Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari
Be seduced by the fascinating landscape of the Perito Moreno glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Admire the mesmerizing beauty of the spiky glacier walls, its crevasses and the immensity of its ice formations while touring this renowned national park. Optional: If you choose the "including Boat Safari" option, you'll get a closer view of this natural wonder from the water! On this tour, you’ll also learn about the general glaciology of the region, as well as the formation of an ice bridge, a particular phenomenon that happens every few years in the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Options
Simple Tour without Boat Ride
Pickup included
What's included in Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
El CalafatePass-by Only
After pick-up at your hotel in El Calafate, you will go on an scenic drive to Los Glaciares National Park. Enjoy the landscapes during the drive: You will border the southern shore of 'Argentine Lake' and cross the Patagonian steppe. On the way, take some pictures at the 'Curve of Sighs', and you will discover the meaning of its name...
Perito Moreno Glacier
Los Glaciares National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 when its almost 200 glaciers were discovered. Half of the park is occupied by the Patagonian ice field, the second-largest ice field after Antarctica. Upon arrival at the National Park, you will purchase your entrance tickets.
Pasarelas Perito Moreno
Following up, your guide will explain the different walkways of the park so that you can tour them according to your interest. The walkways will allow you to access the viewing balconies that showcase the glacier from different angles. Enjoy this incredible natural show! You will be amazed not only by the impressive glacier but also by the typical tree vegetation of the Andean Patagonian forest. You will go to the main balcony and then walk freely on the walkways until the meeting time agreed with the guide. For lunchtime, the National Park offers a service area with a restaurant and a snack bar (lunch not included)
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat ride (if you've choosen our tour option that includes it)
- Professional Bilingual Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entrance fees payable only in cash and local currency
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants.
- Important: Passport digital copy from all passengers are required to confirm Boat Ride
- Children: Travelers MUST provide a copy/attachment of children passport if they are under 15 years old. All children must occupy a seat.
- Infant seats: Available for children from 3 up to 5 years old when requested in advance, subject to availability.
- Please bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable footwear and clothing. You can bring refreshments.
- Inside the National Park there is a cafeteria where you can buy snacks or have lunch. Also, you can take your own box lunch.
- You will be arriving back to El Calafate at approximately 5pm / 5:30pm.
- Pick-up is provided at accommodations with a front desk. Otherwise, we will confirm the tour under meeting point.
- The maximum capacity for the 'Safari boat ride' depends of the boat used on the tour date, which could be: 65, 115 or 160 people.
- A moderate amount of stairs involved
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick-up from hotels in El Calafate is included. Pick-up time from your hotel will be between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. If your hotel is NOT listed, please provide your hotel name when booking in the 'Special Requirements' box. If you are staying at an Airbnb/bungalow/apartment, please let us know and we will inform a meeting point for pick-up. You MUST give your personal phone number so that we can reach you if needed. Pick-up not included on hotels located in the outskirts of the city, such as ‘El Galpon del Glaciar’, ‘Eolo’, ‘Estancia Nibepo Aike’, etc. In this case, the traveler must pay an extra cost for the transfer to the city center. Transfer from El Calafate Airport/Bus Station to your Hotel in Calafate available with extra cost. Please ask at the moment of booking. Pick up time on Christmas and New Year may vary.
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Ticket Redemption
For customers, please contact us in this number: +54 9 11 5720 9905 Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. In order to confirm Child rate, a copy or picture of their passport must be presented at time of booking. Otherwise adult rate will apply.