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Nautical Safari: boat cruise facing the Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate
🚤 CRUISE · PERITO MORENO GLACIER

NAUTICAL SAFARI
Short Cruise

Cruise for 1 hour facing the south face of the Perito Moreno Glacier. The most striking way to see the glacier from the water — ideal if you are visiting El Calafate with your own car.

🚤 1-hour cruise
❄️ South face of the glacier
⚓ Puerto Bajo las Sombras
🕐 Several daily departures
🚌 Optional transfer + walkways
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1-hour cruisefacing the glacier
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South face of the glacierfrom the water
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Puerto Bajo las Sombras70 km from El Calafate
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Transfer + walkwaysoptional, from the hotel
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All agesfamily friendly
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Prices per person

🚢 I go to the port
🏨 Pick me up at the hotel
🚤 Cruise (Nautical Safari)
Adult (16+ years)—
Child (4-15 years)—
Infant (0-3 years)✓ Free
🚌 TRANSFER + WALKWAYS (ADD-ON — "Pick me up at the hotel")
🚐 Adult: — 🚐 Child 4-15: — 🚐 Infant: Free
* We pick you up at your hotel, take you to the port and you add the visit to the panoramic walkways of Perito Moreno.
✅ INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE
🚤 1-hour cruise facing the south face of the glacier ❄️ Panoramic view of the Perito Moreno Glacier from the water 🧑‍✈️ Guide throughout the whole cruise 📸 Boat with panoramic windows and an outdoor deck
* Does not include the entrance to Los Glaciares National Park (Río Mitre corridor). Without transfer, you make your own way to Puerto Bajo las Sombras. · See details

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🚤 Cruise (Nautical Safari)
🚢 I go to the port 🚐 Pick me up at the hotel
🚢 Make your own way to Puerto Bajo Las Sombras. 1-hour cruise · back to the port ~13:00.
Adult (16+ years)
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Child (4-15 years)
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Infant (0-3 years) ✓ Free
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Nautical excursion facing the Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate
Boat cruise facing the Perito Moreno Glacier
Ice front of the Perito Moreno Glacier from the water
Tourist on the walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier
View of the glacier from the Perito Moreno walkways
Group on the excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier
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Nautical Safari:
Short Cruise

The Nautical Safari is a 1-hour cruise facing the south face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of Patagonia's natural icons. You set off from Puerto Bajo las Sombras (70 km from El Calafate) and approach the glacier from the water, with a completely different perspective from the traditional walkways.

The boat is enclosed and comfortable, with panoramic windows and an outdoor deck so you can step out to photograph the floating icebergs and the occasional ice calvings. The cruise moves slowly in front of the south wall, in full connection with the surroundings.

It is the ideal tour if you are visiting the glacier with your own car. And if you want us to pick you up, with "Pick me up at the hotel" you add the round-trip transfer plus the visit to the panoramic walkways. Low difficulty, suitable for all ages.

🗓 Route

Day itinerary

9:00
Hotel pick-up (optional)
🚌 With the transfer we pick you up at your hotel · 70 km to Puerto Bajo las Sombras
Cruise facing the glacier (included · 1 hour)
🚤 Facing the south face of Perito Moreno · guide on board · photos of icebergs and calvings
Visit to the walkways (optional · with transfer)
🎫 Panoramic balconies of Perito Moreno · free time
Return transfer (optional)
🚌 Back to your hotel in El Calafate
17:00
Return to the hotel (optional)
🏨 With transfer · arrival approx. 17:00
Included (Nautical Safari) Optional ("Pick me up at the hotel")

Times may vary depending on lake conditions and the weather.

📋 Details

What is included?

  • 1-hour cruise facing the south face of the Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Guide throughout the whole cruise
  • Boat with panoramic windows and an outdoor deck
🚐 Optional ("Pick me up at the hotel"): round-trip transfer from your hotel + visit to the panoramic walkways of Perito Moreno.
❌ Not included
  • Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park (Río Mitre corridor) — buy at ventaweb.apn.gob.ar
  • Transfer and walkways if you choose "I go to the port" (they are the optional add-on)
  • Meals and drinks
ℹ️ National Park entrance:
Buy it in advance at ventaweb.apn.gob.ar, selecting the Río Mitre access corridor.
⚓ Important: departures leave from Puerto Bajo las Sombras, 70 km from El Calafate. There is no public transport to the port — if you choose "I go to the port" you need to arrive in your own vehicle.

