Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier
- Enjoy panoramic views from various walkways
- Optional boat ride on Lake Argentino
- Witness ice calving events
- Learn about glacier formation and ecology
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from El Calafate
- Guided tour of Perito Moreno Glacier
- Optional boat ride on Lake Argentino
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Important information
Know before you book
- Optional boat ride is available at an additional cost; book in advance to secure a spot.
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; cancellations due to weather are rare.
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours before the tour date.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a waterproof jacket and layers to adjust to changing weather conditions.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and glacier views.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Awesome glacier experience
Fabolous time, seeing the glacier awesome. The boat ride to the glacier, all good. The walking trails perfect condition.
Great experience, but expensive compared to local price
Only get the package for transportation, do not add the optional boat tour through Viator. It is twice the cost as the price you would pay locally if you want to add it on later at the day of travel. Viator contracts a local company and the local company allows to add the boat tour for anyone who wants to do it. The on the spot cost is ARS 65,000 which is about $45, way less than the $100 that Viator charges. Apart from that the glaciers itself are amazing and a must visit! We had an amazing time, and got to see them upclose, and also break and fall off
Lovely day to view the Glacier and the park
Seem to have dealt with alot of companies on this trip; Tangol, Gigantes Patagones, and the tour operator on the day seemed to be Tiempolibre who supplied the coaches and tour guide. Prompt pickup at my hotel and a bus feeder transfer to a coach outside El Calafate. Was booked to do the optional boat ride at 10AM with balcones after. You can also buy the park ticket at the park entrance 45,000 ars with cash or card. Toilet breaks along the way, and there is a Cafe at the glacier centre. After getting our boat tickets we were then told the boat had departed, and the boat was cancelled until 1PM. So we did the balcones first. No big deal. Stunning glacier and good narration in English. I would recommend this trip.
Good But Crowded on Boat
Great scenery the boat went as close as allowed and we had great weather. Downside, so crowded on the boat and some people are so focused on taking selfies for a very long time not caring there are other people waiting for photo opportunities
Impressive glacier
The Perito Moreno Glacier is impressive and absolutely worth seeing and we had great weather. So it was a great experience. The 1 - sinful boat trip is also recommended, as you can see the glacier from a different perspective, which is equally impressive. However, you should NEVER book the tour in advance with shipping, because you pay way too much for that here! The ticket for shipping can be purchased locally for 64,000 ARS, what on the trip to. Glacier was still offered. I should have r. 40€ saved!! That's inappropriate. In addition, you should compare prices from other providers, which were also even cheaper.