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Sail Lago Argentino to see Upsala, Spegazzini and the thunderous Perito Moreno in one full-day itinerary from El Calafate. This cruise combines glacier navigation with time on the Perito Moreno walkways for close-up calving views.
Sail Lago Argentino to see Upsala, Spegazzini and the thunderous Perito Moreno in one full-day itinerary from El Calafate. This cruise combines glacier navigation with time on the Perito Moreno walkways for close-up calving views.
The boat slips away from Punta Bandera and the lake takes hold—icebergs bob like slow ships, and the wind pushes you toward a wall of blue. For a full day on Lago Argentino you travel past towering floes and the sheer faces of Spegazzini and Upsala, finishing at the rumbling northern face of Perito Moreno where the walkways give you a front-row seat to periodic calving.
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Operated by Nautilus Viajes · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
The boat slips away from Punta Bandera and the lake takes hold—icebergs bob like slow ships, and the wind pushes you toward a wall of blue. For a full day on Lago Argentino you travel past towering floes and the sheer faces of Spegazzini and Upsala, finishing at the rumbling northern face of Perito Moreno where the walkways give you a front-row seat to periodic calving.
Los Glaciares National Park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, traces its power to Andean glaciers carved by millennia of ice and high precipitation. Upsala’s broad, fractured tongue and Spegazzini’s 135‑meter serac reveal the park’s raw glaciology; Perito Moreno is one of the few glaciers still advancing, a geological exception that surprises visitors who expect only retreat.
The tour mixes Patagonian culture—gaucho history on the steppe and Calafate berry liqueur—with practical logistics: a hotel pickup around 7:30, 45 km transfer on Ruta 11 to Punta Bandera, then a midmorning boarding for Brazo Upsala navigation and an afternoon on Perito Moreno’s walkways before returning to El Calafate.
Expect a long day (10–12 hours) with easy physical demands but exposed conditions—wind, glare and sudden temperature swings. Bring layered waterproof clothing, sturdy footwear for the walkways, sun protection and a camera with extra batteries. Follow guides’ safety briefings, respect park signage, and allow time on the walkways to watch and photograph the glacier’s unpredictable movements—Patagonia’s ice will always have the last word.
moderate.
10–12 hours.
Light to moderate fitness for boarding/disembarking and walking the Perito Moreno boardwalks; mostly seated during the cruise.
The full experience runs about 10–12 hours with typical hotel pickup in El Calafate around 7:30 AM and return in the early evening.
Park entry fees are paid upon arrival at the park as indicated in the itinerary; confirm inclusion when booking as policies can change.
The tour notes wheelchair-accessible transportation and surfaces, but boat boarding and some walkways may require assistance—check with the operator for individual accommodations.
Calving is natural and unpredictable; the itinerary positions you at Perito Moreno’s north face on the walkways, offering one of the best chances to observe calving events safely.
Los Glaciares National Park preserves ice fields fed from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field; Perito Moreno gained fame for its advancing front and frequent calving.
Stay on marked paths, pack out all waste and respect boat and park distance rules—Patagonia’s glacial systems are sensitive to human impact.
Nautilus Viajes operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips away from Punta Bandera and the lake takes hold—icebergs bob like slow ships, and the wind pushes you toward a wall of blue. For a full day on Lago Argentino you travel past towering floes and the sheer faces of Spegazzini and Upsala, finishing at the rumbling northern face of Perito Moreno where the walkways give you a front-row seat to periodic calving.
The boat slips away from Punta Bandera and the lake takes hold—icebergs bob like slow ships, and the wind pushes you toward a wall of blue. For a full day on Lago Argentino you travel past towering floes and the sheer faces of Spegazzini and Upsala, finishing at the rumbling northern face of Perito Moreno where the walkways give you a front-row seat to periodic calving.
Los Glaciares National Park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, traces its power to Andean glaciers carved by millennia of ice and high precipitation. Upsala’s broad, fractured tongue and Spegazzini’s 135‑meter serac reveal the park’s raw glaciology; Perito Moreno is one of the few glaciers still advancing, a geological exception that surprises visitors who expect only retreat.
The tour mixes Patagonian culture—gaucho history on the steppe and Calafate berry liqueur—with practical logistics: a hotel pickup around 7:30, 45 km transfer on Ruta 11 to Punta Bandera, then a midmorning boarding for Brazo Upsala navigation and an afternoon on Perito Moreno’s walkways before returning to El Calafate.
Expect a long day (10–12 hours) with easy physical demands but exposed conditions—wind, glare and sudden temperature swings. Bring layered waterproof clothing, sturdy footwear for the walkways, sun protection and a camera with extra batteries. Follow guides’ safety briefings, respect park signage, and allow time on the walkways to watch and photograph the glacier’s unpredictable movements—Patagonia’s ice will always have the last word.