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Cross Lago Rico by boat and walk along Perito Moreno’s south wall for an intimate, close-range look at one of Patagonia’s most dramatic glaciers. This half-day excursion blends lake views, a short shoreline hike, and high-probability ice calving sightings.
Cross Lago Rico by boat and walk along Perito Moreno’s south wall for an intimate, close-range look at one of Patagonia’s most dramatic glaciers. This half-day excursion blends lake views, a short shoreline hike, and high-probability ice calving sightings.
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Operated by Que Hacer en Buenos Aires · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
You step from an air-conditioned minibus into a wind that seems to speak ice — cool, sharp and carrying the distant crack of a glacier calving. The day begins in El Calafate and quickly opens into Los Glaciares National Park: a narrow boat crossing of Lago Rico, a shoreline walk beneath towering ice cliffs, and repeated, jaw-dropping views of Perito Moreno's south face.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Suitable for most people who can comfortably walk 1–2 km on uneven ground; not strenuous but requires balance and steadiness.
The guided shore hike is about 1.5 km and typically takes around 1–1.5 hours over sand, stones, slopes and stairs.
Yes — boat transportation across Lago Rico is included and is used both to reach the opposite shore and to view the glacier’s south face from the water.
The activity is suitable for most ages and fitness levels, but it's not recommended for those with serious spinal, cardiovascular issues, or pregnant travelers; ask about mobility limitations when booking.
The tour is listed as all-sales-final with no refunds; while guides monitor conditions, confirm pickup and any contingency plans with the operator when you book.
Perito Moreno sits within Los Glaciares National Park, created in 1937; the glacier is named after explorer Francisco P. Moreno, an early advocate for Argentine conservation.
The park strictly enforces marked trails and no-litter rules to limit human impact; tourism supports local conservation, but staying on paths is essential to protect fragile soils and vegetation.
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