About this experience
Embark on an extraordinary adventure at Glaciar Perito Moreno, nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia! Our Blue Safari tour promises an immersive experience designed for all ages, offering the chance to sail right alongside the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier.
With the glacier so close, envision an exhilarating adventure perfect for the whole family!
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring food and drink for the day.
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Navigation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Hike along the Glacier Coast
- Walkways Perito Moreno National Park (if option selected)
- Professional Tour Guide
Not included
- Ticket to the National Park
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Walking on the Perito Moreno Glacier
Itinerary and highlights
The tour will start in the city of El Calafate when the bus departs towards Parque Nacional Los Glaciares.
Once you arrive at the “Bajo de las Sombras” port (at only 7 Km from the walkways), you’ll board a ship to cross Lago Rico and descend on the opposite coast after a 20-minute navigation.
After walking for about 30 minutes, always with a view of the southern side of the glacier just in case there were thunderous ice calvings, and after reaching the ice, you’ll have an unforgettable experience. At that point, you’ll also enjoy different and intense shades of blue and white colors, with capricious forms.
Take your time to capture the beauty with plenty of photographs, creating memories to treasure for a lifetime. Afterward, accompanied by our seasoned guide, you'll return to the embarkation point, traversing a natural terrain of sand and stones, encountering gentle slopes and stairs along the way. This scenic 1.5-kilometer walk hugs the lakeshore, offering glimpses of the lush greenwood and panoramic views of the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, making it an enchanting experience for the entire family to savor together.
Concluding the adventure, you'll board the ship to savor an up-close encounter with the marbled facade of the glacier, mere meters away. From the water's edge, every intricate detail of the glacier's majestic side reveals itself, offering a truly inspiring perspective.
Upon arriving to the port, you’ll take the bus towards the walkways where you’ll have two hours to enjoy an incredible panoramic view. You’ll also have time to have the lunch you brought from El Calafate.
After visiting the Patagonian Steppe, you’ll arrive to El Calafate, with your heart full of the natural energy of this unique glacier. We can’t wait to be your host!
Meeting and pickup information
- Go to Puero Bajo Las Sombras - Hielo y Aventura
- The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tangol
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour doesn’t include walking on the Perito Moreno Glacier.
- Even though the difficulty of the tour is low, the surface has stones, gentle slopes and stairs.
- Only suitable for people between 6 and 70 years.
- Bring food and drink for the day.
- Tickets must be exhibited at the entrance of the Parque Nacional or pay it in cash (in Argentine pesos) when you arrive at the Parque Nacional.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Pickup time may vary between 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM according to availability.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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