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Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari
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Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari

By El Calafate Tours by Say Hueque
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See Perito Moreno Glacier on a full-day tour from El Calafate that explores one of Patagonia’s most spectacular glaciers from all angles. With transportation to and from Los Glaciares National Park included, the guided tour encompasses a hike to the best viewpoints and an optional sail beneath the towering icebergs on a boat cruise.
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Ages 3-99, max of 24 per group
Duration: 8–9 hours
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights
  • Guided trek for the best views regardless of season or weather
  • Spectacular views from a boat on Lago Argentino (if you book our tour option that includes it)
  • Relaxed pace allows for free time to explore and take photos
  • Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport from El Calafate

  • Professional Bilingual Guide
  • Boat ride (if you've choosen our tour option that includes it)
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees payable only in cash and local currency

Your tour begins with morning pickup from your central El Calafate hotel. Set out on a scenic bus journey to Los Glaciares National Park, with guided commentary pointing out highlights of the Patagonian landscape. On arrival, admire the national park’s dramatic topography, including glacial streams, jagged peaks, and white walls of ice. Explore the various walkways at your own pace and look closely to see slabs of ice breaking off into the water. Next, meet your guide and set sail across Lago Argentina on a boat cruise, which offers a different perspective of the glacier, allowing you to take in its looming size. After a cruise around the glacier lagoons and floating icebergs, return to the mainland and your bus. (navigation only available if you’ve booked our "including Boat Safari" tour option) Your tour ends with drop-off at your El Calafate hotel.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick-up from hotels in El Calafate is included. Pick-up time from your hotel will be between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. If your hotel is NOT listed, please provide your hotel name when booking in the 'Special Requirements' box. If you are staying at an Airbnb/bungalow/apartment, please let us know and we will inform a meeting point for pick-up. You MUST give your personal phone number so that we can reach you if needed. Pick-up not included on hotels located in the outskirts of the city, such as ‘El Galpon del Glaciar’, ‘Eolo’, ‘Estancia Nibepo Aike’, etc. In this case, the traveler must pay an extra cost for the transfer to the city center. Transfer from El Calafate Airport/Bus Station to your Hotel in Calafate available with extra cost. Please ask at the moment of booking. Pick up time on Christmas and New Year may vary.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3851D_PMG

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • Important: Passport name, number, nationality and date of birth are required at time of booking for all participants.
        • Important: Passport digital copy from all passengers are required to confirm Boat Ride
        • Children: Travelers MUST provide a copy/attachment of children passport if they are under 15 years old. All children must occupy a seat.
        • Infant seats: Available for children from 3 up to 5 years old when requested in advance, subject to availability.
        • Please bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable footwear and clothing. You can bring refreshments.
        • Inside the National Park there is a cafeteria where you can buy snacks or have lunch. Also, you can take your own box lunch.
        • You will be arriving back to El Calafate at approximately 5pm / 5:30pm.
        • Pick-up is provided at accommodations with a front desk. Otherwise, we will confirm the tour under meeting point.
        • A moderate amount of stairs involved
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3851D_PMG

