Glacier Tours in Argentina: 15 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

1.Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,586 reviews · 8 hours · from $80Our pick

Spend eight hours traveling from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with a bilingual guide, comfortable transport, and about three hours to explore the park. Walk the 4-kilometer boardwalk network, watch for ice calvings, and add a one-hour boat cruise for a close view of the glacier wall. Guides include Tobias, Noela, Matias, and others.

“Everything about this tri was fantastic. We were so lucky with the weather - but you can’t plan for that. I had expected to be blown away and this exceeded my expectations. A must do. Communication was great and our guide was really engaging and well informed. Thank you for this memory of a Lifetime.”

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2.Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 805 reviews · 5 - 11 hours · from $396

From El Calafate, cross Argentino Lake by boat, strap on crampons, and spend about an hour walking across Perito Moreno Glacier. A bilingual guide leads the ice trek, followed by forest trails, glacier viewpoints, and a close sail along the ice wall. Hotel pickup depends on the option you book.

“The activity itself was absolutely incredible but the tour bus that picked everyone up in the morning crashed into the side of the mountain after it slid on ice. Everyone was ok but I’d recommend renting a car and driving in yourself.”

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3.Glaciers Gourmet Experience – Full Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 285 reviews · 8 hours - 750 minutes · from $225

Spend a full day aboard a comfortable catamaran in Los Glaciares National Park. From La Soledad Port, you’ll see Seco, Heim, Spegazzini, Upsala, and Bertracchi Glaciers, stop at Puesto Las Vacas, enjoy lunch onboard, and possibly visit the Perito Moreno footbridges. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, and lunch options are available.

“Great tour with amazing highlights. Everything was well planned and easy to understand, which made the glaciers shine even more!”

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4.All Glaciers Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · from $255

Travel from El Calafate to Punta Bandera, cruise the Upsala and Spegazzini channels, and walk through Patagonian forest to Spegazzini Refuge. You get English and Spanish commentary, hotel pickup, glacier viewpoints, and an optional 700-meter moderate trail. The Captain’s Club upgrade adds a more private setting, food, and drinks.

“Everyone should experience the beauty of these glaciers. It was breathtaking.”

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5.Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Guided Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Travel from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Curva de los Suspiros before exploring the park’s footbridges. You’ll have free time for lunch and can add a one-hour boat trip. Guides such as Leonal and Naza have led well-paced outings, though pickup can take longer than expected.

“A fantastic day and a wonderful experience seeing Perito Moreno Glazier! Well organised and an excellent tour guide - Leonal. I wish I could have stayed longer in El Calafate to see more of the National Park and the glaciers.”

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6.Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 127 reviews · 8 hours · from $149

Join a small group of up to seven for an 8-hour trek from Ushuaia to Tempanos Lagoon and Vinciguerra Glacier. Guides such as Mauro, Luca, Nicholas, and Leo have led guests through muddy forest, snow, river valleys, and changing weather. Lunch, poles, crampons if needed, and hotel transport are included, but boots and waterproof clothing are your responsibility.

“Extraordinary hike with passionate and very caring guide and driver. 8h30mins from pick up to drop off at my hotel. Vegetarian meal was delicious (vegetables empanadas, nuts, cookies) and the unexpected hot mate when we reached the glacier was very welcomed.”

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7.Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $285

Spend about 11 hours crossing Lake Argentino, passing icebergs, visiting historic Estancia Cristina, and choosing a glacier-viewing 4x4 trip or waterfall walk. Hotel pickup, boat snacks, a guide, and lunch arrangements are included, though you should confirm exactly what your package covers before booking.

“Everything was awesome. The staff was professional and the trip was well organized. The lunch was amazing and exceeded expectations. Overall everything was great and would highly recommend.”

