Todo Glaciares tour runs through the Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers, entering the bays that these make up in the Lake Argentino. Includes descent in the Spegazzini Channel, in the Bay of Glaciers for one hour and a half which you can take a walk through the forest and enjoy a spectacular view of the Spegazzini Glacier.
You will visit the Spegazzini Refuge, which has been recently inaugurated, receiving its name for being located in front of this glacier and on the shores of Lake Argentino. It is one of the most important excursions that can be done from El Calafate, and it is worth spending a day to reach the places in the National Park that are only accessible by boat.
In case of booking the Todo Glaciares navigation with transfer included from your hotel in El Calafate, they will pick you up from 7:00 a.m. to undertake the 47 km journey to the port of Punta Bandera, where the ship sets sail at 9 o’clock. In case of having your own vehicle, you must arrive at the port of Punta Bandera at 8:30 a.m.
The first part of the Todo Glaciares navigation takes place in the north arm of the Argentinian Lake, crossing La Boca del Diablo, the narrowest part of the lake, and then heading to the Upsala Channel and Spegazzini Channel where you can see, at the end of each one, the respective glaciers. The Upsala Glacier is the largest in Argentinian Lake, and can be seen from about 20 km away, and the Spegazzini Glacier is the highest. You can also see the Seco, Heim Sur and Peineta glaciers.
Upon landing, a 300-meter path through the forest will be walked without difficulty along the shore of the lake, making stops at viewpoints with views of the entire Glacier Bay. Upon arrival at the Spegazzini Refuge, you can have lunch, visit the shop and contemplate the landscape from inside or from the outside terrace.
For those passengers who wish to make the excursion in a more exclusive way, the Captain’s Club (Captain’s VIP Club) is also offered. This room, located inside the Spegazzini Glacier restaurant and on a special deck of the ship, includes Open Bar with coffee service and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, a 3-course menu (appetizer, main course and dessert) together with a panoramic view only. In addition, they will have a preferential location inside the ship and a host/guide available throughout the tour.
