Depart Puerto Natales for a long, scenic day to Perito Moreno Glacier: metal walkways, thunderous calving, and wide Patagonian plains. Read on for what to expect, border logistics, and packing tips.
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A pre-dawn bus rolls out of Puerto Natales and the road narrows into wind-thinned steppe. Dawn slides across the Patagonian plain and, hours later, the blue face of Perito Moreno appears on the horizon like a moving wall. Visitors step onto a network of metal walkways that thread along the ice front; each viewpoint offers a different angle on the cliff where ice calves with a thundering, aquatic finality that dares you to blink.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
14–16 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to walk short distances on metal walkways and stand for viewing.
Wildlife
History
Perito Moreno is named after explorer Francisco P. Moreno and lies within Los Glaciares National Park, created to protect the region’s glacial landscape.
Conservation
Park rules limit access to marked walkways to protect fragile shorelines; tourism and cross-border travel require careful waste and footprint management.
Reserve your spot on the Puerto Natales: Full-Day Transport to Perito Moreno Glacier today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Carry your passport and copies
This tour crosses the Argentina–Chile border; a current passport and copies speed immigration checks.
Layer for changing weather
Temperatures can swing quickly at the glacier—wear base layers, an insulating midlayer and a waterproof shell.
Plan for a long day
Travel time is extensive; bring snacks, a full water bottle, and expect limited restroom stops en route.
Bring binoculars for detail
Binoculars reveal distant calving, crevasse detail, and birds without crowding the railings.
Waterproof shell jacket
Protects against wind-driven spray and sudden rain while viewing the glacier.
Sturdy, water-resistant walking shoes
Provide traction on wet metal walkways and uneven viewpoints.
Binoculars
Bring distant details of calving, seracs, and wildlife into view.
Passport and photocopy
Required for cross-border travel and immigration checks.