Perito Moreno Glacier boat tour: Safari Náutico

Watch ice collapse from 400 meters away on the glacier's southern wall

A full-day tour from El Calafate combining a 1-hour boat ride on Lago Rico with a guided walk through the Perito Moreno Footbridges in Los Glaciares National Park. The boat stops within 400 meters of the glacier's southern wall, where you watch the ice wall and its continuous collapses. Hotel pickup is included, and a bilingual guide leads both the navigation and the footbridge walk. Entry to Los Glaciares National Park is an additional charge.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Lake Argentino30m
2. Upsala Glacierpass by

Perito Moreno Glacier boat and walkways

• Arrive at Bajo las Sombras port
• Board ship on Lago Rico
• Navigate near Perito Moreno Glacier ice wall
• Stop boat 400 meters from glacier wall
• Observe glacier collapses and icebergs
• Visit Footbridges and walkways
• Walk self-guided trails with glacier views

The experience

Bajo las Sombras port sits 7 kilometers from Perito Moreno Glacier, about 90 minutes from El Calafate. Hotel pickup gets you there, and once aboard the comfortable ship, you navigate Lago Rico for one hour. The boat approaches the ice wall to within 400 meters of the southern wall: close enough to watch the glacier calve and hear the collapse. The Safari Náutico runs year-round and suits all ages, so the timing and conditions don't lock you out.

After the boat returns to port, you walk back to the Footbridges, a system of balconies and walkways that branch through Los Glaciares National Park. The bilingual guide leads you through different routes, each one opening a different angle on the glacier and the landscape around it. You choose which trails to walk. Some are short, others longer. The park has visitor services at the footbridge sector, so you can rest between sections.

The full day runs about eight hours from pickup to drop-off. Bring warm layers, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves and a hat: Patagonia's weather shifts fast. Pack your own food and drinks. The operator has no food service on-site. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from El Calafate.
• bilingual guide for the boat ride and footbridge walk.
• one-hour navigation on Lago Rico with the boat stopping 400 meters from the glacier's ice wall.
• guided access to the Perito Moreno Footbridges and self-guided trails through Los Glaciares National Park.
• boarding tickets for the Safari Náutico.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Paid on siteUS$ 30

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Azul Latina Travel

Is this one for you?The bilingual guide means English speakers and Spanish speakers follow the same commentary without a separate tour, so mixed-language groups travel together without splitting up.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

How close does the boat actually get to the ice wall?

The Safari Náutico stops 400 meters from the southern wall of Perito Moreno Glacier, letting you watch the ice collapse and hear it from a safe distance without binoculars.

Is the footbridge walk difficult or steep?

The Footbridges are a system of balconies and walkways with multiple routes at different levels, so you pick the walk that fits your pace. The tour suits all physical fitness levels.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the port?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour, so the operator brings you from El Calafate to Bajo las Sombras port and back to your hotel at the end of the day.

What should I bring for the day?

Pack warm clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves and a hat. Bring your own food and beverages. The tour has no food service, though the Footbridges have a visitor services area where you can rest.

Can I do this tour year-round?

Yes, the Safari Náutico runs every season. Weather in Patagonia changes quickly, so dress in layers regardless of the month.