Trekking on a glacier is a big adventure, but it doesn’t need to take up precious planning time or cause any stress. This guided tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier area in Los Glaciares National Park takes you on a hassle-free hike across some of Patagonia’s most stunning glaciers. All necessary equipment is included, plus your guides provide information about the area’s history and culture as you go.
Don’t just admire the Perito Moreno Glacier from a distance, discover the highlight of Los Glaciares National Park from three different perspectives during a trekking tour that reveals panoramic views of the landscapes. Hike at your own pace on the ice using provided equipment, and enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off in El Calafate.
Travel to Torres del Paine in a rugged adventure truck, using an unpaved short cut to shave hours from your time in transit. That means more time in Torres del Paine National Park, where you’ll spend the morning hiking to viewpoints with spectacular perspectives on the mountain landscape. After a provided, picnic lunch, set out on a 2-hour hike to Lake Pehoé and Lake Nordenskjöld.
Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier in just one day is easy on this guided tour from El Calafate. An early-morning departure helps you beat the crowds, so you can wander along the walkways in front of the glacier without too much interference once you arrive. Then, get close within 490 feet (150 meters) of the glacier on a sailing tour around the south face.
Experience the majestic icy expanse of the Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Enjoy views of the peaks of Los Glaciares National Park with a professional guide, and take an optional boat ride on Argentino Lake for an up-close perspective on the fantastic formation. You might even witness the glacier’s signature movement and cracking sounds from detaching icebergs!
Visit the stunning Perito Moreno glacier on this full-day trip from El Calafate. Ride via coach to Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the park's scenic lookouts and walkways to see the glacier from a multitude of different angles. Opt for a boat ride along Perito Moreno's dramatic front side for additional spectacular views of the icy giant.
Go see some of the world’s most amazing glaciers before they disappear during this full-day tour of Lake Argentino. View multiple glaciers from the ship including Upsala, Seco, Heim, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno. Stop for a short guided walk and enjoy panoramic views of the glaciers and enjoy a boxed lunch with a non-alcoholic drink while you sail.
The journey begins at the private port La Soledad, located 47 kilometers from El Calafate.
From there, at 9:00 AM we will set sail for the North Canal of Lake Argentino. The ice floes will decorate our passage through the Upsala Canal, from where we can see the Upsala Glacier about 15 km away. Then, we headed towards the Spegazzini Channel to see several hanging glaciers such as the Seco, Heim Sur, Peinetta, and then disembark at Puesto de Las Vacas. There we will take a 30-minute walk through an Andean Patagonian forest and its beaches. Upon returning to the boat we will enjoy lunch while we continue our walk until we reach the front of the highest glacier in the National Park: the Spegazzini Glacier. At this point we go to the Perito Moreno Glacier, where they can disembark on the footbridges for an hour and a half (if they choose this option).
We will return to La Soledad port and return to the city at 06:00 PM.
We will start at 7:30 in the morning with the pick up from the hotels in El Calafate. Finished it, we will undertake a trip to the town of El Chaltén (National Capital of Trekking) 220 km from El Calafate. On our tour, we will cross the Santa Cruz River, and we will stop for a few minutes at Estancia La Leona, next to the river of the same name. We will continue on our way to El Chaltén, bordering Lake Viedma.
Upon arrival in Chaltén, we will have 5 hours to enjoy this small mountain town (if you choose the option with a box lunch or lunch, read the details).
To tour the place, we have 2 options:
- Enabled all year round: Visit the Mirador de los Cóndores and the Chorrillo del Salto Accompanied by the guide.
- From September to April - (Subject to weather conditions): make part of the trail to Fitz Roy, reaching Laguna Capri (self-guided trail of 8 km round trip).
To return, we will all meet at a previously arranged meeting point.
Check out the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, which can reach up to over 260ft (80m) high, on this full day trek, either guided or non-guided- your choice. You'll have a chance to walk along the glacier walkways, and get tons of photos from viewpoints along the way. This tour starts in Los Glaciares National park, which is about 50m (80km) from El Calafate.
Hike El Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day tour from El Cafate. This trip is a must-do for thrill-seekers and adventure travelers. This full-day expedition includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in El Calafate, a boat ride from Bajo de las Sombras port as well as all the necessary glacier-hiking equipment like crampons and ice axes. A professional local guide ensures your safety and enjoyment.
A journey through the Patagonian steppe Argentina, appreciating one of the most impressive places in our south, Lake Argentino, its fauna, flora and its immeasurable landscapes.
It is a tour in 4x4 where every moment is a unique experience. The coast of Lake Argentino is surrounded by nature and history. The ascent to Punta Bonita cliff allows to have an excellent panoramic view. The Punta Walichu archaeological site is visited where the cave paintings made by natives are interpreted in the walls of caves. We finish the tour in one of the caves, where you have lunch or dinner, with an impressive view of the lake and the mountains.
