4-Day Los Glaciares: Perito Moreno and Upsala Glaciers
4 days
4-Day Los Glaciares: Perito Moreno and Upsala Glaciers
from $1050 USD Request trip informationOn this trip you'll visit the Los Glaciares National Park in Argentine Patagonia.
These huge glaciers are undoubtedly one of the most celebrated sights in Patagonia. Their magnificent sparkling white ice pours into the Canal de Los Tempanos as huge icebergs calve and collapse abruptly.
You'll stay in El Calafate and appreciate a relaxing visit in this prisitine area. This trip is recommended as an extension to the Torres del Paine trek in nearby Chile.
Season: October - April
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in El Calafate, free evening
Meals included: n/a
Mid-Range Accommodations: Hosteria Sierra Nevada
Day 2: Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier (BL)
Today we visit the enormous 60m (200ft) high Perito Morento Glacier! we'll first marvel at the splendor of the glacier's less frequented north face. We'll both watch and hear giant chunks of ice plummet into the waters of Lake Argentino. As we face Moreno Glacier amidst a nature walk, our guide will answer all questions about the area. We'll then continue on to the footbridges and take a break so that you can enjoy the surroundings at your own leisure. After the thrilling encounter with the glacier, we drive back to El Calafate for the evening. Optional supplement: a short ice trek (technical experience isn't required).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Mid-Range Accommodations: Hosteria Sierra Nevada
Day 3: Sail Lago Argentino to see the Upsala Glacier, Lunch at Estancia Cristina (BL)
We leave in the morning for Puerto Banderas, on time to board the catamaran that will take us sailing across Lago Argentino. We advance toward great views of the stunning 9km-wide Upsala Glacier, the largest in the area. In case there are icebergs blocking the catamaran's access near the glacier we'll still be able to enjoy its beautiful views from Estancia Cristina (weather permitting). We later disembark at Estancia Cristina, an early twentieth century sheep breeding farm where the Gaucho way of life can be appreciated. Transfer back to El Calafate for the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Mid-Range Accommodations: Hosteria Sierra Nevada
Day 4: Transfer to El Calafate Airport or bus station for departure (B)
Today we finish this memorable trip. Transfer to the airport or bus station at the time of your choice.
Meals included: Breakfast
Pricing
4-Day Los Glaciares: Perito Moreno and Upsala Glaciersfrom $1050 USD
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NOTE: Prices are per person in U.S. dollars based on double/triple occupancy. All quotations are based on the current rates of park fees, VAT, other government taxes, and current exchange rates. Should any of these be increased or a new tax introduced, these increases will be added on even if your trip has already been paid for.
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