Sail Lake Argentino past walls of ice to reach Upsala and the 135 m Spegazzini Glacier, then step ashore for forest viewpoints and the Spegazzini Refuge. This full-day Ríos de Hielo boat tour pairs wildlife and glacier spectacle with short, accessible hikes.
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The catamaran slips from Punta Bandera into Lake Argentino, blue-white slabs grinding and tumbling around the hull as the captain threads channels toward towering ice. Wind pins your jacket to your skin; glacier breath—cold, mineral-rich—pushes across the deck. For much of the day the lake dares you forward, offering abrupt walls of ice and quiet coves where bergs squat like small, ancient buildings.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Good for travelers comfortable with several hours on a boat and short shoreline hikes; must be able to walk 300 meters over uneven terrain.
Wildlife
History
Los Glaciares National Park protects ice streams from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field; exploration and scientific monitoring here have documented decades of glacier change.
Conservation
Navigation routes and landings are regulated to limit erosion and disturbance; visitors should follow guides, avoid approaching ice edges, and pack out all waste.
Reserve your spot on the Full Day Todo Glaciares today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Layer for wind and spray
Bring a windproof outer layer and a waterproof mid layer—winds off the lake are cold even in summer.
Bring binoculars
Binoculars reveal calving details, birdlife on cliff faces, and the textures of icebergs at a distance.
Sturdy, waterproof footwear
Expect wet, uneven shorelines and a short 300 m forest walk—grippy, waterproof shoes reduce slip risk.
Plan for limited sunlight
Sun can be intense reflecting off ice; bring sun protection and sunglasses to reduce glare.
Windproof waterproof jacket
Protects against cold lake winds and spray during navigation and on landings.
Sturdy waterproof shoes
Needed for wet rocks and the forested 300 m path to the refuge.
Binoculars
Helps spot calving events, birds and details on distant ice walls.
Sunglasses and SPF lip/sun protection
Glare off ice increases UV exposure—protect eyes and skin.
summer