must-visit in El CalafateNational Park & Nature
Upsala Glacier
📍 Upsala Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
4.8/ 5.0
★★★★★
Quick Facts
- Location
- Argentina, El Calafate
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Ticket Price
- Boat tours are pricey (check operators)
- Address
- Upsala Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
- Coordinates
- -50.3391, -72.2400
Introduction
The Glaciar Upsala is one of the largest glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park, covering about 595 km² in the northern ice tongue. Because it has been retreating steadily, it is now seen only from boats on Lake Argentino or Lake Viedma, its ice wall and bergs viewed from the water.
✨ Highlights
1
Vast ice
A giant glacier of about 595 km².
2
Bergs on the lake
Blue icebergs calved from the glacier drift across the water.
3
Boat viewing
Seen only from boats — rich layers of ice wall and floating bergs.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Northern ice tongue, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz, Argentina
→Time needed：About one day including the boat trip
→Ticket Information：Boat tours are pricey (check operators)
💡 Tips
• Schedules depend heavily on weather — confirm before booking.
• It is windy on deck — bring windproof, warm layers.
• Wilder and far less crowded than Perito Moreno.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Upsala Glacier?
Boat tours are pricey (check operators)
Any practical tips for visiting Upsala Glacier?
Schedules depend heavily on weather — confirm before booking. It is windy on deck — bring windproof, warm layers.
How long should I spend at Upsala Glacier?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
