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Todo Glaciares: Glaciers boat trip and Hiking

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Embark on the exciting Todo Glaciares boat trip tour in Calafate and sail on a catamaran on Lake Argentino, exploring Los Glaciares National Park. Discover the beauty of the Patagonian forest and marvel at the gigantic ice floes. Admire the impressive and imposing Spegazzini Glacier, with its blue ice walls and spectacular detachments. Immerse yourself in this unique adventure and enjoy the grandeur of the Patagonian glaciers in a spectacular setting.

Todo Glaciares: Glaciers boat trip and Hiking

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Type of service Regular, Special Deal
Seasons All year round
Type of traveller Solo traveller, With kids, Backpackers, Couples
Country Argentina
Type of tour Sightseeing Tours
Associated destination Destinations | Argentina
City El Calafate

Todo Glaciares Includes:

  • Bilingual guide English / Spanish (See notes).
  • Boat tour.
  • Hike in Glacier Bay.
  • Optional: Transfer to and from hotels located in the center of El Calafate.
  • Optional: Captain's Club (See notes).
Days and Hours:

Monday to Sunday
Departs at 7hs or 11hs (starting in November).

Duration:

10 hours approx.

Todo Glaciares Sailing in Calafate: Explore the Icy Wonders of Patagonia

Welcome to the exciting adventure of “Todo Glaciares” All glaciers sailing in Calafate, Argentina! On this unforgettable journey, you will have the opportunity to enter a magical world of ice and natural beauty. Immerse yourself in a unique experience as you explore the spectacular glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park, and discover why this activity has become a must for travelers visiting Calafate.

The glaciers found in the Calafate region are millenary glacial formations that have been shaped over centuries. These ice masses are fascinating not only for their beauty but also for the geological processes that create them.

 

Spend an unforgettable day sailing in front of Glaciers in Patagonia!

 

Glaciers form from the accumulation of compacted snow over long periods. As more snow accumulates, the pressure exerted by the upper layer compresses the lower snow, transforming it into ice. This process of compaction is repeated over and over again for hundreds of years until the resulting mass of ice becomes large enough to be considered a glacier.

During Todo Glaciares boat trip in Calafate, you will be able to appreciate the different shades of the glaciers. Glacial ice has an intense blue color due to the way the ice crystals reflect light. The compression of the ice layers expels the air bubbles, which allows the light to be absorbed to a greater extent in the red part of the spectrum and reflected in the blue part.

A curious fact is that glaciers are dynamic and are in constant motion. The ice flows like a slow river and the cracks visible on its surface are the result of the tensions generated by its movement. In some cases, spectacular detachments can be observed when huge blocks of ice break away from the glacier and fall into the water.

In addition to their breathtaking beauty, glaciers play a fundamental role in the surrounding ecosystems. They are important sources of freshwater and their gradual melting provides essential nutrients to the region's rivers and lakes. They also serve as habitats for diverse species of fauna and flora adapted to the extreme conditions of the ice.

As you navigate among the glaciers, you will appreciate the variety of shapes and textures they present. From towering vertical walls to seracs, ice formations shaped like sharp knives, each glacier has its own history and unique characteristics.

Todo Glaciares boat trip in Calafate allows you to immerse yourself in this fascinating world of ice, learn about its formation and marvel at its intricate and ever-changing beauty. It is an experience that will connect you with the strength and grandeur of nature, leaving you with indelible memories of Argentine Patagonia.

 

Travel through part of the Patagonian forests with incredible panoramic views!

 

Todo Glaciares Boat Trip Itinerary

The Todo Glaciares Navigation tour begins with our meeting point at Puerto Punta Bandera, 47 km from the city of Calafate. Once on the boat, the navigation starts along the North Arm of Lake Argentino from the city of Calafate, in the iconic Lake Argentino, crossing the Boca del Diablo, and heading towards the Upsala Channel. From the moment you set sail, you will witness dazzling panoramas as you navigate surrounded by towering mountains, lush forests, and crystal clear waters.

Next, we will sail towards the Spegazzini Channel, where you will be able to appreciate unique views of the incredible hanging glaciers such as the Seco Glacier, the South Heim Glacier, and the Peineta Glacier, and then we will approach one of the jewels of this experience, the majestic Spegazzini Glacier. As you approach the front of the glacier, you will be amazed by the grandeur of this deep blue mass of ice. The Spegazzini Glacier is noted for its massive ice walls that rise to 135 meters above lake level. These impressive ice walls offer an impressive visual spectacle and will make you feel the grandeur of nature. The glacier has an extension of approximately 12 square kilometers.

You will be able to contemplate the enormous ice walls up close and listen to the deafening sound of the glacial detachments. Every movement and every crevasse will remind you of the imposing force of nature, creating a simply breathtaking visual and sound spectacle.

Then we will descend to the Spegazzini Base right in front of the glacier, we will hike approximately 300 meters until we reach the modern Spegazzini Refuge.

 

Let yourself be pampered by Captain's Club service and have a unique trip!

 

Elevate your experience with Captain's Club

Additionally, you can add to your sailing experience the optional Captain's Club that will allow you to live an exclusive experience; The Captain's Club offers you a personalized service, which includes a location in a preferential cabin with greater comfort and privacy, where a guide and a host will assist you throughout the trip. 

You will also have an exclusive food and beverage service (with and without alcohol) during the entire experience. And when you make the descent at Spegazzini Base, a spectacular 3-course menu will be waiting for you, which will be the ideal complement for this adventure.


Book now online with Argentina4u and do not miss this unique experience during your visit to Calafate. The Todo Glaciares boat trip will allow you to appreciate the majesty of the Patagonian glaciers in all their splendor. In addition to its unquestionable beauty, this activity allows you to connect with nature in its purest state and to experience a sense of awe and humility in front of the greatness of our planet.

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Important Notes

  • Cancellation Policy: Free cancellations require more than 7 days notice.
  • Transfer Policy: Pick up only at hotels. If you are with Airbnb you must arrive at the nearest office.
  • Children Policy: Children from 1 to 5 years old don't pay. From 6 to 15 years old they pay 80% of the total value of the tour. To be valid the discount for minors it is necessary to present the photo of the minor's passport, once the reservation is made we will contact you to request it.
  • Special data request: For this tour, it is essential that you send the following information, along with your payment reservation, to hola@daytours4u.com: full name as it appears on your passport, passport number, date of birth, gender, nationality. Without this data, we cannot make the reservation or guarantee the availability of the tour. Once we receive this email, we will send you an email confirmation of the activity along with the vouchers. Please note that this process may take longer than the usual 48h.
  • Extra language guide: The guides on the regular excursions are Spanish/English. In case of requesting a guide in another language, we can add them with an additional.
  • Not included: Meals, drinks, port tax and entrance fee to the National Park of Los Glaciares (USD$20 approx). We recommend you bring your own lunch and drinks for the day tour as there is only one snack bar inside the National Park.
  • Special date alert: This tour doesn't operate December 25 or January 1.
  • Tour optional: The additional Captain's Club includes breakfast, aperitif, main course, and dessert. Open bar: cold drinks with and without alcohol and cafeteria during the whole tour. Please note that children from 1 to 5 years of age also have to pay the full cost of this Captain's Club service.

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