Perito Moreno Glacier Full-Day Tour With Boat Safari Option
Perito Moreno Glacier has become a favorite Patagonian destination thanks to its impressive expanse, accessibility, and continuous movement. Your icy adventure begins with pickup at your El Calafate hotel and a scenic drive to Los Glaciares National Park, so named for the abundance of glaciers found here, including Upsala, Onelli, and Spegazzini. Upon arrival at the park, explore the different walkways at your own pace and enjoy views of the great glacier from various angles. Watch closely to see giant slabs of ice detach from the glacier and slide into the surrounding lagoon. Then, meet your guide for a cruise through the Rico Branch of Argentino Lake and a different perspective of this impressive glacier. Sail along the massive glacier wall and in between floating icebergs for an awe-inspiring watery perspective on this natural wonder (only available if you’ve booked the Boat Safari tour option). After exploring the park, relax on the return drive to El Calafate, where your full-day tour concludes in the early evening.
Highlights
- ✓See the vast Perito Moreno Glacier from various lookout points
- ✓Includes handy round-trip transfers from most El Calafate hotels
- ✓National park admission is extra: pay on the day
- ✓Admire the landscapes without getting distracted self-driving
What you'll see & do
- ✓After pick-up at your hotel in El Calafate, you will go on an scenic drive to Los Glaciares National Park. Enjoy the landscapes during the drive: You will border the southern shore of 'Argentine Lake' and cross the Patagonian steppe. On the way, take some pictures at the 'Curve of Sighs', and you will discover the meaning of its name...
- ✓Los Glaciares National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 when its almost 200 glaciers were discovered. Half of the park is occupied by the Patagonian ice field, the second-largest ice field after Antarctica. Upon arrival at the National Park, you will purchase your entrance tickets.
- ✓Following up, your guide will explain the different walkways of the park so that you can tour them according to your interest. The walkways will allow you to access the viewing balconies that showcase the glacier from different angles. Enjoy this incredible natural show! You will be amazed not only by the impressive glacier but also by the typical tree vegetation of the Andean Patagonian forest. You will go to the main balcony and then walk freely on the walkways until the meeting time agreed with the guide. The duration of this step may vary depending on weather conditions. For lunchtime, the National Park offers a service area with a restaurant and a snack bar (lunch not included)
- ✓If you choose the "including Boat Safari" option, you will take a 1-hour boat ride through Rico Branch of Lago Argentino, to get a different perspective of this impressive glacier. Sail along the massive glacier wall and in between floating icebergs. Watch closely to see pieces of ice detach from the glacier and slide into the surrounding lake!
- ✓After exploring the park, relax on the returning drive to El Calafate, where your full-day tour will conclude in the early evening, at approximately 5 p.m. **Schedules and the order of the visited attractions / activities may vary, according to the guide's evaluation, weather and the characteristics of the group.
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Boat ride (if you've choosen our tour option that includes it)
- ✓Professional Bilingual Guide
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop off
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Lunch
- ✓National Park
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Important: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants.
Important: Passport digital copy from all passengers are required to confirm Boat Ride
Children: Travelers MUST provide a copy/attachment of children passport if they are under 15 years old. All children must occupy a seat.
Child seats: Available for children from 3 up to 5 years old when requested in advance, subject to availability.
Please bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable footwear and clothing. You can bring refreshments.
Inside the National Park there is a cafeteria where you can buy snacks or have lunch. Also, you can take your own box lunch.
You will be arriving back to El Calafate at approximately 5pm / 5:30pm.
Pick-up is provided at accommodations with a front desk. Otherwise, we will confirm the tour under meeting point.
The maximum capacity for the 'Safari boat ride' depends of the boat used on the tour date, which could be: 65, 115 or 160 people.
