Patagonia

Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip with Optional Boat Ride

4.6(238 reviews)
8hFree cancellation

Description

Marvel at the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier in Los Glaciares National Park on this full-day trip from El Calafate. Travel by coach to the UNESCO-listed park and prepare for your first view of Perito Moreno at the 'Curve of the Sighs' (Curva de los Suspiros). Explore the park’s walkways and viewpoints to see the glacier from different angles and levels, and hear the roar as ice chunks fall into Lake Argentino. For the ultimate views, upgrade to include a 1-hour boat cruise along the glacier’s towering front wall — simply unforgettable!

Highlights

  • Gite di un giorno
  • Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
  • Bus turistici
  • Crociere in catamarano
  • Tour nella natura
  • Privati e di lusso
  • Tour di un giorno intero
  • Tour acquatici
  • Tariffe aggiuntive

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese, Spagnolo

Transfer included

Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo

What's included

Included

  • Local Professional Tour Guide
  • Walkways National Park Tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Boat ride (if option selected)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Relax aboard a comfortable coach as you travel along the scenic Route 11, which skirts the shores of Lago Argentino. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating insights into the park’s diverse wildlife and the significance of Perito Moreno as part of the vast Patagonian Ice Fields, one of the world's largest reserves of fresh water.

    Admission included
  2. 2

    Your first dramatic view of Perito Moreno comes at the 'Curve of Sighs'—a scenic turn in the road offering sweeping panoramic vistas of the glacier and the surrounding landscape. From here, you’ll begin to appreciate the immensity of the glacier’s 60-meter-high (196-foot) front wall, which plunges into the waters of Lago Argentino.

    Admission included
  3. 3

    Continue to the park's iconic glacier walkways, which offer stunning, multi-level viewing platforms. From these strategic spots, you'll be able to take in panoramic views of the glacier from various angles and elevations. Capture incredible photos of the glacier's jagged ice formations, towering cliffs, and the surrounding Patagonian landscape.

    Admission included
  4. 4

    For a closer encounter with the glacier, take the optional boat ride from Puerto Bajo Las Sombras. Set sail across the Rico Arm of Lake Argentino, navigating between floating icebergs as you approach the towering ice face. As you get up close, watch for spectacular ice calving—a dramatic natural event when chunks of ice break off and crash into the water below.

    Admission included
  5. 5

    After your visit to the glacier, enjoy some free time to relax, explore the area, or have lunch at one of the nearby restaurants offering views of the glacier. The surrounding scenery is equally captivating, with majestic mountains, lakes, and forests providing a stunning backdrop. Return to El Calafate After a day filled with natural wonders, you'll board the coach for the return trip to El Calafate, where your adventure concludes.

    Admission included

Useful information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is recommended that you wear warm, comfortable clothes and shoes and bring water, snacks and sunscreen
  • IMPORTANT: If you wish to cancel your tour, please note that no refund will be granted from the 24th of December to the 02nd of January. All sales are final between those dates.
  • Please note that the entrance fee to the National Park is not included and can only be purchased in cash and Argentine pesos.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Neonato0-2 anni
  • Bambino3-12 anni
    50
  • Adulto13-99 anni
    83

Review distribution

  • 5
    100
  • 5
    79
  • 4
    20
  • 4
    16
  • 3
    10
  • 3
    6
  • 2
    0
  • 2
    2
  • 1
    6
  • 1
    1

Available options

  • Small Group Perito Moreno+Boat

    Small Group (Up to 20 People) Pickup included

  • Small Group Perito Moreno Only

    Small Group (Up to 20 People) Pickup included

  • Perito Moreno + Boat Ride

    Regular Group : A great option for those looking for a budget-friendly tour. Pickup included

  • Perito Moreno Only

    Regular Group: A great option for those looking for a budget-friendly tour. Pickup included

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