Low difficulty · suitable for all ages. No prior experience required.
❓ Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

The cruise lasts 1 hour facing the south face of the Perito Moreno Glacier. There are several daily departures; indicate your preferred time slot when booking.
From Puerto Bajo las Sombras, 70 km from El Calafate. There is no public transport to the port: if you choose "I go to the port" you have to arrive in your own vehicle. With "Pick me up at the hotel" we pick you up.
The Nautical Safari brings you close to the glacier from the water (a cruise), while the Walkways show it from the balconies. With the "Pick me up at the hotel" option you get both: cruise + walkways.
The round-trip transfer from your hotel in El Calafate plus the visit to the panoramic walkways of Perito Moreno. Pick-up ~9:00, return ~17:00.
Yes. It is a cruise on an enclosed, comfortable boat, with low difficulty. Suitable for children and older adults. Infants do not pay.
It operates in rain or overcast conditions. It is only cancelled by a severe storm that prevents the cruise, a decision made by the captain.
Warm clothing, a waterproof jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves and comfortable footwear.
No. Buy the ticket in advance at ventaweb.apn.gob.ar, selecting the Río Mitre corridor.
🆚 Comparison

Which is the best Perito Moreno Glacier excursion for you?

All excursions depart from El Calafate and visit the Perito Moreno Glacier, but each one offers a different experience. Compare price, duration, difficulty and experience — and tap each excursion to see its page.

⛵ Nautical Safari Minitrekking Walkways Big Ice Safari Azul
⏱ Duration ~1 hour (cruise) ~10 hours 8 hours ~12 hours ~10 hours
🧊 You step on the glacier ❌ You see it from the water ✅ Yes, with crampons ❌ You only see it ✅ Yes, in depth ✅ You touch it (without walking)
⏱ Time on the ice — 1h 30min — 3 to 4 hrs — (you touch the edge)
📊 Difficulty ●○○○○
Very low		 ●●●○○
Medium		 ●○○○○
Very low		 ●●●●○
High		 ●●○○○
Low–Medium
👤 Suitable for All ages 8 to 65 years All ages 18 to 50 years 6 to 70 years
🧑‍🏫 Bilingual guide ✅ On board ✅ 1 guide per 10 ✅ Included ✅ 1 guide per 5 ✅ On board
✅ Includes 1h cruise + panoramic windows Cruise + walk on the ice + whisky toast + guide Panoramic balconies + guide + transfer Deep trekking + caves and crevasses + cruise + toast Cruise + forest + approach to touch the ice
💰 Price from $80.000 $395.000 $65.000 $550.000 $140.000
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Which one suits you?

If you have little time or just want the cruise → choose the Nautical Safari. A 1-hour cruise facing the south face of the glacier, from a boat with panoramic windows. Suitable for all ages and the most affordable option.

If it is your first time on the ice or you are travelling with family → choose the Minitrekking. It is the most popular Perito Moreno excursion: 1h30 walking on the glacier with crampons and a guide, from age 8, medium difficulty. It includes a cruise and a whisky toast with ancient ice.

If you want to see the glacier without walking on it → choose the Walkways. The panoramic balconies facing the glacier wall, suitable for all ages and with no physical effort. The classic, must-do visit.

If you are after maximum adventure and are in good shape → choose the Big Ice. Up to 3 hours walking into the heart of the glacier, exploring crevasses, seracs and ice caves. Requires ages 18 to 50 and good fitness.

If you want to touch the ice without putting on crampons → choose the Safari Azul. You cruise the Rico Arm, walk through the forest and get close enough to touch the south wall of the glacier with your hands. Suitable from ages 6 to 70.

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General information

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Duration1-hour cruise · with transfer + walkways, half day (9:00–17:00)
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Departure daysDaily · all year round
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Times8:00 (with transfer) · 12:00 (without transfer)
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DifficultyLow-Medium · no special fitness requirements
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AgeAll ages · Infants free · No prior experience required
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What to bringWarm clothing, a waterproof jacket, sports shoes or boots, a packed lunch for the walkways
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WeatherOperates in rain/overcast conditions. Only cancelled by a severe storm that prevents the cruise.

Meeting point

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Pick-upWith the transfer we pick you up at your hotel (8:00). Without transfer, show up at 12:00 at Puerto Bajo Las Sombras.
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PortBajo de las Sombras · 7 km from the walkways
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OfficeAv. del Libertador 1080, Piso 1 · El Calafate
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