Rios de Hielo
Rios de Hielo
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Andrea M
Sydney, Australia47 contributions
Jan 2020
Amazing view of Spegazzini Glacier, not so much of Upsala glacier. The boat is comfortable and safe and all runs on time. However this is tourism to the enth degree. The hard sell of the photos and the boat positioning and staying till all photos are taken by professionals is pretty crass. The commentary is woeful , telling me that there are cows in the surrounding park has no informative value , the nauseating need to fill the cabin with useless information was irritating. BUT this area is impressive and would still do the cruise despite the above bring a sense of humor and you will be fine.
Written February 12, 2020
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davethornhill
Val Thorens, France28 contributions
Jan 2020
Only one company runs the boats... although many excursion companies sell tickets. Boat tours are run on time, and very professionally - in English and Spanish.
Written February 7, 2020
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Eva S
Culver City, CA430 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
Rio de Hielo Express Cruise in the Argentinian Lake is an absolute Must when visiting El Calafate...
We were picked up early in the morning to embark a catamaran to start a cruise in Lago Argentino... after about an hour or so we arrived to Glacier Upsala ... amid a lake full of magnificent icebergs ... it's impossible to keep oneself from repeating "OMG ...this is beautiful".... after repositioning the boat several times... in order to have different views ... the vessel continues to the next point ... Spegazzine Glacier ... which is considered one of the tallest glacier ....
The day before we visited Perito Moreno Glacier and paid the 800 Argentinian peso entrance fee to Parque National Los Glaciares, however, by visiting the national park two days in a row, we paid only 50% on the second day....So... visiting three different glaciers of the Patagonian Ice Field is a great way of developing an idea of the grandeur of this magnificent area of the world ...
We were picked up early in the morning to embark a catamaran to start a cruise in Lago Argentino... after about an hour or so we arrived to Glacier Upsala ... amid a lake full of magnificent icebergs ... it's impossible to keep oneself from repeating "OMG ...this is beautiful".... after repositioning the boat several times... in order to have different views ... the vessel continues to the next point ... Spegazzine Glacier ... which is considered one of the tallest glacier ....
The day before we visited Perito Moreno Glacier and paid the 800 Argentinian peso entrance fee to Parque National Los Glaciares, however, by visiting the national park two days in a row, we paid only 50% on the second day....So... visiting three different glaciers of the Patagonian Ice Field is a great way of developing an idea of the grandeur of this magnificent area of the world ...
Written September 29, 2019
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TampaDocFoodie
Tampa, FL300 contributions
Sep 2019
We took a tour of the lake and glaciers with Rios de hIelo and had a great experience. Their tours are very well organized and carried out. You won't be dissapointed.
Written September 27, 2019
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Giuseppe S
15 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
a cruise through the Rios del Hielo (rivers of the ice) allowes you to see the amazing work of nature: glaciers, icebergs, lakeside landscapes...
Written May 7, 2019
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dekalbill
DeKalb, IL581 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
Well worth the crowded boat to be so close to glaciers and icebergs. Friendly staff on the boat. Hope for a sunny day as the blue shades are unbelievably spectacular.
Written January 21, 2019
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KaplanBr
Atlanta, GA77 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Astounding views, good descriptions and commentary along the way, highly recommended (especially as precursor to mini trekking or similar ON a glacier)
Written December 31, 2018
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John S
Elmira, NY976 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
A beautiful and comfortable ride, although whenever the catamaran stops to view a glacier or a particularly impressive iceberg everyone crowds outside to get a better view and its tough to get to the front of the crown. Tip: Ttry to arrive early so that you're one of the first to get on line. That way you can get a window seat with the best view. About 2/3 of the seats are in the middle of the boat and the view is nowhere near as good. However wherever you sit, when the boat stops to view a glacier or iceberg most folks will be outside in front of the windows so the only way to get a really good view is to be outside. You'll get only within a mile or so of the Upsala glacier because its so active and thus dangerous, but the icebergs in the area are huge and beautiful. You get much closer to the Spegazzini glacier which is very impressive.
Written November 7, 2018
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Vic T
11 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
It's 5 hours long. You get close to the glaciers and sail among icebergs. Nice for taking photos.
Do take your own food, it's very expensive if you buy it on the boat and it's not good food.
The guides are not very informative.
Do take your own food, it's very expensive if you buy it on the boat and it's not good food.
The guides are not very informative.
Written October 20, 2018
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Only in America USA
Moore, OK679 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
A boat take you to several glaciers, stop in two of them and they allow you to take photos. Inside the boat they sell whisky, vine, hot chocolate and cazuela (kind like a soup).
Written August 7, 2018
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Carolsauer
Santo Andre, SP93 contributions
Olá, quanto tempo leva o passeio?
