Spend a full day from El Calafate at Perito Moreno Glacier: three hours on the park’s catwalks, scenic roadside viewpoints and bilingual guide interpretation. Practical, accessible and unforgettable for first-time glacier viewers.
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A light wind pushes glittering shards from the iceface as the coach drops you at the park entrance; the glacier looms like a slow-moving ocean of blue, cracking and groaning as it calves into the channel below. Walk the raised catwalks and the glacier fills the horizon — sheer walls, sculpted crevasses and a surface that seems to breathe.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people who can walk on boardwalks for several hours; minimal elevation but some stairs and uneven surfaces.
Wildlife
History
Perito Moreno is an outlet glacier of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and became part of Los Glaciares National Park, established to protect these unique ice systems and Patagonian landscapes.
Conservation
Los Glaciares is a UNESCO World Heritage area; visitors are asked to stay on designated paths and minimize waste to reduce impact on fragile tundra and waterways.
Reserve your spot on the Full Day Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Buy park entrance on arrival
The Los Glaciares National Park fee is paid at the park entrance — carry cash or a card and check current rates before travel.
Dress in layers and windproof gear
Weather changes fast; a waterproof shell plus insulating mid-layer keeps you comfortable on exposed walkways.
Protect batteries and electronics
Cold shortens battery life — keep spare batteries or a power bank warm and limit heavy video recording.
Plan for 3 hours of walking
You’ll have about three hours free on the catwalks; comfortable shoes and basic mobility are required for stairs and boardwalks.
Waterproof wind shell
Protects from Patagonian gusts and sudden rain while you’re exposed on the catwalks.
Sturdy walking shoes
Closed shoes with grip for wet boardwalks and short stair sections.
Warm mid-layer (fleece or down)
Keeps you warm during windy periods and while stationary at viewpoints.
Power bank/spare batteries
Cold drains device batteries—extra power keeps cameras and phones running.