Crucero María Turquesa navegando frente a un glaciar del Lago Argentino – Glaciares Gourmet El Calafate
🥂 PREMIUM CRUISE · MARÍA TURQUESA

GOURMET
GLACIERS
Premium Experience

The most exclusive cruise on Lake Argentino. Three glaciers, a premium cruise and a landing in the Patagonian forest.

🚐 Optional transfer
🧊 3 glaciers in one day
🥂 Gourmet menu on board
⏱ 10 hours
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages
🚢
María Turquesa CruisePremium service on board
🧊
3 GlaciersUpsala · Spegazzini · Perito Moreno
🥂
Gourmet menuAvailable on board
🚶
1h landingPuesto de las Vacas · forest
👨‍👩‍👧
All agesLow difficulty
4.8 · +831 reviewsGoogle Maps
💰 Book your spot
Price, availability & information
Currency: AR$ US$ R$
🌎 Paying from abroad? Choose US$ (international card, Stripe) or R$ (Pix). In pesos, Mercado Pago only accepts Argentine cards.

Prices per person

Aug 1 – Sep 30
Oct – Mar
🚢 I will go to the port
🏨 Pick me up at the hotel
🚢 Gourmet Glaciers · cruise
Adult (16+ years)
Child (5-15 years)
Child (3-4 years)Free*
Infant (0-2 years)Free
🚐 Port transfer (round trip from your hotel): per person (ages 3+ · infants free). Added when you choose "Pick me up at the hotel".
✅ INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE
🚢 Cruise aboard the María Turquesa 🧊 Upsala + Spegazzini + Perito Moreno glaciers 🚶 1h landing at Puesto de las Vacas 🧑‍✈️ Bilingual guide on board
* Ages 3-4: free cruise (they only pay the transfer if you choose hotel pick-up). Does not include entry to Los Glaciares N.P. Hotel transfer is optional. · See details

Choose your date

📅 August: departures on odd days · September onwards: every day
Loading...
Available Not available
📅
Secure booking · Instant confirmation
Licensed agency · WhatsApp support

Build your excursion

🚢 Gourmet Glaciers · cruise
🚢 I will go to the port 🚐 Pick me up at the hotel
🚢 Arrive at 8:30 at Puerto Punta Bandera on your own. Return to the port 17:00.
Adult (16+ years)
0
Child (5-15 years)
0
Child (3-4 years)
Free cruise
0
Infant (0-2 years)
Free
0
Free cancellation up to 24h before
Licensed agency · Secure purchase
100% secure payment · No hidden fees
Personalized WhatsApp support
📷 Photos
Experience gallery
📖 The experience
Gourmet Glaciers:
The most complete cruise

Gourmet Glaciers is the most exclusive cruise in Los Glaciares National Park. Aboard the María Turquesa Cruise — with premium lounges and four outdoor decks — you visit Argentina's three main glaciers in a single day: Upsala, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno.

From Puerto Punta Bandera (47 km from El Calafate), the journey travels the Upsala Channel among blue ice icebergs, reaches the imposing Spegazzini Glacier (135 meters of ice wall), and lands for 1 hour at Puesto de las Vacas for an interpretive walk through the Patagonian Andean forest, away from the crowds.

While cruising the Canal de los Témpanos toward the Perito Moreno Glacier, those who wish can add the gourmet lunch on board (Box Lunch or Premium Menu). Seeing the north face of the Perito Moreno from the water offers a unique perspective that few excursions allow. You can also opt for the additional landing at the walkways.

The excursion is suitable for all ages. The María Turquesa Cruise has capacity for 200 passengers with a main lounge, a premium deck for 16 and access to all outdoor decks to admire the glaciers unobstructed.

