Los Glaciares National Park Boat Excursion
Description
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate and take National Route 11. From this road, which runs parallel to Lake Argentino, we'll enjoy excellent views of the largest lagoon in Patagonia.
After a 40-minute drive, we'll arrive at the pier of Puerto Bandera, where we'll embark on an unforgettable boat ride to see the glaciers. We'll start this journey by entering the northern arm of Lake Argentino, where we'll cross the so-called Boca del Diablo (Devil's Mouth). While we take in these stunning landscapes, we'll see a large group of icebergs from the boat. Their intense bluish tone is sure to catch your attention!
Our journey will continue on to the great ice barrier, where we'll see the detachments of the Upsala Glacier, the largest in the park. The route will pass next to the Heim, the Peineta, the Seco and the Spegazzini glacier, the highest of them all! We'll then dock in front of this last glacier for a brief low-intensity hike next to Glacier Bay.
The trail will take us to the Spegazzini Refuge, where you can have lunch on your own. We'll then regroup to take the boat back to the pier of Puerto Bandera. From there, we'll return to your hotel in El Calafate, where we'll arrive after 10 hours of excursion.
Excursion w/o hotel pickup
If you prefer, you can meet the guide directly at the dock of Puerto Bandera. The meeting time at this point varies by season:
- June - August: at 9:30 am
- September - May: at 8:30 am
More Information
Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and return transfer (depending on selection)
Transport by bus
English speaking guide
Boat ride in Los Glaciares Park
Not included
Lunch
Admission ticket to Los Glaciares National Park: 15,000 ARS (US$ 13.35) for Argentinian adults, 45,000 ARS (US$ 40.05) for foreign adults and 5,000 ARS (US$ 4.45) for Argentinian children aged 6–10; free for children under 6 of any nationality, retired Argentinians, individuals with a disability and the person accompanying them, of any nationality
When to book?
You can book up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required. Accessible toilets.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Ryan's Travel S.a. Corporate name: RYAN'STRAVEL S.A. Registered Office: Cuyo 2355, 2, Martinez, Argentina Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): CUIT 30662119012 Contact information Email: nico@ryanstravel.com Phone: + 54 9 11 3623-9112
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