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A major tourist attraction in Argentinian Patagonia, the Perito Moreno Glacier is located in the Los Glaciares National Park in southwest Santa Cruz Province. Named after pioneer Fransisco Morena, who played an important role in shaping Argentina’s border with Chile in the 19th century, the glacier is 97 square miles (250 km) wide and 19 miles (30 km) long. Trekkers on the glacier wear crampons, traction devices worn over footwear to prevent slipping on the ice.
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4-Day Classic El Calafate TourTour Code: 218608
4-Day Classic El Calafate Tour
12 Booked
Free Cancellation 4 Days BeforeSelect Meals Included
Start CityEl Calafate
End CityEl Calafate
Duration1 Day
LanguagesEnglish Live, Spanish Live
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Best Time to Visit Perito Moreno Glacier

Autumn2026/2027
Autumn at Perito Moreno Glacier brings crisp air, with temperatures ranging from 2°C (36°F) to 10°C (50°F), as Patagonia's winds soften slightly. The landscape transforms with golden lenga forests framing the ice. Visitors enjoy fewer crowds while witnessing dramatic ice calvings from walkways or boat tours. Hiking on the glacier itself remains a top activity, offering unique access before winter snows deepen. Nearby El Calafate serves as an ideal base for exploring this UNESCO site when nature displays its serene, shifting hues.
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October 2026
November 2026
September 2027
Winter2026/2027
Winter at Pererto Moreno Glacier (June-August) brings crisp air with averages of -2°C to 8°C (28°F to 46°F), often dusting the ice in snow. While colder, this season offers fewer crowds and dramatic, stark beauty across Los Glaciares National Park. Visitors can walk designated boardwalks for close-up views of the advancing ice wall or join specialized boat tours navigating calm, icy waters. The low sun angle creates stunning blue hues within the glacier's crevasses, making it a prime time for photographers seeking unique light without summer queues.
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December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
Spring2027
Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier in spring (September-November, the Southern Hemisphere's spring) offers mild days around 8°C (46°F) with crisp air perfect for exploration. As temperatures rise slightly, ice calving events become frequent and dramatic against turquoise waters. Hikers can traverse wooden walkways in Los Glaciares National Park to witness massive ice walls shifting, or join boat tours for close-up views of the glacier's jagged face. This season provides fewer crowds than summer, allowing peaceful moments while kayaking nearby lagoons or capturing the stark beauty of Patagonia awakening from winter.
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March 2027
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Summer2027
Summer at Perito Moreno Glacier (June-August) brings crisp air with temperatures ranging from -2°C (28°F) to 8°C (46°F), offering clear skies ideal for exploration. Though cold, this season provides stable conditions for trekking across the ice's dazzling blue crevasses. Visitors can join guided mini-trekking tours to climb the glacier's rugged surface or take boat cruises along Lago Argentino to witness dramatic ice calving up close. The surrounding Los Glaciares National Park bursts with native flora, while nearby El Calafate serves as a cozy hub for sampling local lamb and planning excursions to other frozen wonders like Upsala Glacier.
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14-Day End of the Earth Tour form Buenos Aires·El Chaltén, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales and Ushuaia

Reservation process was smooth, and transport was timely. Customer service was helpful. Guides were expert. Accommodations suited the route. The itinerary was well balanced.

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11-Day Wonders of Patagonia from Buenos Airesi: Ushuaia, El Calafate and Puerto Natales | 2 Countries and 10 Cities | 10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Excellent tour leader

Excellent tour leader was really knowledgeable about almost everything and very respectful. The choice of local guides was also high quality, and we especially loved it.

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Perito Moreno Mini-Glacier Walk From El Calafate

Happy In The Glaciar

When you spend a day in a touristic day tour you never know if it will end up being good or not. The Perito Moreno Mini Trekking is a fabulous journey over the Perito moreno Glacier. I recommend doing that full day excursion on your calafate stay.

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4-Day Classic El Calafate Tour

Fell In Love With The Glaciers Thanks To Tangol!

Matieu, our guide, was warm, friendly, and so knowledgeable about patagonic nature and Argentine history. He picked us up at the airport and then dropped us off on our way back as well. We visited Perito moreno glaciar, Torres del paine and chalten. Our time at estancia cristina was so wonderful with the chef, and his team that we ended up signing up for a cooking class the next day. Everyone made us feel at home and we can't wait to return to Calafate. We highly recommend Tangol travel agency in Argentina and will never forget our amazing time in the paris of the south.

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FAQs about Perito Moreno Glacier Tours

Why is the Perito Moreno Glacier famous?

Perito Moreno Glacier is famous for its breathtaking size, stunning blue ice formations, and unique advancing behavior. Unlike many glaciers around the world that are shrinking, Perito Moreno continues to move forward, causing dramatic ice calving events where huge chunks of ice break off and crash into the waters of Lago Argentino. Located in Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia, Argentina, it is one of the few glaciers in the world that can be easily accessed and viewed from a network of walkways.

How long do you need at the Perito Moreno Glacier?

Most visitors spend around 2 to 4 hours at Perito Moreno Glacier to explore the viewing platforms, enjoy different viewpoints, and watch the glacier’s impressive ice movements. Travelers joining a guided tour from El Calafate usually spend about half a day at the glacier, while those taking a boat cruise or glacier trekking excursion may need a full day.

What is the closest city to Perito Moreno Glacier?

The closest city to Perito Moreno Glacier is El Calafate, located about 80 kilometers (50 miles) away in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. El Calafate is the main gateway for visiting the glacier and offers a wide range of hotels, restaurants, transportation options, and guided tours to Los Glaciares National Park.

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