4.3·El Calafate·6h
Round Trip Bus to Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Perito Moreno Glacier through this bus trip!
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1 / 10Full-Day Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier with optional Navigation
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About this activity
Spend a full day exploring Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's most dramatic ice formations, with extensive walkway access and optional boat navigation. This comprehensive tour combines multiple viewing perspectives and close-up glacier encounters, departing early from El Calafate and returning after 8 hours of immersive nature exploration.
This is a unique experience that will allow you to spend a magnificent day visiting the most spectacular Glacier! One of the seven most wonderful places in the world according to The Condé Nast Traveler magazine: Perito Moreno Glacier!
We leave early in the morning from El Calafate, and after 80 km, we arrive at the walkway area in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier. During the day, you will have time to walk around the walkways that connect different viewpoints through paths and stairs, where you can enjoy various views of this spectacular glacier.
Upgrade your experience sailing for approximately 1 hour through the Rich Branch of Argentino Lake at a distance of 150 meters from the South face of Perito Moreno Glacier!
You should purchase the National Park entrance tickets on the webpage. The one you need to buy is for Rio Mitre & Glaciar Perito Moreno 1-day option. You can also purchase the entrance the day of the tour, in cash or by credit card at the park entrance.
We leave early in the morning from El Calafate, and after 80 km, we arrive at the walkway area in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier. During the day, you will have time to walk around the walkways that connect different viewpoints through paths and stairs, where you can enjoy various views of this spectacular glacier.
Upgrade your experience sailing for approximately 1 hour through the Rich Branch of Argentino Lake at a distance of 150 meters from the South face of Perito Moreno Glacier!
You should purchase the National Park entrance tickets on the webpage. The one you need to buy is for Rio Mitre & Glaciar Perito Moreno 1-day option. You can also purchase the entrance the day of the tour, in cash or by credit card at the park entrance.
Highlights
- ✓80 km journey from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier
- ✓Multiple interconnected walkways and viewpoints at varying elevations
- ✓Optional 1-hour boat cruise within 150 metres of the glacier's south face
- ✓Witness ice calving and dynamic glacier movement throughout the day
- ✓Access to one of the world's few advancing glaciers
Insider tips
- ★Book the boat upgrade in advance if crowds are expected; same-day availability varies seasonally
- ★Bring a windproof jacket and sturdy walking shoes—exposure on walkways is significant and conditions change rapidly
- ★Visit the upper and lower walkways at different times to catch changing light on the ice face; morning offers better shadows for photography
- ★Arrive at viewpoints early in your window to avoid peak tour group clustering mid-morning
Good to know
- •National Park entrance ticket (Rio Mitre & Glaciar Perito Moreno 1-day) must be purchased separately via the official webpage or at the gate in cash/credit card
- •8-hour tour duration includes 80 km transfer time; actual glacier time is approximately 4–5 hours
- •Walkways span multiple levels with stairs and uneven terrain; moderate fitness required for full access
- •Boat navigation is optional and booked separately from the main tour
Who it's for
Nature and landscape photographers seeking dramatic glacier imageryAdventure travellers wanting immersive glacier exploration with multiple vantage pointsCouples and small groups looking for a premium full-day nature experienceVisitors to Argentine Patagonia prioritizing UNESCO-calibre natural wonders
Best time to visit
Visit September to April (spring through autumn) for stable weather and maximum daylight. Early morning departures maximize clear visibility and minimize afternoon cloud cover, which is especially important for photography and the optional boat experience.
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