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        • El Calafate Tours by Say Hueque
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          Joined in March 2019
        • stefanrK6482TL
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great place and people I met
          Great place!!! I had some very fun times there and met some cool people along the road. Pretty much an awesome xperience!
          Written 6 December 2024
        • carlosdE3800HI
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fabulous team to book a tour of Patagonia
          A wonderful and unforgettable trip. The team at Say Hueque was fantastic and easy to communicate with. Very timely pickups and smooth transportation as well as beautiful lodging selection. Would 110% recommend booking with Say Hueque!!
          Written 4 June 2024
        • debrasZ6195HL
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Zen experience at Perito Moreno Glacier
          I spent a perfect day to and from and at the Perito Moreno Glacier. There is nothing that would have made the experience any better. I learned much, I saw every aspect of the glacier, enjoyed the ride and views to and from El Calafate, and experienced the beauty, the changing nature, and the awe of the glacier. It was a Zen moment as we listened to the crackling of the glacier, saw the slippage, observed the rippling effect. The driver and guide were the best! I fulfilled a dream.
          Written 15 April 2024
        • Roving27713867167
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience!
          This was the trip of a lifetime!!! The glaciers were amazing, trekking up to see the Fitz roy was incredible. Having the transportation and logistics organized for us made it really easy. Our only regret is that we didn’t do the mini trekking on the glacier!
          Written 9 January 2024
        • marcelmZ2448DP
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great private tour
          Excellent tour! We had great views from the boat and walkways of the Perito Moreno Glaciar. Our guide, Julieta, was fantastic and highly informative. Her love for the parks is apparent. Highly recommend!
          Written 28 December 2023
        • JenellW
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Active yet relaxing - great way to see Patagonia
          This trip was awesome. What you're getting is someone to book everything for you - no need to find bus schedules, research hotels, book tours. I usually love doing these things, but I've not had a lot of free time and was getting frustrated with researching these things on my own. Having this group take care of it all for me was a HUGE relief and they did an AWESOME job. I wanted an epic trip for a milestone birthday, and this delivered! I initially wanted to do as much hiking as possible, but I'm glad we had the pace that we did. For our open day in El Calafate, we independently took a bus out to Lago Roca for the day to do some hiking, which gives you a view of the Perito Moreno Glacier. There is opportunity for a lot of hiking in El Chalten (I recommend buying trekking poles in town for hikes). I hoped for more hiking in Torres del Paine, but honestly there is so much to see there, given the time that I had for my overall vacation, I was grateful to get to see so much of the park by taking the bus tour. Overall, we were the right amount of busy to maintain an active yet relaxing vacation. I felt like I got to see a little bit of everything and can't wait to go back when I have more time to spend in the area!
          Written 12 April 2023
        • Londonslb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic day up close with the glacier
          We had a superb day visiting Perito Moreno glacier. From being picked up by our guide we were made to feel welcome and she did a superb job at explaining both logistics of the day and some interesting facts as we drove. This was done seamlessly in English and Spanish. The trekking on the glacier was breathtaking. The group was split into English and Spanish speakers with a separate guide taking each group. Getting the equipment (helmet / crampons) was very efficient and we were quickly on the ice. There are plenty of stops to see amazing features and take photos so your legs never get tired. You also stop for a whiskey with glacier ice which was fun. Would thoroughly recommend this experience!
          Written 8 November 2022
        • Daniel B
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Life changing experience
          These group of people provided me with a life changing experience. Each tour guide provide a non rush experience. They also explain the history around the area. They were on time with hotel pickup. I personally had a private guide for the Cerro los Cristales hike. Hes now my friend for life. I would highly recommend.
          Written 30 December 2021
        • Dannysupersonic
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unmissable experience
          I was a little concerned as I read in many reviews that this tour is too long, and yes, I found it long. But you are in Patagonia, distances are supposed to be huge and the landscape is a big reward, so the distance is in the end acceptable. If you are afraid of distances don't come to Patagonia! The guide and driver (Matias and Mauro) were highly professional and let us experience the park from many beautiful places, so in only 1 day we have been able to get the most out of the national park. Border crossing didn't present any problem, and even the lunchbox was tasty and abundant. Not a lot of toilets during the trip, but this is nobody's fault so just be prepared. Unmissable!
          Written 23 December 2019
        • rcnesneg
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome day trip!
          This trip is long - runs all day to drive to Chile. It's absolutely beautiful though and well worth it. Amazing views, fun little hikes, and made new friends! Even saw a puma!
          Written 20 December 2019
        • Nicole L
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing!
          This is was an incredible way to start our trip in Patagonia! Eduardo, the guide, is very knowledge and fun. This is a great way to explore the river and it’s surrounding areas. A personal highlight for me is how small the tour is. You’re not competing to see things and you really get to enjoy yourself.
          Written 2 December 2019
        • jordanr704
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Glacier tour!
          Fabulous guide and tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and was able to speak English and Spanish.
          Written 12 May 2019
        • HsiaCkao
