THE SPIRIT OF THE GLACIER CRUISE
LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK

LIFE ON BOARD
An ideal program for those who are willing to discover remote corners of our land, while enjoying all the comfort that world travelers seek.
Life on board Leal Cruise is the highlight of the day. A selected group shares the wonderful experience of sailing on Lago Argentino, in search of the "Spirit of the Glaciers".
From the quiet and warm inside it is possible to bask in the harmony of nature at its best.

LEAL CRUISE
Our boat was designed to host passengers in utmost comfort while they enjoy the spectacular views around in its seven cabins, all of them with private bathroom. A broad external bridge allows our passengers to enjoy the pure air and feel the vibes of the glaciers. In the inside, sheltered from cold and wind, the wide windows in the main cockpit provide an ample view of the magnificent surroundings.
The activities on board include lectures on the history of the region and the evolution of the glaciers, interpretation of the navigation charts, a course on nautical knots, table games, patagonian literature and the possibility of trout fishing on the lake.

PROGRAM THE SPIRIT OF THE GLACIERS: 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
DEPARTURES: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
SEASON: July to May

ITINERARY

Embark: Mon - Wed - Fri
Transfer from El Calafate to Puerto Bandera (50 km) at 8 AM. After boarding the crew is introduced and an informative talk is given. At 9 a.m. the boat departs heading north to Punta Avellaneda across the "Brazo Norte" of "Lago Argentino". The first icebergs to appear indicate the closeness to Upsala Glacier, one of the largest in the national park, with a width of almost 7 km. In the Canal de las Americas, lunch is served while enjoying a beautiful view.

Night aboard: Framed by the colors of the sunset, passengers will admire the Spegazzini glacier, a large ice river that descends through a rocky slope falling over the lake, emphasizing its high walls.
At "Puerto Las Vacas", we anchor and passengers can gather around the fire to share a drink before dinner. A clear night can be ideal to observe the stars.

Disembark: Tue - Thu - Sat
After a delicious breakfast, passengers cruise across the "Canal de los Tempanos" up to Bahia Alemana where lunch is served. The craft continues its navigation until it reaches Perito Moreno Glacier, where awe-inspiring chunks of ice of all shapes and sizes crumble, causing amazement and delight. The exclusiveness of being there at the right moment, with no other audience than the passengers of "Leal", is the greatest reward.
Return to Puerto Bandera. Disembark at 5 p.m. and transfer to El Calafate.

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
" Two days navigation on "Lago Argentino" enjoying the spectacular Upsala, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno Glaciers
" Night on board in a cabin with private bathroom
" Full board and coffee service during the trip
" Activities on board with a bilingual guide
" Transfers upon arrival and departure from El Calafate
" National Park entrance

CRUISE - CARACTERÍSTICS OF THE SHIP
Length of the ship: 20 meters - Breadth of Beam: 5.80 meters - Draught of the vessel: 1.50 meters - Hull's and structure's material: naval steel - Engine: 2 x 320 hp detroit diesel - Cruising speed: 14 knots - Electricity: 12 , 24 y 220 volts (with an emergency diesel lombardini 22 kva) - 6 double and 1 single cabins, each with an exterior view (to the lake), private bathroom and shower - Main hall with tables (4, 6 y 8 people), living room and bar - Music and library - Central heating - Cold and hot water - Kitchen, convector oven and fridge - A stern deck, a prow deck and a main deck over the main hall - Satellite Phonebox (with extra charge to passengers) - Radio VHF - GPS, radar, automatic pilot, compass, echosounder and log line - Central system of fire alarm and fire extinguisher - Maximum capacity : 14 pax - Lifejackets for all passengers (adults and children) - Lifeboats with capacity for 50 people.

CREW ON BOARD
Captain and two sailors.
Guide bilingual specialized (Spanish - English) conformity to the requirements of the National Park.

DAY 1 - Arrival to El Calafate Airport and transfer to hotel. 03 nts of accommodation with breakfast

DAY 2 - Excursion to the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier

DAY 3 - Boat Excursion to Los Glaciares National Park to enjoy three amazing glaciers: Upsala, Onelli and Spegazzini

DAY 4 - Transfer to airport

This is a basic program to visit El Calafate Area. Please visit our tour list to see more tours combining this area and others place in Argentina and Chile

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