Perito Moreno Glacier tour from El Calafate: Walk & sail

Walk the viewpoints, then sail toward the glacier's face

A full-day tour from El Calafate combines morning walkways through Los Glaciares National Park with an afternoon boat ride on Argentino Lake, passing within 150 meters of Perito Moreno Glacier's south face. Hotel pickup and a bilingual guide are included. National park entry (around USD 25 per person) is purchased separately at the gate or online beforehand. The tour runs eight hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Perito Moreno Glacier and Navigation

• Depart early from El Calafate
• Arrive at Perito Moreno Glacier walkways
• Walk the footbridges and viewpoints
• Sail near the glacier for one hour

The experience

You leave El Calafate early and drive 80 kilometers to the glacier. The morning is spent on the park's network of walkways and stairs, which branch across different viewpoints so you can frame the glacier from multiple angles and find the light for photographs. The footbridges let you move at your own pace between vantage points. There's no fixed schedule once you're on the paths.

After the walkways, you board a boat for approximately one hour on Argentino Lake. The navigation runs parallel to the south face of Perito Moreno Glacier at a distance of 150 meters, giving you a perspective of the ice wall that the land-based viewpoints don't reach. The boat is the only part of the day where the group moves together and on a set timeline.

Your bilingual guide travels with you for the full eight hours, handling the route and the logistics. National park entry is not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately. You can buy tickets online before you go or pay in cash or card at the park entrance on the day itself. There are snack bars and restaurants in the park if you want to eat, though lunch isn't part of the package. Hotel pickup and drop-off in El Calafate bracket the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in El Calafate.
• shared transportation to and from the glacier.
• bilingual professional guide for the full day.
• one-hour boat navigation on Argentino Lake in front of Perito Moreno Glacier.
• access to the park's network of walkways and viewpoints.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Infant (1 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 25

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Signature Tours

Is this one for you?Eight hours is the full day commitment, which leaves little room for other activities in El Calafate on the same day. If you want to combine the glacier with town time or another stop, consider whether a shorter half-day option might fit your schedule better.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 11 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much time do I actually spend looking at the glacier?

The morning walkways let you spend as long as you want at each viewpoint, and the one-hour boat ride keeps you on the water in front of the glacier's face. Most of the eight-hour day is devoted to viewing the ice from different angles.

Do I need to buy the national park ticket before I arrive?

You can purchase the ticket online in advance or buy it at the park entrance on the day of the tour in cash or credit card (in Argentine pesos). Either way, the cost is separate from the tour price and runs around USD 25 per person.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in El Calafate, shared transportation to the glacier, a bilingual professional guide for the full day, and the one-hour boat navigation on Argentino Lake are all included. National park entry and meals are not.