Perito Moreno Glacier Full-Day Tour: Explore Breathtaking Ice Formations in El Calafate
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445 Ratings
El Calafate
Experience the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier on a full-day tour from El Calafate. Marvel at the towering ice walls and learn about glaciology and the formation of ice bridges.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- El Calafate - After pick-up at your hotel in El Calafate, you will go on an scenic drive to Los Glaciares National Park. Enjoy the landscapes during the drive: You will border the southern shore of ‘Argentine Lake’ and cross the Patagonian steppe. On the way, take some pictures at the ‘Curve of Sighs’, and you will discover the meaning of its name…
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Boat ride (included with certain tour options)
- Professional bilingual guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entrance fees payable only in cash and local currency
Additional Information
Be seduced by the fascinating landscape of the Perito Moreno glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Admire the mesmerizing beauty of the spiky glacier walls, its crevasses and the immensity of its ice formations while touring this renowned national park. Optional: If you choose the ‘including Boat Safari’ option, you’ll get a closer view of this natural wonder from the water! On this tour, you’ll also learn about the general glaciology of the region, as well as the formation of an ice bridge, a particular phenomenon that happens every few years in the Perito Moreno Glacier.
- Important: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants.
- Important: Passport digital copy from all passengers are required to confirm Boat Ride
- Children: Travelers MUST provide a copy/attachment of children passport if they are under 15 years old. All children must occupy a seat.
- Infant seats: Available for children from 3 up to 5 years old when requested in advance, subject to availability.
- Please bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable footwear and clothing. You can bring refreshments.
- Inside the National Park there is a cafeteria where you can buy snacks or have lunch. Also, you can take your own box lunch.
- You will be arriving back to El Calafate at approximately 5pm / 5:30pm.
- A moderate amount of stairs involved
Location
El Calafate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(445 Ratings)
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Brij
Mar 20, 2024
Great tour! - Great tour and beautiful sights of the glacier. Our tour guide and driver did a fantastic job with all explanations and kept us on time! Highly recommend.
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Sightseer17046084828
Mar 11, 2024
Friendly and comfortable way to experience the Perito Moreno Glacier - The tour guide, Daniela, was punctual in collecting us from our hostel and was friendly and helpful, providing tips about the local area. She created a friendly vibe on the bus, connecting the group to each other. We stopped for photo opportunities along the way and were given time to view the glacier from the board walks, and then taken to the port for a boat ride to see the glacier from a different perspective. We were really lucky with the weather - it was a mild and clear day!
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Grace_m
Mar 11, 2024
Petito Moreno- Glacier Majesty at its best! - We enjoyed the narrated and scenic ride to Petito Moreno Glacier and of course the scenic vistas of the glacier and hiking were amazing. The boat ride out on the lake for closer views of the glacier and the calving of ice were also spectacular. We got beautiful photos and breathtaking views…We recommend bringing a picnic lunch to make the most of watching as you eat lunch and enjoying the special time in the outdoors there. Definitely don’t miss this trip if you come to Patagonia.
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Jananddianne
Mar 11, 2024
Stunning - Well organised. Guide was informative and made everything straightforward. Plenty of time to view the glacier at your own pace. The boat trip was worth the extra cost and again gave ample opportunity for everyone to take pictures.
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Molly_n
Mar 4, 2024
Great trip! - Our tour guide Pablo was amazing. He told us a lot of great and interesting information and did a great job of informing the group in both Spanish and English. The boat safari is definitely worth it. I was hesitant because of the added cost but it adds a lot!
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Nancy
Mar 3, 2024
Glacier tour - The glacier is amazing. Pablo was a great tour leader. His knowledge of the glaciet and the park really enhanced the trip. On hid suggestion we also included rhe boat ride which was great.
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A9734esalank
Mar 2, 2024
Amazing experience you must do once - The cost of the trip when I looked at it seemed expensive. However the experience of both the boat and walkways was worth the money. The guide conversed in both English and Spanish and was full of historical information. The glacier has to be seen to be appreciated and no amount of photos can capture it. You have to see it for yourself. I highly recommend you do so
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Eamonm670
Feb 25, 2024
Fantastic place but beware of Say Hueque rip off. - Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier was as exceptional as I thought it would be. It has to be seen, pictures do not do it justice.
Amazing trip BUT disgusted with Say Hueque who sent me an email the week before the trip advising me to book National Park entry tickets in advance to save time and money.
This was a LIE.
Not only was no time saved as some people from our bus had to go and pay while we waited but, worse still, the Entrance Fee was 12,000 Pesos. This equates to just over 14 USD whereas Say Hueque charged me 30 USD.
Disgusting profiteering from Say Hueque.
My suggestion is ignore what they say and pay at Entrance.
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Davide_l
Feb 28, 2024
Stunning ice wall - The experience was very good. Amazing scenaries, especially from the boat. During the road trip we were give interesting information on many aspects: flora, fauna, geology.
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Scott_d
Feb 24, 2024
Expensive bus ride - not a “tour” - The glacier is beautiful, obviously, but this tour is essentially a bus ride. Admission to the park is not included, lunch is not included, and the boat ride is not included. You get picked up at your hotel, which is nice, you learn maybe 1-2 facts about the glacier on the bus, then you have 2 hours of “free time” to walk around the glacier by yourself. The bus ride home was mostly silent. I’m confused about why a 2 hour bus ride costs over 100USD. Just find an actual bus or drive and skip this tour. You’ll have an identical experience.
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