Buenos Aires, Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier

This tour shows us the most relevant sights of this vibrant city: Teatro Colón, the Obelisco, historic Plaza de Mayo, the Cathedral, Casa Rosada and Cabildo, plus the famous neighborhoods of La Boca, San Telmo, Puerto Madero and Recoleta with its renowned cemetery.

The excursion begins at Teatro Colón, from where we can see the Obelisco, symbolic center of the city. We'll then visit Plaza de Mayo, historical and political heart, with its emblematic buildings: Metropolitan Cathedral, Casa Rosada and the Cabildo.

The tour continues south through the ancient streets of San Telmo, tango district, until reaching La Boca with its Boca Juniors stadium and colorful Caminito street. Following the Riachuelo, we'll head north to appreciate the urban transformation.

In Puerto Madero, one of the most modern neighborhoods, we'll enjoy panoramic views. Passing through Retiro and Plaza San Martín, we'll travel along the impressive Avenida del Libertador until reaching exclusive Recoleta, home to the famous cemetery alongside elegant cafés and restaurants.

This excursion begins with a 20-minute navigation from Bajo de las Sombras port, offering stunning views of the glacier's southern wall and the Icebergs Channel. Upon reaching the southwest shore, we'll hike to the guides' refuge where we'll prepare for the adventure.

We'll start with a 20-minute shoreline walk to the ice edge, where we'll be fitted with crampons and receive safety instructions. The glacier trekking lasts approximately 2 hours, during which we'll observe spectacular ice formations like crevasses, lagoons, and sinkholes, while guides explain the glacier's unique phenomena.

After completing the trek, we'll return via a Magellanic forest trail before reboarding the boat to navigate the Icebergs Channel again, approaching the glacier walls for unforgettable photographs. Passengers requiring transportation will have a bus available to return to El Calafate, including a one-hour stop at the Glacier Viewpoint and its walkways.

Enjoy a unique gourmet experience sailing among glaciers. The excursion begins with transfers from hotels to Punta Bandera, where we'll board at Puerto Privado La Soledad at 09:00 hs.

We'll navigate Lago Argentino passing Punta Avellaneda and the narrow Boca del Diablo (800m wide), heading to Spegazzini Channel to admire its namesake glacier. We'll disembark at Puesto de Las Vacas for a walk to observe local flora and fauna, with views of the historic settlers' post.

We'll continue to Upsala Channel and Herminita Peninsula for panoramic glacier views where gourmet lunch will be served. In the afternoon, the María Turquesa Cruise will take us to Icebergs Channel and Perito Moreno Glacier before returning to port at 18:00 hs.

Note:
The María Turquesa Cruise (180-person capacity) offers:

• Premium Room (20 people): Gourmet Tasting Menu

• Standard Room: Gourmet Lunch Box

Observations: Route subject to modifications at captain's discretion for passenger safety.

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