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Not worth
          This 13-day package, there’re about 6 days on your own or the travel agent arranged you on local bus from city to city, no pick up from accommodation and bus stop, all on your own expenses. If you are on transfer from city to city and that count one day of package. Accommodations on this package were cheap arranged, no starts hotel, far from the “town”. Very inconvenient. I will not recommend any tours, packages that offer/arrange by Say Hueque travel agent based in Buenos Aires Argentina,
          Written 16 April 2019
        • Jim B
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent service from Maria
          Found this company from Travel Local. They adapted tours to fit our requirements and their advisor Maria was really able to understand what we wanted. Excellent service and a very good trip.
          Written 5 March 2019
        • jaypie1229
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Patagonian Trip!
          My 2 friends and I have been dreaming of going to Patagonia. We booked this tour for mid January, and it truly made the trip completely stress free. Brenda was incredible at keeping us updated with the planning of the trip. Since there were 3 of us, she was able to find us "triples" at the hotels (we stayed in comfort hotels). We saved money this way, which we were able to use towards booking excursions (Perito Moreno Glacier and Torres Del Paine). The final itinerary was beautifully organized, and made it easy to follow. This tour is perfect for you if you don't enjoy planning the logistical aspects of a trip (hotels, transportation). Otherwise, it is a very independent trip and you can do as you like on your leisure days! Highly recommend!!
          Written 4 February 2019
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        Clary C
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Martin, our tour guide was extremely courteous and knowledgeable. He made sure my family and I had a great time. Please note that you should purchase the entrance to the national park yourself. It is easier just to purchase it online. Then a representative of the park comes to the bus, just at the entrance of the park, to check everyone has the entrance. We had 2.5 hours of free time at the site, and then we took the boat to the glaciar. The boat is highly recommended as you will see other views more closely. We purchased the boat tickets at the site as it was 80k argentinean pesos per adult. Children from 15 years or younger paid 65k pesos.
        Written 31 December 2024
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        Christine L
        El Calafate, Argentina13 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This experience was absolutely epic. I think Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most magnificent things I’ve seen to date.
        In terms of the company, they were punctual with time, our tour guide was friendly and informative, and it was great value for money. We did the optional boat tour and it was well worth paying extra, gaining perspective of the glacier via boat and via the viewing platforms.
        No complaints.
        Written 10 April 2023
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        Dave H
        15 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Clear communication from the company before the visit to arrange pick up location and to sort out buying the National Park entrance ticket. Friendly and knowledgable guide who explained everything clearly in English and Spanish.
        Appreciated having a couple of hours to enjoy visiting the glacier on the boardwalks. Would recommend getting the boat trip as it was amazing it would mean you might have too much time at the boardwalk area without it.
        Written 13 November 2024
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        Clara C
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2024 • Family
        We loved the visit, we had plenty of time to tour the Perito Moreno on walkways, and the spectacular views on the boat. Mention apart from our guide, Naty, knew a lot and was super interesting everything he told us during the journey. The excursion is great if you can not/will trek on the glacier, I would recommend it.
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        Written 11 December 2024
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        Michael A
        Fairview Heights, Illinois, United States45 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2023
        This was a great tour. The bus picked us promptly at our hotel, and our guide Florencia was outstanding. We had a mixed group of English and Spanish speaking people, and she repeated all of her commentary in English and Spanish. We had a great day weather-wise, and the glacier is stunning. We took the optional boat ride and really enjoyed the close-up views of the glacier that you can't get just from the boardwalk. Highly recommend!
        Written 9 January 2023
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        Michael S
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        For around 190 euros for 2 people we were picked up from the hotel in El Calafate and transported to the Perito Moreno glacier. A tour guide briefly told us something about the national park. Then we were able to hike independently for about 4 hours on the Perito Moreno Glacier. The price does not include guided tours, park entrance fees or lunch. If you had rented a car it would have been significantly cheaper, even a taxi from El Calfate to the national park is cheaper! Absolutely not recommended. But the glacier is very worth it!!!!
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        Written 2 April 2024
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        Hi Michael S We regret to learn that your tour experience did not meet your expectations. Guided tours often appeal to travelers seeking convenience and peace of mind due to their logistical support. Furthermore, for those unfamiliar with the area or language, having a guide can provide reassurance and assistance. The decision to book a tour or arrange independent travel varies based on individual preferences and priorities. Thank you for sharing your feedback and taking the time to leave us your comments. We hope to welcome you back to Argentina in the future! Best regards, Ayelen
        Written 5 April 2024
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        Coleman
        London, UK26 contributions
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        Jan 2024 • Couples
        Pick up was late, no explanation. The guide did not bother to introduce herself.

