Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer
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About this experience
Experience an unforgettable gourmet journey amidst the stunning glaciers of Southern Patagonia. Our full-day tour aboard the exclusive Cruise María Turquesa offers the highest level of comfort and gourmet cuisine, ensuring a truly memorable experience.
On board, you'll find four exterior decks and one premium deck on the upper level, with a maximum capacity for 16 people. The itinerary begins sailing on Lago Argentino towards Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo. You'll witness the majestic Spegazzini Glacier and have the opportunity to disembark at Las Vacas Station . Here, our guides will lead a trek, providing insights into the area's flora and fauna.
We'll navigate through the Upsala Canal offering a panoramic view of the glacier. Lunch will be served during the navigation, ensuring you're well-fed and ready for the afternoon adventures.
In the afternoon, we'll sail to the Canal de los Tempanos, where you'll have the chance to visit the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier.
Available options
VIP service and footbridges
VIP service and footbridges: VIP service navigation - gourmet lunch on board -with transfers and guided visit to the footbridges<br/>Pickup included
Classic with footbridges
Classic with footbridges: Includes transfers in and out to your hotel, navigation in classic service, boxed lunch, and a guided visit to footbridges<br/>Pickup included
CABINA VIP with transfer
Cabina preferencial: This service includes: Navigation in a preferential cabin- 4-course gourmet lunch- Transfer in/out -Does not include walkways<br/>Pickup included
Classic without transfers
This service includes navigation in classic service and a boxed lunch. It does not include the footbridges nor transfers<br/>Pickup included
Classic service with transfer
This service includes Navigation - Box Lunch - Transfers in/out to your hotel ( it does not include FOOTBRIDGES<br/>Pickup included
What's included
Guided visit to the footbridges only if you choose the "WITH FOOTBRIDGES" option
Lunch Gourmet Menu Tasting for the PREMIUM DECK or Gourmet Lunch Box for the classic deck.
Sail and visit to Bahía Escuadra and Muralla de Condoreras, Seco , Heim and Spegazzini Glacier
Pick up and drop off to all hotels located in Calafate ( only in options WITH TRANSFERS)
Embarkation in Puerto Privado La Soledad
Disembarkation at Puesto Las Vacas, hike. Visit to the Upsala Canal
Navigation through the Canal de los Témpanos towards the North Wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Lunch box gourmet if you aquire Classic option
Arrival at Puerto privado La Soledad
SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER DAILY DEPARTURES
During the months of May, June, and July, available only on EVEN days.
Detailed itinerary
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The Spegazzini glacier is one of the glaciers bordering Argentina and Chile after the Agreement to specify the route of the limit from Mount Fitz Roy to Cerro Daudet in 1998. The lower section of the glacier is located in Argentina, in the Argentine Lake department of the province of Santa Cruz
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During the whole tour you will be touring the Glacier National Park, you will be able to see the most important glaciers in the world in this guided tour and in this wonderful boat designed to navigate between glaciers.
The Perito Moreno National Park is located in the center west of the Province of Santa Cruz, in the Río Chico district 220 km northwest of the town of Gobernador Gregores. It has an area of 126,830 hectares belonging to the Estepa Patagónica ecoregions and the Patagonian Forests.
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Stop 3
Pass by
Lake Argentino is the largest and southernmost of the great Patagonian lakes of Argentina. It is located in the southwest sector of the province of Santa Cruz.
It has a main body and two long and irregular western arms, which are inside the Los Glaciares national park; they drain several glaciers, among which the Perito Moreno and the Upsala glacier stand out. On the south bank of the lake is the city of El Calafate, the most usual tourist base for the exploration of the region.
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The Seco glacier is a glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park, Province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. It has an area of 4 km², and its outstanding point is to be in a period of retreat, so you can see the tongue of land eroded in earlier times, when drained into the Spegazzini arm of Lake Argentino. This characteristic is what gives it its name, although it is also known as Totalizador, because it is a totalizing pluvionivometer of the Instituto Nacional del Hielo Continental Patagonico; said totalizer averages between 1500 and 1800 mm of annual precipitation.