🗓 Route
The day's route
7:00
Start
🚌 With transfer: we pick you up at your hotel 7:00 (47 km to the port). Without transfer: arrive 8:30 at Puerto Punta Bandera.
8:30
Puerto Punta Bandera · Boarding
🚢 Start of the cruise on the María Turquesa
Upsala Channel · Upsala Glacier
🧊 Barrier of blue icebergs · the largest in South America
Spegazzini Glacier
🏔️ The tallest · 135 meters · Bahía de los Glaciares
Landing at Puesto de las Vacas
🚶 1 hour · walk through the Patagonian Andean forest
Gourmet lunch on board (optional)
🥂 Box Lunch or Premium Menu · cruising the Canal de los Témpanos
Perito Moreno Glacier · north face
🏔️ Unique view from the water · optional walkway landing
17:00
Return to the port
⚓ Puerto Punta Bandera · transfer to the hotel
18:00
Return to El Calafate
🚌 Arrival approx. 18:00

Times may vary depending on lake conditions and weather.

📋 Details
What's included?
  • Full cruise aboard the premium María Turquesa Cruise
  • Visit to the Upsala, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno glaciers
  • 1-hour landing at Puesto de las Vacas with a forest walk
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish / English) on board
  • Permanent coordination
🚐 Optional: port ↔ your hotel transfer (per person) · 🥂 Gourmet lunch/box on board. Add them when you book.
❌ Not included
  • Port ↔ hotel transfer (optional · added at booking). Without transfer, you arrive at the port.
  • Gourmet lunch / box on board (optional · Box Lunch or Premium Menu)
  • Entry to Los Glaciares National Park (Puerto Punta Bandera portal)
  • Walkway landing at the Perito Moreno Glacier (optional at extra cost)
  • Personal expenses
ℹ️ National Park entry:
Buy it in advance at ventaweb.apn.gob.ar, selecting the Puerto Punta Bandera access portal, or pay it on the day of the excursion at the park entrance.
🥂 Premium Menu upgrade:
Country terrine · Northern humita soup · Lamb shoulder with olive tapenade · Dessert · Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Also available for vegetarians and celiacs with prior notice. Ask when booking.
❓ FAQ
Everything you need to know
Gourmet Glaciers visits 3 glaciers (Upsala + Spegazzini + Perito Moreno) aboard the premium cruise María Turquesa, with the option of a gourmet lunch on board. Todo Glaciares visits 2 glaciers, makes a longer landing (2h) at Base Spegazzini and is cheaper. Gourmet Glaciers is the complete premium option.
Lunch is optional and added when you book. You can choose a Box Lunch (sandwich, snacks and a drink) or the Premium Menu with country terrine, humita soup, Patagonian lamb shoulder, dessert and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There are vegetarian and celiac options with prior notice.
The tour includes the cruise in front of the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier. The walkway landing is not included by default, but there is an additional option to disembark at Puerto Moreno to visit the walkways for 2 hours, returning to El Calafate by road. Ask when booking.
Approximately 10 hours. Pick-up from 7:00, boarding at 8:30, return to the port approx. 17:00, arrival at the hotel approx. 18:00.
Yes, it is suitable for all ages. The difficulty is low. The walk at Puesto de las Vacas is gentle and the María Turquesa cruise is stable and very comfortable, with well-equipped lounges and decks.
Boarding is at the Puerto Privado La Soledad (Punta Bandera), 47 km from El Calafate (approx. 45 minutes). If you book with transfer, we pick you up at your hotel from 7:00. If you go on your own, you must be there at 8:30.
The cruise runs in any weather condition, except heavy snowfall that compromises safety. The decision is made by the captain. The María Turquesa has enclosed, heated lounges for the coldest days.
The María Turquesa Cruise is very stable. On windy days the lake can be a bit choppy. If you are prone to motion sickness, it is recommended to take a preventive pill 30 minutes before boarding.
🚢 Comparison

Which glacier cruise should you choose?

They are all cruises in front of ancient glaciers, but each one visits different glaciers and offers a different experience. Compare and tap each one to see its page.

