Patagonian star: Perito Moreno Glacier Tour with 13 Reviews by Say Hueque Argentina & Chile Journeys

3 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

99 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

English, SpanishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

El Calafate, Argentina

Ends

El Calafate, Argentina

Highlights

El Calafate

Perito Moreno Glacier Tour

Los Glaciares National Park

Itinerary

A trip to Patagonia isn’t complete without witnessing the staggering Perito Moreno Glacier—one of the world’s true natural wonders. Just 80 kilometers from El Calafate, this tour brings you face-to-face with over 250 square kilometers of gleaming blue ice.

Stroll along boardwalks as the glacier creaks and calves spectacularly into Lake Argentina, capturing once-in-a-lifetime photos. For the more adventurous, opt for the "Big Ice" extension and hike atop the glacier itself—a rare opportunity for hands-on exploration.

This tour is especially popular among young adults looking to combine awe-inspiring landscapes with active adventure. The unique highlight? The chance to experience Perito Moreno both by boat and on foot, ensuring a comprehensive and unforgettable immersion into Patagonia’s glacial grandeur.

day 1 - Travel to Patagonia & Discover El Calafate

Welcome to Southern Patagonia!

The town of El Calafate is located in the Patagonian steppe, an extreme and deserted place with an amazing landscape.

It is on the border of Lago Argentino (Argentina’s biggest lake) and it is considered the capital of the glaciers. It is the gateway to visit the world-renowned Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the only glaciers in the world that is still advancing.

Upon arrival at El Calafate, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Type of service: Shared

Included: Transportation mentioned above

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Cauquenez de Nimez

day 2 - El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Tour

We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning to take you to Los Glaciares National Park located at 50 miles from El Calafate, home of the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier.

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 to the National Park, your guide will show you the different walkways from where you will be able to walk in front of the colossal ice wall, and, if you are lucky, perhaps see some landslides.

When the ice breaks and falls, the world holds its breath: all other sounds stop at the earth's surface.

You will start the adventure from the main balcony and then, have some free time to wander freely until the meeting time agreed with your guide. For lunchtime, the National Park offers a service area with a restaurant and a snack bar (lunch is not included).

For a different perspective of this impressive glacier, you can take a 1-hour boat ride to sail along the massive glacier wall that rises 240 feet above Argentino lake and in between floating icebergs (not included, but may be added and paid for on the spot, subject to availaility).

After exploring the park, you will be taken back to your hotel.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 8/9 hours

Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish)

Not included: Entrance fee to the National Park, Lunch

Difficulty: Low

Nautical Safari tour

The departure point is “Bajo de las Sombras” pier, located about 6km away from the Glacier’s walkways. On this tour, you will go on a cruise across Lake Rico, passing in between icebergs that have calved off the front of the Perito Moreno glacier. Reaching the Icebergs Channel, the boat will stop at a safe distance from the glacier to continue to sail down its front, allowing for spectacular views of the ice wall and any breaking and floating icebergs.

This excursion lasts approximately one hour and provides a totally different perspective of the Perito Moreno glacier, with almost constant falling walls of ice from its front. That is what makes this option the best complement for the conventional visit to the walkways.

Type of service: Shared

Duration: 1 hour. Hourly departures from 10 am to 3 pm (Note: timetables may change)

Not included: Entrance fee to the National Park

Difficulty: Low

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Cauquenez de Nimez

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - El Calafate

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to El Calafate Airport.

Type of service: Shared

Included: Transportation mentioned above

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Cauquenez de Nimez

Meals:Breakfast

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Transfers mentioned in the itinerary2 nights in El CalafatePerito Moreno Glacier Tour and cruiseDaily breakfast and meals mentioned in the itineraryBilingual local guides (English / Spanish).

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