Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia

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...

Stop At: Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina

Los Glaciares National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 when its almost 200 glaciers were discovered. Half of the park is occupied by the Patagonian ice field, the second-largest ice field after Antarctica. Upon arrival at the National Park, you will purchase your entrance tickets.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pasarelas Perito Moreno, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, El Calafate 9405 Argentina

Following up, your guide will explain the different walkways of the park so that you can tour them according to your interest. The walkways will allow you to access the viewing balconies that showcase the glacier from different angles. Enjoy this incredible natural show! You will be amazed not only by the impressive glacier but also by the typical tree vegetation of the Andean Patagonian forest. You will go to the main balcony and then walk freely on the walkways until the meeting time agreed with the guide.

For lunchtime, the National Park offers a service area with a restaurant and a snack bar (lunch not included)

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Lago Argentino, El Calafate Argentina

If you choose the "including Boat Safari" option, you will take a 1-hour boat ride through Rico Branch of Lago Argentino, to get a different perspective of this impressive glacier. Sail along the massive glacier wall and in between floating icebergs. Watch closely to see pieces of ice detach from the glacier and slide into the surrounding lake!

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia

After exploring the park, relax on the returning drive to El Calafate, where your full-day tour will conclude in the early evening, at approximately 5 p.m.

**Schedules and the order of the visited attractions / activities may vary, according to the guide's evaluation, weather and the characteristics of the group.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 09:00 AM
Duração: 8 To 9 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up from hotels in El Calafate is included. Pick-up time from your hotel will be between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m.

If your hotel is NOT listed, please provide your hotel name when booking in the 'Special Requirements' box. If you are staying at an Airbnb/bungalow/apartment, please let us know and we will inform a meeting point for pick-up. You MUST give your personal phone number so that we can reach you if needed.

Pick-up not included on hotels located in the outskirts of the city, such as ‘El Galpon del Glaciar’, ‘Eolo’, ‘Estancia Nibepo Aike’, etc. In this case, the traveler must pay an extra cost for the transfer to the city center.

Transfer from El Calafate Airport/Bus Station to your Hotel in Calafate available with extra cost. Please ask at the moment of booking.

Pick up time on Christmas and New Year may vary.

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Professional Bilingual Guide
• Boat ride (if you've choosen our tour option that includes it)
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Não Incluído

• Gratuities
• Lunch
• Entrance fees payable only in cash and local currency

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