Perito Moreno Glacier With Boat Ride Option And Glaciarium - El Calafate

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 8 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    9:00 AM Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
  • Departure Details :
    Pickup from centrally located hotels in El Calafate
  • Return Details :
    Travelers will be able to take one of the shuttles departing every 30 minutes from the Glaciarium to El Calafate city center. The last shuttle leaves at 5 pm.
  • Cancellation Policy :
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

The full day Perito Moreno Glacier excursion & visit to the Glaciarium is perfect for those nature lovers who want to explore lakes, rivers, mountains and trails to discover one of its greatest wonders: the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier.
Located 80 km away from El Calafate, the Perito Moreno offers an astonishing spectacle, being the only advancing Glacier in the world.
This full day excursion will take you to explore and observe the glacier, always accompanied by a professional bilingual guide. You will go a for a boat trip and get back on land to observe the glacier from the catwalks.
Then, on the way back to El Calafate, you will have the opportunity to visit the Glaciarum, first scientific center in Latin America about glaciers, and also have a special drink at the GlacioBar.
Max group size is 15 people

Know More about this tour

Following pickup from your centrally located El Calafate hotel, you will head to the Los Glaciares National Park, driving along the scenic Route 11, running alongside the main course of Lago Argentino. Once you've paid the entrance fees at the park, you will be driven to the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Continuing with the excursion, you will then stop at Muelle Bajo de Las Sombras, where you will have the chance (if Tour Option selected) to embark for the Safari by boat for a 45-minute trip. Once on the boat, you will approach the stunning Perito Moreno ice walls, getting close enough to contemplate its immensity and also to observe the ice landslides that continually take place. The boat will stop for a few minutes to provide you with a better look at the landscape and give you photo opportunities.

You'll then toward the front catwalks of the glacier, where several balconies were built for you to take in the majestic beauty of the glacier. Afterward, you will enjoy an hour of free time, during which you can enjoy lunch (at own expense).

Next, you will be driven to the Glaciarium. Unique in Latin America for its style and concept, this scientific center offers copious amounts of information about glaciers.

At the end of your visit, you can have a special drink in the GlacioBar (if Tour Option selected), surrounded by nature. Located in the underground, the GlacioBar and its furniture are totally made from ice. The entrance to the GlacioBar includes a free access to white drinks, aperitifs, liquors and free alcoholic drinks. Before accessing the bar, you will be given a warm cloak, gloves, and boots.

Once your tour is concluded, you can take the Glaciarium shuttle (at own expense) back to the center of El Calafate.

Inclusions

Boat trip if option chosen

Live commentary on board

Professional & local guide

Hotel pickup

Drop-off in the city center

Minivan equipped with heater and air conditioning

Entry/Admission - Glaciarium

Entry/Admission - GlacioBar

Exclusions

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Hotel drop-off

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park. The National Park fee can only be pay at the entrance of the park with Argentinian Pesos (ARS $ 600). Prices subject to change without notice.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Not wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers