All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala & Spegazzini

Q: What is the difference between the Ice Rivers Express and All Glaciers: Upsala & Spegazzini navigations?

Both navigations visit the same glaciers: Upsala, Spegazzini and Seco, among others that you can see from the vessel, but All Glaciers include a disembarkation in the Spegazzini refuge, from where you can make a short hike to a lookout point to have a panoramic view of the Glacier Bay. Because of that, this tour lasts 2 more hours compared to the Ice Rivers Express. Besides, All Glaciers has daily departures confirmed, while the Ice Rivers has departures only in interspersed days.

Q: When should I buy the Los Glaciares National Park’s entrance fee?

The entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park can be purchased online, no later than one day before the start of the tour, at https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/reserva/inicio using a debit or credit card, or in cash on the day of the tour. If you are visiting the park only for this tour, you should buy the “Portal de acceso Puerto Punta Bandera” ticket. If you plan to visit the park for multiple days, you should buy the “Flexipass Los Glaciares."

Q: Is the All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala and Spegazzini suitable for people with reduced mobility?

Since it includes a 300-meter walk to the shelter and a medium-difficulty trek, this tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

Q: Is it possible to do the All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala and Spegazzini with small children?

Although no minimum age is specified, it is important to consider that the tour involves a long boat ride and hiking.

Q: What type of boat is used for the All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala & Spegazzini?

The activity takes place aboard modern sightseeing catamarans, designed so you can enjoy the scenery in comfort with great views from every area. These boats can accommodate between 100 and 300 passengers, depending on the specific vessel used for each departure. All catamarans feature restroom, indoor and outdoor decks, perfect for glacier viewing and photos, plus an onboard bar service where you can grab a hot drink or a snack during the cruise (not included).

Q: How to book All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala & Spegazzini?

You can book All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala & Spegazzini online through Nomades.com, the largest tour booking platform in Chile. Just go to the activity page, choose the date, number of passengers, and pay online by credit card, bank transfer, or using a 10% deposit to pay the rest at destination.

Q: How far in advance should I book All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala & Spegazzini?

The tour All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala & Spegazzini can be booked up to 1 days before the departure date. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Take the All Glaciers tour and combine a boat tour with trekking in the surroundings of Lake Argentino.

All year round

Price per person

US$ 250.00

Duration

10 hours

Schedules

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Includes

Pick up at the hotel (urban area, except accommodations without reception and Airbnb)
Shared transportation
Navigation
Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)

Does not include

Food
Entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park (AR$ 25.000 for residents in Argentina and AR$ 50.000 for non-residents in Argentina, subject to change)

Weather

Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

Warm clothing
Waterproof clothing
Trekking shoes
Hat to protect against the sun
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Snack
Water
Winter hat and gloves for the cold
Box lunch

Description

We will pick you up at your lodging early in the morning to depart from El Calafate towards Puerto Punta Bandera. This All Glaciers: Upsala & Spegazzini tour starts with a boat trip on the northern section of Lake Argentino. We will cross the Boca de Diablo (Devil's Mouth) and reach the Upsala Channel, where we will sail among the ice floes here. After this, we will enter the Spegazzini Channel, where we will catch our first glimpse of the Seco Glacier. As we continue on the boat tour, we will see the Heim Sur and Peineta Glaciers, and we will then arrive at the Spegazzini Base. We will disembark here and take a short, 300-meter hike to the Spegazzini refuge, with different lookout points of Glacier Bay. We can rest and eat lunch at the refuge, or we can continue hiking along the mountain trail on a trek of medium intensity through a forest with natural lookout points. After this experience, we will start the return trip back to the city of El Calafate to end our activity.

Important notes

Due to several ice calving events from the Upsala Glacier, and to avoid putting passengers and the vessel at risk, the glacier will be viewed from an approximate distance of 8 km.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Ice Rivers Express and All Glaciers: Upsala & Spegazzini navigations?

When should I buy the Los Glaciares National Park’s entrance fee?

Is the All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala and Spegazzini suitable for people with reduced mobility?

Is it possible to do the All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala and Spegazzini with small children?

What type of boat is used for the All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala & Spegazzini?

How to book All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala & Spegazzini?

How far in advance should I book All Glaciers Navigation: Upsala & Spegazzini?