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Board the intimate María Turquesa for an 11-hour gourmet cruise through Lago Argentino, with shore hikes, premium dining, and front-row views of Perito Moreno and other Patagonian glaciers. This full-day trip pairs calm waterway navigation with short guided hikes and close glacier encounters.
Board the intimate María Turquesa for an 11-hour gourmet cruise through Lago Argentino, with shore hikes, premium dining, and front-row views of Perito Moreno and other Patagonian glaciers. This full-day trip pairs calm waterway navigation with short guided hikes and close glacier encounters.
Morning light slices across Lago Argentino as María Turquesa slips from Puerto La Soledad, four exterior decks opening to a panorama of blue ice and granite. The boat threads between floating bergs, the hull nudging a world where glaciers push and groan like living rock; every roll of the deck invites a closer look.
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Operated by Azul Latina Travel · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
Morning light slices across Lago Argentino as María Turquesa slips from Puerto La Soledad, four exterior decks opening to a panorama of blue ice and granite. The boat threads between floating bergs, the hull nudging a world where glaciers push and groan like living rock; every roll of the deck invites a closer look.
Your day moves from water to shore and back. Sail past Spegazzini and Seco glaciers, scan the Upsala Canal, then disembark at Puesto Las Vacas for a shore hike guided through Patagonian shrub and wind-carved stone. After a gourmet lunch served on the premium deck, the itinerary heads toward the Canal de los Témpanos and the thunderous northern face of Perito Moreno—an ice front averaging 74 m above the lake, calving in sudden, unforgettable avalanches.
Los Glaciares National Park is a product of ice and tectonics: the Southern Patagonian Ice Field feeds long glacier tongues that sculpt the landscape while Tehuelche and gaucho culture shaped the human history of the steppe. Boats are small to preserve quiet and access narrow channels; service limits passengers on the premium vessel to 16 for a more intimate experience.
Plan for a long, mostly sedentary day with short hikes on uneven terrain. Bring layered, windproof clothing, waterproof footwear, cash for park entrance, and binoculars for wildlife—Andean condors or guanacos may appear.
Timing: departures early morning with return late afternoon; May–July schedules vary by day. Expect brisk winds, bright reflected light, and the steady, patient presence of ancient ice daring you to watch and listen.
easy.
11 hours (full day).
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect periods seated on the boat and a 30–90 minute uneven-terrain hike.
The full-day experience runs about 11 hours: pick-up in the morning, embarkation at La Soledad, navigation past Spegazzini, Seco and Heim, disembark at Puesto Las Vacas for a guided hike, lunch on board, then transit through the Canal de los Témpanos to view Perito Moreno before return.
No—hikes are short and suitable for most people but include uneven ground; wear sturdy shoes and allow mobility limitations when booking.
Yes; premium-deck passengers receive a multi-course gourmet menu while classic options get a gourmet lunch box—dietary requests can be accommodated if noted in advance.
Yes—the entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park is paid in cash on site; have Argentine pesos ready.
The Southern Patagonian Ice Field shaped local routes used by indigenous Tehuelche peoples and later gaucho explorers; modern access centers around El Calafate, established as a gateway to the park.
Los Glaciares National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site; operators limit passenger numbers and use private ports to reduce shoreline impact—carry out waste and follow guide instructions to protect fragile tundra.
Azul Latina Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light slices across Lago Argentino as María Turquesa slips from Puerto La Soledad, four exterior decks opening to a panorama of blue ice and granite. The boat threads between floating bergs, the hull nudging a world where glaciers push and groan like living rock; every roll of the deck invites a closer look.
Morning light slices across Lago Argentino as María Turquesa slips from Puerto La Soledad, four exterior decks opening to a panorama of blue ice and granite. The boat threads between floating bergs, the hull nudging a world where glaciers push and groan like living rock; every roll of the deck invites a closer look.
Your day moves from water to shore and back. Sail past Spegazzini and Seco glaciers, scan the Upsala Canal, then disembark at Puesto Las Vacas for a shore hike guided through Patagonian shrub and wind-carved stone. After a gourmet lunch served on the premium deck, the itinerary heads toward the Canal de los Témpanos and the thunderous northern face of Perito Moreno—an ice front averaging 74 m above the lake, calving in sudden, unforgettable avalanches.
Los Glaciares National Park is a product of ice and tectonics: the Southern Patagonian Ice Field feeds long glacier tongues that sculpt the landscape while Tehuelche and gaucho culture shaped the human history of the steppe. Boats are small to preserve quiet and access narrow channels; service limits passengers on the premium vessel to 16 for a more intimate experience.
Plan for a long, mostly sedentary day with short hikes on uneven terrain. Bring layered, windproof clothing, waterproof footwear, cash for park entrance, and binoculars for wildlife—Andean condors or guanacos may appear.
Timing: departures early morning with return late afternoon; May–July schedules vary by day. Expect brisk winds, bright reflected light, and the steady, patient presence of ancient ice daring you to watch and listen.