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Cruise in front of the Viedma Glacier on Lake Viedma, El Chaltén
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Viedma Glacier

Cruise Lake Viedma to the face of the largest glacier in Argentina, with a landing and short trek at Bahía de los Témpanos. In the El Chaltén area.

⛴️ Cruise to the Viedma Glacier
🥾 Landing + short trek
🧑 Onboard guide + snack
🚐 Optional transfer from Calafate
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🚢 Viedma Glacier Cruise
Adult (13+)—
Child (3-12 yrs)—
Infant (0-2 yrs)FREE
🚐 Transfer from El Calafate (optional)
Adult—
Child (3-12 yrs)—
Infant (0-2 yrs)FREE
✅ INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE
⛴️ Cruise in front of the Viedma Glacier 🥾 Landing + short trek at Bahía de los Témpanos 🧑 Onboard guide + snack
* "With transfer" option: adds round trip from your El Calafate hotel + visit to Chorrillo del Salto. Does not include entry to Los Glaciares National Park · See details

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🚢 Viedma Glacier Cruise
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Adult (13+)
$175.000
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Child (3-12 yrs)
$110.000
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Infant (0-2 yrs)
Free
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📖 The excursion
Viedma Glacier Cruise:
the largest glacier in Argentina

The Viedma Cruise takes you sailing across Lake Viedma to the face of the Viedma Glacier, the largest in Argentina, in a little-explored area of Los Glaciares National Park, near El Chaltén. Along the way you will see the Huemul massif, take a short walk to a viewpoint over Bahía de los Témpanos and approach the glacier's imposing ice face by boat.

The boat departs from Puerto Bahía Túnel (18 km from El Chaltén). The first stretch sails about 40 minutes toward Bahía Cabo de Hornos, with views of the Huemul massif, where you land for an easy ~25-minute trek to a scenic point. You then board again toward the face of the Viedma Glacier to marvel at the ice wall before returning to port.

You can choose two options: the cruise only (you get to the port on your own, ideal if you are already in El Chaltén) or with transfer from El Calafate (we pick you up at your hotel from 7:00, round trip, and add a visit to Chorrillo del Salto before returning).

⭐ Captain's Club (optional)

Premium VIP cabin with Open Bar and a multi-course lunch. Preferential location on board, dedicated host and guide. You can add it when booking by checking the "Captain's Club" box.

🗓 Schedule
The day's itinerary
7:00
Hotel pick-up
🚐 "With transfer" option only · departure from El Calafate via Route 40
10:30
Boarding at Puerto Bahía Túnel
⛴️ The boat departs (18 km from El Chaltén)
Cruise to Bahía Cabo de Hornos
🌊 ~40 min with views of the Huemul massif
Trek to Bahía de los Témpanos
🥾 Short walk (~25 min) to a scenic viewpoint
Cruise in front of the Viedma Glacier
🧊 Approach to the glacier's ice wall
14:30
Return to the port
⛴️ End of the cruise
Visit to Chorrillo del Salto
💧 "With transfer" only · on the way back
19:00
Return to the hotel in El Calafate
🚐 End of the excursion (with-transfer option)
Included (cruise)
"With transfer" only

⛴️ Cruise only: if you choose this option, the tour runs from ~10:30 to 14:30 at Puerto Bahía Túnel (you get there on your own, without transfer or Chorrillo del Salto).

Times and order may vary depending on the day's organization and weather conditions.