Quero muito fazer, mas pelo meu planejamento de viagem vou pegar o ônibus de El Calafate para El Chalten às 18h, será que consigo voltar para El Calafate a tempo deste ônibus? Obrigada :)
Rui O
Cachoeira do Sul, RS4,125 contributions
Olha, fiz esse passeio em maio, assim fica difícil lembrar a hora certa que voltamos para El Calafate.
Mas, você poderá consultar alguma agência que realiza o passeio. Eu fiz com a Ushuaia sob Medida, mas tem também a Brasileiros no Ushuaia, entre outros, que poderão tirar suas dúvidas.
Lamento não poder informar com uma maior certeza.
IsabelaLoLis
Sao Paulo, SP273 contributions
Vi que tanto esse passeio quanto o Mini trekking e passarelas Perito Moreno são no Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Cada dia tem que comprar 1 ingresso ou o ingresso é válido para 2/3 dias?
Cassia G
Rio de Janeiro, RJ13 contributions
Olá!!!
O ingresso é válido para o dia, porém se comprar para dois dias terá um desconto de 50% no valor do segundo dia.
Luz A
Florencio Varela, Argentina2 contributions
Hola! Se puede hacer este tour y luego recorrer el parque nacional y sus pasarelas?
horacito5745
Rosario, Argentina342 contributions
Es una excursión en una cómoda embarcación, y llegar al puerto de embarque requiere un recorrido de varios km.
Se aproxima a unos km del Glaciar Upsala, al cual no es posible arrimarse, ya que está en franco retroceso y desprende una enorme cantidad de bloques de hielo que ponen en peligro la navegación.
Y luegose aproxima al Glaciar Spegazzini, a pocos metros de distancia.
Se trata de una excursión de todo el día, por lo que la visita al Glaciar Perito Moreno, por otra zona del Parque Nacional, debe hacerse en un día diferente. No hay forma racional de hacer ambos recorridos en un solo día.
Nati
Buenos Aires, Argentina12 contributions
Hola! Quisiera saber la gran diferencia entre Ríos de hielo express y Glaciar gourmet de Marpatag? Gracias!!!
ruben m
Campana, Argentina297 contributions
Hola ,no vale la pene , vas en el mismo barco , la diferencia es que vas con el capitan con otras personas , con mejores asientos y un poco mas de comida jajaja.
Silvia R
Jacinto Arauz, Argentina3 contributions
Necesito 4 pasajes para la excursión Rios de Hielo en Captain’s Club Vip para el 23 de enero Agradecere se me informe el costo de la misma y si hay disponibilidad
Leonardo D
Buenos Aires, Argentina135 contributions
a mi criterio, es un costo elevado para ver lo mismo que el resto. Has otra excursión con la diferencia a pagar. saludos
Silvia R
Jacinto Arauz, Argentina3 contributions
Necesito 4 pasajes para la excursión Rios de Hielo en Captain’s Club Vip para el 23 de enero Agradecere se me informe el costo de la misma y si hay disponibilidad
YOLI_DELANUS
Lanus, Argentina41 contributions
Los precios cambiaron a partir del mes de enero. Fijate por la web, hay varias empresas que te llevan.
Sarai M
Mexico City, Mexico15 contributions
Saben si el tour está disponible a finales de abril?
Eduardo K
Buenos Aires, Argentina21 contributions
Se puede efectuar la excursión durante todo el año. Si no te gusta navegar con viento fuerte no lo hagas en invierno. A fines de abril no creo que tengas ese problema.
Bellotera2015
Salamanca, Spain3 contributions
Hola buenas tardes, me gustaría preguntar donde se puede aparcar el coche de alquiler en el puerto de punta bandera, estoy buscando referencias y no encuentro ninguna. Gracias.Gracias.
claudiaaquevedo
Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina11 contributions
Hola, si, como dicen los demas viajeros, hay un playon donde ambarcas, podes estacionar sin problema.
Saludos
Carina C
2 contributions
Hola, quisiera saber la diferencia entre las dos opciones que se ofrecen Ríos Express y Ríos Sunset, además de los horarios de salida. Cuál es más recomendable viajando en enero?
Elis2007
Alicante, Spain53 contributions
Hola! la diferencia es solo la que mencionas el horario de embarque, Express es 8.30 hs con salida a navegar a las 9.00 hs y Sunset a las 13.00 hs con partida 13.30 hs. Ambos horarios tienen sus encantos porque aunque te parezca que no se aprecian diferente el paisaje que por cierto es bellísimo. lo que si te recomiendo y más por la época es mucho protector solar, ropa liviana y gorro. Ojala puedas hacerla y la disfrutes!!
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