Paddle to the face of Perito Moreno Glacier and combine sea‑level perspective with the classic walkway viewpoints. This half-day adventure pairs guided kayak time with interpretive stops for dramatic glacier views.
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The first paddle stroke feels like a negotiation with the cold: glassy water at your bow, the glacier looming like an ancient wall that doesn’t hurry. You launch from Los Templanos beach beneath a sky that can shift from bright to pewter in an hour, and the glacier’s blue ice seems to push forward and dare you to get closer.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; ability to sit and paddle for 90 minutes and manage short shore scrambling.
Wildlife
History
Perito Moreno Glacier is part of a landscape long used by Tehuelche peoples before 19th‑century Argentine exploration and later national park designation.
Conservation
Visitors should follow park rules to minimize impact; glaciers are sensitive to climate change, and staying on trails and not leaving waste helps protect shorelines.
Reserve your spot on the Perito Moreno Adventure: Kayak Experience and Walkway Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Dress in layers
Temperatures on the lake can be several degrees colder than in town; wear insulating layers under the provided drysuit.
Secure electronics
Use a small waterproof dry bag for phones and cameras — spray from calving can be sudden and heavy.
Time your visit
Aim for morning departures for calmer water and better light for photography.
Follow guide distance rules
Keep the instructed buffer from the glacier’s face during calving events to avoid hazards from waves and falling ice.
Insulated base layers
Retain body heat under the drysuit during long exposure to cold air and spray.
Waterproof dry bag
Protects camera, phone and extra clothing from spray and possible splashes.
Windproof jacket
Blocks the strong Patagonian winds between landing and viewpoint walks.
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Dry shoes or neoprene booties
Useful for shore exits and keeping feet warm after paddling.