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Full-Day Tour To Upsala And Spegazzini Glaciers From El Calafate

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Nature, Glacier

  • Duration

    7 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

Embark on a beautiful journey to explore the most majestic natural sites in Patagonia, Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers. Start from El Calafate and take a boat ride along Lake Argentino, passing between spectacular icebergs of enormous size and varied forms. Go ahead to capture the beauty of Upsala and Spegazzini, and get a chance to walk through a forest trail.

Highlights
  • Enjoy navigating the ways of Lake Argentino
  • Witness the breathtaking views of Upsala glacier
  • See the highest glacier, Spegazzini 
  • Go for a forest walk upto Spegazzini Refuge
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    • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in El Calafate and begin the tour.
    • Navigate the way in which the north arm of Lake Argentino is visited by touring the Upsala (one of the largest) and Spegazzini glaciers (the highest) and entering the bays that they make up. You will also navigate the ice floe, located 20 km from the Upsala Glacier, which offers spectacular views. The navigation takes place between spectacular icebergs of enormous size and varied forms.
    • Reach a landing at the Spegazzini Base, where you will start a walk through the forest until you reach the Spegazzini Refuge.
    • Have lunch or take a short walk through the Patagonian Andean forest. (Not included)
    • Head back to Puerto Punta Bandera.
What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
  • English-speaking El Calafate tour guide
What's Excluded
  • National Park entrance fee
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
Know before you go
  • Please note:
    • Hotel pick-up is available from most centrally located El Calafate hotels. Please arrange a pick-up from your hotel or a nearby location when you book this tour.
    • It is recommended to bring a waterproof jacket even when the weather is good in town because the park is 80 kilometres away.
    • The weather can vary throughout the day, and it may rain on days that start sunny and get cold on days that start warm, so it is recommended to wear layers to accommodate these fluctuations.
Meeting Point

El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 8 USD 300 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 300 / person