Perito Moreno Glacier Gourmet Boat Ride
About this activity
Highlights
- Navigate through the stunning Los Glaciares National Park
- Enjoy a gourmet lunch featuring local Argentine cuisine
- Witness the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier up close
- Capture panoramic views of icebergs and surrounding landscapes
- Experience a unique adventure in the heart of Patagonia
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Full-day boat ride through Los Glaciares National Park
- Gourmet lunch onboard with local specialties
- Breathtaking views of Perito Moreno Glacier
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Around 07:30 in the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel in El Calafate and you will head towards the Port la Soledad.
Later we will be transfer to the pier to board your luxury cruise through Los Glaciares National Park. The Cruise offers the best Full Day alternative for those travelers who want to visit the Spegazzini and Upsala Glaciers or the Perito Moreno Glacier in an intimate way.
With “Glaciers Gourmet Experience“ we offer the possibility to navigate through Lago Argentino in the search for the “Spirit of Glaciers”. Walls of more than 50 meters (164 feet) high, deep blue millennial ice and stunning icebergs are the perfect setting for enjoying nature at its glory.
We will navigate at Lago Argentino towards Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo. Then we will reach the Canal Spegazzini in order to see the glacier that bears the same name. The navigation allows us to get closer to the glacier which has front walls between 80 and 135 meters (262 – 443 feet) above lake level. The Cruise will arrive at Puesto de Las Vacas (an extremely quiet bay in the Canal Spegazzini) where its engines will be stopped to let passengers share an amusing walk coordinated by our team of guides. In this stop it is possible to see stunning panoramic views of the Spegazzini glacier.
The navigation continues towards the Herminita Peninsula. The series of ice floes, of the most varied colors and shapes, anticipates the proximity of Upsala glacier. We will stop in front of the barrier of ice floes which at present is blocking the entrance to Canal Upsala. If the weather conditions are good we will observe the Upsala glaciers at the distance. A gourmet lunch is served during navigation (choose one option between a gourmet lunch box or a premium lunch).
We continue navigating to Canal de los Tempano to finally reach the Perito Moreno Glacier, constantly advancing and causing the spectacular rupture of the wall of ice, providing one of Nature’s most impressive sights.
At 5 PM you will return to the pier and start the way back to El Calafate, where you will be taken to your hotel.
Meeting point
Start Location
El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates in Spanish; English-speaking guides may not be available.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included; plan your transportation accordingly.
- The tour is subject to weather conditions; check the forecast before booking.
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying temperatures throughout the day.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and wildlife.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for entry into Argentina.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- April 16th to September 30th: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
- October 1st to April 15th: Daily
Traveler reviews
Seeing the glacier, a dream come true
Very organized! The food was delicious and the views of the glacier simply incredible. Comfortable, pleasant and a fantastic experience that I will never forget I recommend it to everyone!
Great views of a Glacier
The views of the glacier are amazing and the place is a must to visit, difficult to describe the experience, just bring something to eat as there is nothing there and you will be hungry after all the walking
See the glacier up close
We had excellent weather and the captain provided everyone plenty to time and opportunity to enjoy the glacier.
Wonderful experience
Excellent this tour Congratulations the guides and their explanation A great experience Very friendly and professional
Not recommended
It is extremely disappointing because they have a hard time, at no time what they sell, on their website they offer a boat for 28 people when that no longer does, they are catamarans, what you can get is to pass to a VIP area but not at all is to have the boat free, for a third of what they were paid could have been obtained directly in Calafate. When I got to the boat that is a catamaran I didn’t even have VIP access because from the agency offices they just passed it as normal charging. I found it more expensive to have to mark them to fix that! I had to call twice! In the first one I just didn't know what to do Miss! Just speechless! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU BUY THE RIDE BY THIS MEANS! They can buy it arriving in Calafate and much cheaper.