Los Glaciares National Park offers a magnificent combination of forest, lakes, mountains, ice fields and steppes with over 200 glaciers. The most renowned being Spegazzini rising 135 meters above sea level, Upsala covering an entire valley with an approximate extension of 765 Km2 and 53 Km in length, and the Perito Moreno Glacier, constantly advancing and causing the spectacular rupture of the wall of ice, providing one of Nature’s most impressive sights.
The Spirit of the Glaciers is an expedition that explores nature in depth to unfold the true essence of this Patagonian region. Sailing on board the elegant and exclusive M/V Santa Cruz, specially designed for this journey, It offers a perfect combination of high-end comfort and gourmet cuisine creating a truly memorable experience.
Day 1
5:30 pm: Boarding at the company’s private dock “La Soledad” in Bahía Tranquila (Paraje Punta Bandera) 6:30 pm Set sail to Bahia Alemana | Dinner and overnight at Puesto de las Vacas.
Day 2
Breakfast I Landing at Puesto de las Vacas for a walk | Sailing towards Spegazzini glacier | Lunch | Sailing towards Upsala glacier | Dinner and overnight at Bahía Toro – Seno Mayo.
Day 3
Breakfast | Hike in the Andean-Patagonian forest with views of Mayo and Negro glaciers | Navigation through Canal de los Témpanos towards Perito Moreno glacier | Lunch | Landing and walking along the glacier’s northern footpaths in the National Park | Sailing back to Paraje Punta Banderas | Disembark at 4:00 PM
The M/V Santa Cruz has 20 en-suite cabins with outside view distributed in two levels.