Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer worth booking?
Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer is a 11-hour experience in El Calafate, Argentina, from $390 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 7 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (7)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $390 per person
Experience an unforgettable gourmet journey amidst the stunning glaciers of Southern Patagonia. Our full-day tour aboard the exclusive Cruise María Turquesa offers the highest level of comfort and gourmet cuisine, ensuring a truly memorable experience. On board, you'll find four exterior decks and one premium deck on the upper level, with a maximum capacity for 16 people. The itinerary begins sailing on Lago Argentino towards Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo. You'll witness the majestic Spegazzini Glacier and have the opportunity to disembark at Las Vacas Station . Here, our guides will lead a trek, providing insights into the area's flora and fauna. We'll navigate through the Upsala Canal offering a panoramic view of the glacier. Lunch will be served during the navigation, ensuring you're well-fed and ready for the afternoon adventures. In the afternoon, we'll sail to the Canal de los Tempanos, where you'll have the chance to visit the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier.
What you get
About this experience
Experience an unforgettable gourmet journey amidst the stunning glaciers of Southern Patagonia. Our full-day tour aboard the exclusive Cruise María Turquesa offers the highest level of comfort and gourmet cuisine, ensuring a truly memorable experience. On board, you'll find four exterior decks and one premium deck on the upper level, with a maximum capacity for 16 people. The itinerary begins sailing on Lago Argentino towards Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo. You'll witness the majestic Spegazzini Glacier and have the opportunity to disembark at Las Vacas Station . Here, our guides will lead a trek, providing insights into the area's flora and fauna. We'll navigate through the Upsala Canal offering a panoramic view of the glacier. Lunch will be served during the navigation, ensuring you're well-fed and ready for the afternoon adventures. In the afternoon, we'll sail to the Canal de los Tempanos, where you'll have the chance to visit the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier.
What's included
Included
- Lunch Gourmet Menu Tasting for the PREMIUM DECK or Gourmet Lunch Box for the classic deck.
- Sail and visit to Bahía Escuadra and Muralla de Condoreras, Seco , Heim and Spegazzini Glacier
- Embarkation in Puerto Privado La Soledad
- Disembarkation at Puesto Las Vacas, hike. Visit to the Upsala Canal
- Navigation through the Canal de los Témpanos towards the North Wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
- Pick up and drop off to all hotels located in Calafate ( only in options WITH TRANSFERS)
- Lunch box gourmet if you aquire Classic option
- Arrival at Puerto privado La Soledad
- SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER DAILY DEPARTURES
- During the months of May, June, and July, available only on ODD days.
Not included
- During the months of May, June, July, and August, this service is not available on EVEN days.
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Perito Moreno Glacier
Gourmet Glaciers It is a full-day experience that immerses you in the majesty of Los Glaciares National Park. The navigation departs from Port La Soledad, touring the Lago Argentino and its unique landscapes: the Devil’s Mouth, the Squadron Bay and the Condorera, natural home of condors.
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Glaciar Spegazzini
In it Spegazzini Channel You will discover glaciers like the Dry, Heim and the imposing Spegazzini, with walls exceeding 130 meters. Then, a landing in the The Cows Post invites you to a guided walk to learn about the flora, fauna and history of the place. The journey continues towards the Upsala Canal, with panoramic views of the glacier and its icebergs, while you enjoy a gourmet lunch on board. Finally, the experience culminates in the Iceberg Channel, in front of the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier, from a unique perspective. Optionally, you can disembark at Puerto Perito Moreno to explore the footbridges before returning to El Calafate.
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Lago Argentino
An exclusive tour of 8 hours around Lake Argentino, combining nature and comfort. Sail among the glaciers Spegazzini, Upsala and Perito Moreno, with a bilingual guide, gourmet service on board and a landing in Las Vacas Bay to experience Patagonia in all its splendor It has a main body and two long and irregular western arms, which are inside the Los Glaciares national park; they drain several glaciers, among which the Perito Moreno and the Upsala glacier stand out. On the south bank of the lake is the city of El Calafate, the most usual tourist base for the exploration of the region.
