Safari Azul: Perito Moreno Boat & Walking Tour to touch the ice
Overview
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7 hours
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The Perito Moreno Glacier Tour with Safari Azul is the perfect choice for anyone wanting to experience the Perito Moreno Glacier up close. You can either choose the option with transfers from El Calafate or arrive at the port on your own. The tour includes a 20-minute boat ride across the Brazo Rico of Lake Argentino, followed by a 30-minute walk through the Patagonian forest until you reach the glacier’s edge (note: you won’t be walking on the ice). You’ll have some free time to take in the breathtaking views before heading back along the same trail. The return boat ride takes you along the front of the glacier’s impressive southern wall. If you choose the transfer option, the tour also includes a stop at the Perito Moreno walkways before heading back to El Calafate.
LIMITATION: Only suitable for people from 6 to 70 years old.
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Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
El Calafate
Pick-up in El Calafate If you chose the pick-up option, you’ll be picked up from your lodging in El Calafate at the scheduled time. Once the entire group is assembled, you’ll head to Los Glaciares National Park. Meeting and boarding at Puerto Bajo Las Sombras If you opted out of the pick-up, you’ll need to make your own way to Puerto Bajo Las Sombras, located within Los Glaciares National Park. From there, you’ll board a boat to cross Lago Rico. After about a 20-minute ride, you’ll get off on the opposite side, right at the glacier’s edge.
Perito Moreno
The hike starts with constant views of the glacier’s southern face. Watch out—there could be some ice falling! Get your camera ready to capture the stunning shades of blue and white and the glacier’s unique formations. When you reach the glacier’s edge, you’ll have free time to soak it all in and take photos. Afterward, you’ll return to the boat following the same path. *The hike takes about an hour and a half and goes over natural terrain with sand, rocks, some inclines, and stairs.
What‘s Included
Hike along the coast to the Glacier
Boarding at the port
Transfers from El Calafate (according to selected option)
Visit to footbridges (according to selected option)
Navigation back to the port
Food and drinks
Entrance to the Los Glaciares National Park (Prices vary by ticket)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
TOUR WITH PICK UP
Pickup included
TOUR WITHOUT PICK UP
Meeting point: Puerto Bajo las Sombras
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bus, Boat, Boardwalk and Crashing Ice
William K,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour gets you up close to the Glacier without actually walking on it. It’s conducted both in Spanish and English on the bus and the boat. The walking portion of our tour at the Glacier itself was split into English and Spanish speaking guides. The guides on the tour were very informative and had command of English. The walking tour near and on to the edge of the glacier was outstanding! Bring your lunch and a drink and enjoy this beautiful sight.
What a fantastic day. The...
Paul R,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic day. The guides were great - informative, pleasant, knowledgeable. The views - amazing
The best excursion of Calafate touching the Perito Moreno Glacier
G8170ZRrobertog,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent!!!!! so much cuter than all glaciers ... here you touch the Perito Moreno glacier, you sail seeing the walls, you walk the coast over the brunettes and explain everything very well
Great tour, informative guides
tierneyj0hn,Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, informative guides. Plenty of time allowed on viewing platform walkways and long walk alongside glacier after the boat ride traversed the face of the glacier. Allowed us to see the glacier from every angle and to understand why this is deservedly such a popular site. Very professional driver who drove comfortably.
A wonder from another world
C5236QKdianab,Mar 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views were fantastic. A real marvel. I would love to repeat! Both my family and I loved this experience, so I recommend it 100%
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