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A full-day cruise aboard Maria Turquesa navigates Lake Argentino to Upsala, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno glaciers—close-up ice walls, guided walks, and a lakeside lunch. Expect a long but accessible day of powerful glacial scenery and photographic moments.
A full-day cruise aboard Maria Turquesa navigates Lake Argentino to Upsala, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno glaciers—close-up ice walls, guided walks, and a lakeside lunch. Expect a long but accessible day of powerful glacial scenery and photographic moments.
Morning light slices across Lake Argentino as Maria Turquesa eases from Punta Bandera, and the first icebergs—blue-edged and deliberate—herald a day at the face of ancient ice.
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Operated by Jurassic Tour Logistics · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
Morning light slices across Lake Argentino as Maria Turquesa eases from Punta Bandera, and the first icebergs—blue-edged and deliberate—herald a day at the face of ancient ice.
The route threads wide channels past Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo, then opens onto a field of floating bergs that announce Upsala Glacier. Geologically these giants are the current fingers of the Patagonian Ice Sheet, carving fjords and pushing moraine ridges; culturally they are central to the identity of Santa Cruz and emblematic of Argentina’s glacial boom-bust cycles since the last Ice Age. Guides narrate the human and natural history as the ship approaches Spegazzini, whose 80–135 m frontal walls rise like a living cliff.
At Puesto de las Vacas the engines quiet and a guided descent offers panoramic views and close photographic angles. Lunch is timed against a glacier wall; conversations hush to let the ice speak—creaks, calving thumps, long sighs that sound like movement in slow motion. The afternoon brings Perito Moreno, where optional disembarkation on the park walkways gives a frontal perspective only a short shuttle and ticket fee away.
Practically: expect a 10–11 hour day with hearty lunches, stable but occasionally choppy open-water conditions, and multiple stop-offs for walks and photo ops. Dress in layers, bring windproof outerwear, binoculars, and cash for optional walkway access. The route is accessible to most fitness levels but includes stairs and short uneven trails. This is a long, sensory day where ice, water, and wind set the tempo.
The full-day excursion lasts about 10–11 hours; pickups start around 7:30 AM from El Calafate with return to hotels by roughly 7:30 PM.
Walkway access at Perito Moreno is optional and often requires an additional fee payable at the gate; check with your operator before arrival.
The cruise is marketed as suitable for all fitness levels, but there are stairs and short uneven walks; contact the operator to discuss mobility needs and boarding assistance.
Summer (Dec–Feb) has longer daylight and calmer conditions but can still be windy; late spring and early autumn often balance milder weather and fewer crowds.
Jurassic Tour Logistics operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light slices across Lake Argentino as Maria Turquesa eases from Punta Bandera, and the first icebergs—blue-edged and deliberate—herald a day at the face of ancient ice.
Morning light slices across Lake Argentino as Maria Turquesa eases from Punta Bandera, and the first icebergs—blue-edged and deliberate—herald a day at the face of ancient ice.
The route threads wide channels past Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo, then opens onto a field of floating bergs that announce Upsala Glacier. Geologically these giants are the current fingers of the Patagonian Ice Sheet, carving fjords and pushing moraine ridges; culturally they are central to the identity of Santa Cruz and emblematic of Argentina’s glacial boom-bust cycles since the last Ice Age. Guides narrate the human and natural history as the ship approaches Spegazzini, whose 80–135 m frontal walls rise like a living cliff.
At Puesto de las Vacas the engines quiet and a guided descent offers panoramic views and close photographic angles. Lunch is timed against a glacier wall; conversations hush to let the ice speak—creaks, calving thumps, long sighs that sound like movement in slow motion. The afternoon brings Perito Moreno, where optional disembarkation on the park walkways gives a frontal perspective only a short shuttle and ticket fee away.
Practically: expect a 10–11 hour day with hearty lunches, stable but occasionally choppy open-water conditions, and multiple stop-offs for walks and photo ops. Dress in layers, bring windproof outerwear, binoculars, and cash for optional walkway access. The route is accessible to most fitness levels but includes stairs and short uneven trails. This is a long, sensory day where ice, water, and wind set the tempo.