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The 15 Best Glacier Tours in South America

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Perito Moreno is the one that calves while you watch; the ice fields behind it are walked in crampons. These 15 compare the walkways, the boats and the ice treks on price, age limits and how long you stand in the wind.

El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise - The 1.5-hour ride from El Calafate
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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

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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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise - From El Calafate to Bajo de las Sombras
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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

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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Punta Arenas: Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour - The pre-dawn start and the ride south
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Punta Arenas: Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour

3.Punta Arenas: Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 325 reviews · 14 hours · from $365

Leave Punta Arenas before dawn for a full day with Solo Expediciones. After a bus ride south, sail through the Strait of Magellan to Cape Froward and Francisco Coloane Marine Park. Look for humpback whales, Magellanic penguins, sea lions, dolphins, birds, waterfalls, and glaciers from a modern, heated boat with bilingual guides, meals, and hot drinks.

“Wonderful experience, the boat was super comfortable with heating on. The food was okay. The experience and the views are just incredible!”

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El Calafate: Glaciers Gourmet Experience - Full Day Cruise - Escuadra Bay and the Condor Nesting Wall
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El Calafate: Glaciers Gourmet Experience – Full Day Cruise

4.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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Torres del Paine: 3-Hour Scenic Boat Tour to Grey Glacier - The Grey Beach walk is part of the price
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Torres del Paine: 3-Hour Scenic Boat Tour to Grey Glacier

5.Torres del Paine: 3-Hour Scenic Boat Tour to Grey Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 4 hours · from $120

From Hotel Lago Grey, walk across Grey Beach and board a safe, roomy catamaran for a three-hour cruise toward Grey Glacier. You will see blue ice, floating icebergs, mountains, and sometimes several glacier fronts. English and Spanish guides explain the scenery, and one pisco sour is included.

“The tour itself was excellent. The onboard staff was great, we saw glaciers up close, got explanations of what we were seeing in English and Spanish. The boat has plenty of comfortable seats. We had drinks and snacks on board. (one Prisco sour is included in the price) You do have to walk about 40-50 minutes to get to the boat which is located on a crushed stone beach. There are no places to sit and rest - you also walk on a wobbly little bridge and some parts are uphill. Just make sure to leave yourself enough time to get to and from the boat. Also check your booking…”

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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip - Sailing through Boca del Diablo
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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip

6.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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Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Guided Full-Day Tour - The road from El Calafate to Lake Argentino
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Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Guided Full-Day Tour

7.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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Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon - From Ushuaia to the trailhead in 20 minutes
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Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

8.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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Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala - A 7:30 morning start from El Calafate
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Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala

9.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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Puero Natales: Glacier Tour with Lunch & Whiskey Aperitif - The 7:00 start in Puerto Natales
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Puero Natales: Glacier Tour with Lunch & Whiskey Aperitif

10.Puero Natales: Glacier Tour with Lunch & Whiskey Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · 10 hours · from $279

Set out from Puerto Natales or Puerto Bories at 7:00 for a full day on the Ultima Esperanza Fjord. You will see Balmaceda Glacier, hike to Serrano Glacier in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, eat lunch at Estancia Perales, and finish with whiskey chilled by ancient glacier ice. English and Spanish guides are available.

“Loved this day trip to visit the glaciers! Spectacular views and the lunch was incredible!”

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Gourmet Glacier Cruise & Footbridges of Perito Moreno - From El Calafate to Private Port La Soledad
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Gourmet Glacier Cruise & Footbridges of Perito Moreno

11.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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Puerto Natales: Day Trip to Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina - Starting at Prat 236 in Puerto Natales
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Puerto Natales: Day Trip to Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina

12.Puerto Natales: Day Trip to Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 100 reviews · 16 hours · from $175

Travel from Puerto Natales to Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park on a 16-hour guided day trip. English and Spanish support, round-trip transport, and guides such as José and Silvia make the long crossing easier. Bring your passport, Argentine pesos, and a packed ham-and-cheese sandwich. The boat ride is optional and highly recommended.

“Worth the long journey. The Perito Moreno Glacier was superbly majestic.”

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Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch. - Balmaceda Glacier from the water
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Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.

13.Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 95 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $256

Spend 10 to 11 hours sailing from Puerto Natales through Ultima Esperanza Fjord to Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers. Expect cormorants, sea lions, waterfalls, a 40-minute forest walk, and a traditional Patagonian lunch at Estancia Perales. The group can reach 150 people, so arrive early for better viewing space.

“Great experience and lots to see along the way. The sights were 10/10 and the boat was easy to navigate and move around.”

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El Calafate: Trip to the Famous Perito Moreno Glacier - Route 11 puts the glacier in context
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El Calafate: Trip to the Famous Perito Moreno Glacier

14.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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Perito Moreno boat tour from El Calafate: Glaciares Gourmet - Leaving El Calafate before the crowds
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Perito Moreno boat tour from El Calafate: Glaciares Gourmet

15.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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