A moderate amount of stairs involved
Pick-up from hotels in El Calafate is included. Pick-up time from your hotel will be between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. If your hotel is NOT listed, please provide your hotel name when booking in the 'Special Requirements' box. If you are staying at an Airbnb/bungalow/apartment, please let us know and we will inform a meeting point for pick-up. You MUST give your personal phone number so that we can reach you if needed. Pick-up not included on hotels located in the outskirts of the city, such as ‘El Galpon del Glaciar’, ‘Eolo’, ‘Estancia Nibepo Aike’, etc. In this case, the traveler must pay an extra cost for the transfer to the city center. Transfer from El Calafate Airport/Bus Station to your Hotel in Calafate available with extra cost. Please ask at the moment of booking. Pick up time on Christmas and New Year may vary.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Perito Moreno Glacier Full-Day Tour With Boat Safari Option
Perito Moreno Glacier has become a favorite Patagonian destination thanks to its impressive expanse, accessibility, and continuous movement. Your icy adventure begins with pickup at your El Calafate hotel and a scenic drive to Los Glaciares National Park, so named for the abundance of glaciers found here, including Upsala, Onelli, and Spegazzini. Upon arrival at the park, explore the different walkways at your own pace and enjoy views of the great glacier from various angles. Watch closely to see giant slabs of ice detach from the glacier and slide into the surrounding lagoon. Then, meet your guide for a cruise through the Rico Branch of Argentino Lake and a different perspective of this impressive glacier. Sail along the massive glacier wall and in between floating icebergs for an awe-inspiring watery perspective on this natural wonder (only available if you’ve booked the Boat Safari tour option). After exploring the park, relax on the return drive to El Calafate, where your full-day tour concludes in the early evening.
Highlights
- ✓See the vast Perito Moreno Glacier from various lookout points
- ✓Includes handy round-trip transfers from most El Calafate hotels
- ✓National park admission is extra: pay on the day
- ✓Admire the landscapes without getting distracted self-driving
What you'll see & do
- ✓After pick-up at your hotel in El Calafate, you will go on an scenic drive to Los Glaciares National Park. Enjoy the landscapes during the drive: You will border the southern shore of 'Argentine Lake' and cross the Patagonian steppe. On the way, take some pictures at the 'Curve of Sighs', and you will discover the meaning of its name...
- ✓Los Glaciares National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 when its almost 200 glaciers were discovered. Half of the park is occupied by the Patagonian ice field, the second-largest ice field after Antarctica. Upon arrival at the National Park, you will purchase your entrance tickets.
- ✓Following up, your guide will explain the different walkways of the park so that you can tour them according to your interest. The walkways will allow you to access the viewing balconies that showcase the glacier from different angles. Enjoy this incredible natural show! You will be amazed not only by the impressive glacier but also by the typical tree vegetation of the Andean Patagonian forest. You will go to the main balcony and then walk freely on the walkways until the meeting time agreed with the guide. The duration of this step may vary depending on weather conditions. For lunchtime, the National Park offers a service area with a restaurant and a snack bar (lunch not included)
- ✓If you choose the "including Boat Safari" option, you will take a 1-hour boat ride through Rico Branch of Lago Argentino, to get a different perspective of this impressive glacier. Sail along the massive glacier wall and in between floating icebergs. Watch closely to see pieces of ice detach from the glacier and slide into the surrounding lake!
- ✓After exploring the park, relax on the returning drive to El Calafate, where your full-day tour will conclude in the early evening, at approximately 5 p.m. **Schedules and the order of the visited attractions / activities may vary, according to the guide's evaluation, weather and the characteristics of the group.
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Boat ride (if you've choosen our tour option that includes it)
- ✓Professional Bilingual Guide
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop off
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Lunch
- ✓National Park
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Important: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants.
Important: Passport digital copy from all passengers are required to confirm Boat Ride
Children: Travelers MUST provide a copy/attachment of children passport if they are under 15 years old. All children must occupy a seat.
Child seats: Available for children from 3 up to 5 years old when requested in advance, subject to availability.
Please bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable footwear and clothing. You can bring refreshments.
Inside the National Park there is a cafeteria where you can buy snacks or have lunch. Also, you can take your own box lunch.
You will be arriving back to El Calafate at approximately 5pm / 5:30pm.
Pick-up is provided at accommodations with a front desk. Otherwise, we will confirm the tour under meeting point.
The maximum capacity for the 'Safari boat ride' depends of the boat used on the tour date, which could be: 65, 115 or 160 people.
A moderate amount of stairs involved
Pick-up from hotels in El Calafate is included. Pick-up time from your hotel will be between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. If your hotel is NOT listed, please provide your hotel name when booking in the 'Special Requirements' box. If you are staying at an Airbnb/bungalow/apartment, please let us know and we will inform a meeting point for pick-up. You MUST give your personal phone number so that we can reach you if needed. Pick-up not included on hotels located in the outskirts of the city, such as ‘El Galpon del Glaciar’, ‘Eolo’, ‘Estancia Nibepo Aike’, etc. In this case, the traveler must pay an extra cost for the transfer to the city center. Transfer from El Calafate Airport/Bus Station to your Hotel in Calafate available with extra cost. Please ask at the moment of booking. Pick up time on Christmas and New Year may vary.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.