Perito Moreno Glacier Full-Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari

What to expect on the day

After hotel pickup, you drive to the national park with a bilingual guide who explains how the glacier formed and how its famous ice bridge builds up and collapses every few years. You get free time on the walkways and balconies that face the ice front, where you can watch and hear chunks of ice fall into the lake. If you chose the boat safari option, you also sail close to the glacier wall. You are back in El Calafate at about 5 or 5:30 PM.

Prices and extra costs

• Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional bilingual guide and the boat ride if you booked that option.
• Not included: The national park entrance fee, lunch and gratuities.

What to bring

• Warm clothing, a waterproof jacket, gloves and a hat.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses and comfortable shoes.
• A packed lunch or money for the park cafeteria.

Tips for a better day

• Passport details: You must give each traveler’s passport name, number, nationality and date of birth when you book, and a digital passport copy is needed to confirm the boat ride.
• Pickup: Pickup is from accommodations with a front desk. If yours has none, the operator confirms a meeting point.
• Walkways: The viewing walkways include a moderate amount of stairs, so take your time.

Who it’s best for

Best for: First-time visitors, families and anyone who wants to see Patagonia’s most famous glacier at an easy pace.

Consider another option if: You want to walk on the ice itself. The Perito Moreno minitrekking tour puts on crampons and crosses the glacier with a guide.

Restrictions

Suitable for all fitness levels. Infants sit on an adult’s lap, and every child must have a seat. Child seats for ages 3 to 5 are available on request. A passport copy is required for children under 15.

Cancellation policy

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