Experience Perito Moreno by land and water: boardwalk panoramas meet a one-hour boat cruise that sails the glacier front, delivering thunderous calving and close-up iceberg views. This full-day excursion from El Calafate blends easy walking with dramatic glacier scenery.
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You leave El Calafate before breakfast and the Patagonian steppe opens like a wide, yellow sea; the wind sketches lines across it and the first bay of Lago Argentino appears with black-necked swans and flamingos lifting from the shallows. After a drive across grassy plains the forested fringe of Los Glaciares National Park arrives, and then—suddenly—the glacier dominates the horizon: a jagged blue wall that groans, calves and throws blocks into the lake with a thunder you feel in your chest.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on boardwalks and standing during the boat cruise.
Wildlife
History
Perito Moreno is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and was named after explorer Francisco P. Moreno; Los Glaciares National Park was established in the 1930s to protect this ice system.
Conservation
The park uses boardwalks and regulated boat lanes to minimize visitor impact; stay on trails, avoid approaching ice, and follow guide instructions to protect fragile habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier with boat navigation today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Layer for rapidly changing weather
Wind and temperature can shift quickly at the glacier; bring a warm mid-layer and a waterproof outer shell.
Protect camera gear from spray
The boat's proximity to the ice can produce spray—use waterproof covers or dry bags for electronics.
Charge batteries and carry spares
Cold drains batteries fast; keep spares warm in an inner pocket for photos and phone use.
Stay on marked walkways
Boardwalks protect fragile vegetation and keep you at a safe distance from unstable ice and cliff edges.
Windproof waterproof jacket
Shields against spray, wind chill and sudden rain at the glacier.
Sturdy walking shoes
Traction and support for uneven boardwalks and viewing platforms.
Camera with weather protection
To capture calving events—use a protective cover against spray.
Insulated gloves and hat
Keeps extremities warm during the crossing and while standing on the deck.