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Stop 5
The Perito Moreno glacier is a thick mass of ice located in the Lago Argentino department of the province of Santa Cruz, in southwestern Argentina, in the Patagonia region. It is integrated into the Los Glaciares National Park. This glacier originates in the Southern Patagonian ice field.
This glacier is one of several Patagonian glaciers that increases any of the three constitution hypotheses: degrowth, accretion, and equilibrium, are still being debated by glaciologists.1 2 The glacier advance front has 5 kilometers (3 mi) wide, with an average height of 74 meters (240 feet) above Lake Argentino. The total depth of the ice is 170 meters (558 feet).
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Stop 6
Pass by
The Upsala is a Patagonian glacier that drains into Lake Argentino and has its sources on the eastern slope of the Southern Patagonian ice field. The glacier is located in the territory of Los Glaciares National Park in the province of Santa Cruz in Argentina.
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Rios de Hielo Express, Unmissable navigation that allows you to see glaciers only accessible by catamaran
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Stop 8
Pass by
The Onelli Glacier is a glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park, Province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. The glacier drains into Lake Argentino and more specifically at Onelli Bay. The Onelli glacier is in recession, like the rest of the field, except Perito Moreno.
What's not included
During the months of May, June, and July, this service is not available on ODD days.
Entry to Los Glaciares National Park - Price subject to change.
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We need: Nationality Passport numbers Date of bith Full names Of ALL passengers
Menu Premium service: Menú Premium / Premium menu Amuse Bouche Langostinos tail-on con paté de trucha patagónica, crema de hongos y dressing de ajo y miel. Tail-on shrimps with a side of Patagonian trout pate, mushrooms cream and honey garlic dressing. Entrada / Starter Sopa de zapallo asado con semillas tostadas y croutons de olivas negras. Roasted pumpkin soup with toasted seeds and black olive croutons. Plato principal / Main Course Paletillas de cordero en cocción lenta y costillas horneadas, acompañadas por puré de arvejas y vegetales de temporada. Slow-cooked lamb shoulder and baked ribs, served with pea puree and seasonal vegetables. Postre / Dessert Mousse de chocolate con frutos sureños, reducción de vino pinot y crocante de almendras. Chocolate mousse with southern fruits, pinot wine reduction and almond croquant.
Itinerary: 07:15 Pick Up Hotels * 08:30 Embarkation in Puerto Privado La Soledad 09:00 Sail and visit to Bahía Escuadra and Muralla de Condoreras, Seco Glacier, Heim Glacier and Spegazzini Glacier. Disembarkation at Puesto Las Vacas, hike. Visit to the Upsala Canal. Lunch on board. Premium saloon Navigation through the Canal de los Témpanos towards the North Wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. OPTIONAL: End of Excursion in Perito Moreno 17:00 Arrival at Puerto privado La Soledad 18:15 Drop off Hotels *
Entance ticket to the National Park - passengers need to pay it in cash
Premium service option: Maximun 16 passangers
Standard service option: Maximun passengers 200
From May to July this service operates only on EVEN days of the month. On ODD days it will be closed from MAY to July during the low season.
Classic option menu: MENU LAMB BOX LUNCH Lamb sandwich with caramelized onions, homemade mustard and criollo cheese. Whole wheat organic flour bread CHICKEN BOX LUNCH Pulled chicken sandwich marinated in garlic cream with bacon, candied tomatoes and cheddar cheese. Vienna bread VEGETARIAN SANDWICH Grilled vegetables sandwich with chickpea humus and tybo cheese. Whole wheat bran bread with multicereal seeds PORK SANDWICH Pulled pork sandwich with pategras cheese on french bread. Side of barbecue sauce Sides The box lunch includes a side of “crudite” vegetables, potato tortilla snack with dips of smoked cheese and chickpea humus Drinks Includes a soft drink or a cup of red wine Dessert Dulce de leche mousse, chocolate bay biscuit and nuts praline *Ask for gluten free option
SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER DAILY DEPARTURES
07:15 Pick Up Hotels
VIP Cabin is a preferential cabin for only 15 people
If you book the service WITHOUT TRANSFER in Classic service, you will need to make your own way to: Private Port LA SOLEDAD (Punta Bandera) at 8:30 AM
Guided visit to the footbridges only if you choose the "WITH FOOTBRIDGES" option. These options will include 2 hours at the footbridges with a guide, and you will return to the hotel starting at 7:00 PM
About El Calafate
El Calafate is a charming town in Argentine Patagonia, known as the gateway to the stunning Los Glaciares National Park. It's famous for its dramatic glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, and breathtaking landscapes, offering a mix of adventure and relaxation in a unique Patagonian setting.