📋 Details
What does the excursion include?
  • Cruise in front of the Viedma Glacier (Lake Viedma)
  • Landing + short trek at Bahía de los Témpanos
  • Onboard guide throughout the cruise
  • Onboard snack (chicken sandwich, brownie and mineral water)
  • "With transfer" option: round trip from your El Calafate hotel + visit to Chorrillo del Salto
❌ Not included
  • Entry to Los Glaciares National Park (paid separately · Corredor Cóndores Portal)
  • Lunch (except with Captain's Club, which does include lunch)
  • Transfer to the port (with the "cruise only" option you get there on your own)
  • Personal expenses
ℹ️ About the National Park entry fee:
You can buy it in advance at ventaweb.apn.gob.ar, selecting the Corredor Cóndores Portal. If you visit the park two days in a row, the second day is 50% off.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
It includes the cruise in front of the Viedma Glacier, the landing and short trek at Bahía de los Témpanos, an onboard guide and a snack (chicken sandwich, brownie and mineral water). In the "with transfer" option, round-trip transfer from your El Calafate hotel and a visit to Chorrillo del Salto are added.
The cruise lasts approximately 4 hours (from ~10:30 to 14:30). With the "transfer from El Calafate" option it is a full day (approx. 7:00 to 19:00).
It runs every day, subject to availability. Booking in advance is recommended.
Yes. The boat has outdoor decks to enjoy the scenery and take photos, plus a heated indoor lounge.
Yes. It has an onboard cafe/bar service and restrooms.
It is an optional premium VIP cabin: preferential location on board, dedicated host and guide, Open Bar and a multi-course lunch. You add it when booking by checking the "Captain's Club" box.
The port is 18 km from El Chaltén. With the "cruise only" option you get there on your own (own car or local transfer). If you prefer us to take you, choose the "transfer from El Calafate" option.
The cruise operates in light rain or cloudy skies. It is only suspended due to wind or weather conditions that affect safety; in that case it is rescheduled or the amount is refunded.
🍽️ On board
Food during the cruise
🍽️ Onboard snackIncluded

Onboard snack with a chicken sandwich, brownie and mineral water.

See the snack box →
⭐ Captain's Club (VIP)Optional

Preferential location on board, dedicated host and guide, Open Bar, coffee service, a multi-course lunch and a toast.

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🚢 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 them and tap each one to see its page.

🏔️ Viedma CruiseGlaciares GourmetTodo GlaciaresSafari Náutico
⏱ Duration4 hours10 hours9 hours~1 hour
🧊 Glaciers you seeViedmaUpsala + Spegazzini + Perito MorenoUpsala + SpegazziniPerito Moreno (south face)
🚢 BoatLake Viedma cruise boatPremium · María Turquesa cruiseStandard catamaranWith panoramic windows
🥾 You land / walk✅ Yes · short trek (Bahía Témpanos)✅ Yes · 1h at Puesto Las Vacas✅ Yes · 2h at Base Spegazzini❌ No, cruise only
🍽️ DiningSnack includedOptional gourmet snack boxSnack box or cafe at the refuge—
📍 Departs fromEl Calafate or El ChalténPuerto Punta BanderaPuerto Punta BanderaPto. Bajo Las Sombras
👤 Suitable forAll agesAll agesAll agesAll ages
💰 Price from*$175.000$330.000$330.000$80.000
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* Prices "from", per person and without transfer. The transfer from your hotel is optional and is added when booking.

Which one suits you?

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

If you want the premium experience with all 3 glaciers → choose Glaciares Gourmet. You sail aboard the María Turquesa cruise in front of Upsala, Spegazzini and also 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 ashore at Base Spegazzini and a trail to the viewpoints in front of the ice wall.

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 Perito Moreno, aboard a boat with panoramic windows.

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General information

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DurationCruise ~4 hrs · With transfer from El Calafate: full day
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Departure daysEvery day (subject to availability)
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TimesCruise ~10:30 to 14:30 · With transfer: 7:00 to 19:00
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OptionCruise only (you reach the port on your own) or with transfer from your El Calafate hotel (round trip + Chorrillo del Salto)
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Requirements and what to bringGood physical condition; warm clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, trekking boots, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a backpack
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LuggageSmall backpack with what you need for the day, camera and protection from the cold/wind on board. With the transfer option, factor in the travel time (220 km to the port)
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Weather conditionsThe excursion operates in any weather, except heavy snowfall. The glacier with clouds is impressive too!

Meeting point

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Pick-upWe pick you up at your accommodation in El Calafate
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OfficeAv. del Libertador 1080, Piso 1 · El Calafate
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🗺️ Route
Excursion map
🗺️ Viedma Cruise route — El Calafate → Route 40 → Puerto Bahía Túnel (220 km)
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Guides for your trip to El Chaltén and El Calafate

Before booking, read our guides to plan your visit to the Viedma Glacier.

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