Perito Moreno Glacier Full-Day Tour

FromARS 84
8 hours
El Calafate, Argentina

About this activity

Experience the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier on a full-day tour from El Calafate, featuring guided exploration and optional boat navigation for close-up views.

Highlights

  • Explore the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Enjoy panoramic views from the walkways
  • Optional boat ride for close-up glacier views
  • Learn about glacier formation from expert guides
  • Capture breathtaking photos of the glacier's ice walls

Full description

Discover the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day excursion from El Calafate. Traverse the scenic Route 11, passing through the Patagonian steppe, and arrive at Los Glaciares National Park. Stroll along the well-maintained walkways to witness the glacier's towering ice walls and listen for the thunderous sound of ice calving into the waters below. For an even more immersive experience, opt for the boat navigation, which brings you up close to the glacier's towering ice walls, offering a unique perspective and excellent photo opportunities. Throughout the day, knowledgeable guides will share insights into the glacier's formation, ecology, and the region's history, enriching your understanding of this natural wonder. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, education, and natural beauty, making it a must-do for nature enthusiasts visiting Patagonia.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from El Calafate
  • Guided tour of Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Optional boat navigation to view glacier from water
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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The best known and most impressive glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. This glacier shows a surprising and curious phenomenon, in which its great mass of ice continuously advances, causing the accumulation, rupture and detachment of gigantic blocks of ice on its 5 km wide front, located on the Canal de los Témpanos; that's where the numerous ice fragments of the glacier sail. The front of the glacier exceeds 60 meters above the water at its maximum height, from where pieces of various sizes fall continuously, producing a stridency comparable to the sound of thunder.

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Upon reaching the Perito Moreno Glacier, we will cross the walkways that have balconies at different levels and angles connected by paths and stairways which can be covered in its entirety during the excursion and thus we will be able to appreciate this impressive and wonderful glacier from different points.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES

Important information

Know before you book

  • Optional boat navigation is available at an additional cost.
  • Tour duration is approximately 8 hours, including travel time.
  • Availability may vary seasonally; check current schedules.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a light jacket or sweater, as temperatures can vary.
  • Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Well worth the trip. The...

Well worth the trip. The sites were great and the people were friendly. We enjoyed the trip and recommend it.

Alfred_GFeb 4, 2026VIATOR

A must see, unforgettable experience!

What an unforgettable experience! The tour itself was spectacular, offering breathtaking views of one of the most majestic glaciers in the world. The sheer size and beauty of the glaciers were awe-inspiring, and the various vantage points provided stunning photo opportunities. Our guide, Roxana, was friendly and knowledgeable. She was very passionate about the area. Our driver was just as fantastic. He was polite and had excellent driving skills. He even made some stops so we can see some wild life. The boat tour was just as amazing. We got to see the glaciers closer. We were lucky that the day of the tour was nice and sunny. This is an experience not to be missed!

Remedios_RFeb 28, 2025VIATOR

Fantastic

Fantastic experience. The boat trip complements the boardwalk and offers terrific views from a different perspective.

Christian_AJan 28, 2024VIATOR

Pertito Moreno

it was a wonderful tour and the glacier views were extraordinary from boat and land. lots of time to see all points of interest. Guide was terrific and email/whatspp checkins from Signature Tours were great.

Dianne_YMar 16, 2023VIATOR