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Glaciar Seco
The Seco glacier is a glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park, Province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. It has an area of 4 km², and its outstanding point is to be in a period of retreat, so you can see the tongue of land eroded in earlier times, when drained into the Spegazzini arm of Lake Argentino. This characteristic is what gives it its name, although it is also known as Totalizador, because it is a totalizing pluvionivometer of the Instituto Nacional del Hielo Continental Patagonico; said totalizer averages between 1500 and 1800 mm of annual precipitation.
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Upsala Expediciones
The Upsala is a Patagonian glacier that drains into Lake Argentino and has its sources on the eastern slope of the Southern Patagonian ice field. The glacier is located in the territory of Los Glaciares National Park in the province of Santa Cruz in Argentina.
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Rios de Hielo
Rios de Hielo Express, Unmissable navigation that allows you to see glaciers only accessible by catamaran
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Onelli Glacier
The Onelli Glacier is a glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park, Province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. The glacier drains into Lake Argentino and more specifically at Onelli Bay. The Onelli glacier is in recession, like the rest of the field, except Perito Moreno.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
CABINA VIP with transfer
Cabina preferencial: This service includes: Navigation in a preferential cabin- 4-course gourmet lunch- Transfer in/out -Does not include walkways Pickup included
Classic without transfers
This service does not include PICK UP Pickup included
Classic service with transfer
This service includes Navigation - Box Lunch - Transfers in/out to your hotel ( it does not include FOOTBRIDGES Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Azul Latina Travel
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We need: Nationality Passport numbers Date of bith Full names Of ALL passengers
- Menu Premium service: Menú Premium / Premium menu Amuse Bouche Langostinos tail-on con paté de trucha patagónica, crema de hongos y dressing de ajo y miel. Tail-on shrimps with a side of Patagonian trout pate, mushrooms cream and honey garlic dressing. Entrada / Starter Sopa de zapallo asado con semillas tostadas y croutons de olivas negras. Roasted pumpkin soup with toasted seeds and black olive croutons. Plato principal / Main Course Paletillas de cordero en cocción lenta y costillas horneadas, acompañadas por puré de arvejas y vegetales de temporada. Slow-cooked lamb shoulder and baked ribs, served with pea puree and seasonal vegetables. Postre / Dessert Mousse de chocolate con frutos sureños, reducción de vino pinot y crocante de almendras. Chocolate mousse with southern fruits, pinot wine reduction and almond croquant.
- Itinerary: 07:15 Pick Up Hotels * 08:30 Embarkation in Puerto Privado La Soledad 09:00 Sail and visit to Bahía Escuadra and Muralla de Condoreras, Seco Glacier, Heim Glacier and Spegazzini Glacier. Disembarkation at Puesto Las Vacas, hike. Visit to the Upsala Canal. Lunch on board. Premium saloon Navigation through the Canal de los Témpanos towards the North Wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. OPTIONAL: End of Excursion in Perito Moreno 17:00 Arrival at Puerto privado La Soledad 18:15 Drop off Hotels *
- Entance ticket to the National Park - passengers need to pay it in cash
- Premium service option: Maximun 16 passangers
- Standard service option: Maximun passengers 200
- From May to July this service operates only on ODD days of the month. On EVEN days it will be closed from MAY to July during the low season.
- Classic option menu: MENU LAMB BOX LUNCH Lamb sandwich with caramelized onions, homemade mustard and criollo cheese. Whole wheat organic flour bread CHICKEN BOX LUNCH Pulled chicken sandwich marinated in garlic cream with bacon, candied tomatoes and cheddar cheese. Vienna bread VEGETARIAN SANDWICH Grilled vegetables sandwich with chickpea humus and tybo cheese. Whole wheat bran bread with multicereal seeds PORK SANDWICH Pulled pork sandwich with pategras cheese on french bread. Side of barbecue sauce Sides The box lunch includes a side of “crudite” vegetables, potato tortilla snack with dips of smoked cheese and chickpea humus Drinks Includes a soft drink or a cup of red wine Dessert Dulce de leche mousse, chocolate bay biscuit and nuts praline *Ask for gluten free option
- SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER DAILY DEPARTURES
- 07:15 Pick Up Hotels
- VIP Cabin is a preferential cabin for only 15 people
- If you book the service WITHOUT TRANSFER in Classic service, you will need to make your own way to: Private Port LA SOLEDAD (Punta Bandera) at 8:30 AM
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beautiful place
VIP option is really fun. We developed great friendships and had an amazing time in a very beautiful area. The footbridges were fun too.
via Viator
A shocking experience!
