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Spend a full day navigating Lago Argentino to see Perito Moreno, Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers up close, with a gourmet lunch and a guided shore walk. This full-day cruise from El Calafate combines accessible viewing with immersive geological context.
Spend a full day navigating Lago Argentino to see Perito Moreno, Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers up close, with a gourmet lunch and a guided shore walk. This full-day cruise from El Calafate combines accessible viewing with immersive geological context.
The boat slips away from the pier at dawn and Lago Argentino takes on a hard, cold clarity—icebergs drift like slow ships and the mountains breathe behind a veil of cloud. Onboard, the ship’s engines steady; guides point toward a blue horizon where the Perito Moreno, Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers loom, each face a different chapter of ice and time.
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Operated by Tangol · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
The boat slips away from the pier at dawn and Lago Argentino takes on a hard, cold clarity—icebergs drift like slow ships and the mountains breathe behind a veil of cloud. Onboard, the ship’s engines steady; guides point toward a blue horizon where the Perito Moreno, Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers loom, each face a different chapter of ice and time.
Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO site since 1981, tells a geological story of repeated glaciation: millennia of ice carving valleys and piling moraines. Perito Moreno still advances, its vertical walls of ice—often exceeding 50 meters—crack and collapse with a noise that reaches the boat as a low, sudden drum. Spegazzini rises even higher in places (80–135 m above lake level), and the floating barrier near Upsala illustrates how ice and water constantly contest each other.
Culturally, the region grew around sheep ranching and frontier exploration; the glacier’s name honors explorer Francisco Moreno. Today the cruise threads natural spectacle with practical comforts: bilingual guides, a gourmet lunch served aboard, and a guided walk ashore at Puesto de las Vacas for close panoramic views.
Practical guidance: expect a full day (10–11 hours) with hotel pickup from El Calafate, bring cash in Argentine pesos to pay the national park entry, dress in layered waterproof clothing, and plan for wind and reflective glare. If you’re prone to motion sickness, pick a seat near the centerline and take measures before departure. With attention to timing and gear, this cruise delivers an intimate, informative encounter with some of Patagonia’s most dramatic ice.
No—the Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee is not included and must be paid on arrival in Argentine pesos.
The full-day excursion runs roughly 10–11 hours door-to-door with hotel pickup and return to centrally located hotels in El Calafate.
Yes—children can join but infants must sit on an adult’s lap; age may affect pricing and organizers may request passport copies for verification.
Breaks are natural but unpredictable; you may witness calving events—ice falls are common—but large-scale ruptures occur irregularly and cannot be guaranteed.
Tangol operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips away from the pier at dawn and Lago Argentino takes on a hard, cold clarity—icebergs drift like slow ships and the mountains breathe behind a veil of cloud. Onboard, the ship’s engines steady; guides point toward a blue horizon where the Perito Moreno, Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers loom, each face a different chapter of ice and time.
The boat slips away from the pier at dawn and Lago Argentino takes on a hard, cold clarity—icebergs drift like slow ships and the mountains breathe behind a veil of cloud. Onboard, the ship’s engines steady; guides point toward a blue horizon where the Perito Moreno, Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers loom, each face a different chapter of ice and time.
Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO site since 1981, tells a geological story of repeated glaciation: millennia of ice carving valleys and piling moraines. Perito Moreno still advances, its vertical walls of ice—often exceeding 50 meters—crack and collapse with a noise that reaches the boat as a low, sudden drum. Spegazzini rises even higher in places (80–135 m above lake level), and the floating barrier near Upsala illustrates how ice and water constantly contest each other.
Culturally, the region grew around sheep ranching and frontier exploration; the glacier’s name honors explorer Francisco Moreno. Today the cruise threads natural spectacle with practical comforts: bilingual guides, a gourmet lunch served aboard, and a guided walk ashore at Puesto de las Vacas for close panoramic views.
Practical guidance: expect a full day (10–11 hours) with hotel pickup from El Calafate, bring cash in Argentine pesos to pay the national park entry, dress in layered waterproof clothing, and plan for wind and reflective glare. If you’re prone to motion sickness, pick a seat near the centerline and take measures before departure. With attention to timing and gear, this cruise delivers an intimate, informative encounter with some of Patagonia’s most dramatic ice.