Perito Moreno Tour: Balconies

Discover one of Patagonia’s most iconic natural landmarks with this guided excursion to the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and flexibility, this experience is suitable for all travelers—whether you’re visiting with family, children, or seniors—since it involves minimal physical effort while delivering an unforgettable close-up encounter with nature.

Your journey begins in El Calafate, followed by a scenic 78 km drive to Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the route, your local guide will share fascinating insights into Patagonian geology, glaciology, and native ecosystems. As you travel, take in sweeping views of Lake Argentino, dense Andean forests, and the snow-covered peaks of the Andes Mountains.

Upon entering the national park, you will make stops at panoramic viewpoints before reaching the western tip of the Magallanes Peninsula. Once at the Magallanes Peninsula, you’ll begin exploring, with your local guide, the famous walkway circuit, over 5.5 km of safe, well-maintained paths and viewing balconies positioned at different elevations.

These walkways provide exceptional panoramic and close-up views of the glacier from multiple perspectives, allowing you to fully appreciate its immense scale, dynamic shape, and intense blue tones created by compressed ice.

Stand in awe before the glacier’s towering ice walls, which rise up to 60–70 meters above the water’s surface. One of the highlights of this experience is witnessing ice calving, a natural phenomenon where massive ice blocks break off and crash into the lake below. The deep rumbling sounds, combined with the visual impact, create a powerful multi-sensory experience that few places on Earth can offer.

After enjoying ample free time to explore at your own pace, you’ll return comfortably to El Calafate, carrying with you lasting memories of one of the few advancing glaciers in the world.