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Ice Boat Tours

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Ice Boat Tours offer travelers a unique perspective of Patagonia’s glaciers by navigating the cold, iceberg-filled waters of Lago Argentino. These guided excursions bring visitors closer to towering ice walls and floating ice formations that cannot be fully appreciated from land.

What to See & Do

  • 🚢 Sail past floating icebergs in the 🌊 Brazo Rico or Canal de los Témpanos ❄️
  • 🧊 View towering glacier walls 🏔️ from a safe but intimate distance (approx. 400m) 📏
  • 📖 Learn about glacial formations ❄️ and geology from bilingual expert guides 🎓
  • 📸 Capture close-up photographs 📷 of the unique “marble” ice textures and deep blues 💎
  • 🏔️ Enjoy panoramic lake scenery 🌊 with a glass of “glacial ice” whiskey or juice 🥃

How to Get There

  • 🧥 Dress in layers: Even on sunny days, 🧤 windproof and waterproof gear is essential 💨
  • 📷 Protect your gear: Use a lens hood or cloth 🧼 to shield against glacial “mist” and spray 🌊
  • 📅 Book in advance: 🎟️ Summer 2026 (Dec-Feb) slots sell out weeks ahead; book online for discounts 💻
  • 🧤 Follow safety rules: 🛑 Always stay behind the railings, especially during calving events 🌊

Travel Tips

  • 🧥 Dress in layers: Even on sunny days, 🧤 windproof and waterproof gear is essential 💨
  • 📷 Protect your gear: Use a lens hood or cloth 🧼 to shield against glacial “mist” and spray 🌊
  • 📅 Book in advance: 🎟️ Summer 2026 (Dec-Feb) slots sell out weeks ahead; book online for discounts 💻
  • 🧤 Follow safety rules: 🛑 Always stay behind the railings, especially during calving events 🌊

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕘 9:00 AM – Depart El Calafate 🚐 for the 80km drive to the National Park 🏔️
  • 🕙 10:30 AM – Arrive at Puerto Bajo las Sombras ⚓ for the Safari Náutico boat tour 🚢
  • 🕛 12:00 PM – Head to the walkways 🚶 for 3 hours of exploration and panoramic views 🔭
  • 🕒 3:30 PM – Free time for coffee ☕ or a final photography session at the main balcony 📸
  • 🕓 4:30 PM – Depart the park 🚐 and return to El Calafate 🏨
Would you like me to check the specific 2026 prices for the luxury “Gourmet Glaciers” full-day cruise?

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Scheduled departures throughout the day

Entry Fee:

Paid tour ticket required

Best Time to Visit:

Late morning to afternoon for calmer waters

Location

📌Lago Argentino, near Perito Moreno Glacier, Santa Cruz, Argentina

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