Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour: Prices, Schedules

Q: In what period of the year the tour is made?

The tour is made during the whole year, even though not all types of programs are available during the whole year. Full day and Return in another date are available from September to April, while the option Return the next day is the only one available between May and August. Depending on how the weather and the road conditions is, the available dates of one or another program may vary in some weeks, thing that you will see informed in the description and the final availability of the calendar.

Q: Is it possible to end the tour in El Calafate without going back to Puerto Natales?

Yes, it is possible. For this you have to select the Full day option and you must indicate us your desire in the "Additional comments" box that will appear during the booking process.

Q: It is necessary to have a visa to enter Argentina?

Depending on your nationality, there is a possibility of you need a tourism visa to enter Argentina. You can check if you need a visa or not, according to your country of origin in [www.migraciones.gov.ar](http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesible/indexA.php?visas).

Q: It is necessary to pay a reciprocity fee to enter Argentina?

Only if your country of origin is China and you are travelling with American visa it is necessary a payment of a reciprocity fee to enter Argentina, which you must previously make in [www.migraciones.gov.ar](http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesible/indexA.php?reciprocidad).

Q: If I am a resident foreigner in Chile, do I need passport to cross the border?

Only if you are a foreigner with permanent residence in Chile you will be able to cross the border showing your Chilean ID card. In case you are a foreigner with temporary residence in Chile, you must present your passport to cross the border.

Q: Where can I buy Argentine pesos in Puerto Natales?

There are some exchange offices in downtown Puerto Natales, by the Arturo Prat St., near the church. If you have limited time, maybe it is suitable for you to exchange money before going to Puerto Natales.

Q: What payment methods can I use to pay the entry ticket to the park and the Nautical Safari?

Payment can be made by debit or credit card, or in cash, in Argentine pesos, Chilean pesos, or U.S. dollars directly at the location on the day of the tour.

Q: How many bags or suitcases can I bring?

For the options of more than one day, in which you have to take some luggage for the days you will stay in El Calafate, there is no limit of bags.

Q: When should I buy the Los Glaciares National Park’s entrance fee?

The entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park can be purchased online, no later than one day before the start of the tour, at Parques Nacionales using a debit or credit card, or in cash on the day of the tour. If you are visiting the park only for this tour, you should buy the “Portal de acceso corredor Río Mitre y Glaciar Perito Moreno” ticket. If you plan to visit the park for multiple days, you should buy the “Flexipass Los Glaciares."

Q: What type of ship is used for the Nautical Safari?

The Nautical Safari is made in a catamaran with a panoramic deck, where you can go to see the Perito Moreno Glacier. The ship can change, but always will have a capacity from 60 people.

Cross the border with our Perito Moreno Glacier full day tour from Puerto Natales and get to know one of the most famous glaciers in the Argentine Patagonia.

All year round Free cancellation Free rescheduling

Price per person

CLP$ 100.000

Duration

15 hours and a half

Schedules

6:45 am to 10:30 pm

Minimum passengers

From 4 people

Includes

Shared transportation
Bilingual guide Spanish and English (the guide goes only from El Calafate to Perito Moreno glacier)

Does not include

Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
Food
Nautical Safari Navigation (AR$ 72.000 per person, departure not guaranteed, payment the day of the tour with cash or cards)
Entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park (AR$ 25.000 for residents in Argentina and AR$ 50.000 for non-residents in Argentina, subject to change)
Accommodation in El Calafate

Restrictions

Valid travel document in excellent condition (see the details in the description)

Weather

Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

Warm clothing
Comfortable shoes
Beanie
Gloves
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Water
Food

Description

If you are not in Puerto Natales, you can check the tour’s availability and price from El Calafate.

We’ll leave Puerto Natales to begin a 5.5-hour journey to Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina. After completing border formalities at Don Guillermo Pass, a local guide will join in El Calafate and accompany you to Los Glaciares National Park.

Your visit to the park will last about 1.5 hours, giving you time to explore the panoramic walkways facing the glacier and several viewpoints. If you’re lucky, you may witness a massive ice collapse over 70 meters high, one of Patagonia’s most awe-inspiring natural spectacles.

You’ll also have the option to split your time: 30 minutes on the walkways and a 1-hour boat tour in front of the glacier (not included). The navigation is subject to confirmed departures, weather conditions, and the absence of delays at the border crossing.

You will be able to make this tour in one of the following ways:

Full Day (includes approximately 11 hours of bus travel in one day)

Option available between August 22 and June 20.
Prices: CLP$ 100.000 per adult and free for infants aged 0 to 1 year (no seat, on an adult’s lap).
Schedule: departure from 06:10 from Puerto Natales, and return at 22:30.

Return in another date during summer

Option available between September 1 and April 30.
Prices: CLP$ 136.000 per adult and free for infants aged 0 to 1 year (no seat, on an adult’s lap).
Departure: daily at 06:45 (check-in at 06:15) from the meeting point in downtown Puerto Natales.
Return: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 08:00 (check-in at 07:30) from the El Calafate Bus Terminal, arriving at the Puerto Natales Bus Terminal at 14:00; and Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 16:30 (check-in at 16:00) from the El Calafate Bus Terminal, arriving at the Puerto Natales Bus Terminal at 22:00.

Important notes

If you select the delayed return option, please remember to indicate your return date in the “Additional comments” field that will appear during the booking process.
Documentation: all passengers must present a valid ID card or passport in good condition (no tears, patches, or damage to the chip or QR code). Without this requirement, the reservation is invalid and no refunds will be issued outside the cancellation policy deadlines.
Travel times: customs procedures may cause delays. Do not purchase outbound tickets from Puerto Natales for the same evening as the tour.

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Frequently asked questions

In what period of the year the tour is made?

Is it possible to end the tour in El Calafate without going back to Puerto Natales?

It is necessary to have a visa to enter Argentina?

It is necessary to pay a reciprocity fee to enter Argentina?

If I am a resident foreigner in Chile, do I need passport to cross the border?

Where can I buy Argentine pesos in Puerto Natales?

What payment methods can I use to pay the entry ticket to the park and the Nautical Safari?

How many bags or suitcases can I bring?

When should I buy the Los Glaciares National Park’s entrance fee?

What type of ship is used for the Nautical Safari?

Is there any place where you can buy lunch in the Los Glaciares National Park?

What kind of vehicles are used in this activity?

How to book Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day from Puerto Natales?

How far in advance should I book Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day from Puerto Natales?

Is a minimum number of people required for Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day from Puerto Natales to be confirmed?