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Day Trip from Buenos Aires to Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier

About this experience

Get ready to discover the land of ice on an unforgettable day trip to El Calafate. Early in the morning, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Buenos Aires and fly you to El Calafate, gateway to Patagonia’s glaciers. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to Los Glaciares National Park for a visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier walkways — available as a private or regular excursion. Enjoy panoramic views from various balconies and witness the glacier’s impressive ice walls. Then, embark on a Nautical Safari boat ride on Lake Rico, getting up close to the glacier’s southern face for stunning photo opportunities. After a day surrounded by awe-inspiring nature, your transfer will take you back to the airport for your flight to Buenos Aires. We'll drop you off at your hotel, with memories that will last a lifetime.

At a glance

  • Duration: 14 hr
  • Private experience

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Day Trip from Buenos Aires to Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour14 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 14 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • 1 hour navigation
  • Lunch
  • Private guide
  • Entrance tickets to National Park
  • Walk along the catwalks
  • Private transportation
  • Flight tickets

Itinerary and highlights

Experience the majesty of Patagonia’s glaciers on a full-day trip from Buenos Aires. Fly to El Calafate, explore the Perito Moreno Glacier walkways, and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Rico. Includes flights, transfers, and guide.

The Nautical Safari is an unforgettable experience in front of the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier. For one hour, the boat sails from Brazo Rico to the southern end of the Icebergs Channel, offering a unique and unmatched perspective of the glacier. Its towering 60-meter walls are as impressive as the glacier’s distinctive blue hue, the result of a rare optical effect. The thunderous sound of ice breaking is a natural concert that stirs the soul. The captain pauses for photos—but also for silence, inviting you to disconnect and feel the overwhelming power of nature. Icebergs floating on Lake Argentino complete this breathtaking scene.

Explore the walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of Argentina’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Located in Los Glaciares National Park, these elevated trails offer privileged views of the glacier’s towering ice wall from various angles and levels. As you walk along the circuit, you may hear the powerful roar of ice breaking off and crashing into the lake below — a truly unforgettable sight. The experience is self-guided, accessible, and suitable for all ages, allowing you to enjoy it at your own pace and capture stunning photos of this Patagonian giant.

Enjoy an unforgettable lunch inside Los Glaciares National Park, surrounded by stunning scenery. With views of the glacier and Patagonian forest, each bite becomes a unique experience in the heart of nature.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Passengers must provide hotel, flat or AirBnB information. Once we have this information our driver will contact you to pick you up.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Oneway Argentina

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 14 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Passengers must provide hotel, flat or AirBnB information. Once we have this information our driver will contact you to pick you up.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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