Perito Moreno Glacier Walkway Tour from El Calafate

Five kilometers of walkways, one glacier, ice blocks that break and fall into the water

The Perito Moreno Glacier Walkway Tour is an eight-hour guided tour from El Calafate through Los Glaciares National Park, where you walk the park's circuit of boardwalks to view the glacier's south face and Brazo Rico from multiple vantage points. A specialist guide accompanies you in an air-conditioned vehicle and on foot; hotel pickup is included. The walkways span roughly five kilometers at varying levels, and conditions permitting, you may witness ice blocks detaching and falling into the water below.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Perito Moreno Glacier and Walkways

• Pick up from El Calafate accommodation
• Stop at Mirador de los Sigurs viewpoint
• Walk 5 km along glacier walkways
• Observe Perito Moreno Glacier and ice detachments

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in El Calafate and a drive south along Route 11 through the Patagonian steppe. The road passes through open landscape with views of Lake Argentina and occasional wildlife before entering Los Glaciares National Park. Your guide will talk through the geology and history of the glacier as you travel, setting up what you're about to see.

Once in the park, you stop first at Mirador de los Sigurs for your initial view of the Perito Moreno Glacier's south face and the Brazo Rico arm. From there, the walk begins along the park's circuit of boardwalks—roughly five kilometers total, with different levels and angles so you approach the glacier from multiple perspectives. The walkways let you stand at varying distances from the ice walls, and the route is designed so you're never walking the same view twice. If the conditions are right, you'll see and hear ice blocks break free and crash into the water; this happens unpredictably, but it's the moment the tour is built around.

The tour runs eight hours total, which includes the drive, the stops, and time on the walkways. You'll need to arrange your own lunch (the park has a café), and the national park entrance fee is separate and payable on arrival—cash or Visa only. The walkways are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though the five-kilometer circuit does involve some walking at your own pace.

What’s included

• Specialist local guide in English or Spanish.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport from your El Calafate hotel.
• access to Los Glaciares National Park's walkway circuit and the Mirador de los Sigurs viewpoint.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Patagonia Dreams

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want guided context about the glacier's geology and history alongside your time on the boardwalks, and need transport from El Calafate included in one coordinated day.

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Top questions

How long is the actual walk on the glacier boardwalks?

The circuit of walkways is approximately five kilometers with different levels and angles, so you can spend as much time as you want at each vantage point—there's no set pace or time limit on the boardwalks themselves.

What are the chances of seeing ice blocks break off the glacier?

Calving—the detachment of ice blocks—happens when conditions allow, but it's not guaranteed on any given day; the tour is timed to maximize the possibility, but nature decides whether it occurs.

Does the tour include the national park entrance fee?

No, the Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee is paid separately at the gate and is not included in the tour price; bring cash or a Visa card, as Mastercard is not accepted.

What's included in the eight-hour tour?

The tour includes hotel pickup in El Calafate, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a specialist guide in English or Spanish, entry to the park's walkways, and the stop at Mirador de los Sigurs; lunch is not included.

Can I do the tour if I'm not very fit or have mobility concerns?

The tour suits all fitness levels and the walkways are wheelchair accessible; you walk at your own pace on the boardwalks, and there's no requirement to complete the entire five-kilometer circuit if you prefer to stop earlier.

What's the difference between the two tour options available?

One option is the walkway tour only; the other adds a navigation component, which expands the experience beyond the boardwalks—check at checkout which suits your interests.