Navigation on Lake Argentino is one of the few ways to approach some more distant and inaccessible glaciers, having the opportunity to travel inside the catamaran or through the balconies and the deck, which allows you to take wonderful photos. The landing at the Spegazzini Base, a piece of land in the middle of the vastness of Lake Argentino and the field of Glaciers.
Also, it allows hiking with the most spectacular views of the National Park.
El Calafate
Starting at 7 AM, a transfer will pick you up at your hotel and we will travel in a comfortable bus to the Port of Punta Bandera.
El Calafate - Argentino Lake navegation
The navigation will begin on the North Arm of Lake Argentino at 9 AM. You will navigate between the large icebergs that emerge from the front of the Upsala Glacier, to enter the Spegazzini Canal having a panoramic view of the different glaciers, being able to take pictures at the different stops to observe the ice blocks. During navigation, you will be able to observe the blocks of ice from all angles and take the best photos.The landing will be made at La Base Spegazzini to make a trek through the path of 300 meters of the forest to the Spegazzini Refuge, It is accessible and does not represent complexity since it is done on firm ground. There will be a post at different stations (Glaciology - History - Fauna and Flora) with viewpoints overlooking the entire Bay of Los Glaciares. Once in the Refuge you will be able to enjoy the gastronomy, the shop and an incredible panoramic view from its rooms and from the outside (Deck & Terrace).
Return to El Calafate
Once back on top of the ship, the second part of the navigation will take place until returning to Punta Bandera around 4 PM. We will return to El Calafate at approximately 5 PM.
Starting at 7 AM, a transfer will pick you up at your hotel and we will travel in a comfortable bus to the Port of Punta Bandera.
The navigation will begin on the North Arm of Lake Argentino at 9 AM. You will navigate between the large icebergs that emerge from the front of the Upsala Glacier, to enter the Spegazzini Canal having a panoramic view of the different glaciers, being able to take pictures at the different stops to observe the ice blocks. During navigation, you will be able to observe the blocks of ice from all angles and take the best photos.
The landing will be made at La Base Spegazzini to make a trek through the path of 300 meters of the forest to the Spegazzini Refuge, It is accessible and does not represent complexity since it is done on firm ground. There will be a post at different stations (Glaciology - History - Fauna and Flora) with viewpoints overlooking the entire Bay of Los Glaciares.
Once in the Refuge you will be able to enjoy the gastronomy, the shop and an incredible panoramic view from its rooms and from the outside (Deck & Terrace).
Once back on top of the ship, the second part of the navigation will take place until returning to Punta Bandera around 4 PM. We will return to El Calafate at approximately 5 PM.