See Southern Patagonia’s most famous and expansive glaciers as you embark on a cruise across Argentino Lake. Climb aboard your vessel and enjoy sweeping views of Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Seco, and Upsala glaciers from the exterior decks. While sailing, listen to commentary about the ecosystem and geology of Patagonia.
It is now in your hands to be able to experience the Perito Moreno Glacier like no one has ever experienced it before. At water level. You will be able to contemplate its extraordinary size, noise and movement in an unforgettable way.
You don't have to worry if you don't have previous kayaking experience, our guides will explain how to navigate these amazing glacial waters safely.
The guides will provide you with the necessary equipment: a Gore-Tex dry suit, thermal suit, boots, gloves and life jacket
After selecting your suits and getting ready, we'll head to the shores of the lake for safety briefings and to warm up with some exercises.
You will find yourself sailing with your kayak in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier, an experience that you will never forget, for 1 hour 30 minutes.
We will return to the meeting point for hot drinks and snacks, after the activity
Free time of approximately 2 hours to walk the catwalks
Explore deep into the Perito Moreno Glacier during the Big Ice Tour. On this adventure from El Calafate, sail across the otherworldly blue of Lago Argentino and disembark on the ice of the glacier itself. Don some crampons and follow your expert adventure guides into the interior of the glacier. Explore the deep crevasses, caves and underground lagoons. This tour is suitable only for those in good physical condition.
A highlight of this part of Patagonia is the massive Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. This glacier covers more than 90 square miles (230 square km) and often calves large chunks of ice off its 5-mile (3 km) long face into Lake Argentino hundreds of feet below. Travelers who want to experience many aspects of this natural wonder will appreciate this full-day tour which includes ice hiking on Perito Moreno Glacier (specialized equipment provided), taking a boat trip to explore the face of Perito Moreno Glacier, and strolling a zig-zagging boardwalk to watch for dramatic calving activity.
TODO GLACIARES is much more than sailing. It is a visit that is unlike anything you know and that cannot be described in words.
It is an unforgettable experience in which you will get to know the heart of Los Glaciares National Park, sailing between icebergs, reaching the foot of the Spegazzini Glacier and the Upsala Glacier Ice Barrier makes it unique.
So do not hesitate. You have to be there and we will let you know.
Admire the UNESCO-listed Perito Moreno Glacier and the spectacular landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park from two different perspectives on a day trip from El Calafate. Not only will you enjoy ample time to see the glacier from the boardwalks, you’ll also get closer to the ice during a boat trip on Argentino Lake (Lago Argentino).
The mighty Perito Moreno Glacier is the star attraction of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Los Glaciares National Park. On this tour, enjoy free time to explore the park and admire views of the glaciers by land, then experience the natural wonder from the water on a thrilling kayaking excursion. Paddle around Lake Argentino, beneath snow-capped mountain peaks and dramatic icebergs, then warm up with hot drinks and a packed lunch back on the shore.
Explore El Calafate on this 3-night excursion from Buenos Aires including airfare. Fly from Argentina's capital to El Calafate, the gateway city to Los Glaciares National Park. Tour this UNESCO World Heritage Site and see the Perito Moreno glacier. Explore El Calafate at your leisure during a full day of free time. Flights and breakfast each day are included; choose from 3-, 4-, or 5-star hotels.
In this full day adventure through Chilean lands you will have as main attractions the Sarmiento de Gambia Lake Viewpoint, the Paine River Falls, the upper viewpoint of Almirante Nieto Hill / Cuernos del Paine, and the entrance to Laguna Amarga.
The tour starts at 6:30 A.M. where you will be picked up at the Hotel. Then you will go to the border crossing "Cancha Carrera" through a gravel road to enter the Republic of Chile.
Once inside the Torres del Paine National Park, you will be able to follow the different trekking trails, where, accompanied by local experts, you will be provided with a snack for lunch.
Please note that there will be several hikes, the longest being approximately 1 hour and a half. It is recommended to be in good physical condition.
Break less of a sweat than you would on traditional El Chaltén hiking tours on a gentle trekking day trip that’s ideal for less-experienced walkers. You’ll embark on two low-exertion walks that still reveal spectacular views of the landscapes, at a relaxed pace that’s tailored to the whole group.
Trek across Perito Moreno Glacier in this full-day trip in Los Glaciares National Park from El Calafate. Travel to the park by bus, board a boat to cruise across Lago Argentino and conquer the glacier. Led by an expert guide, don your crampons and hike the stunning ice mass, discovering ice caves, waterfalls and deep crevasses along the way. Bring a packed lunch to enjoy atop one of the world's only advancing glaciers during your 4-hour trek. Reverse your journey across glacier, lake and Patagonian alpine road, ending with drop-off at your El Calafate hotel.
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Torres Del Paine Full Day Overland Truck 4x4 From Calafate
"The tour was great! Had a wonderful experience with clear weather and great views. Driver and guide were extremely helpful. They had a great “can-do” attitude even when they had to change a flat tire!"..."
"The tour was great! Had a wonderful experience with clear weather and great views. Driver and guide were extremely helpful. They had a great “can-do” attitude even when they had to change a flat tire!"
