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Spegazzini Base & Refuge

Most boat tours disembark at this modern facility directly facing the Spegazzini Glacier.

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The Spegazzini Base provides the only land access to view the glacier. It features an accessible network of boardwalks and a large indoor dining area.

Passengers usually spend over an hour here exploring the Andean-Patagonian forest and photographing the towering 135-meter ice walls before boarding the boat again.

A large tour boat cruises past an impressive natural ice arch.
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Refugio Spegazzini

1-1.5 hoursBuy food or bring a lunch

This modern dining hall opened in 2019. Massive picture windows face the glacier, providing shelter from the cold winds. You can purchase hot food from the restaurant or sit and eat your own packed lunch.

A young girl takes a photo of a tour boat near the glacier.
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De Agostini Lookout

20-30 minsBest glacier views

This is the main panoramic viewpoint for the glacier. It offers clear, unobstructed sights of the towering 135-meter ice walls. Walk to this lookout immediately after disembarking. This helps you beat the main crowd while the sunlight is at its best.

Passengers on a boat look at large blue icebergs floating in the water.
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Coastal Forest Walkways

30-45 mins350m accessible path

A 350-meter boardwalk winds through the native Andean-Patagonian forest. The path is fully accessible for wheelchair users and strollers. Take your time walking the trail to appreciate the sharp contrast between the green trees and the blue ice.

Book a Tour with a Base Landing

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Scenic Glacier Cruise & Landing from El Calafate “Todo Glaciares”11 h 4.9 (7)from $290
todo glaciares cruisefrom $290 on Viator
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