Stand before a moving wall of blue: this full-day tour from El Calafate delivers guided transfers, access to the park’s walkways and an included box lunch so you can focus on the glacier’s dramatic calving. Read on for what to expect and how to prepare.
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You arrive on a low sun morning and the road to Perito Moreno ribbon-stretches across Patagonian steppe, the wind shaping grass into oceanic waves. Lake Argentino slides into view—its cold blue daring you closer—then the forested fringe of lenga and ñire appears, and finally the glacier itself: a moving wall of ice that groans and recalibrates the horizon.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Light-level fitness recommended—short to moderate walks on flat, maintained walkways and standing for extended viewing periods.
Wildlife
History
Perito Moreno is named after explorer Francisco Moreno and is part of Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site established to protect the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and its landscape.
Conservation
The park enforces strict walkway use to protect fragile tundra and minimize human impact; climate change remains the main long-term threat to glacier stability.
Reserve your spot on the Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier with Box Lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Layer for variable weather
Temperatures can swing rapidly—pack a windproof shell and warm mid-layer to stay comfortable on exposed walkways.
Bring binoculars
Binoculars let you scan the ice front and lake margin for calving events and distant birdlife like black-necked swans.
Protect against sun and glare
Snow and ice magnify UV—use sunglasses with good coverage and sunscreen even on overcast days.
Stay on marked walkways
Boardwalks are there to protect fragile tundra and to keep you safe from unstable terrain near the glacier.
Windproof waterproof jacket
Blocks the cold Patagonian wind and light precipitation while you watch the glacier.
winter
Sturdy walking shoes
Grippy, comfortable shoes are useful for the metal and wooden walkway surfaces and short walks.
Warm mid-layer (fleece or down)
Traps heat between your base and shell layers during chilly mornings and windy afternoons.
fall
Sunglasses + sunscreen
Protects against UV reflected off ice and water—essential even on cloudy days.
summer