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Walk the 4 km network of walkways at Perito Moreno and take a one‑hour boat ride to the base of an 80‑meter ice wall. This full‑day trip from El Calafate pairs close-up glacier viewing with practical tips for timing, transport, and what to pack.
Walk the 4 km network of walkways at Perito Moreno and take a one‑hour boat ride to the base of an 80‑meter ice wall. This full‑day trip from El Calafate pairs close-up glacier viewing with practical tips for timing, transport, and what to pack.
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Operated by Patagonia Dreams · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
You step onto grated boardwalks that cantilever above a lake of glass-blue fragments, wind cutting across Lago Argentino and the glacier wall rising like a frozen cliff—an 80‑meter mosaic of cobalt, white and shadow. The path threads through short lenga forest and scrub, delivering sudden, panoramic views where chunks of ice tumble with a sound you feel in your chest.
easy.
8 hours (round trip from El Calafate).
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking up to 4 km on boardwalks and standing during boat approach
The park’s network of walkways totals about 4 km (2.5 mi); most visitors spend up to three hours exploring viewpoints.
Yes—calving is common but unpredictable; the boat approach improves your chance to hear and see chunks fall into the lake.
Park entrance is paid on arrival in Argentine pesos. Visa is often accepted; Mastercard may not be—bring cash as backup.
Main viewpoints and some walkways are stroller/wheelchair friendly; infants should sit on laps for the boat portion and those with mobility needs should verify accessibility ahead of time.
The glacier is named after explorer Francisco “Perito” Moreno and sits within Los Glaciares National Park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its glacial landscapes.
Stay on walkways to protect fragile moraine and tundra; park fees support research and conservation of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
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