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Cross Lago Rico by boat and walk along Perito Moreno’s south wall for an intimate, close-range look at one of Patagonia’s most dramatic glaciers. This half-day excursion blends lake views, a short shoreline hike, and high-probability ice calving sightings.
Cross Lago Rico by boat and walk along Perito Moreno’s south wall for an intimate, close-range look at one of Patagonia’s most dramatic glaciers. This half-day excursion blends lake views, a short shoreline hike, and high-probability ice calving sightings.
You step from an air-conditioned minibus into a wind that seems to speak ice — cool, sharp and carrying the distant crack of a glacier calving. The day begins in El Calafate and quickly opens into Los Glaciares National Park: a narrow boat crossing of Lago Rico, a shoreline walk beneath towering ice cliffs, and repeated, jaw-dropping views of Perito Moreno's south face.
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Operated by Que Hacer en Buenos Aires · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
You step from an air-conditioned minibus into a wind that seems to speak ice — cool, sharp and carrying the distant crack of a glacier calving. The day begins in El Calafate and quickly opens into Los Glaciares National Park: a narrow boat crossing of Lago Rico, a shoreline walk beneath towering ice cliffs, and repeated, jaw-dropping views of Perito Moreno's south face.
Geology here is raw and readable. Perito Moreno is one of the few Patagonian glaciers still advancing; its blue ice is dense, compressed snow that has pushed and folded for millennia against a bed of rock. The surrounding forest is dominated by lenga and ñire, species adapted to cold, windy conditions, and the park carries cultural weight as part of Argentina's early 20th-century conservation movement.
This excursion combines boating and a guided 1.5 km shore hike (about 1.5 hours of walking on sand, stones, slopes and stairs) with close-up views across water and from the lakeside trail. Guides are bilingual; park entrance and boat transfers across Lago Rico are included. Expect frequent photo stops and the real possibility of hearing — and seeing — ice calving.
Practically: the full tour runs about 6–8 hours with hotel pickup in El Calafate. Terrain is uneven but the route is short; bring layered insulation, sturdy footwear, windproof outerwear and a camera with a moderate zoom. The activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious spinal or cardiovascular conditions. Plan for changing weather, keep to marked paths, and allow extra time for the boat crossings and photo stops.
The guided shore hike is about 1.5 km and typically takes around 1–1.5 hours over sand, stones, slopes and stairs.
Yes — boat transportation across Lago Rico is included and is used both to reach the opposite shore and to view the glacier’s south face from the water.
The activity is suitable for most ages and fitness levels, but it's not recommended for those with serious spinal, cardiovascular issues, or pregnant travelers; ask about mobility limitations when booking.
The tour is listed as all-sales-final with no refunds; while guides monitor conditions, confirm pickup and any contingency plans with the operator when you book.
Que Hacer en Buenos Aires operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step from an air-conditioned minibus into a wind that seems to speak ice — cool, sharp and carrying the distant crack of a glacier calving. The day begins in El Calafate and quickly opens into Los Glaciares National Park: a narrow boat crossing of Lago Rico, a shoreline walk beneath towering ice cliffs, and repeated, jaw-dropping views of Perito Moreno's south face.
You step from an air-conditioned minibus into a wind that seems to speak ice — cool, sharp and carrying the distant crack of a glacier calving. The day begins in El Calafate and quickly opens into Los Glaciares National Park: a narrow boat crossing of Lago Rico, a shoreline walk beneath towering ice cliffs, and repeated, jaw-dropping views of Perito Moreno's south face.
Geology here is raw and readable. Perito Moreno is one of the few Patagonian glaciers still advancing; its blue ice is dense, compressed snow that has pushed and folded for millennia against a bed of rock. The surrounding forest is dominated by lenga and ñire, species adapted to cold, windy conditions, and the park carries cultural weight as part of Argentina's early 20th-century conservation movement.
This excursion combines boating and a guided 1.5 km shore hike (about 1.5 hours of walking on sand, stones, slopes and stairs) with close-up views across water and from the lakeside trail. Guides are bilingual; park entrance and boat transfers across Lago Rico are included. Expect frequent photo stops and the real possibility of hearing — and seeing — ice calving.
Practically: the full tour runs about 6–8 hours with hotel pickup in El Calafate. Terrain is uneven but the route is short; bring layered insulation, sturdy footwear, windproof outerwear and a camera with a moderate zoom. The activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious spinal or cardiovascular conditions. Plan for changing weather, keep to marked paths, and allow extra time for the boat crossings and photo stops.