdoor decks for uninterrupted views; passengers may disembark at Puerto Moreno to walk the elevated boardwalks for a land perspective of Perito Moreno.
Practical guidance: the full excursion is about 10 hours including transfers; bring layered waterproof clothing, solid footwear for the boardwalks, and motion-sickness remedies if you’re prone to rolling seas. Camera batteries drain fast in cold air; keep spares warm. Plan for limited time ashore (about 90 minutes at the walkways) and respect park rules: stay on designated trails and avoid collecting ice or disturbing wildlife. This route is the most comprehensive single-day navigation from El Calafate and suits travelers who want panoramic glacier theater without technical hiking.