Glistening Glaciers
Day 1
Arrive El Calafate Airport Transfer to your chosen hotel.
Day 2
Full-day tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier The Los Glaciares National Park, on the boundary with Chile, stretches parallel to the Andes for over 120 miles. The journey from El Calafate to the park is approximately 60 miles through beautiful mountainous landscapes. The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the natural wonders of the world and a reminder of the ancient Ice Age. From a wooden catwalk you can watch the thundering ice breaking away in to Icebergs Canal. Its enthralling. (B)
Day 3
Full-day Upsala & Onelli Glaciers A drive bordering the southern edge of Lago Argentino to Punta Bandera. Board a motor boat or catamaran for the trip to the Upsala Glacier, the biggest of all 365 glaciers in the National Park. Cross Lago Argentino and the Boca del Diablo (Devils Mouth), the narrowest part of the lake, then enter the northern arm (Brazo Rico) where a number of gigantic blue icebergs can be seen at close quarters before reaching the Upsalla Glacier. Upsala has a surface of 370 square miles and reaches about 200 feet above the lakes level. The trip will then continue to Onelli Bay where, subject to weather conditions, you can take a short walk through woods up to Lake Onelli. From its edge, view four other glaciers: Onelli, Bolados, Agassiz and Heim. Return to the boat to begin the trip back. (B)
Day 4
Depart El Calafate After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
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