El Calafate: Glacier Footbridge Tour with Private Pickup

Summary

Explore perito moreno glacier’s walkways from el calafate with private transfer and time to wander

You’ll travel from El Calafate with private pickup straight to Perito Moreno Glacier’s walkways. Take your time exploring at your own rhythm — listen for cracking ice, breathe in that sharp Patagonian air, and maybe share a laugh with your guide over local words. This isn’t just sightseeing; it’s something you’ll carry home.

What’s the experience like?

“You hear that?” our driver asked as we stepped out of the van, boots crunching on gravel. I paused — there was this deep, echoing crack somewhere out on the ice, like thunder but sharper. It was colder than I expected, even though the sun was out. The air smelled clean, almost metallic. We’d left El Calafate early (I barely finished my coffee), but seeing the Perito Moreno Glacier up close made me forget how sleepy I’d been.

The footbridges curve along the edge of the national park, and you can just wander at your own pace — no one rushing you. Our guide, Julia, pointed out a spot where locals sometimes bring mate and just watch the glacier for hours. She laughed when I tried to pronounce “calafate” properly (I still don’t think I got it right). There’s something about standing there, wind tugging at your jacket, watching huge slabs of blue ice shift and groan — it feels both massive and weirdly personal.

I kept stopping to touch the railings because they were so cold it almost stung. Sometimes a group would pass by quietly, or a kid would shout when a chunk of ice crashed into the water below. You get these moments of silence too — just you and this endless wall of ice. I didn’t expect to feel so small or so awake at the same time. Afterward, we met back at the van for the ride home, everyone a bit quieter than before. That view sticks with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Perito Moreno Glacier

• Visit Imposing Glacier

Top questions

How do I get from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier?

The tour includes private transportation from your hotel in El Calafate directly to Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.

Can infants join the Perito Moreno Glacier footbridge tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are allowed and infants may sit on an adult’s lap during transport.

Is there a guide during the glacier footbridge visit?

A local guide accompanies you for context and support during your visit to Perito Moreno Glacier’s walkways.

How long can I spend on the glacier footbridges?

You have free time to explore the footbridges at your own pace once inside Los Glaciares National Park.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels since you can choose how much walking you do along the footbridges.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation with hotel pickup in El Calafate and plenty of free time to explore Perito Moreno Glacier’s footbridges inside Los Glaciares National Park before returning comfortably back to town.