Full-Day Tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier with optional Boat Safari
"Grandiose! Our guide Paola was really interesting, good explanations, great translation, lots of details and able to answer all of the questions. Very well organized. Open your eyes and ears and enjoy the spectacle! I recommend to take the boat tour to get a full experience."..."
"Grandiose! Our guide Paola was really interesting, good explanations, great translation, lots of details and able to answer all of the questions. Very well organized. Open your eyes and ears and enjoy the spectacle! I recommend to take the boat tour to get a full experience."
Glaciers Full Day Sightseeing Cruise on board 'Maria Turquesa'
"Kudos to all the crew from the Maria Turquesa, very kind and helpful; special mention to it’s captain, Pablo, who took us through the lake and allow us to enjoy all the views of the different glaciers in the beautiful lake Argentino."..."
"Kudos to all the crew from the Maria Turquesa, very kind and helpful; special mention to it’s captain, Pablo, who took us through the lake and allow us to enjoy all the views of the different glaciers in the beautiful lake Argentino."
El Calafate Adventure Tour: MiniTrekking Across El Perito Moreno Glacier
"Patagonia dream is very well organized and ponctuel, I suggest people book directly from Patagonia dream, not through other company, I booked with other company, they rarely reply me and don’t answer my questions, finally this other company took Patagonia dream, when I write to Patagonia dream, they responded my question right away . And the mini trekking is fantastic!"..."
"Patagonia dream is very well organized and ponctuel, I suggest people book directly from Patagonia dream, not through other company, I booked with other company, they rarely reply me and don’t answer my questions, finally this other company took Patagonia dream, when I write to Patagonia dream, they responded my question right away . And the mini trekking is fantastic!"
"Very enjoyable. Highly recommended for a beautiful afternoon. The horses are very easy-going. A highlight to be able to get a bit deeper into the landscape. The staff is also very pleasant."..."
"Very enjoyable. Highly recommended for a beautiful afternoon. The horses are very easy-going. A highlight to be able to get a bit deeper into the landscape. The staff is also very pleasant."
"The best part of this tour was the dinner with an amazing sunset. The pancho made all the difference and I enjoyed learning more about the history and culture of the area."..."
"The best part of this tour was the dinner with an amazing sunset. The pancho made all the difference and I enjoyed learning more about the history and culture of the area."
Kayak experience through the Perito Moreno Glacier and walkway tour
"What a unique experience, to be able to kayak so close to a magnificent glacier. The experience was just as described. We felt very safe doing this. The company provided all the equipment needed for cold-water kayaking. The guides were knowledgable and emphasized safety, and they even had a powerboat (following at a distance so as not to interrupt the kayak experience) in case of emergencies. Their description is accurate that no previous kayaking experience is necessary. We felt it was worth what we paid for the experience."..."
"What a unique experience, to be able to kayak so close to a magnificent glacier. The experience was just as described. We felt very safe doing this. The company provided all the equipment needed for cold-water kayaking. The guides were knowledgable and emphasized safety, and they even had a powerboat (following at a distance so as not to interrupt the kayak experience) in case of emergencies. Their description is accurate that no previous kayaking experience is necessary. We felt it was worth what we paid for the experience."
El Calafate: Big Ice Tour at Perito Moreno Glacier
"I went on the Big Ice tour as a solo traveler. One girl in our tour group was very scared and had a hard time keeping up. Our guide, Agustin took her by the hand the whole time and led her as well as the group on a great tour of the glacier. They did a great job making her feel comfortable and safe while making the tour good for everyone else."..."
"I went on the Big Ice tour as a solo traveler. One girl in our tour group was very scared and had a hard time keeping up. Our guide, Agustin took her by the hand the whole time and led her as well as the group on a great tour of the glacier. They did a great job making her feel comfortable and safe while making the tour good for everyone else."
Full Day Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier including Navigation
"The glacier! The drive to and from is picturesque and you see wildlife along the way. It’s definitely worth it to hike the trails and spring for the boat ride. You won’t be disappointed!"..."
"The glacier! The drive to and from is picturesque and you see wildlife along the way. It’s definitely worth it to hike the trails and spring for the boat ride. You won’t be disappointed!"
4 Day Tour to El Calafate by Air from Buenos Aires
"The hotel Rochester is by the lake which makes you relax, and with free shuttle to downtown. The Moreno is great. The free day gives you option to choose another excursion."..."
"The hotel Rochester is by the lake which makes you relax, and with free shuttle to downtown. The Moreno is great. The free day gives you option to choose another excursion."
Perito Moreno Glacier Big Ice Trek from El Calafate
"This was a fantastic trip. It is a long day - but ever moment is memorable. From the climb from the boat through to lunch on the glacier, this is a day filled with experiences that I will never forget."..."
"This was a fantastic trip. It is a long day - but ever moment is memorable. From the climb from the boat through to lunch on the glacier, this is a day filled with experiences that I will never forget."