We were waiting at the hotel front door for picking up for this tour. The tour guide didn’t show up passing the pick up time. Then we found that the tour was canceled while we were asleep at night, nine hours before the departure time. It left us with no other choices because all the Glacier tours from other companies have left for the day, we scheduled to be in town for only one day for this tour and we had booked the flight to fly out of the town the following day. Our hearts turned cold at that moment- is this what we get from flying thousands of miles in to see the glaciers? Thank God, the front desk staff of our hotel helped us call an agent he knows, and found there’s a shorter tour leaving in an hour to see only the one most famous glacier in the region. We couldn’t thank this staff enough for the last minute help. We were just wondering, when this tour company knew that they would cancel this tour, why couldn’t they introduce us to their partners Tours? It was in slow season, there were openings with other tour groups. Can they think a bit for their customers in addition to making their own profits? This is about business ethics!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your comment. We are truly sorry for your experience. It is true that all tours were canceled on that day. Unfortunately, the vessel experienced an unexpected technical issue, and the entire company staff worked throughout the night to resolve the problem. For safety reasons, the decision was made to cancel the vessel's departure that day. This was the first time in six years that the vessel did not set sail. It was not a personal decision, nor was it something that could have been predicted. As soon as we were informed of the issue, we immediately worked to reschedule all affected passengers for the following day or for another available date. However, in your case, since you were only staying in town for that single day, we had no choice but to issue a full refund, which was processed accordingly. We sincerely apologize, as we had no other way to rebook your service. Please understand that these kinds of events are beyond our control. As mentioned, it is extremely rare for a vessel of this category to cancel a departure, but safety is our top priority. That is why we spent the entire night working tirelessly; however, the final decision was made to test the vessel the next day without passengers, to ensure everything was operating flawlessly. We are very sorry you were unable to take the tour, as it is considered the finest vessel navigation experience in El Calafate. We sincerely hope to have the chance to welcome you again in the future.
via Viator
Unforgettable
The great views, bring you as close as they can to each glacier and / or floe the exceptional guide explaining everything, wonderful landscapes. In my case I contracted with premium cabin and I have no regrets at all it was a unique moment for my daughter's birthday with which they took into account my order and as attention they made a cake and gave us the toast as well, the excursion I contracted with Patagonia chic and it was great from the transfer and everything. If you can do it do it you won't regret it.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good, with a few improvement
It was very good, except: - pick up/drop off in big bus took very long in the city (many stops) so our arrival was delayed. Smaller / more busses would be better - some passengers were offered to disembark at the balconies and continue from there, we did not have this option at booking but would have appreciated it.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $390 to $690
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Azul Latina Travel, who run 59 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 44.5.
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Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for El Calafate.
How much does Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer cost?
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Prices start at $390 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 Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer 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 Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in El Calafate, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer 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 Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer?
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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 Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer 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 Kayak Full-Day Activity in La Leona River from El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer?
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Included: Lunch Gourmet Menu Tasting for the PREMIUM DECK or Gourmet Lunch Box for the classic deck; Sail and visit to Bahía Escuadra and Muralla de Condoreras, Seco , Heim and Spegazzini Gla; Embarkation in Puerto Privado La Soledad; Disembarkation at Puesto Las Vacas, hike. Visit to the Upsala Canal; and Navigation through the Canal de los Témpanos towards the North Wall of the Perito Moreno G. Not included: During the months of May, June, July, and August, this service is not available on EVEN da; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 56 listed pickup locations in and around El Calafate. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in El Calafate. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer?
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Across 7 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
What booking options are available for Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including CABINA VIP with transfer, Classic without transfers, Classic service with transfer. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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