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Paddle up to the living face of Perito Moreno Glacier on a guided kayak trip from El Calafate. Learn basic paddling, wear the supplied dry suit, and finish with hot drinks and time on the walkways.
Paddle up to the living face of Perito Moreno Glacier on a guided kayak trip from El Calafate. Learn basic paddling, wear the supplied dry suit, and finish with hot drinks and time on the walkways.
A low mist lifts off Lago Argentino as you suit up on a stony shore and the glacier’s bulk slides into view — bright blue crevasses cut like ribs across an immense, moving wall. Guides fit you into Gore‑Tex dry suits and boots, and the wind seems to test your resolve, daring you to push out across cold, glassy water.
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Operated by Azul Latina Travel · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
A low mist lifts off Lago Argentino as you suit up on a stony shore and the glacier’s bulk slides into view — bright blue crevasses cut like ribs across an immense, moving wall. Guides fit you into Gore‑Tex dry suits and boots, and the wind seems to test your resolve, daring you to push out across cold, glassy water.
Perito Moreno is one of Patagonia’s most active outlet glaciers, part of Los Glaciares National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage area. The ice advances and calves with an audible, geological patience; the glacier’s language is one of cracking and thunder. Local gaucho culture and early explorers mapped these shores, and park rangers now patrol the boardwalks that give multiple vantage points along the front.
On the water you’ll feel the scale differently: bergy bits bob like small boats and currents nudge your kayak toward the glacier’s face. Guides stay close, teaching paddle technique and safety while pointing out seracs, ice stratification and the telltale blue of compacted ice.
Practical details: the full program is a roughly 6‑hour day from El Calafate with a 1.5‑hour guided paddle window. Minimum age is 14; previous kayaking experience is not required. Expect wind, spray and temperatures near freezing on the water — layers, a thermal base, and the supplied dry suit are essential. After paddling you’ll return for hot drinks, snacks and about two hours to explore the walkways. Move deliberately, respect park signage, and carry a camera with a weatherproof cover — moments of calving happen without warning.
No — guides provide instruction and stay close; a moderate level of fitness is recommended for the 90‑minute paddle.
The operator supplies Gore‑Tex dry suits, thermal suits, boots, gloves, life jackets, transfers from El Calafate and snacks with hot beverages.
Guides typically approach the glacier front to about 600 meters, balancing photographic opportunity with safety and park regulations.
All sales are final for cancellations made within four days of the tour; the operator may cancel for bad weather and will notify you if so.
Azul Latina Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A low mist lifts off Lago Argentino as you suit up on a stony shore and the glacier’s bulk slides into view — bright blue crevasses cut like ribs across an immense, moving wall. Guides fit you into Gore‑Tex dry suits and boots, and the wind seems to test your resolve, daring you to push out across cold, glassy water.
A low mist lifts off Lago Argentino as you suit up on a stony shore and the glacier’s bulk slides into view — bright blue crevasses cut like ribs across an immense, moving wall. Guides fit you into Gore‑Tex dry suits and boots, and the wind seems to test your resolve, daring you to push out across cold, glassy water.
Perito Moreno is one of Patagonia’s most active outlet glaciers, part of Los Glaciares National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage area. The ice advances and calves with an audible, geological patience; the glacier’s language is one of cracking and thunder. Local gaucho culture and early explorers mapped these shores, and park rangers now patrol the boardwalks that give multiple vantage points along the front.
On the water you’ll feel the scale differently: bergy bits bob like small boats and currents nudge your kayak toward the glacier’s face. Guides stay close, teaching paddle technique and safety while pointing out seracs, ice stratification and the telltale blue of compacted ice.
Practical details: the full program is a roughly 6‑hour day from El Calafate with a 1.5‑hour guided paddle window. Minimum age is 14; previous kayaking experience is not required. Expect wind, spray and temperatures near freezing on the water — layers, a thermal base, and the supplied dry suit are essential. After paddling you’ll return for hot drinks, snacks and about two hours to explore the walkways. Move deliberately, respect park signage, and carry a camera with a weatherproof cover — moments of calving happen without warning.