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Upsala Glacier

El Calafate, Argentina
Ranked #4 of 24 attractions in El Calafate
4.5 of 5 stars 149 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Description: At 37 miles long, this glacier is considered one of the longest in South America.
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Posadas, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Really the best glacier in the area. You must go to Estancia Cristina! More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

going on a boat during 7 hours, stunning views for sure! More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Going on the boat to this area is already interest, when you see the Upsala is even better!!!! Bye the boat trip with few days in advance. More

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Le Havre
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

My whole family (7members) are kayakers and we found a company that offer a Kayaking trip close to the Glaciers..We did this and was our first time kayaking next to ice..very good staff and very good equipment too!! More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

If you have never seen a glacier up close before, and you don't mind fairly repetitive lake-side scenery perhaps the three and half hours each way is worth it. But if you have to make a choice between Perito Moreno and Upsala, I'd recommend Perito Moreno. Without the icebergs -- which were very impressive -- I'd rate Upsala Glacier and... More

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Charlotte
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

We took the Classic trip that went from El Calafate hotel to boat dock to glacier to Estancia Cristina and return. We were lucky as they told us 2 weeks before the passage to glacier was blocked by icebergs. It was open and the icebergs were huge of varied shapes and colors. Had lunch at the ranch with short tour... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

This is a magnificent glacier.My wife and I were there two weeks ago and the beauty of Upsala took our breath away More

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Cordoba, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

The sight of all the wonderful shapes and sizes of the fantastic blue icebergs was stunning, before you even get sight of the glacier. We were so lucky as the icebergs blocking the entrance right up to the glacier face had unblocked themselves the day before, so we were able to get right up close to the edge of the... More

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London, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

This trip was one of the highlights of our 3 weeks in Argentina and though the whole trip from pick-up at the hotel to drop off at the hotel lasted more than 12 hours, it was worth every minute. The trip was called "Upsala Glacier Discovery and Estancia Christina Excursion". We had early morning pick-up at hotel and then driven... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

dont think it is repetitive with the Moreno Glacier, very different and also very impressive More

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