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Float across Lago Rico and walk boardwalks that hug the forested shore to stand before Perito Moreno’s towering south face. This full-day combination of boat navigation and short trekking offers panoramic views, possible ice calving, and easy walking on mixed terrain.
Float across Lago Rico and walk boardwalks that hug the forested shore to stand before Perito Moreno’s towering south face. This full-day combination of boat navigation and short trekking offers panoramic views, possible ice calving, and easy walking on mixed terrain.
A cold wind pushes across Lago Rico as the boat slips toward the southern face of Perito Moreno. The glacier rises from the water like an ancient wall—layered blues and hard white—and the forested shore tightens into a narrow ribbon of boardwalks that snake along the lake. You step off the boat onto sandy, stony ground and follow the path under lenga trees; every now and then the glacier answers with a distant crack and booming calving.
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Operated by Azul Latina Travel · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
A cold wind pushes across Lago Rico as the boat slips toward the southern face of Perito Moreno. The glacier rises from the water like an ancient wall—layered blues and hard white—and the forested shore tightens into a narrow ribbon of boardwalks that snake along the lake. You step off the boat onto sandy, stony ground and follow the path under lenga trees; every now and then the glacier answers with a distant crack and booming calving.
Geology here is direct: Perito Moreno is an outlet of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, advancing and retreating on rhythms visible in its striated ice and towering seracs. Named for explorer Francisco P. Moreno, the park mixes human history of gaucho settlements with scientific study of glaciology.
The tour combines roughly 90 minutes of guided walking—on mixed sand, stone, slopes and stairs—plus boat navigation that frames the southern wall from the water. Expect 2 hours on the catwalks for panoramic viewing and repeated photo stops; boats give a lower-angle perspective ideal for watching ice detach and fall. Wildlife is discreet but present: waterfowl and Andean condors patrol the thermals; the forest hides huemul habitat further inland.
Practical edge: carry cash (park fee is paid on arrival), layer for sudden wind and spray, and wear waterproof trekking shoes. Bring a packed lunch—the operator recommends eating on the forest shore before reboarding. The itinerary may run morning or afternoon and lasts a full day from El Calafate, making timing and charged devices essential. With straightforward terrain and unforgettable views, this outing is an accessible way to feel the glacier’s scale up close.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks over uneven terrain and stairs but no technical climbing.
No—the national park entrance fee is paid on arrival in cash (Argentine pesos) and is not included in the tour price.
No—this tour includes boardwalk viewing, a forest walk and boat navigation; it does not include a glacier walk with crampons.
The guided walking segments total about 90 minutes of active hiking plus 2 hours on catwalks for viewing; boat navigation runs several short crossings to frame the southern wall.
The route is rated easy but includes stairs and uneven surfaces—children and those with limited mobility may join but should expect some short climbs and uneven footing.
Perito Moreno sits in Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site; the glacier is named for 19th-century explorer Francisco P. Moreno who studied Patagonia.
Visitors are asked to stick to boardwalks and trails to protect fragile soils and forest; the park manages access to minimize disturbance to ice-front and shore habitats.
Azul Latina Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A cold wind pushes across Lago Rico as the boat slips toward the southern face of Perito Moreno. The glacier rises from the water like an ancient wall—layered blues and hard white—and the forested shore tightens into a narrow ribbon of boardwalks that snake along the lake. You step off the boat onto sandy, stony ground and follow the path under lenga trees; every now and then the glacier answers with a distant crack and booming calving.
A cold wind pushes across Lago Rico as the boat slips toward the southern face of Perito Moreno. The glacier rises from the water like an ancient wall—layered blues and hard white—and the forested shore tightens into a narrow ribbon of boardwalks that snake along the lake. You step off the boat onto sandy, stony ground and follow the path under lenga trees; every now and then the glacier answers with a distant crack and booming calving.
Geology here is direct: Perito Moreno is an outlet of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, advancing and retreating on rhythms visible in its striated ice and towering seracs. Named for explorer Francisco P. Moreno, the park mixes human history of gaucho settlements with scientific study of glaciology.
The tour combines roughly 90 minutes of guided walking—on mixed sand, stone, slopes and stairs—plus boat navigation that frames the southern wall from the water. Expect 2 hours on the catwalks for panoramic viewing and repeated photo stops; boats give a lower-angle perspective ideal for watching ice detach and fall. Wildlife is discreet but present: waterfowl and Andean condors patrol the thermals; the forest hides huemul habitat further inland.
Practical edge: carry cash (park fee is paid on arrival), layer for sudden wind and spray, and wear waterproof trekking shoes. Bring a packed lunch—the operator recommends eating on the forest shore before reboarding. The itinerary may run morning or afternoon and lasts a full day from El Calafate, making timing and charged devices essential. With straightforward terrain and unforgettable views, this outing is an accessible way to feel the glacier’s scale up close.