Top Attractions
Perito Moreno Glacier
One of the most impressive glaciers in the world, Perito Moreno is part of the Los Glaciares National Park and is known for its massive size and dramatic calving events.
Nature
Half day to full day
AR$1,500-2,500 ($15-25 USD) for park entry and boat tours
Laguna Nimez Reserve
A small reserve near El Calafate that is home to a variety of bird species, including flamingos, ducks, and geese.
Nature
1-2 hours
AR$500-1,000 ($5-10 USD) for entry
El Calafate Historic Museum
A small museum that offers insights into the history and culture of the region, including exhibits on the local Tehuelche people and the early settlers.
Historical
1 hour
AR$300-500 ($3-5 USD) for entry
Glaciares National Park
A vast national park that includes the Perito Moreno Glacier and numerous other glaciers, lakes, and mountains. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a variety of outdoor activities.
Nature
Full day
AR$1,500-2,500 ($15-25 USD) for park entry and activities
Must-Try Local Dishes
Cordero al Asador (Roast Lamb)
Slow-roasted lamb, a specialty of the region, often served with local vegetables and sauces.
Main Course
Contains meat
Trucha (Trout)
Freshly caught trout, often grilled or fried, served with local sides like potatoes and salads.
Main Course
Contains fish
Calafate Berry Desserts
Desserts made with the local calafate berry, including jams, pies, and liqueurs.
Dessert
Vegetarian
Popular Activities
Glacier trekking
Kayaking
Mountain biking
Boat tours
Wildlife viewing
Sunset cruises
Visiting local museums
Attending festivals
Best Time to Visit
December to February (Summer)
Summer is the peak tourist season with warm temperatures, long daylight hours, and the best conditions for outdoor activities. All attractions are open, and the weather is most favorable for hiking and exploring.
10°C to 22°C (50°F to 72°F)
50°F to 72°F
Practical Information
Language
- Official: Spanish
- Widely spoken: English, German
- English: Moderately spoken in tourist areas
Currency
Argentine Peso (ARS)
Time Zone
GMT-3
Electricity
220VV, 50HzHz
Safety Information
Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe
El Calafate is generally safe for travelers, with low crime rates. However, as with any destination, it's important to take basic precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
Important Precautions:
- • Keep valuables secure and out of sight
- • Use licensed taxis or ride-sharing apps
- • Be cautious when withdrawing cash from ATMs
Getting there
By air
- Comodoro Rivadavia International Airport (CRD) • 450 km (280 miles) from El Calafate
- El Calafate International Airport (FTE) • 25 km (15.5 miles) from city center
By bus
Terminal de Ómnibus El Calafate
Getting around
Public transport
The local bus service is affordable and convenient for getting around town and to major attractions like the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Taxis
Available • Apps: Uber (limited availability), Local taxi apps
Rentals
Car, Bike
Neighborhoods
Downtown El Calafate
Lago Argentino Area
Day trips
Upsala Glacier
50 km (31 miles) from El Calafate • Full day
A massive glacier that can be visited via boat tour from the Lago Argentino.
Rio de los Glaciares
100 km (62 miles) from El Calafate • Full day
A stunning river surrounded by glaciers and mountains, offering breathtaking views and outdoor activities.
Festivals
El Calafate Festival • January
Fiesta Nacional del Glacial • February
Pro tips
- Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds and enjoy the best lighting for photos.
- Dress in layers, as the weather can change quickly and dramatically in Patagonia.
- Book tours and accommodations well in advance, especially during peak season (December to February).
- Try local specialties like cordero al asador (roast lamb) and calafate berry desserts.
- Explore the town's local markets and shops for unique souvenirs and handmade crafts.
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