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About this activity
Navigate Argentina's most dramatic glacial landscape aboard comfortable boats through Lago Argentino, sailing among colossal icebergs toward Spegazzini Glacier—the region's tallest at 135 meters. This 10-hour expedition combines boat navigation through narrow channels with a landing at a modern refuge directly facing the glacier, delivering an immersive high-altitude ice experience rare in Patagonia.
Once aboard our comfortable boats, we will navigate through the Boca del Diablo and head towards the Upsala Channel. Here, you will experience the unparalleled sensation of sailing among icebergs, some of very large size, that have broken off from the Upsala Glacier. It’s truly a wonderful and unique experience!
Next, we will navigate towards the Spegazzini Channel, which offers unique views of incredible hanging glaciers such as the Seco Glacier, the Heim Sur Glacier, and the Peineta Glacier, all of which are the prelude to the main spectacle: the impressive Spegazzini Glacier. The largest of them all, it awaits you with a majestic view standing over 135 meters high.
To crown this moment, we will disembark at Base Spegazzini right in front of the glacier to enjoy our modern Spegazzini Refuge, which is equipped with all the services you need during your day. This will allow you to live truly unique moments with its stunning panoramic views
Next, we will navigate towards the Spegazzini Channel, which offers unique views of incredible hanging glaciers such as the Seco Glacier, the Heim Sur Glacier, and the Peineta Glacier, all of which are the prelude to the main spectacle: the impressive Spegazzini Glacier. The largest of them all, it awaits you with a majestic view standing over 135 meters high.
To crown this moment, we will disembark at Base Spegazzini right in front of the glacier to enjoy our modern Spegazzini Refuge, which is equipped with all the services you need during your day. This will allow you to live truly unique moments with its stunning panoramic views
Highlights
- ✓Sail through Boca del Diablo and Upsala Channel among massive calved icebergs
- ✓View three hanging glaciers (Seco, Heim Sur, Peineta) from Spegazzini Channel
- ✓Stand before Spegazzini Glacier's 135-meter-high ice face from Base Spegazzini
- ✓Lunch and rest at modern Spegazzini Refuge with panoramic glacier views
- ✓Expert navigation through narrow waterways and variable ice conditions
- ✓Full-day immersion in Patagonian glacial wilderness
Insider tips
- ★Book early in the season (November–February) for maximum iceberg presence and stable navigation routes
- ★Bring layers and waterproof gear even on sunny days—glacier winds create sudden temperature drops and spray from the lake
- ★Sit on the boat's upper decks for unobstructed photography and best visibility of hanging glaciers
- ★Ask your guide about glacier calving dynamics; timing may allow you to witness ice breaking from the face
Good to know
- •Total duration is 10 hours including transfers from El Calafate, boat time, and refuge stay
- •Comfortable footwear required for walking on refuge grounds; boats have covered areas but exposure to wind and spray is unavoidable
- •Meals and hot beverages provided at the refuge; all-inclusive experience minimizes additional costs
- •Minimum age or fitness requirements not specified; pregnant travellers and those with mobility challenges should confirm accessibility with supplier before booking
- •Weather-dependent; trips may be rescheduled due to lake conditions or visibility
Who it's for
Adventure seekers wanting close encounters with glacial landscapes beyond standard viewpointsPhotographers targeting dramatic ice formations and Patagonian wildernessLuxury travellers preferring comfortable boat navigation and modern amenities over trekkingNature enthusiasts and geology buffs interested in glacial dynamics and high-altitude ice systems
Best time to visit
Visit November through February (Southern Hemisphere summer) when ice calving is most active and water channels are most navigable. Morning departures offer calmer lake conditions and better light for photography.
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