Day Trips

Perito Moreno, Spegazzini & Upsala Glaciers Full-Day Cruise

4.4/5(596)

Claudia B

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Seeing the glaciers is certainly a wonderful experience, but the excursion is very long, and since I had already visited Perito Moreno the day before, I would have preferred to take an excursion just to Spegazzini, which I couldn’t find. Furthermore, the service provided by the tour operator Head Out was terrible—it was entirely handled by artificial intelligence that wasn’t even that smart. I’d recommend trying to contact local tour operators directly.

Ana B

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

The glacier cruise was fantastic; the staff was very attentive and friendly. Seeing the glaciers was surreal—it’s one thing to see them in videos or photos, but seeing them in person was out of this world! I’d do it again, and I don’t think the magic would ever fade.

Ernst V

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

The tour was very well organized and the guide Vanessa is really excellent, very knowledgeable and she goes way beyond the standard fact-listing - giving also a lot of historical context to her many stories, all in two languages. Five stars!

Melissa S

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Absolutely incredible tour! Early May wasn't crowded at all and the views were great. You can buy small snacks and coffee/ drinks on the boat. Great staff and overall highly recommend and would do again!

Cereijo P

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Everything is perfect. The boat isn't too crowded. You can bring your own picnic. There are thermoses and cold drinks, and tables for lunch. The stops in front of the glaciers and other sights are long enough to take photos. I highly recommend this tour from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, which includes the three glaciers and a guided walk about the first pioneer cattle ranchers. Thank you. In mid-April, be sure to dress warmly.

Joyce R

Solo

Verified booking

Apr 2026

An incredible trip—everything was wonderful and perfect, with breathtaking scenery. I was traveling alone; I treated myself to this as a birthday gift, and I was surprised when they even sang “Happy Birthday” to me. Thank you to the entire crew. I highly recommend it.

Sail through Southern Patagonia’s iconic glaciers on this 8-hour cruise, complete with bilingual guidance and optional lunch options.

View the park’s tallest glacier, Spegazzini Glacier, with ice walls reaching over 130 meters, and cruise through Canal Upsala to witness one of the largest glaciers in South America.

Disembark at Bahía Las Vacas for a guided nature walk, where you’ll learn about local flora, fauna, and the region’s natural history.

At Perito Moreno Glacier, there is an optional descent on the walkways that allows for close-up views of this dynamic, advancing glacier.

Upgrade your experience with an optional box lunch and round-trip transport from El Calafate.

8-hour cruise to Perito Moreno, Upsala, and Spegazzini glaciers

English and Spanish-speaking guide

Guided walk to the Las Vacas Post in the forest area

Access to Perito Moreno Footbridges with a 2-hour guided hike (as per option selected)

Round-trip transfers from El Calafate city centre (as per option selected)

Return bus transfer to El Calafate from Perito Moreno (as per option selected)

Gourmet box lunch (as per option selected)

Free Wi-Fi onboard

Free parking at the port

Tickets to Los Glaciares National Park

TOTAL DURATION8 hours - 11 hours
FREQUENCYOnce a day
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
La Soledad
Get direction
Sights covered
Lake Argentino
Spegazzini Glacier
Upsala Glacier
Perito Moreno Glacier

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Claudia B
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Seeing the glaciers is certainly a wonderful experience, but the excursion is very long, and since I had already visited Perito Moreno the day before, I would have preferred to take an excursion just to Spegazzini, which I couldn’t find. Furthermore, the service provided by the tour operator Head Out was terrible—it was entirely handled by artificial intelligence that wasn’t even that smart. I’d recommend trying to contact local tour operators directly.
Ana B
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
The glacier cruise was fantastic; the staff was very attentive and friendly. Seeing the glaciers was surreal—it’s one thing to see them in videos or photos, but seeing them in person was out of this world! I’d do it again, and I don’t think the magic would ever fade.
Ernst V
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The tour was very well organized and the guide Vanessa is really excellent, very knowledgeable and she goes way beyond the standard fact-listing - giving also a lot of historical context to her many stories, all in two languages. Five stars!
Bianca F
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Fantastic experience! Beatiful place!!!
Nicanor F
Family
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Very comfortable. Beautiful scenery. And attentive staff.

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking if requested at boarding.

Bring your own lunch or snacks if you do not opt for the onboard meal options.

Bring along your warm and waterproof clothing, hat, gloves, thermal socks, trekking boots ot waterproof shoes.

Carry your sunglasses, sunscreen, camera with a double battery, and binoculars for the experience.

What’s not allowed

Smoking, large bags, and luggage are not allowed on the boats.

Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

The cruise experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

However, the hike to the Perito Moreno Footbridge is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Additional information

Facilities: free Wi-Fi, bar service, and parking at the port.

Check out the full box lunch menu here.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.