Board a luxury vessel for an 11-hour gourmet cruise across Lago Argentino, navigating channels that bring you within sight of Perito Moreno, Spegazzini and Uppsala glaciers. Expect boutique dining, guided commentary, and close glacier approaches with short onshore walks along park walkways.
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You step aboard the Maria Turquoise as pale morning light skims the glassy surface of Lago Argentino and the boat noses toward a ragged skyline of ice. The air is raw and clean; bergs scrape and chatter as they drift, and the first blue face of Perito Moreno reappears over the prow like an enormous carved wall.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10–11 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness required — ability to board a boat, stand for viewing periods and walk short, flat shore trails.
Wildlife
History
Los Glaciares National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been shaped by centuries of glaciation and gaucho ranching culture centered around El Calafate.
Conservation
The ice fields are highly sensitive to climate change; visitors should stick to designated paths, avoid introducing foreign contaminants and follow park regulations to minimize impact.
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Layer up for wind and cold
Temperatures and wind on open water are colder than in town — wear a warm base, insulating mid-layer and windproof shell.
Bring seasickness remedies
The lake can be choppy; take preventative medication or use acupressure bands if you’re prone to motion sickness.
Keep your camera handy
Glacier calving and wildlife encounters happen quickly — binoculars and a telephoto lens improve viewing.
Respect park rules onshore
When walking the short trails, stay on marked walkways to protect fragile vegetation and minimize impact.
Waterproof wind jacket
Blocks wind across open water and is useful for standing on deck.
Warm mid-layer (fleece/down)
Insulates between the jacket and base layer for changing conditions.
Binoculars or telephoto lens
Helps spot condors, shore birds and distant calving events.
Motion-sickness remedies
Prevents discomfort during choppy crossings of the lake and channels.