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Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari
(548) Reviews
El Calafate
About
Be seduced by the fascinating landscape of the Perito Moreno glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Admire the mesmerizing beauty of the spiky glacier walls, its crevasses and the immensity of its ice formations while touring this renowned national park. Optional: If you choose the "including Boat Safari" option, you'll get a closer view of this natural wonder from the water! On this tour, you’ll also learn about the general glaciology of the region, as well as the formation of an ice bridge, a particular phenomenon that happens every few years in the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat ride (if you've choosen our tour option that includes it)
Professional Bilingual Guide
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Lunch
National Park
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Important: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants.
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Important: Passport digital copy from all passengers are required to confirm Boat Ride
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Children: Travelers MUST provide a copy/attachment of children passport if they are under 15 years old. All children must occupy a seat.
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Child seats: Available for children from 3 up to 5 years old when requested in advance, subject to availability.
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Please bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable footwear and clothing. You can bring refreshments.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari
(548) Reviews
El Calafate
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About
Be seduced by the fascinating landscape of the Perito Moreno glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Admire the mesmerizing beauty of the spiky glacier walls, its crevasses and the immensity of its ice formations while touring this renowned national park. Optional: If you choose the "including Boat Safari" option, you'll get a closer view of this natural wonder from the water! On this tour, you’ll also learn about the general glaciology of the region, as well as the formation of an ice bridge, a particular phenomenon that happens every few years in the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat ride (if you've choosen our tour option that includes it)
Professional Bilingual Guide
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Lunch
National Park
Itinerary
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El Calafate
After pick-up at your hotel in El Calafate, you will go on an scenic drive to Los Glaciares National Park. Enjoy the landscapes during the drive: You will border the southern shore of 'Argentine Lake' and cross the Patagonian steppe. On the way, take some pictures at the 'Curve of Sighs', and you will discover the meaning of its name...
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Perito Moreno Glacier
Los Glaciares National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 when its almost 200 glaciers were discovered. Half of the park is occupied by the Patagonian ice field, the second-largest ice field after Antarctica. Upon arrival at the National Park, you will purchase your entrance tickets.
40 minutes
3
Pasarelas Perito Moreno
Following up, your guide will explain the different walkways of the park so that you can tour them according to your interest. The walkways will allow you to access the viewing balconies that showcase the glacier from different angles. Enjoy this incredible natural show! You will be amazed not only by the impressive glacier but also by the typical tree vegetation of the Andean Patagonian forest. You will go to the main balcony and then walk freely on the walkways until the meeting time agreed with the guide. The duration of this step may vary depending on weather conditions.
For lunchtime, the National Park offers a service area with a restaurant and a snack bar (lunch not included)
4 hours
4
Lago Argentino
If you choose the "including Boat Safari" option, you will take a 1-hour boat ride through Rico Branch of Lago Argentino, to get a different perspective of this impressive glacier. Sail along the massive glacier wall and in between floating icebergs. Watch closely to see pieces of ice detach from the glacier and slide into the surrounding lake!
1 hour
5
El Calafate
After exploring the park, relax on the returning drive to El Calafate, where your full-day tour will conclude in the early evening, at approximately 5 p.m.
**Schedules and the order of the visited attractions / activities may vary, according to the guide's evaluation, weather and the characteristics of the group.
