Is the entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park included?

The entrance fee to the National Park is not included in the Perito Moreno Glacier Tour. This is because you can buy either the one-day or the two-day version, depending on what best suits your plans. Remember to bring Argentine pesos, because the entrance fee to the National Park is paid in local currency. No credit cards or foreign currencies are accepted. Don't worry! Your tour guide will help you buy the ticket on the day of the tour.

Will I be picked up at my accommodation in El Calafate?

Yes, pick-up is included in any accommodation in El Calafate. However, if you stay in an Airbnb, or in an accommodation without reception, you will not be picked up. In this case, you will be given a meeting point in the centre of El Calafate.

Is this tour accessible for people with reduced mobility?

Yes! The Perito Moreno Glacier Tour is completely accessible for people in a wheelchair or with reduced mobility. People in wheelchairs must always be accompanied.

I’m traveling with kids, can they join this tour?

Of course! The Perito Moreno Glacier Tour is kid-friendly and perfect for the whole family. Since you’ll be able to roam the walkways at your own pace, it’s perfect for families traveling with kids who might walk a bit slower or want to stop to look at everything. We’re here to enjoy the landscape!

Do kids get a discount on this tour?

Yes! Infants under 3 years old can take this tour for free, and children between 3 and 12 years old can take this tour for the reduced price of 25USD. Please contact us and we can help you with the booking.

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Full Day Tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate

Tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier walkways from El Calafate + boat ride (optional)

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El Calafate

1 day

Spanish and English

Starts: 10:30 a.m. from your accommodation in El Calafate

Ends: 6:30 p.m. to your accommodation in El Calafate

Free cancellation!

Briefing

Discover with the Perito Moreno Glacier excursion the most iconic glacier in America. Enjoy a guided visit to Los Glaciares National Park, where you will have time to walk along the walkways, the best place to observe the glacier. In addition, you can complete the tour with a one-hour boat ride to get a closer look at the glacier wall.

An excursion not to be missed during your trip to Patagonia, Argentina.

Do you want to know what your day in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier will be like? Read on, and we'll tell you all about it:

Tour details

Included

Bilingual guide Spanish/English
Transportation from and back to your accommodation
Visit the walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier
Perito Moreno Boat Tour (based on the selected option)

Not included

Entrance to the Los Glaciares National Park
Lunch box (available as an extra)

Important information

The tour does not include the entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park, the guide will assist you to buy the entrance fee. We advise you to bring cash, as not all credit cards are accepted. Do not forget your ID, passport or identity card.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation! You can cancel this tour and you'll receive a 100% refund of the amount paid if you cancel more than 48 hours in advance. After this time, or in case you do not show up, no refunds will be given.

Tour itinerary

Full-Day Tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier

10 : 30 AM

Pick up in El Calafate

We’ll start our Full Day Tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier by picking you up in your accommodation in El Calafate at 10:30 a.m. Once the whole group is together, we’ll head to the Los Glaciares National Park. Let the adventure begin!

Los Glaciares National Park

Once we’re in the National Park we’ll go up to the Perito Moreno Glacier. During our walk, our guide will tell us all about the history and characteristics of the glacier, as well as about the park where it is located.

Perito Moreno Glacier

When we reach the first balcony in the walkways of the glacier, the guide will explain all the different possible paths we can take in front of a map so we can choose what path to walk first, on our own time.

🍴 Remember that we’ll spend lunchtime in the park. We recommend packing a picnic and enjoying it in the walkways in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier but, if you’d rather eat at a restaurant, there is one available in the park.

Boat ride (depending on the selected option)

If you have selected this option, you will take a transfer to Bajo las Sombras port where you will take the boat that will sail for an hour near the glacier wall, to get to know this iconic glacier even closer.

Back to El Calafate

All good things must come to an end. The guide will let you know what time you have to go back to the meeting point. Once we’re all together again, it’s time to say goodbye to the wonderful views of the Perito Moreno and take our private transport back to your accommodation. We hope to see you soon on your next adventure and that you enjoyed your tour to the Perito Moreno from El Calafate!

What to bring to Full Day Tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate

Passport or ID card
Warm
Comfortable clothing
Sun protection
Water bottle
Lunch and snacks
Sunglasses
Cash (Argentine pesos)

Where does the tour Full Day Tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate start

The city of El Calafate is located 3,000 km from Buenos Aires, and 325 km from the city of Río Gallegos, capital of the province of Santa Cruz. The airport has direct daily connections with Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Bariloche, Trelew, Cordoba and Rosario. Several airlines operate this route, being Aerolineas Argentinas the most frequent one. From Howlanders we also recommend you to check LADE airline.

If you want to arrive by land you can do it by bus. The trip between Buenos Aires and El Calafate takes about 36 hours. From Río Gallegos, the trip takes 4 hours. If you come from Puerto Natales we recommend you to take a bus that arrives to El Calafate in about five hours or hire a private service with us. Finally, if you are traveling from Ushuaia, please check the waiting times due to the crossing of the Strait of Magellan or stopover in Rio Gallegos.