Safari Azul: Perito Moreno Boat & Walking Tour to touch the ice
Description
The Perito Moreno Glacier Tour with Safari Azul is the perfect choice for anyone wanting to experience the Perito Moreno Glacier up close. You can either choose the option with transfers from El Calafate or arrive at the port on your own. The tour includes a 20-minute boat ride across the Brazo Rico of Lake Argentino, followed by a 30-minute walk through the Patagonian forest until you reach the glacier’s edge (note: you won’t be walking on the ice). You’ll have some free time to take in the breathtaking views before heading back along the same trail. The return boat ride takes you along the front of the glacier’s impressive southern wall. If you choose the transfer option, the tour also includes a stop at the Perito Moreno walkways before heading back to El Calafate. LIMITATION: Only suitable for people from 6 to 70 years old. Ready to enjoy an unforgettable day?
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick-up in El Calafate If you chose the pick-up option, you’ll be picked up from your lodging in El Calafate at the scheduled time. Once the entire group is assembled, you’ll head to Los Glaciares National Park. Meeting and boarding at Puerto Bajo Las Sombras If you opted out of the pick-up, you’ll need to make your own way to Puerto Bajo Las Sombras, located within Los Glaciares National Park. From there, you’ll board a boat to cross Lago Rico. After about a 20-minute ride, you’ll get off on the opposite side, right at the glacier’s edge.
The hike starts with constant views of the glacier’s southern face. Watch out—there could be some ice falling! Get your camera ready to capture the stunning shades of blue and white and the glacier’s unique formations. When you reach the glacier’s edge, you’ll have free time to soak it all in and take photos. Afterward, you’ll return to the boat following the same path. *The hike takes about an hour and a half and goes over natural terrain with sand, rocks, some inclines, and stairs.
If you booked the tour without pick-up from El Calafate, the tour ends when you return to the port. However, since you’re just 7 km from the Perito Moreno walkways, we suggest you take some time to visit them. If you chose the pick-up option, once you arrive at the port, you’ll take a bus to the Perito Moreno walkways. Use this two-hour stop to have lunch and enjoy the amazing panoramic views of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
After a full day exploring the glacier, you’ll catch the bus back to El Calafate. The Perito Moreno Glacier Blue Safari tour usually wraps up around 5:00 p.m., depending on your scheduled time.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- From your accommodation in El Calafate at 9 or 11 a.m. [The tour has several daily departures at different times. The exact departure time of your tour will be confirmed by whatsapp the day before, starting at 6:00 P.M.]
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Why visit a glacier? As a consumption or as a beauty to behold? On a recent visit, I was saddened to see how the falling ice lived as an attraction, almost to celebrate or laugh. And more: practices such as touching, taking, or even consuming fragments did not seem to be discouraged; rather, they were allowed to pass. Where is the information on climate change? Where are the clear messages of environmental respect? When I pointed it out, the reaction was more rejection than listening. So the question remains: what link with nature are we building and promoting?
Gracias por compartir tu reflexión. Sentimos que la experiencia no haya transmitido el respeto y la conciencia ambiental que un lugar como el Glaciar Perito Moreno merece. Coincidimos en que no debe vivirse como consumo, sino como aprendizaje y conexión con la naturaleza. Tomamos nota de tu comentario para reforzar estos mensajes con nuestros colaboradores locales y mejorar la experiencia. Gracias por ayudarnos a seguir creciendo. Howlanders Team
This tour gets you up close to the Glacier without actually walking on it. It’s conducted both in Spanish and English on the bus and the boat. The walking portion of our tour at the Glacier itself was split into English and Spanish speaking guides. The guides on the tour were very informative and had command of English. The walking tour near and on to the edge of the glacier was outstanding! Bring your lunch and a drink and enjoy this beautiful sight.
William, Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Safari Azul: Perito Moreno Boat & Walking Tour , the amazing views, and the guide’s knowledge 😊 Best regards, Howlanders Team
What a fantastic day. The guides were great - informative, pleasant, knowledgeable. The views - amazing
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic day on the Safari Azul at Perito Moreno. It’s wonderful to know our guides made the experience even more special with their knowledge and warm service, and that you enjoyed the incredible views — they truly are unforgettable! Thank you for choosing Howlanders. We hope to join you again on another amazing adventure soon
Excellent!!!!! so much cuter than all glaciers ... here you touch the Perito Moreno glacier, you sail seeing the walls, you walk the coast over the brunettes and explain everything very well
El equipo de Howlanders.com quiere agradecerle tu amable reseña. ¡Que tengas un buen viaje!
Great tour, informative guides. Plenty of time allowed on viewing platform walkways and long walk alongside glacier after the boat ride traversed the face of the glacier. Allowed us to see the glacier from every angle and to understand why this is deservedly such a popular site. Very professional driver who drove comfortably.
The Howlanders.com team would like to thank you for your kind review. We hope you enjoy the rest of your journey!
The views were fantastic. A real marvel. I would love to repeat! Both my family and I loved this experience, so I recommend it 100%
El equipo de Howlanders.com te agradece tu amable comentario. Buen viaje:)
