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Stand at the edge of a living glacier: an 8-hour tour from El Calafate takes you to Perito Moreno’s boardwalks and, optionally, within 150 meters by boat. Expect dramatic calving, multiple viewpoints, and clear practical guidance for timing and gear.
Stand at the edge of a living glacier: an 8-hour tour from El Calafate takes you to Perito Moreno’s boardwalks and, optionally, within 150 meters by boat. Expect dramatic calving, multiple viewpoints, and clear practical guidance for timing and gear.
You arrive before the sun softens the Patagonian air, the road unspooling 80 km from El Calafate toward a staggering wall of blue-white. The walkways that frame Perito Moreno sit like tiers of observation—balconies and stairways that bring you face to face with a glacier that moves and groans, calving thunderous blocks into Canal de los Témpanos.
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Operated by Tours Buenos Aires · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
You arrive before the sun softens the Patagonian air, the road unspooling 80 km from El Calafate toward a staggering wall of blue-white. The walkways that frame Perito Moreno sit like tiers of observation—balconies and stairways that bring you face to face with a glacier that moves and groans, calving thunderous blocks into Canal de los Témpanos.
Geologically, Perito Moreno is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field; its front stretches roughly 5 km and rises over 60 meters above the water in places. Named for explorer Francisco P. Moreno, the glacier sits inside Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage area established to protect this dynamic ice landscape. Local guides blend natural science with regional history—how Patagonian weather shapes the ice, and how ranching and exploration shaped El Calafate’s culture.
Practicalities are straightforward: tours depart El Calafate with hotel pickup, run about eight hours, and cross the park’s network of boardwalks for multiple vantage points. An optional one-hour navigation on Lake Argentino’s Rico Branch brings you within ~150 meters of the glacier’s south face for an intimate view of calving and ice textures.
Bring layered, waterproof clothing, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses; winds can shift fast and spray or spindrift will chill exposed skin. Purchase your park ticket online or at the entrance, and allow time for photo stops and the slow, hypnotic pauses when the ice speaks.
easy.
6–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on boardwalks and stairs but no technical climbing.
Yes—you can buy the Los Glaciares National Park ticket online or at the park entrance; online purchase saves time during peak season.
The one-hour navigation in front of the glacier is optional—select it when booking or add it locally if available and weather permits.
The drive is about 80 km (roughly 1.5 hours each way) on paved and well-maintained roads with scenic stops en route.
The walkways are accessible for people with limited mobility in many sections, and the tour is suitable for most ages; however, stairs and uneven surfaces exist—check with the operator for specific accessibility needs.
Perito Moreno is named after Argentine explorer Francisco P. Moreno; the glacier is a prominent feature inside Los Glaciares National Park, protected since 1937.
Visitor access is concentrated on boardwalks to minimize impact; be mindful of waste and stay on marked paths—climate change is altering glacier behavior and local ecosystems.
Tours Buenos Aires operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You arrive before the sun softens the Patagonian air, the road unspooling 80 km from El Calafate toward a staggering wall of blue-white. The walkways that frame Perito Moreno sit like tiers of observation—balconies and stairways that bring you face to face with a glacier that moves and groans, calving thunderous blocks into Canal de los Témpanos.
You arrive before the sun softens the Patagonian air, the road unspooling 80 km from El Calafate toward a staggering wall of blue-white. The walkways that frame Perito Moreno sit like tiers of observation—balconies and stairways that bring you face to face with a glacier that moves and groans, calving thunderous blocks into Canal de los Témpanos.
Geologically, Perito Moreno is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field; its front stretches roughly 5 km and rises over 60 meters above the water in places. Named for explorer Francisco P. Moreno, the glacier sits inside Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage area established to protect this dynamic ice landscape. Local guides blend natural science with regional history—how Patagonian weather shapes the ice, and how ranching and exploration shaped El Calafate’s culture.
Practicalities are straightforward: tours depart El Calafate with hotel pickup, run about eight hours, and cross the park’s network of boardwalks for multiple vantage points. An optional one-hour navigation on Lake Argentino’s Rico Branch brings you within ~150 meters of the glacier’s south face for an intimate view of calving and ice textures.
Bring layered, waterproof clothing, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses; winds can shift fast and spray or spindrift will chill exposed skin. Purchase your park ticket online or at the entrance, and allow time for photo stops and the slow, hypnotic pauses when the ice speaks.