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“Todo Glaciares” Scenic Glacier Boat Tour from El Calafate
(7) Reviews
Santa Cruz Province
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Todo Glaciares, also known as All Glaciers, is one of the most popular boat tours in El Calafate. You will sail on Argentino lake to discover the Upsala, Seco, Heim, Peineta and Spegazzini glaciers.
To complete the experience, you will disembark at Base Spegazzini, a facility equipped with a restaurant, cafeteria and rest area, surrounded by the Patagonian forest, which you will have the opportunity to explore on foot. Travellers love its terrace and viewpoint of the Spegazzini Glacier, perfect for taking photographs.
You can choose the option of being picked up from El Calafate or arriving in your own vehicle. You can also enhance your experience by adding the Captain's Club, which incl...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Landing at Spegazzini Base
Boat tour
Roundtrip transfer from El Calafate [according to option selected].
Bilingual guide Spanish - English
ONLY INCLUDED IN THE VIP OPTION
Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park
Meeting Points
Departure
Puerto Bandera
From Puerto Punta Bandera at 8:30 a.m. (exact place will be confirmed by whatsapp the day before the start of the Tour)
Return
“Todo Glaciares” Scenic Glacier Boat Tour from El Calafate
(7) Reviews
Santa Cruz Province
About
Todo Glaciares, also known as All Glaciers, is one of the most popular boat tours in El Calafate. You will sail on Argentino lake to discover the Upsala, Seco, Heim, Peineta and Spegazzini glaciers.
To complete the experience, you will disembark at Base Spegazzini, a facility equipped with a restaurant, cafeteria and rest area, surrounded by the Patagonian forest, which you will have the opportunity to explore on foot. Travellers love its terrace and viewpoint of the Spegazzini Glacier, perfect for taking photographs.
You can choose the option of being picked up from El Calafate or arriving in your own vehicle. You can also enhance your experience by adding the Captain's Club, which incl...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Landing at Spegazzini Base
Boat tour
Roundtrip transfer from El Calafate [according to option selected].
Bilingual guide Spanish - English
ONLY INCLUDED IN THE VIP OPTION
Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park
Meeting Points
Departure
Puerto Bandera
From Puerto Punta Bandera at 8:30 a.m. (exact place will be confirmed by whatsapp the day before the start of the Tour)
Return
Itinerary
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Lago Argentino
Pickup in El Calafate or meeting point at Punta Bandera Port
The Todo Glaciares boat tour is available with or without round-trip transfers from El Calafate.
If you select the transfer option, you'll be picked up from your accommodation in El Calafate around 7:00 AM and driven to Punta Bandera Port, located approximately 47 km (29.2 miles) away.
If you choose the tour-only option—perfect if you have your own vehicle—you’ll need to make your own way to the port and meet the group there at 8:30 AM.
1 hour
2
Upsala Glacier
Upsala Channel
Boarding begins at 8:30 AM, along with a brief introduction to the day’s navigation. The boat departs at 9:00 AM, cruising along the northern arm of Lake Argentino toward the Upsala Channel. This area is renowned for its impressive floating icebergs, which break off from the face of the Upsala Glacier.
2 hours
3
Glaciar Spegazzini
Seco and Spegazzini Glaciers
The journey continues through the Spegazzini Channel, offering views of the Seco Glacier—a hanging glacier that doesn’t reach the water. The highlight here is the Spegazzini Glacier, the tallest glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.
3 hours
4
Glaciar Spegazzini
Spegazzini Base Stop
The tour includes a stop at the Spegazzini Base, a specially designed facility featuring a panoramic terrace, a viewpoint, and a spacious dining area. You’ll enjoy a short, easy walk—fully accessible for all travelers—while guides share insights about the unique Andean-Patagonian forest. Afterward, enjoy some free time for lunch while taking in breathtaking views of the glacier wall.
*Captain's Club Upgrade
If you’ve selected the Captain’s Club experience, you’ll enjoy exclusive seating in the ship’s VIP lounge next to the captain, along with complimentary bar service. At the Spegazzini Base, you’ll also be treated to a premium four-course lunch.
3 hours
5
Puerto Santa Cruz
The return logistics depend on the option you selected:
If you chose the tour without transfers, you’ll disembark at Punta Bandera Port around 4:00 PM.
If you selected the tour with transfers, a vehicle will be waiting at the port to take you back to El Calafate, with an estimated arrival around 6:00 PM.
