Perito Moreno Glacier: Blue Safari + Roundtrip Transfer from El Calafate Tickets at Day Trips from El Calafate

Perito Moreno Glacier Blue Safari from El Calafate

This guided tour combines the best of Patagonian glacier viewing with comfortable transport from El Calafate. You'll cruise close to the towering ice face of Perito Moreno Glacier on a boat safari, then explore the glacier's surroundings on foot for spectacular viewpoints and photo opportunities.

The Blue Safari takes you onto Lago Rico for close-up views of the glacier's dramatic blue ice formations and calving events. A 1.5-hour guided walk covers approximately 1.5 kilometres of well-maintained trails through Los Glaciares National Park, offering multiple perspectives of this massive ice formation. The combination of water and land exploration gives you the full Perito Moreno experience in one day.

What is Included

• Roundtrip transport from El Calafate
• Blue Safari boat journey on Lago Rico
• 1.5-hour guided glacier walk
• Expert guide with safety instructions and glacier information
• Access to designated viewpoints along the trail
• Return boat ride along the glacier's south face

Good to Know

The tour includes hotel pickup from El Calafate with scheduled departure times. The 1.5-kilometre walking trail covers mixed terrain including sand, stones, slopes and stairs, requiring moderate fitness levels. No technical glacier walking or special equipment is needed.

Weather in Patagonia changes rapidly, so wear waterproof layers and sturdy hiking shoes. Bring your own lunch, snacks and water as meals are not provided. The National Park entrance fee is additional and not included in the tour price.

Tour routes and timing may vary according to Los Glaciares National Park regulations. Arrive early for your scheduled transfer departure as tours run to strict timetables.

While in El Calafate, you might also consider exploring other Patagonian highlights such as El Calafate Glaciers National Park guided tours or venturing further afield with day trips to El Chaltén for mountain hiking experiences.