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

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

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Overview

Be seduced by the fascinating landscape of the Perito Moreno glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Admire the mesmerizing beauty of the spiky glacier walls, its crevasses and the immensity of its ice formations while touring this renowned national park. Optional: If you choose the "including Boat Safari" option, you'll get a closer view of this natural wonder from the water! On this tour, you’ll also learn about the general glaciology of the region, as well as the formation of an ice bridge, a particular phenomenon that happens every few years in the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Redemption Instructions

For customers, please contact us in this number: +54 9 11 5720 9905 Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. In order to confirm Child rate, a copy or picture of their passport must be presented at time of booking. Otherwise adult rate will apply.

Pickup Information

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. After pick-up at your hotel in El Calafate, you will go on an scenic drive to Los Glaciares National Park. Enjoy the landscapes during the drive: You will border the southern shore of 'Argentine Lake' and cross the Patagonian steppe. On the way, take some pictures at the 'Curve of Sighs', and you will discover the meaning of its name...
2. Los Glaciares National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 when its almost 200 glaciers were discovered. Half of the park is occupied by the Patagonian ice field, the second-largest ice field after Antarctica. Upon arrival at the National Park, you will purchase your entrance tickets.
Duration: 40 mins
3. Following up, your guide will explain the different walkways of the park so that you can tour them according to your interest. The walkways will allow you to access the viewing balconies that showcase the glacier from different angles. Enjoy this incredible natural show! You will be amazed not only by the impressive glacier but also by the typical tree vegetation of the Andean Patagonian forest. You will go to the main balcony and then walk freely on the walkways until the meeting time agreed with the guide. The duration of this step may vary depending on weather conditions. For lunchtime, the National Park offers a service area with a restaurant and a snack bar (lunch not included)
Duration: 240 mins
4. If you choose the "including Boat Safari" option, you will take a 1-hour boat ride through Rico Branch of Lago Argentino, to get a different perspective of this impressive glacier. Sail along the massive glacier wall and in between floating icebergs. Watch closely to see pieces of ice detach from the glacier and slide into the surrounding lake!
Duration: 60 mins
5. After exploring the park, relax on the returning drive to El Calafate, where your full-day tour will conclude in the early evening, at approximately 5 p.m. **Schedules and the order of the visited attractions / activities may vary, according to the guide's evaluation, weather and the characteristics of the group.

Inclusion

Boat ride (if you've choosen our tour option that includes it)

Professional Bilingual Guide

Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusion

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

The maximum capacity for the 'Safari boat ride' depends of the boat used on the tour date, which could be: 65, 115 or 160 people.

A moderate amount of stairs involved

Supplied by Say Hueque Travel

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