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Paddle toward one of Patagonia’s most dramatic ice fronts on a guided day tour from El Calafate. Expect cold-water gear, 1.5 hours of kayaking, and close-up views of Perito Moreno’s calving walls.
Paddle toward one of Patagonia’s most dramatic ice fronts on a guided day tour from El Calafate. Expect cold-water gear, 1.5 hours of kayaking, and close-up views of Perito Moreno’s calving walls.
You meet your guides before dawn in El Calafate and drive east as the highway unspools toward Los Glaciares National Park. The lake narrows, wind picks up, and the glacier appears as a hulking, blue-white wall. On the water, the glacier’s face dominates — it groans and calves, and small bergs bob like sentries daring your kayak to come closer.
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Operated by RipioTurismo · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
You meet your guides before dawn in El Calafate and drive east as the highway unspools toward Los Glaciares National Park. The lake narrows, wind picks up, and the glacier appears as a hulking, blue-white wall. On the water, the glacier’s face dominates — it groans and calves, and small bergs bob like sentries daring your kayak to come closer.
Perito Moreno is one of the most accessible tidewater glaciers in Patagonia, fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Unlike many retreating glaciers, sections of Perito Moreno are still advancing, producing dramatic calving events that have fascinated visitors and scientists since the 19th century. The area carries Tehuelche and Argentine histories tied to exploration, conservation, and national park creation.
The tour combines a scenic 74 km drive, a guided safety briefing, full cold-water gear (Gore‑Tex drysuit, thermal layers, boots, gloves, life jacket) and roughly 1.5 hours paddling near the glacier. Expect cold, windy conditions, sharp reflections from ice, and close views of the ice wall from sea level. After paddling you’ll get snacks, a hot drink and time on the boardwalks to watch calving from a safe distance.
Practical notes: be ready for 7 hours total, bring layered clothing, a waterproof camera or dry bag, and basic fitness for stable, exposed-water paddling. Follow guides’ instructions during proximity maneuvers — the glacier’s calving and changing weather demand constant attention. Planning around morning pickups reduces afternoon wind and improves visibility.
The guided paddling near the glacier is about 1.5 hours, within a full-day program of roughly 7 hours including transfers.
Yes — guides provide Gore‑Tex drysuits, thermal layers, boots, gloves and life jackets as part of the tour.
Children 14–18 must be accompanied by an adult; operators typically set age and fitness requirements so confirm at booking with passport details.
This tour is marked all-sales-final; there is no refund for cancellations, though organizers may cancel for bad weather and reschedule when possible.
RipioTurismo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You meet your guides before dawn in El Calafate and drive east as the highway unspools toward Los Glaciares National Park. The lake narrows, wind picks up, and the glacier appears as a hulking, blue-white wall. On the water, the glacier’s face dominates — it groans and calves, and small bergs bob like sentries daring your kayak to come closer.
You meet your guides before dawn in El Calafate and drive east as the highway unspools toward Los Glaciares National Park. The lake narrows, wind picks up, and the glacier appears as a hulking, blue-white wall. On the water, the glacier’s face dominates — it groans and calves, and small bergs bob like sentries daring your kayak to come closer.
Perito Moreno is one of the most accessible tidewater glaciers in Patagonia, fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Unlike many retreating glaciers, sections of Perito Moreno are still advancing, producing dramatic calving events that have fascinated visitors and scientists since the 19th century. The area carries Tehuelche and Argentine histories tied to exploration, conservation, and national park creation.
The tour combines a scenic 74 km drive, a guided safety briefing, full cold-water gear (Gore‑Tex drysuit, thermal layers, boots, gloves, life jacket) and roughly 1.5 hours paddling near the glacier. Expect cold, windy conditions, sharp reflections from ice, and close views of the ice wall from sea level. After paddling you’ll get snacks, a hot drink and time on the boardwalks to watch calving from a safe distance.
Practical notes: be ready for 7 hours total, bring layered clothing, a waterproof camera or dry bag, and basic fitness for stable, exposed-water paddling. Follow guides’ instructions during proximity maneuvers — the glacier’s calving and changing weather demand constant attention. Planning around morning pickups reduces afternoon wind and improves visibility.