El Calafate & El Chalten Full Day Tour (5 Days) *From 403 USD*

Perito Moreno Glacier Day Tour - El Calafate

❄️ Perito Moreno Glacier: The Majestic Ice Wall (Full Day)

Witness the thunderous beauty of Patagonia’s most famous natural wonder. Journey into the heart of Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to experience the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier. This full-day excursion is the classic and most essential way to appreciate the sheer magnitude of this advancing ice giant, offering panoramic perspectives that define the Patagonian experience.

✨ Tour Highlights

• The Panoramic Boardwalks (Pasarelas): Explore over 3 kilometers of secure, multi-level wooden walkways. These circuits are strategically designed to offer views of the glacier from different heights and angles, allowing you to see its vastness from above and its power from the front.

• The 60-Meter Ice Wall: Stand in awe before the massive blue-ice wall that towers 60 meters (nearly 200 feet) above the turquoise waters of Lake Argentino.

• Nature’s Thunder: As one of the few advancing glaciers in the world, the Perito Moreno is constantly moving. If you are lucky, you will witness "calvings"—massive chunks of ice breaking off and crashing into the lake with a sound like thunder.

• Scenic Journey: Enjoy the 80km drive from El Calafate, watching the landscape transform from the golden Patagonian steppe to the lush Andean forest as you enter the National Park.

⏱️ Logistics & Schedule

• Duration: Full Day (Approximately 6 to 7 hours).

• Pick-up: Direct pick-up from central El Calafate hotels starting around 07:30 AM (To be reconfirmed locally).

• Time at the Glacier: You will have approximately 3 hours to explore the boardwalk circuits at your own pace, providing plenty of time for photography and contemplation.

• Transportation: Comfortable, modern air-conditioned vehicle.

ℹ️ Practical Information

• Activity Level: Easy to Moderate. While the walkways are secure, the circuits involve several stairs and constant walking.

• Included: Professional bilingual guide and round-trip transportation.

• Not Included: National Park entrance fees (must be paid at the park entrance) and lunch.

• Food: There is a snack bar/restaurant located at the glacier site, or you are welcome to bring a lunch box from El Calafate to enjoy at the viewpoints.

✅ Hi Travel Get Ready Checklist

• [ ] Dress in Layers: Patagonian weather changes in minutes. We recommend a base layer, a warm fleece, and a waterproof/windbreaker outer shell.

• [ ] Comfortable Walking Shoes: Sturdy sneakers or hiking boots are essential for the boardwalks.

• [ ] Sunglasses & Sunscreen: The sun’s reflection on the white ice is extremely intense, even on cloudy days.

• [ ] National Park Fee: Ensure you have local currency (ARS) or a credit card ready to pay the entrance fee at the National Park gate.

• [ ] Patience for Pick-up: Group coordination may involve a 15-minute tolerance window—keep your camera ready as the scenery starts early!

Supplier : Chalten Travel - Phone: +54 9 11 5496 8082

Full Day Chalten Tour

You will be picked up from your accommodation. Before arriving to El Chaltan the bus will stop at the head of Lago Argentino, to enjoy the view of the lake, then at the Parador La Leona for a coffee and the third stop will be at the Lago Viedma lookout. Once in El Chalten you will walk until the Mirador de los Condores lookout to see the valley and the Mount Fitz Roy in the distance. After that, you will have lunch at Rancho Grande (included). After lunch you will be able to walk until El Chorrillo del Salto. At about 4 pm we will be going back to El Calafate to arrive around 7 pm

El Chalten is the capital of trekking in Argentina, voted as the best Patagonian destination by Lonely Planet readers. Just being there is a privilege to enjoy the spectacular landscapes.