Argentina · National Parks

Perito Moreno Glacier Private Tour with Boat Ride from El Calafate

8 Hours Round trip from El Calafate Easy pace

Observe the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier from different viewpoints.

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private guide and vehicle from El Calafate
02 Scenic drive along Route 11 and Lago Argentino
03 Shared boat ride for close-up views of Perito Moreno Glacier
04 Stop at Curva de los Suspiros for a first glacier viewpoint
05 Explore the footbridges and balconies at your own pace
06 Free time for lunch or a walk in Los Glaciares National Park

Discover one of Patagonia’s most iconic natural wonders on a private full-day journey from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier. Travel with your own private guide and vehicle along scenic Route 11 beside Lago Argentino, then enter Los Glaciares National Park for unforgettable views of the glacier’s immense ice walls.

Your experience includes a shared boat ride for a closer look at the glacier from the water, followed by time on the footbridges and viewing balconies to admire Perito Moreno from different angles. With private transport, guided insight, and free time to explore at your own pace, this tour offers a comfortable and memorable way to experience the glacier.

You'll get close enough to contemplate its immensity and to observe the ice landslides that continually shear off the main glacier.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

El Calafate - Los Glaciares National Park

Your own private guide and transport vehicle will pick you up at your hotel to head towards Los Glaciares National Park (entrance fees are an additional cost) driving along the scenic Route 11 which runs alongside the main course of Lago Argentino on the way to Brazo Rico.

El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier with Boat Ride

Once at the park, you will stop at "Curva de los Suspiros" to take a first look to the Perito Moreno Glacier. The next stop will be at "Muelle bajo las Sombras," where you'll board a boat (shared service) that will take you on an up-close visit to the stunning Perito Moreno ice walls. You'll get close enough to contemplate its immensity and to observe the ice landslides that continually shear off the main glacier. As you get to the front wall, the boat will stop for a few minutes to get a better look at the landscape, giving you a good opportunity to take interesting photos and film the scene.

El Calafate - Perito Moreno Footbridges

Then the boat will drop you off at a nearby network of catwalks within view of Perito Moreno, allowing you to see this imposing glacier from several balconies located at different heights and angles, each more beautiful than the last one. Enjoy some free time to walk around or, if you wish to, get lunch at any of the restaurants near the runways or the one you brought.
You will enjoy some free time to walk around or, if you wish to, get lunch at any of the restaurants near the runways. You will be returned to you hotel around 5 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from El Calafate 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional private guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Boat tour (shared service)

What's Not Included

Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park. The National Park fee can only be pay at the entrance of the park with Argentinian Pesos
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 4 people per booking
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
IMPORTANT: If you wish to cancel your tour, please note that no refund will be granted from the 24th of December to the 02nd of January. All sales are final between those dates.
The Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park is not included. The National Park fee can only be pay at the entrance of the park with Argentinian Pesos. Please, be sure to take money with you as you won't be able to change currency or to pay with credit cards.
A small amount of walking is involved •
We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.