Rios de Hielo Boat Ride at El Calafate - Upsala and Spegazzini Channel
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- No booking fees
- duration 1 days
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 1-99 yrs
- max group size 10
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-23652
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- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Patagonia, Argentina
- Learn about the geography of the place with our experienced bilingual guides
- Discover Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers
- Sail in a first class Catamaran and be amazed by the landscapes along the way
This tour is essential to learn about the wonderful glaciers that surround the National Park, because it is the only one that takes us to the two most important glaciers: Upsala and Spegazzini, which it would be impossible to reach otherwise. The navigation lasts approximately 5 hours, and we can enjoy amazing views from the terrace and balconies of the boat, or we can be comfortably seated inside it
We will pick you up around 8:30 Am and will undertake the journey of 50 Km to Punta Bandera, where the boat departs at 10:30 am. We will pass by the edge of the main body of Argentino Lake and move on towards Punta Bandera Port, where we will get on a modern catamaran.
The first part of the excursion is in the northern arm of Lake Argentino across the Boca del Diablo, the narrowest part of the lake, then you will go to the Upsala channel and the Spegazzini channel where you are able to see, at the end of each channel, the glaciers with the same name. The navigation runs between spectacular icebergs of immense size and varied forms. From the boat you will see, among others, the Upsala and the Spegazzini glaciers, the largest and highest respectively among all glaciers in the park.
The catamaran will navigate in circles in order to let everybody take excellent pictures of the glaciers. Also, we will be able to sit inside this confortable ship where we can enjoy a warm breakfast (not included).
After 5 hours of navigation, we will return to the port and then go to El Calafate by a land transportation vehicle.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Navigation on Argentina's biggest lake
- Food and drinks
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Rios de Hielo Boat Ride at El Calafate - Upsala and Spegazzini Channel tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 28 April 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 April 2024, a deposit of 50% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceRios de Hielo Boat Ride at El Calafate - Upsala and Spegazzini Channel tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Rios de Hielo Boat Ride at El Calafate - Upsala and Spegazzini Channel tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
Rooms have to be filled when booking. Thus, if you are 1 person travelling you have to pick Single Room. If you’re 2 people travelling, you can either pick either Single Room, in which case each traveler will receive their own Single Room, or Double Room, etc.