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Your day begins in the heart of El Calafate. If transfers are included, relax as the bus winds through the golden Patagonian steppe to the port. Otherwise, make your own scenic drive to Puerto Bajo de las Sombras or Puerto Moreno, where your cruise awaits beneath a backdrop of endless blue and distant ice.
Throughout the Perito Moreno boat tour, seasoned bilingual guides bring the journey to life. Hear stories of ancient explorers, shifting ice fronts, and the ever-changing moods of the glacier. Their passion turns every sighting, from drifting icebergs to soaring condors, into a moment to remember.
Step aboard and set sail across Lago Argentino’s glassy waters. As the glacier draws near, its vast white walls rise like a frozen cathedral. You’ll hear deep rumbles, watch ice calve into the lake, and feel the crisp air dance on your face, a breathtaking hour of nature’s raw spectacle.
Embark on a full-day odyssey through Los Glaciares National Park. Drift past floating icebergs and glide through narrow channels toward the Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers. Choose standard seating or a premium cabin with panoramic views. Either way, Patagonia unfolds in cinematic grandeur.
On the full-day cruise, step ashore for a guided walk at Bahía Las Vacas. Wander among native lenga trees, wildflowers, and glacial streams as your guide shares stories of Patagonia’s fragile ecosystem. It’s a peaceful pause amid the immensity of ice and water.
As you sail between glaciers, enjoy a Patagonian-style box lunch or upgrade to a gourmet four-course meal served with Argentine blends in the premium lounge. Between bites, gaze out at blue ice cliffs glowing under the southern sun, it’s dining with the best view in the world.
Add the boardwalk experience to your cruise for the ultimate perspective. Walk the elevated pathways that wind along the glacier’s edge, where every turn reveals new shades of blue. Watch the ice shift, listen to the wind, and take in the vast stillness of this natural masterpiece.
Your day ends with a smooth return, either cruising back across the lake or by comfortable coach to your El Calafate hotel, depending on your ticket. As the sun dips behind the Andes, Patagonia’s silence lingers, the perfect farewell to a landscape that defies imagination.
| Ticket type | Sights covered | Duration | Boarding point | Inclusions | Upgrades | Boat type | Best for | Recommended ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short cruise | Southern face of Perito Moreno Glacier on Lago Argentino | 1 hour | Puerto Moreno | English and Spanish-speaking guide | Access to scenic glacier boardwalks, Round-trip hotel transfers from El Calafate | Medium-size catamaran | Travelers short on time, families, casual sightseers | From ARS 73,851 |
| Full-day cruise | Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers via Lago Argentino’s main channels | 8 to 13 hours | Puerto La Soledad | Guided walk to the Las Vacas Post in the forest area, Expert guide, Free Wi-Fi & parking | Access to Perito Moreno Footbridges, Gourmet box lunch, Round-trip hotel transfers from El Calafate | Large catamaran | Nature lovers and active travelers | From ARS 243,128 |
| Full-day premium cruise | Same route as full-day cruise with exclusive upper deck and lounge access | 8 to 13 hours | Puerto La Soledad | Access to the premium lounge, Guided walk to the Las Vacas Post, 4-course meal, Exclusive balcony for a group of 16, Personalised chef and waiters, Expert guide, Free Wi-Fi & parking | Access to Perito Moreno Footbridges, Round-trip hotel transfers from El Calafate | Luxury catamaran with panoramic windows | Luxury travelers, photographers, couples | From ARS 442,050 |
Towering 60 meters above Lago Argentino, constantly cracking and calving, a living wall of ice that commands silence and awe.
Boat views are stunning, but nothing compares to the quiet crackle under your boots as you walk across 10,000-year-old ice. It’s intimate, safe, and one of the only glacier treks in the world open to visitors.
The Perito Moreno Glacier boat tours range from a 1-hour cruise that sails along the glacier’s southern face to full-day cruises that explore further into Lago Argentino, visiting the Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers.
You’ll cruise through the turquoise waters of Lago Argentino, surrounded by floating icebergs and towering glacier walls. Unlike standard lake tours, these cruises bring you incredibly close to the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few in the world still advancing.
Yes, most Perito Moreno boat tours are accessible for travelers with limited mobility, with wide gangways and main-deck seating. The premium cruise, however, is not wheelchair-accessible as the dining lounge is located on the upper deck.
No, seating is open on the 1-hour and standard full-day cruises, so you can move freely between indoor cabins and outdoor viewing decks. Premium passengers have reserved upper-deck seating with table service and panoramic windows.
Both routes include Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers, but the premium cruise offers a smaller group size, upper-deck lounge, and a 4-course gourmet meal.
No, El Calafate boat tours typically run from September to May when Lago Argentino is navigable. Winter months (June–August) often bring ice and strong winds, limiting operations for safety reasons.
No, pets aren’t allowed on the El Calafate boat tours.
No, the Los Glaciares National Park entry ticket is not included in your cruise booking. After you book, you’ll receive details on where and how to purchase your park pass before your visit.
Don’t stop at the glacier’s edge. The full-day and premium cruises take you deeper, past drifting icebergs and hidden fjords to Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers. Enjoy guided walks, panoramic decks, and onboard dining as Patagonia unfolds in every direction.
Inclusions #
1-hour cruise to Perito Moreno Glacier Southern OR Northern Face (as per option selected)
English and Spanish-speaking guide
Guided tour of the glacier (as per option selected)
Access to scenic glacier boardwalks (as per option selected)
Round-trip hotel transfers from El Calafate (as per option selected)
Exclusions #
Tickets to Los Glaciares National Park
Snacks and drinks onboard (at your own expense)
Professional photographer (at your own expense)
Inclusions #
8-hour cruise to Perito Moreno, Upsala, and Spegazzini glaciers
English and Spanish-speaking guide
Guided walk to the Las Vacas Post in the forest area
Access to Perito Moreno Footbridges with a 2-hour guided hike (as per option selected)
Round-trip transfers from El Calafate city centre (as per option selected)
Return bus transfer to El Calafate from Perito Moreno (as per option selected)
Gourmet box lunch (as per option selected)
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Free parking at the port
Exclusions #
Inclusions #
8-hour cruise to Perito Moreno, Upsala, and Spegazzini glaciers
English and Spanish-speaking guide
Guided walk to the Las Vacas Post in the forest area
Access to the premium lounge
Premium 4-course meal (see the menu here)
Exclusive balcony for a group of 16
Personalised chef and waiters
Access to Perito Moreno Footbridges with a 2-hour guided hike (as per option selected)
Round-trip hotel transfers from El Calafate (as per option selected)
Return bus transfer to El Calafate from Perito Moreno (as per option selected)
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Free parking at the port
Exclusions #
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
