Full-Day Cruise to Upsala, Spegazzini & Moreno Glaciers– MarPatag

Definitely worth it!

Talking to other travellers, we were advised to book this all-day excursion, rather than any of the shorter Perito Merino trips offered by other companies, and we were so glad we did. Very comfortable boat, air conditioning, huge windows, lots of outdoor viewing areas, and friendly and efficient staff. We spent a significant amount of time at Perito Moreno itself, and witnessed quite a large calving. Things to consider: We didn't see anyone who seemed impressed with the optional lunch boxes - definitely worth doing what most people did and bring your own food and drinks - all seats have large tables. Some passengers paid extra for the option to disembark at Perito Moreno, visit the board walks, a DC then get transported to the start - crazy decision in my opinion - the boardwalks are much too far away from the glacier, and after we had dropped them off, the boat went back to take another full length sail past the glacier, witnessing a significant calving. The small print says that the trip might have to miss the Spegazzini Glacier under certainconditiins, and there would be no refund - I suspect that the 'certain conditions' are more frequent than they make out. However, a wonderful trip, and definitely worth doing.

Response from the operator: Dear Peter, Thank you very much for sharing your experience and for highlighting the comfort of the vessel, the professionalism of the crew, and the impressive calving you were able to witness. We would like to clarify a few points that may be helpful for future travelers. The Perito Moreno Glacier boardwalks are the most iconic and emblematic site within the National Park, offering a unique panoramic experience from land with multiple viewing levels and perspectives. For this reason, many visitors choose to combine the navigation with a visit to the boardwalks in order to enjoy a more complete glacier experience. Regarding the optional lunch boxes, they are entirely voluntary and have been very positively rated by numerous travelers over the years, particularly for their quality and convenience during the excursion. As for the Spegazzini Glacier, we would like to provide full reassurance: in the past five years, the visit to Spegazzini has never been canceled. The note in the terms and conditions refers strictly to standard safety and navigation protocols, which are included as a precaution, but in practice this part of the itinerary has not been canceled. We truly appreciate your feedback and are very pleased to know that overall you had a wonderful experience and found the excursion definitely worth doing. Kind regards,

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Cute.

It is beautiful, nothing to add to the majestic Lake Argentino with its glaciers. Well organized and comfortable, the guides explain perfectly everything one should know. I don’t know if it’s a review but the whole trip insists on the theme of the photographers and the photos and the prices and they reiterate it and sincerely tire. Taking that out, all out of 10

Response from the operator: Gracias, Linda, por tomarte el tiempo de compartir tu experiencia y por tus amables palabras sobre la organización y el trabajo de nuestros guías. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del majestuoso Lago Argentino y sus glaciares. Agradecemos también tu observación sobre la insistencia de los fotógrafos; comprendemos que puede resultar reiterativo y la tendremos muy en cuenta para seguir mejorando la experiencia a bordo. Esperamos volver a recibirte pronto en la Patagonia para seguir compartiendo paisajes únicos. Un cordial saludo, Equipo de Salum Tour & Travel

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Beautiful experience

Beautiful excursion, the views are amazing. We chose to include the food in the excursion but you can also take your food to the shelter, the wonderful landscapes!

Response from the operator: muchas gracias por tus comentarios y por haber disfrutado de nuestros Glaciares

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The Glacier is nice but the experience is not so good....

The good: a) The Spegazzini glacier and its surroundings. b) the refuge in Spegazzini, comfortable for lunch. You can bring food and drinks or buy food there, reasonable prices. c) The walkway with viewpoints from the port to the refuge, with a good view and a lot of information about what was seen d) Fast transfer from Calafate and boarding/disembarkation The bad: a) You cannot navigate to Upsala Glacier because it is unstable/dangerous. In our case it couldn't even be seen from a distance due to fog/rain. Decline and loss of time in navigation. b) The engine on boat #1 broke and boat #2 had to tow it to the Spegazzini shelter. Waste of time for passengers Recommendation to the tour operator (Patagonia only): just visit the Spegazzini and lunch, it would be a cheaper tour and also the entire day would not be used for 1 excursion.

Response from the operator: muchas gracias por su comentario. Lamentablemente ya no se puede llegar hasta el la pared de hielo del Upsala precisamente por la inestabilidad de los desprendimientos de su frente, sin embargo en dias donde el clima lo permite llegar hasta la barrera de hielo es muy interesante. saludos cordiales

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Unmissable

Impressive and recommended place. It is advisable to take the excursion with the company in free time within El Calafate. If you do not have a reservation, there are several companies that offer the tour in the city on Libertador Avenue. The glacier is indescribable, if you come to observe and get to know them, the tour and navigation are definitely worth it. If you like photography, bring two batteries.

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