Embark on a thrilling day trip from El Calafate to witness the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. Hike, cruise, and marvel at this UNESCO-listed natural wonder!
Embark on a thrilling day trip from El Calafate to witness the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. Hike, cruise, and marvel at this UNESCO-listed natural wonder!
- El Calafate - The tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your centrally located hotel in Calafate.
- Los Glaciares National Park - The journey proceeds towards the Glaciers National Park via Route 11, which runs alongside Lago Argentino. Notably, this glacier, along with others, forms part of the Patagonian Continental Ice, making it one of…
- El Calafate - The tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your centrally located hotel in Calafate.
- Los Glaciares National Park - The journey proceeds towards the Glaciers National Park via Route 11, which runs alongside Lago Argentino. Notably, this glacier, along with others, forms part of the Patagonian Continental Ice, making it one of the most significant reserves of potable water.
- Perito Moreno Glacier - Upon entering the park, the first stop is at Curva de los Suspiros, offering a stunning first glimpse of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
- Puerto Bajo las Sombras - Hielo y Aventura - Next, there is an optional stop at Muelle Bajo Las Sombras for those interested in a boat ride.
- Lago Argentino - If opting for the boat ride, board the vessel to sail across the Rico arm of Lake Argentino. Be ready with your camera as you navigate between floating ice near the impressive 196-foot (60-meter) high front wall. Marvel at the towering cliffs and witness the breathtaking sight of ice chunks crashing into the water.
- Mirador Primer Balcón - The tour continues to the glacier’s frontal walkways, where various balconies at different heights offer diverse perspectives of the glacier, each more astonishing than the last.
- Perito Moreno Glacier - This extraordinary natural wonder was declared a “World Heritage Site of Humanity” by UNESCO in 1981. The National Park features a landscape of mountains, lakes, and forests, with the Andes Mountains covered in ice and snow to the west and the arid Patagonian steppe to the east.
- Perito Moreno Glacier - Located in the southern part of the National Park, the Perito Moreno Glacier is the most renowned of all glaciers. Its fame is due to its continuous movement, creating a cyclical phenomenon of advance and retreat, with spectacular falls of massive ice blocks into the waters.
- Pasarelas Perito Moreno - Follow the boardwalks to strategically placed viewing platforms to observe the glacier from all angles and levels, and admire the surrounding mountain and forest scenery.
For close-up views of Perito’s south face, visit the footbridge directly in front of the glacier. Marvel at the rugged 196-foot (60-meter) high front wall, with its meringue-like peaks and cliffs towering over the lake’s waters. Capture close-up photos and listen for the eerie creaks that precede the regular calving — when chunks of ice break off and crash into the lake in a dramatic display.
- Iceberg Canal - Finally, enjoy some free time to watch the glacier melt. If desired, lunch can be enjoyed at one of the nearby restaurants along the walkways.
- El Calafate - In the afternoon, return to your hotel in Calafate.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Boat ride (if option selected)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Walkways National Park
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Boat ride (if option selected)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Walkways National Park
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park.
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park.
- Gratuities
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…
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!
- It is recommended that you wear warm, comfortable clothes and shoes and bring water, snacks and sunscreen
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.