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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise
Top rated
4.7642956 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.7642956 out of 5 stars
717 reviews

Hike with crampons on the Perito Moreno Glacier on this incredible Patagonian adventure. Explore a forest on foot and stroll along a series of walkways. Appreciate the magnificent ice mass from new angles during a boat cruise in front of the glacier.

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Duration 5 - 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup optional
Pickup included from hotels in El Calafate; please provide your hotel name and address. Pickup from Airbnb or private apartments is not included; in this case, you will be provided the closest meeting point available. Pickup will be between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. The tour provider will confirm the specifics the day before your activity.
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Kathryn – United States

Excellent excursion! From custom pick up from our accommodations to a nice, smaller-sized group, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We initially wanted to do the Big Ice tour but were disqualified from it due to age. We were disappointed, but in all honesty, this one was the perfect amount time on the glacier (~1 hour). We wouldn’t have wanted to be on it for much longer but all in all enjoyed around 3 hours close to the glacier where we could watch it calving from near the glacier hike start area. Fantastic job by our guides…..thank you for an amazing day!

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Andrius – United States

Amazing trip , it is pretty expensive to do trecking on the glacier but os well worth it it! Very good guides as well!

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Highlights

  • Hike on the Perito Moreno Glacier with crampons
  • Enjoy a sightseeing cruise in front of the glacier
  • Explore a Patagonian forest with stunning natural scenery
  • See the glacier from different angles as you stroll along boardwalks
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with 1 guide for every 10 guests

Full description

Discover Patagonia on this trek in Los Glaciares National Park. Explore the park on foot, and trek on glaciers with crampons. Learn about the flora and fauna from your guide along the way, and sail in front of a glacier on Argentino Lake.
This unmissable experience begins at the “Bajo de las Sombras” Port, within Los Glaciares National Park. Take a boat to cross the Brazo Rico, to the west coast. After crossing, take a rest stop and meet your guides who will brief you on the activity.

Strap on your crampons and trek along the glacier, following along with your licensed guides. See unique ice formations and learn about glacier ruptures and the natural life of the region.

Return to the refuge through the Magellan forest where you can enjoy your lunch (not included) with a view of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Return through the Brazo Rico of the Argentino Lake, sailing in front of the glacier.
You can also enjoy the view of the Perito Moreno from the catwalks: another way to see and appreciate its immensity.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels in El Calafate (according to selected option)
  • Approximately 1 hour hike on the glacier
  • Glacier sailing
  • Bilingual guide
  • Entry to the national park (general ARS 30,000; Argentine residents ARS 10,000 per person, payable in cash)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with respiratory issues
  • People over 65 years
  • People with recent surgeries
  • People with low level of fitness

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Packed lunch
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • It is not possible to book this tour for the day of your arrival or departure
  • Children aged between 08-18 years will require written authorization from a parent or guardian to join
  • This activity is only available for people between the ages of 8 and 65
  • Pickup will be between 7:30 AM and 03:00 PM. The activity provider will confirm the exact pickup time the day before your activity (according to the selected option)
  • You can buy your National Park ticket upon arrival at the Park paying in Argentine pesos, or you can purchase your ticket to Los Glaciares National Park through the official National Parks website (https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 717 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Kathryn – United StatesMarch 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent excursion! From custom pick up from our accommodations to a nice, smaller-sized group, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We initially wanted to do the Big Ice tour but were disqualified from it due to age. We were disappointed, but in all honesty, this one was the perfect amount time on the glacier (~1 hour). We wouldn’t have wanted to be on it for much longer but all in all enjoyed around 3 hours close to the glacier where we could watch it calving from near the glacier hike start area. Fantastic job by our guides…..thank you for an amazing day!
A
Andrius – United StatesJanuary 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing trip , it is pretty expensive to do trecking on the glacier but os well worth it it! Very good guides as well!
J
John and Danielle – United StatesJanuary 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Overall this is an amazing excursion. Yes, it’s expensive but you are out for nearly 8 hours! This includes transportations, walking the boardwalk hike for 2 hours in front of the glaciers, boat rides to and from the glacier and roughly 1 hour on the ice. The company has this tour timed perfectly, well organized and flows well. Highly recommend, when else will you be able to trek on a glacier?!

Product ID: 233632

Activity provider:Patagonia Dreams

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