Glaciares Gourmet Cruise with Premium Lounge from El Calafate
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5.0/5
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Is Glaciares Gourmet Cruise with Premium Lounge from El Calafate worth booking?
Glaciares Gourmet Cruise with Premium Lounge from El Calafate is a 11-hour experience in El Calafate, Argentina, from $465 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $465 per person
Glaciares Gourmet is the most complete boat tour in Los Glaciares National Park and this tours is the best option to discover Calafate's glaciers in style. This tour, unlike other options, is offered in its Premium opt
What you get
About this experience
Glaciares Gourmet is the most complete boat tour in Los Glaciares National Park and this tours is the best option to discover Calafate's glaciers in style. This tour, unlike other options, is offered in its Premium option, which includes access to the VIP lounge, located in the best place of the boat, so you will enjoy the best views from the room or from its own private terrace. In addition, it includes open bar service, four courses lunch and even its own private bathroom. You will see the Upsala, Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Heim and Seco glaciers. This is the only navigation that allows you to visit the five main glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park. A landing is made before lunch, so you will take a one hour walk through the Patagonian forest located in the Spegazzini channel. Additionally, when booking your reservation, you can choose the option to disembark at the Perito Moreno walkways to make the most of your day.
What's included
Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Pick up and drop off from El Calafate
- Premium Lounge
Not included
- Entrance Fee to Los Glaciares National Park
What you'll see and do
Los Glaciares National Park
Pick-up in El Calafate - Los Glaciares National Park From 7:00 a.m. you will be picked up at your accommodation and will take you. If you to Puerto Privado La Soledad, located 29 milles away from El Calafate. Assisted by the guides, you will buy the entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park, which is not included in the tour as there are different entrance options. At 8:30 a.m., boarding begins on a large catamaran with four outdoor decks, so that you can comfortably observe the spectacular scenery of Lake Argentino. IMPORTANT: This tour is offered only with the VIP option, which gives access to the premium area of the ship, a room with its own terrace, located in the best place, which offers an open bar throughout the tour and where a 4-course tasting menu is served. It also has a private bathroom.
Pass by without stopping
Upsala Expediciones
A few minutes after departure you will spot the floating icebergs, up to four times bigger than the ship itself! Those are the blocks of ice that break off from the Upsala Glacier. Upsala front wall is so enormous, that for safety reasons the ship will not get within 6 milles of it. During the entire boat tour, every time the catamaran approaches the wall of a glacier or a large block of ice, the captain will be in the are for around 30 minutes. Additonally, will move the boat so that it can be seen perfectly from the inside as well as from any of the decks, so that you can enjoy them wherever you are.
30 minutes here
Los Glaciares National Park
Heim and Seco Glaciers You will continue sailing and you will come across the curious hanging glaciers. These are the Heim and Seco glaciers, which are named so because of their hanging from the mountain without touching the water of Lake Argentino.
30 minutes here
Las Vacas Post Silence of engines. You will get off the boat at the Puesto de las Vacas and take a quiet walk coordinated by the team of guides. El Puesto de las Vacas is an old Patagonian estancia located in the heart of the National Park. Here you will find horses, old houses, and other creations of the pioneers of Patagonia. Enjoy this experience while the guides explain the history of this unusual place.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Glaciar Spegazzini
Speggazzini Glacier - Lunch on board The Speggazzini Glacier is impressive wherever you look. The part that overhangs the lake has a height of 425 feet (130 m). It is almost twice as high as the Perito Moreno Glacier. If the cold makes you hungry, this is your moment: lunch time! You will enjoy a special four-course menu: two starters, a main course, and dessert.
30 minutes here
Full belly, happy heart: the boat tour continues through the Canal de Los Témpanos until reaching the northern part of the Perito Moreno Glacier. The Perito Moreno is an immense glacier that fascinates visitors with its activity, you will see the ice crack and when you least expect it, you will hear an incredible roar in the water.
30 minutes here
Perito Moreno Glacier
At this moment, depending on the option selected, you will disembark at the Perito Moreno walkways, where you will spend over an hour before returning by minibus to El Calafate, arriving around 7 p.m. If you have not selected the option that visits the Perito Moreno walkways, you will return to the port, and the transportation will take you back to El Calafate, arriving around 6 p.m.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
VIP Lounge
Pickup included
VIP lounge + Perito Moreno
Perito Moreno Walkways visit: Disembark at the Perito Moreno walkways and return to El Calafate by van Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Howlanders
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Do you have any dietary restrictions?
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Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $465 to $690
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Howlanders, who run 23 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.7.
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Glaciares Gourmet Cruise with Premium Lounge from El Calafate: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for El Calafate.
How much does Glaciares Gourmet Cruise with Premium Lounge from El Calafate cost?
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Prices start at $465 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in El Calafate usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Glaciares Gourmet Cruise with Premium Lounge from El Calafate take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in El Calafate is not rushed.
Is Glaciares Gourmet Cruise with Premium Lounge from El Calafate worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in El Calafate, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Glaciares Gourmet Cruise with Premium Lounge from El Calafate?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Glaciares Gourmet Cruise with Premium Lounge from El Calafate suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Glaciares Gourmet Cruise with Premium Lounge from El Calafate?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in El Calafate can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in El Calafate and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Glaciares Gourmet Cruise with Premium Lounge from El Calafate start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central El Calafate within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in El Calafate?
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On Outty we rank every El Calafate experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari, Kayak Full-Day Activity in La Leona River from El Calafate. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit El Calafate?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in El Calafate?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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