Upsala Glacier Viewpoint
Viewpoint · Upsala Glacier, El Calafate

Upsala Glacier Viewpoint

Photo: Gorkaazk · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Upsala Glacier flows into the northern arm of Lago Argentino in Los Glaciares National Park. Boats from Puerto Bandera, west of El Calafate, sail past its icebergs; the glacier has retreated sharply in recent decades, which the tours explain.

On day 6 of Patagonia Trek

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Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
Information not available
Best time
During clear weather
Getting there
Boat tour from El Calafate

Itineraries with Upsala Glacier Viewpoint

green trees near snow covered mountain during daytime
El Calafate, ArgentinaPatagonia Trek6 days · 10 stops
Upsala Glacier Viewpoint is on day 6
Day 6 of Patagonia Trek

An estancia day

How Upsala Glacier Viewpoint fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Estancia Nibepo AikeLos Glaciares National Park
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Upsala Glacier Viewpoint questions

How do you reach the Upsala Glacier Viewpoint?

Access is by boat tour departing from El Calafate.

Is there an entry fee for the viewpoint?

No tickets or fees are required.

Can visitors walk on the Upsala Glacier?

The site is a viewpoint only. Walking on the glacier is not permitted.

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