Perito Moreno Glacier
Perito Moreno Day Trip from El Calafate
One of the only advancing glaciers on Earth — and the easiest Patagonia icon to reach in a day.
Last updated: 2026-09-20
Quick facts
~80 km / 1.5h from El Calafate. The glacier’s 60m ice front calves into Lago Argentino. No border crossing — this stays inside Argentina.
What the day looks like
- Boardwalks — 4 km of balconies at different heights facing the ice wall.
- Boat cruise (optional) — a 1h navigation close to the terminus.
- Park entry — Los Glaciares National Park fee paid on arrival.
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FAQ
Perito Moreno or Torres del Paine?
Perito Moreno is the easier, no-border day trip from El Calafate. Torres del Paine is the bigger “wow” but a long cross-border day. Many visitors do both — Perito Moreno one day, TdP the next.
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