Perito Moreno Glacier 1 hr. Boat from Glaciers National park

Argentina



Experience the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier on a 1-hour boat tour from El Calafate. Get up close to the glacier's towering walls and learn about its history from your guide.

Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Tour from Puerto Moreno

This 1-hour boat tour departs from Puerto Moreno and is ideal for visitors who want to see the Perito Moreno Glacier from the water’s edge.

Highlights

  • Experience the glacier’s towering walls rising over 60 meters above the lake.
  • Enjoy a boat trip along the full width of the glacier’s north face.
  • Visit the area where the glacier rupture phenomenon occurs every few years.
  • Learn about the glacier’s history and significance from a bilingual onboard guide.
  • Opportunity to witness ice calving events from the boat.

Description

Departing from Puerto Moreno at the Canal de los Témpanos, this boat tour quickly brings you in front of the glacier’s northern face for a unique perspective. The tour includes a slow, leisurely trip along the entire north face of the glacier, offering close-up views not visible from the shorewalks. The onboard guide, speaking Spanish and English, provides insightful commentary throughout the experience. A photography service is also available.

Includes

  • 1-hour boat trip from Puerto Moreno
  • Onboard guide in Spanish and English

This tour takes place inside Los Glaciares National Park. Booking this tour requires you to have your own transport to the port inside the park as there is no public transportation available. If you do not have a prearranged visit or rental car, this activity may not be suitable.

Excludes

  • Food and beverages
  • Transport from El Calafate to Perito Moreno (can be added at checkout)
  • Photography service

Important Information

  • Check-in at the port is required at least 20 minutes before departure.
  • Reservation changes must be made at least 1 hour 30 minutes before the original boarding time.
  • The boat will not wait or return to port if you miss the departure.
  • Departure times may vary due to weather conditions or iceberg presence.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are available for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.

For best results, bring warm clothing and waterproof layers. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during high season, to secure your preferred departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a 1-hour boat tour that takes visitors along the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier within Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina.
The boat tour departs from Puerto Moreno, located near the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina.
Yes, the tour offers opportunities to witness ice calving events from the boat at the glacier’s edge.
A bilingual onboard guide shares information about the glacier's history and natural significance throughout the tour.
The boat trip lasts approximately 1 hour along the glacier’s north face on Argentinean Lake Argentino.
Yes, the boat tour is suitable for visitors of all ages who can safely board the vessel.
The glacier rupture occurs irregularly every few years, and the boat tour visits the area where this natural event takes place.
Visitors should wear warm, layered clothing and bring waterproof gear due to cold weather and potential spray from the lake in Argentina.
The tour generally operates year-round, but it’s best to check the website for current availability and operating hours in Argentina.

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