Perito Moreno Glacier from El Chaltén: walkways and viewpoints

The most famous glacier in Patagonia, on a full-day excursion departing from El Chaltén. We'll pick you up from your accommodation, travel along Route 40 and Route 11 to Los Glaciares National Park, and you'll explore the Perito Moreno Glacier walkways at your own pace, without physical exertion.

The walkways have several circuits in front of the Iceberg Channel, at different heights. You can go down to Lower Circuit to see the ice up close or stay in the Main Balcony Waiting for the roar of a rockfall. If you like, you can add an optional sailing trip along the south face.

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Space for this experience is limited and sells out quickly in high season. Reservations are coordinated directly with our operations team through our inquiries channel. We will confirm availability and coordinate all the details for you to live the experience in an organized and safe way.

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• Itinerary

  Detailed itinerary of the excursion

  It's a long day: we leave El Chaltén early and return at night. The trip to the glacier is over 280 km along Route 40, through El Calafate, and along Route 11.

  Retreat at your accommodation in El Chaltén

  Early morning departure

  Transfer to Los Glaciares National Park

  Via Route 40, El Calafate and Route 11

  Tour of the walkways

  Between 3 and 4 hours in front of the glacier

  Navigation facing the south wall

  Optional · booked separately

  Return to El Chaltén

  Arrival at your accommodation in the evening

  Included in the tour

  Meeting point, closure or optional

  The trip

  From El Chaltén, we descended through the steppe to El Calafate and from there continued along Route 11 to Los Glaciares National Park. During the journey, the guide explained the history, formation, and geography of the Perito Moreno Glacier.

  Free time on the catwalks

  In the park you have between 3 and 4 hours to explore the walkways at your own pace and see the glacier from different perspectives: enough time to do the circuits calmly, take photos and have lunch.

  For all physical conditions

  You can go down to the lower balconies, closer to the ice, or stay on the first balconies, which are easily accessible. No one misses seeing the glacier.

  Optional navigation

  If you'd like to see the ice from the water, you can add a boat trip along the southern face of the glacier. This requires separate booking and is subject to availability.

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  It's a long day with many hours of travel. If your itinerary takes you through El Calafate, it's best to do the Perito Moreno Glacier tour from there; this excursion is designed for those staying in El Chaltén who don't want to change their base.

• Info to keep in mind

  This excursion is booked directly with us, local operators in El Chaltén, without intermediaries or online agency commissions.Here's everything you need to know in detail:

  • Excursion details

    Duration

    Full day

    Early morning departure and return in the evening. Between 3 and 4 hours on the walkways.

    Difficulty level

    Low

    Walkways with stairs and ramps; everyone chooses which balcony to go down to.

    Age

    All ages

    If you add children aged 3 to 15 to your booking, we will ask for an image of their ID and proof of your relationship to them when confirming the reservation.
  • Recommendations

    Pack warm layers of clothing, a windbreaker, gloves, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen. For the trip, it's a good idea to bring water and snacks for the road.

  • Includes
    • Round trip transfer from your accommodation in El Chaltén.
    • Bilingual guide.
    • Visit to the walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
  • Does not include
    • Glacier navigation (optional).
    • Food and drinks.
    • Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park, Perito Moreno Glacier access portal. You can pre-order it here.
  • Climatic conditions
    • The excursion can be done in any weather, except in the case of heavy snowfall that compromise safety on the route.

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