A navigation through the glaciers Argentina It certainly deserves the alarm clock to say good morning. Of course, with the prevailing calm of a suite immersed in the Patagonian forest.
Still at night at 6 in the morning in the middle of April, we got ready to put on warm layers and enjoy a quick bite of breakfast in the Hotel Kau Yatun , minutes before the adventure began to reveal bucolic landscapes on the horizon of the city of El Calafate , the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park.
Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina.
Already on the bus, an hour later, picking up each passenger from their hotel is not an inopportune task at all, since accompanying the nuances of dawn that rise over the Argentine Lake and the Round Bay He has his virtuous side.
In those 47 kilometers that we traveled to the port of Punta Bandera -from where the boat departs- reddish tones were in charge of glorifying the idiosyncrasy of the patagonic steppe , in anticipation of what would be an unforgettable day.
Before we get on board the experience of Only Patagonia , it's time to pay the entrance to Los Glaciares National Park (tickets for two days can be purchased during a previous visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier).
Prices? The general rate is around 20 euros (2,520 Argentine pesos), while residents of the country in question must pay 5 euros (610 Argentine pesos).
To explore sights that will last a lifetime in your memory, it's worth leaning into the Navigation All Glaciers , and in particular being part of the Captain's Club.
The benefits of such personalized activity begin with a differential row that has us quickly seated in a room with comfortable seats for the journey; accompanied by a guide, exclusive balconies to fall in love with the charm of the glaciers, and the very captain, José, steering the ship next to us.
As we set out on the road bordering the Magellan Peninsula , a guide takes us into the most precious details of the Los Glaciares National Park created in 1937, and declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.
breakfast by in the Captain's Club experience , we begin navigation through the North Arm of the Argentine Lake , then go through the Devil's mouth bound for Spegazzini Channel.
Spegazzini Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park.
As expressed in the guide, for 10 years they have not been able to enter the Uppsala Channel -the upsala glacier is three times larger than Perito Moreno —, since its vertiginous retreat of 18 kilometers in the last 50 years and the collapse of the mountain makes navigation there unfeasible.
While the greats dazzle us nature's treasures in an autumn key, with the lengas bringing their own beauty to the snowy mountain peaks, a second culinary moment offers wine, non-alcoholic beverages and a small plate with a variety of cheeses, nuts and ham.
between vibrant latitude glaciers and mountains of 2000 meters, the colossal icebergs they filter through the most dazzling views, and that is why we stop to capture their bombast at the foot of the glaciers.
To get to Spegazzini Channel , we get the first view of the dry glacier , the South Heim Glaciers, Comb , and the spegazzini glacier , where, after lunch, more photographs will take place.
A lunch at the Spegazzini Refuge is part of the Solo Patagonia experience.
After disembarking at the Glacier Bay and on the way to Base Spegazzini , a 300-meter trail catapults a dream forest atmosphere to taste local dishes, with alternatives such as Patagonian lamb casserole, lentil stew, Creole pork tenderloin with rustic potatoes, chicken disc casserole with rice and wok of vegetables and oriental-style rice noodles for those who are part of the Captain's Club experience.
The best way to get lost in the immensity of the spegazzini glacier It is contemplating nature from the terrace of the refuge, in an instant that invites you to connect with the local wealth.
The Solo Patagonia itinerary It wouldn't be complete without dessert, a chocolate mousse with red berries served on the way back to Flag Point , where we are taken to our hotels at 5 in the afternoon to discover the small streets of the center or, perhaps, to venture out on another excursion.
The sailing experience is available throughout the year.
It should be noted that the All Glaciers experience is available throughout the year, with your proposal of sail at sunset until the month of April.
And while you may find the warmer months to be the best time to visit the Argentine glaciers , the dry cold allows it to be a more than suggestive destination to visit during all seasons.