        All communication in English was from a memorised script and was unintelligible. She spoke into a microphone that was touching her lips so all that she said was distorted, in addition she spoke too quickly. All her Spanish comments were more than double the length of the English ones, so clearly she was not providing the same level of information in English.
        She held up at several times some maps and sheets of paper that she appeared to be referring to, but they were too small to see and her speech as completely unintelligible.
        On arrival at the viewing area she had left the bus before all the passengers had got off. It took about 15 minutes searching to find her so that we could get some information. Even then she did not appear to be interested in helping us. We asked were we could find her if needed and when we looked later at the place she indicated she was not to be found.

        Clearly she needs to find a job that she can do and one she enjoys.
        Written 7 February 2024
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        Hi ColemanEB We are sorry to hear about this inconvenience. Our main goal is to give our passengers the best travel experience, and it saddens us to hear about it. In regular tours, the pickup times are estimated and depend on the amount of passengers and hotels involved in the tour that day. Sometimes it may occur a delay in pick up service. Regarding your comments about the guide, it surprises us to hear about your experience. All our staff are extremely professional. It would be great to have information about the date you took the tour or the guide´s name so we can do the proper research on this. We offer you our sincere apologies for this situation. We really care, and it is our main concern, your opinion. So, of course, we highly appreciate your Feedback and we will work to improve our services. Looking forward to welcoming you again in the future Best regards Ayelen
        Written 8 February 2024
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        laura c
        1 contribution
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Family
        I recommend the north side, icebergs, at noon if the temperature is not very low you can see calving of both the glacier and the icebergs. Walking along the walkways we were able to see 1 glacier calving and 3 icebergs. Beautiful, I would do it all again.
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        Written 21 April 2024
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        Hola, lauracE9529GB! Muchas gracias por su review! Nos alegra saber que ha disfrutado de su tour y tener una experiencia complet del Glaciar. El Glaciar Perito Moreno es impresionante, definitivamente un lugar a conocer! Siempre buscamos brindar las experiencias más memorables a nuestros pasajeros y, su opinión nos ayuda a seguir mejorando nuestros servicios. ¡Le esperamos para su próximo viaje! Saludos cordiales, Cecilia.
        Written 20 May 2024
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        masaeuro
        3 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Couples
        From the time I made the reservation until the day of the tour, I received prompt responses to all my inquiries, so I was able to participate in the tour with peace of mind. The tour time allocation was also appropriate and very good. However, I felt that the price of the tour was set quite aggressively.
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        Written 10 January 2024
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        royjaxon24
        Fulshear, TX5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2024 • Family
        This tour was the perfect way to see the Perito Moreno Glacier. The pace of the tour allowed ample free time to see the park and the information that was presented was the right amount and relevant. Analia , our guide was excellent, and did a great job keeping the tour on track and positive as the weather presented challenges until about 1pm. Amazingly, it rained, snowed, was cold, comfortable,sunny, overcast, very windy, and very nice. That is a lot of weather in one morning.Being able to see the park from a vehicle during the tough weather was really a nice benefit.The boat option was worth it for us and we captured a great video of ice breaking off the glacier. However the boat is not a real smooth operation.The park is spectacular. While the glaciers are the highlight, the entire park is beautiful. This was the perfect tour for us and highly recommend it. Thanks again to Analia for doing a great job.
        Written 15 September 2024
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