Blue Safari by the Perito Moreno Glacier
Price per person
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be p
Description
The Blue Safari is designed for those who, in addition to sailing past the Perito Moreno Glacier, dream of getting up close to the glacial ice!
The excursion begins in El Calafate when the bus departs for Los Glaciares National Park. Once at Puerto Bajo de las Sombras, just 7 km from the walkways, we'll board a boat to cross Lake Rico and, after a 20-minute sail, disembark on the opposite shore.
We'll then walk for 30 minutes, keeping an eye on the glacier's south face in case we're surprised by a thunderous calving event. Once beside the ice, it will be time for an unforgettable experience… We'll be able to fully appreciate its intense and varied blues and whites, and its whimsical shapes.
We'll have plenty of time to take photos, and then we'll return to the boarding point, always accompanied by an experienced guide. The total hike is approximately an hour and a half over natural terrain of sand and stones, with some slopes and stairs. The 1.5-kilometer route follows the lake shore and winds through a lush forest with views of the glacier.
Finally, we'll board the boat to appreciate the entire southern face of the glacier from the water, just a few meters away, allowing us to see every detail of the marbled ice wall.
Once at the port, if you have booked the transfer service, we'll take the bus to the walkways, where we'll have two hours to enjoy the incredible panoramic view. If you've arranged your own transportation, you can freely choose how much time to spend on the walkways. You can also use this time to eat the packed lunch you should bring from El Calafate.
We'll arrive back in El Calafate after traversing the Patagonian steppe, our souls filled with the natural energy of this unique glacier. We look forward to hosting you!
The Blue Safari takes place in a natural environment, so weather conditions and the characteristics of the glacier and its surroundings change daily. However, the excursion will not be canceled as long as safety conditions permit. We hope to see you there!
based on 40 reviews
Total opinions and ratings from FURU Tickets
Service ratings
Ramiro N.
Nos encantó
Mucho mejor de lo que imaginaba. En Caminata Escénica nos quedamos un buen rato en silencio, mirando. El navegación de regreso al Puerto llegó justo cuando lo necesitábamos. Ojalá todos los tours fueran así.
Diego A.
Excelente
Faria de novo sem pensar duas vezes. Navegação Exclusiva justifica acordar cedo. Comparei preços antes de reservar e essa era a melhor opção. Recomendo sem pensar.
Caio C.
Correto
Deu tudo certo, com um detalhe que comento abaixo. O navegação de volta ao Porto foi bem pensado. O wifi que prometiam não funcionava. Recomendo mesmo assim.
Agustina R.
Bien, con detalles
Estuvo bueno, con altibajos. Se agradece que venga con navegación de regreso al Puerto. Se puede hacer sin experiencia previa, te explican todo antes. Se respetó al minuto el horario de regreso. El wifi que prometían no funcionaba. Con esos detalles arreglados sería un 10.
Patricia N.
Boa escolha se for sua primeira vez em El Calafate. Um dia inteiro ao ar livre que passa voando. O caminhe ao longo da costa até a geleira resolveu nosso dia. A única ressalva: o grupo era maior do que imaginávamos. Recomendo, com as ressalvas que fiz.
Emily B.
Cannot recommend enough
Much better than I had imagined. We got a clear day at Front and that was pure luck. Compared with doing it yourself, it works out well. The only miss was no water available, especially in that heat.
Highlights
- Exclusive Navigation in Front of Perito Moreno: Enjoy a boat trip that will take you a few meters from the Glacier
- Scenic Hike with Glacier Views: Walk trails surrounded by nature
- Explore the National Park and Walkways: Complete your day enjoying 2 hours on the famous walkways with an unparalleled panoramic view of Perito Moreno
Important
Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park: This is not included in the tour price. The approximate cost is ARS 50,000 per person and must be paid upon entering the park. Payment can be made in cash or by Visa card, in Argentine pesos only. Mastercard is not accepted.
Age restrictions: This activity is suitable exclusively for people aged 6 to 70 inclusive, without exception. If minors under the age of 18 participate without their parents, they may only do so with written authorization from them, specifying the full details of the supervising adult in charge.
Medical restrictions: Pregnant women and people with obesity and sedentary lifestyles are not eligible to participate; nor are those with respiratory illnesses such as COPD, asthma, or emphysema; central or peripheral cardiovascular conditions; reduced cardiac or vascular capacity; stents, bypasses, pacemakers, or other prostheses; physical or mental disabilities that affect attention, gait, or coordination; recent fractures; serious spinal or knee problems; or recent surgeries.
Evaluation for participation: If, at the start of the excursion, a person presents any of the aforementioned exclusionary conditions or has difficulty walking independently, they will not be able to participate. In these cases, no refund will be issued.
Food: Food is not included and there are no places to purchase it during the excursion. Each passenger must bring their own food from El Calafate.
Recommended clothing: Thermal shirt and leggings, warm sweater and jacket, windproof and waterproof jacket, trekking pants, waterproof hiking or athletic shoes, thermal socks or two pairs of socks, gloves, warm hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Transfers: Some hotels in the city are not part of the pick-up route. If your accommodation is outside the route, we will contact you to indicate the nearest hotel where you should go. You must wait for the guide in the lobby of the indicated hotel.
Option without transfers: The meeting point will be Puerto Bajo de las Sombras.
To confirm your booking, you must send the following information for all passengers: Full name, Passport or national identity card number, Nationality, Date of birth, Photograph of the passport of minors, Hotel (if you purchased the option with transfers). Your booking will not be confirmed, nor will your place be guaranteed, until we have received all the requested information from each passenger.
Schedule: The published schedule is an estimate. Once all the information required to confirm the booking has been received, our team will inform you of the exact start time.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be p
Departure Point
If you book an option without transfer:
You must arrive at Puerto Bajo Las Sombras at the time we will indicate the day before the activity date.
Blue Safari by the Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate
