El Calafate6h
Round Trip Bus to Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate
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1 / 10Perito Moreno Glacier - Calafate ( Footbridges and Navigation )
El Calafate, Argentina
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About this activity
Combine guided views of Patagonia's most iconic glacier with a boat excursion and extensive walkway access in a single 8-hour experience. This tour balances scenic overlooks, wildlife spotting, and close-range glacier photography with structured exploration along park footbridges.
From the beginning, the trip holds pleasant surprises. Leaving the town, to the right we can see Lake Argentino with its Redonda Bay.
In it you can see an important variety of birds, highlighting the black-necked swan, flamingo, steam duck, coot, up-land goose.
When we get to the Park we will have a panoramic view of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Brief stop to take pictures and continue to Puerto Bajo las Sombras.
Here you will board the boat for the Navigation through the southern arm of the Canal de los Témpanos to have different views of the wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. (Duration: 1 hour)
Back at the Port, we go to the Footbridges where we will have a service sector for visitors and a system of balconies and footbridges that allow walks through different routes and access to different truly incredible views of the Glacier and its proximity.
After some free time for walks and lunch (optional), the return to El Calafate begins.
In it you can see an important variety of birds, highlighting the black-necked swan, flamingo, steam duck, coot, up-land goose.
When we get to the Park we will have a panoramic view of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Brief stop to take pictures and continue to Puerto Bajo las Sombras.
Here you will board the boat for the Navigation through the southern arm of the Canal de los Témpanos to have different views of the wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. (Duration: 1 hour)
Back at the Port, we go to the Footbridges where we will have a service sector for visitors and a system of balconies and footbridges that allow walks through different routes and access to different truly incredible views of the Glacier and its proximity.
After some free time for walks and lunch (optional), the return to El Calafate begins.
Highlights
- ✓1-hour boat navigation through Canal de los Témpanos for frontal glacier views
- ✓Extensive footbridge network with multiple vantage points of Perito Moreno's ice wall
- ✓Wildlife spotting en route: black-necked swans, flamingos, upland geese, and Andean coots
- ✓Panoramic overlooks of Lake Argentino and Redonda Bay
- ✓Visitor facilities and flexible free time for photography and lunch
Insider tips
- ★Arrive early in the boat queue to secure optimal deck positions for glacier photography; afternoon light favours the southern face
- ★Bring layers; wind across the water and at glacier overlooks is significantly colder than town temperature
- ★The footbridges offer multiple routes—ask staff which offers the best light at your visit time before choosing your path
Good to know
- •Full 8-hour duration includes transport, boat time, and footbridge exploration; budget 2–3 hours at the glacier park itself
- •Lunch is optional and available at visitor facilities; bring snacks if preferred
- •Sturdy walking shoes recommended; footbridges are accessible but uneven terrain present
- •Peak birding season is spring–early summer; bring binoculars for wildlife observation
Who it's for
Nature and landscape photographers seeking varied composition anglesWildlife enthusiasts interested in Patagonian bird speciesFirst-time glacier visitors wanting both scenic and immersive experiencesVisitors with moderate fitness seeking structured yet flexible exploration
Best time to visit
Visit in spring (September–November) or early summer (December–January) for optimal wildlife activity and stable weather. Morning departures provide better light on the glacier's southern face and calmer water conditions for the boat navigation.
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