🥂 Gourmet Glaciers Todo Glaciares Viedma Cruise Safari Náutico
⏱ Duration 10 hours 9 hours 4 hours ~1 hour
🧊 Glaciers you see Upsala + Spegazzini + Perito Moreno Upsala + Spegazzini Viedma Perito Moreno (south face)
🚢 Vessel Premium · M. Turquesa Cruise Standard catamaran Lake Viedma cruise With panoramic windows
🥾 Landing / walking ✅ Yes · 1h at Puesto Las Vacas ✅ Yes · 2h at Base Spegazzini ✅ Yes · short trek (Bahía Témpanos) ❌ No, cruise only
🍽️ Dining Optional gourmet box Box or refuge cafeteria Snack included
📍 Departs from Puerto Punta Bandera Puerto Punta Bandera El Calafate or El Chaltén Pto. Bajo Las Sombras
👤 Suitable for All ages All ages All ages All ages
💰 Price from* $230.000 $240.000 $145.000 $80.000
📅 Book See excursion → See excursion → See excursion →

* "From" prices, per person and without transfer. The transfer from your hotel is optional and added at booking.

Which one suits you?

If you want the premium experience with the 3 glaciers → choose Gourmet Glaciers. You cruise aboard the María Turquesa Cruise in front of Upsala, Spegazzini and also the Perito Moreno, with a landing and walk at Puesto Las Vacas. The most complete and most comfortable option.

If you want Upsala and Spegazzini with more time on land → choose Todo Glaciares. The most complete cruise on Lake Argentino, with 2 hours of landing at Base Spegazzini and a trail to the viewpoints in front of the ice wall.

If you are in El Chaltén or want the Viedma Glacier → choose Viedma Cruise. You cruise in front of the largest glacier in Argentina with a landing and short trek in the Bahía de los Témpanos. Shorter (4 hours) and with a snack included.

If you are short on time or looking for the most affordable option → choose the Safari Náutico. A 1-hour cruise in front of the south face of the Perito Moreno, from a vessel with panoramic windows.

⭐ Reviews
What our travelers say
4.8
★★★★★
Based on +831 reviews on Google
See all reviews →
P
Pierina Ramirez2 weeks ago · Google
★★★★★

"Maravillas de la naturaleza! Hemos tenido el privilegio de conocer los glaciares Upsala, Spegazzini y Perito Moreno en un mismo día. Absolutamente recomendable la excursión Glaciares Gourmet que nos ofreció Mundo Austral. Impecables tanto los guías como choferes. ¡100% recomendable!"

N
Natalia Barreiro1 month ago · Google
★★★★★

"Contraté Glaciares Gourmet y fue una experiencia increíble. El crucero es hermoso, el almuerzo muy rico y los tres glaciares en un día es algo que no esperaba poder hacer. Todo impecable con Mundo Austral. Muy recomendables."

M
Mariana Fiorillo3 weeks ago · Google
★★★★★

"Hermosa experiencia conociendo los glaciares con Glaciares Gourmet. Ver Upsala, Spegazzini y el Perito Moreno en el mismo día es algo único. El barco es muy cómodo y el almuerzo a bordo fue una sorpresa. ¡Súper recomendable!"

📍 Useful information
Excursion details

General information

DurationApproximately 10 hours
📅
Departure daysDaily · all year
🕖
TimesPick-up 7:00 · Boarding 8:30 · Return approx. 18:00
📊
DifficultyLow · gentle forest walk
👨‍👩‍👧
AgeSuitable for all ages
🧥
What to bringWindbreaker, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable shoes
🌦️
WeatherOperates in any weather, except heavy snowfall that compromises safety

Meeting point

📌
Pick-upWe pick you up at your accommodation in El Calafate
PortPuerto Privado La Soledad (Punta Bandera) · 47 km from El Calafate
🏢
OfficeAv. del Libertador 1080, Piso 1 · El Calafate
📱
🗺️ Route
Excursion map
🗺️ Gourmet Glaciers route — Puerto Punta Bandera → Upsala Channel → Bahía de los Glaciares → Puesto Las Vacas → Canal Témpanos → Perito Moreno

Other excursions in El Calafate

ESPTEN