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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

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Day trip
El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise
Certified by GetYourGuide
Top rated
4.6524453 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.6524453 out of 5 stars
1922 reviews

Discover Perito Moreno, the most important glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, on a tour from El Calafate. Stroll along the boardwalks, be dazzled by the ice floes, and add an optional boat cruise.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Authorized hotels in El Calafate (no private homes)

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Joanna – United Kingdom

The best experience ever. Absolutely loved this trip. The glacier is such a beautiful sight to see, witnessing the thunder of the ice cracking and ice fall. I could have stayed there all day. Glad I paid for the boat trip, it feel it’s worth it if you’ve never seen a glacier before but if money is tight, the view from the boardwalk is still incredible so have no fear. You won’t miss out either way. It was such a beautiful sunny day for us that we were lucky. Would 100% recommend this trip.

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Evangelos – Greece

Fantastic day, Danniela and Juan gave their best so that we have a great time. Perito Moreno is simply fantastic. A must do

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    El Calafate

  • Timeline stop icon

    Perito Moreno Glacier

    Visit, Guided tour (8 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Arrive back at:

    El Calafate

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Be dazzled by the landslides of ice at the Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Admire this impressive natural attraction from different perspectives
  • Set aside time to explore the park and admire its other wonders
  • Enjoy an optional boat safari to get even closer to the glacier

Full description

Departure from your hotel in El Calafate around 10:00 a.m. and we head towards the Perito Moreno Glacier located within the Los Glaciares National Park. Travel to the western tip of the Magellanic Peninsula and have plenty of time to explore this natural ice formation.
Begin your tour of the national park by strolling along a 4-kilometer (2.5-mile) network of boardwalks. Admire the glacier from multiple perspectives as you climb to different levels and balconies.
Spend 3 hours exploring the slopes and use this time to eat a packed lunch or stop at one of the restaurants. Take an optional 1-hour boat ride in front of the glacier wall. After the tour, return to El Calafate via the same route and arrival in the afternoon.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bilingual guide
  • Boat ride (if option chosen)
  • Entrance to the National Park

Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1922 reviews

Review summary

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

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Joanna – United KingdomApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
The best experience ever. Absolutely loved this trip. The glacier is such a beautiful sight to see, witnessing the thunder of the ice cracking and ice fall. I could have stayed there all day. Glad I paid for the boat trip, it feel it’s worth it if you’ve never seen a glacier before but if money is tight, the view from the boardwalk is still incredible so have no fear. You won’t miss out either way. It was such a beautiful sunny day for us that we were lucky. Would 100% recommend this trip.
E
Evangelos – GreeceApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic day, Danniela and Juan gave their best so that we have a great time. Perito Moreno is simply fantastic. A must do
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Bob – United StatesApril 18, 2025 – Verified booking
The trip was great. Absolutely stunning scenery. The boat trip was well worth it and this excursion through Patagonia Dreams had a boat tour of the north end of the glacier. There are some boats that h leave from the south arm of the lake which is not at beautiful (the water in that channel is brown vs the water in the north channel is turquoise). The trip left El Calafate at 10:00am with a lot of pick ups in town so we didn’t get to the glacier until 12:30. My only complaint would be I wish we had more time to spend at the glacier. The more time you are there the more likely you are to see some calving of the glacier. If you are confident with driving it may be worth renting a car and going on your own, although things a nice option if you don’t want to have to think about those details

Product ID: 231537

Activity provider:Patagonia Dreams

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