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Unesco Jewels: The Famous Perito Moreno Glacier
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59 Ratings
El Calafate
Experience the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate, Argentina. Walk along the walkways, take a boat excursion, and marvel at one of the world’s largest glaciers.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Perito Moreno Glacier - The Perito Moreno Glacier is a thick mass of ice located in the Lago Argentino department of the Santa Cruz province, in southwestern Argentina, in the Patagonia region. It is integrated into the Los Glaciares National Park. This glacier originates in the South Patagonian ice field.
What's Included
- Boat ride in front of Perito Moreno Glacier’s wall (only if ‘with Navigation’ option is selected)
- Time to walk along the walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier
- Access for wheelchairs or people with reduced mobility (wheelchair users must be accompanied)
- Roundtrip transfers from downtown hotels
- English and Spanish speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee (approx USD 30). Mastercard is not accepted, you can pay in cash or visa card in pesos
- Boat ride in front of Perito Moreno Glacier’s wall (only if “without Navigation” option is selected)
Additional Information
We will begin our day with a transfer from your accommodation in El Calafate to Los Glaciares National Park. Along Route 11, you’ll see the Patagonian steppe with its unique flora and fauna, and the majestic Lake Argentino. Our expert guides will share the region’s history, ecology, and geology, unveiling its secrets.
Upon entering the park, we’ll stop at the Mirador de los Suspiros for your first view of Brazo Rico and the imposing south face of Perito Moreno Glacier. We will explore the park’s 5-kilometer trail network, offering panoramic views that will leave you breathless.
For an even closer look, an optional boat ride (if selected) takes you near the glacier’s towering walls, where you may witness its spectacular icefalls.
After this unforgettable experience, we will return to El Calafate, filled with memories of one of the world’s most amazing natural treasures.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Wheelchair users must be accompanied
Location
El Calafate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Aisling_t
Jan 20, 2024
Great trip to Perito Moreno - Tour was a very convenient way to visit the glacier, and the views were amazing. Guide was helpful and informative
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Dreamer34688950071
Jan 4, 2024
An impressive spectacle - Wonderful landscapes, the beauty of the glacier is shocking, it is worth all the money in the world, you really have to see it! It's worth all the money in the world
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Trip25789591091
Dec 26, 2023
Wonderful and captivating Périto Moreno - This was the second time we went to Périto Moreno. But we were still just as amazed, under the spell of this glacier that we never tire of looking at. I would add that we were also satisfied with the organization of the excursion and the driver-guide tandem.
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Susanaberril
Nov 3, 2023
Very good experience - I loved seeing it, it's a real pleasure. You have to be there and if you want you can take a boat but I think that on the walkways you can see it without any problem
There is a parador if you want to have something to eat. I personally had a cold day and this parador was a salvation.
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Terrence_m
Jul 1, 2023
A great day at the Glacier. - The glacier was amazing and our guide Carla was very knowledgeable, spoke good English and was a happy person.
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Donald_d
May 31, 2023
It was an excellent tour... - It was an excellent tour and run very well. They told me my specific pickup time and arrived exactly when they said. Jessica was a great guide and since I was the only native English speaker she was very attentive to me to make sure I understood everything. The time allotted for the platforms was perfect if you are a relatively quick walker and want to see everything. You could also stick to the main area and go at a very leisurely pace and be fine. The boat was a little crowded for comfortable pictures outside, but was still well worth it.
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Melinda_w
Feb 7, 2024
Mismanagement and disappointment. - The Perito Moreno Glaciers are beautiful! Trip of a lifetime. The reason I cannot recommend this particular tour is that I cannot recommend Viator. The passenger details, when booking from overseas, seem to be passed through many different tour companies and many different hands. I was terribly disappointed in this trip as because my name was missing from the list of "Paid Passengers" I was denied the boat trip amongst the glaciers! This was the highlight of the tour. In Argentina, if they cannot see the money, there is no service. They have no use for confirmations or booking numbers or emails.
The rest of the tour comprised of pick up by a local tour company from your hotel, commentary by a loud voiced but well meaning tour guide (in English and Spanish) and a drive out to the glacier scenic lookouts. You could probably hire a car or book locally when you arrive. Don't use Viator. Not worth it.
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R1745geviktorias
Nov 25, 2023
DO NOT BOOK !!!! - I made the booking one day before the trip. I called the agency during the booking to confirm that it is still possible to do it because it is only one day before - they assured me that it is ok. I called again in the morning to confirm the pick up JUST TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE - again they assured me that everything is ok and that I should be ready at 10:15 for pick up. At 10:45 they send me an email canceling the trip! Worst organization ever - save your nerves and avoid this agency at all cost. And believe the reviews here as it seems like this is not the first time they have done it!!!!!!!
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Jos_pb307hz
Aug 5, 2023
Immoral - I already said it in my previous email, they cannot put the price in Argentine pesos within ARGENTINA saying "the lowest price" because then they convert it to dollars and they charge us poor deluded people in the tourist dollar, that is, we have paid thanks to TRIPADVISOR MORE DOUBLE than any other tourist they see on the web, thank you TRIPADVISOR, take care ARGENTINES who do tourism within our country ARGENTINA.
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Liishu
Dec 16, 2022
Don’t book the day before - Like another commentator said - don’t bok the day prior. Even though they had made their scheduling available for the next day and I provided all the required information, my reservation was cancelled. I was notified of it late at night, so I couldn’t even look for alternatives. Went to another agency in person early in the morning the day of the tour and luckily they were able to fit me into a tour.
We’ll see how the refund request goes.
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