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8.Gourmet Glacier Cruise & Footbridges of Perito Moreno

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 102 reviews · 12 hours · from $276

Spend 12 hours with a Spanish or English-speaking guide, sailing aboard the María Turquesa through Upsala and Spegazzini channels before visiting Perito Moreno’s footbridges. You’ll also take a 30-minute Patagonian forest walk at Las Vacas Post. Hotel pickup, cruise, and park walkways are included, while the national park fee and optional lunch box cost extra.

“The tour was really nice! Seeing the glaciers was amazing, and the food for the lunch box was surprisingly tasty and great value for your money. We worried about motion sickness but the lake was super calm and we didn’t feel a thing. Plenty of time going around icebergs and the glaciers so you could see them from many different views. Highly recommend booking.”

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9.Trip to the Famous Perito Moreno Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Travel from El Calafate into Los Glaciares National Park for a guided visit to Perito Moreno Glacier. Walk up to 5 kilometers of viewing paths, hear ice crash into Lake Argentino, and choose an added one-hour boat ride near the glacier wall. Bilingual guides lead in English and Spanish.

“Magnifique journée. beaucoup d'explication sur la région et ses glaciers de la part de Lucie. Je recommande cette excursion.”

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10.Perito Moreno boat tour from El Calafate: Glaciares Gourmet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $245

Spend 10 to 12 hours cruising Lake Argentino past Upsala, Heim, Seco, Spegazzini, and Perito Moreno glaciers. A bilingual Spanish-English guide explains the ice and Patagonian past. Choose hotel transfers, VIP deck access, a standard lunchbox or premium meal, and an optional visit to the Perito Moreno walkways.

“Great trip. Boat captain foes a great job of orienting the boat so all can see. One drawback is the more expensive option leads you to believe you get out to walk on the glacier which you do NOT. Somewhat disappointing.”

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11.Moreno Glacier: Tour from El Calafate with tour guide, walkways, and boat ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews

Travel from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier in a small group of up to 15 people. A Spanish and English guide leads the route, then you get free time on the glacier walkways and a one-hour boat ride near the ice wall. The day runs roughly 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with park admission extra.

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12.Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Travel from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier in an air-conditioned vehicle with a national park guide. After a Curva de Los Suspiros viewpoint, spend about three hours on 5 km of walkways facing the ice. Guides such as Nica provide information in English and Spanish. Park admission and lunch cost extra.

“Un crucero hermoso para disfrutar de lo grandioso de la naturaleza a través con los servicios y atenciones recomendados por Viator. Todo en su punto y momentos inolvidables! Muy serios.”

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13.Gourmet Glaciers Navigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $257

Spend about 11 hours on a comfortable catamaran from El Calafate, sailing close to Spegazzini Glacier and through the ice of Upsala Canal. A sandwich lunch, dessert, soft drink, bilingual explanations, round-trip central hotel transfers, and a 30-minute Patagonian forest walk are included. Bring warm layers and Argentine pesos for park entry.

“Experiência incrível!! Recomendo ir com muita roupa… touca, luva, balaclava… o frio e o vento gelado são muito fortes! Mas é espetacular!!! Embarcação confortável, climatizada, banheiros limpos, lanche de cordeiro bem gostoso, pequena lanchonete a bordo, guias em espanhol e inglês.”

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14.Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $530

Join Patagonia Dreams for a full-day Perito Moreno Glacier outing from El Calafate. You will take a short boat ride, walk on the glacier in crampons for about an hour, then visit the park walkways. Guides such as Carlos, Muriel, and Lucas have led departures, while Natalia has driven some. Park entry and meals cost extra.

“A awesome and unique experience, informative tour, guide Carlos is professional and very knowledgeable.”

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15.El Calafate Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $387

Start early in El Calafate for a boat ride across Rico Arm, then use supplied crampons and ice axes on a 90-minute walk across Perito Moreno Glacier. English- and Spanish-speaking guides, including local leaders such as Arrua Emanuel on some departures, explain the ice and manage safety. Bring lunch, water, gloves, and warm trekking gear.

“Well organized Great guides Fabulous way to experience the glacier We would do it again but also had great weather”

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