Adult
Ages 16+
€50
- Los Glaciares National Park entry
- Full balcony-boardwalk network, 4 levels
- Skip-the-line priority queue at the gate
Watch Patagonia's living glacier calve into the lake in front of you
Perito Moreno Glacier skip-the-line — entry to Los Glaciares National Park with pre-booked balcony access, boat crossings and ice trekking available, booked in English before Argentina's Spanish-only system trips you up.
See ticket options- UNESCO Los Glaciares National Park, 1981
- 5 × 70 m the ice face — 5km wide, 70m tall
- 700 K / yr Patagonia's most-visited glacier
- Advancing one of three growing glaciers on Earth
Choose your ticket
Child
Ages 6–15
€30
- Same park access as adult ticket
- Under-6s free at the gate
- Skip-the-line included
Family
2 adults + up to 3 children
€160 €140 Save €20
- Park for the whole family
- Under-6s free at the gate — we handle the paperwork
- Skip-the-line for all
Park + Safari Náutico boat cruise
Hour-long boat approach to the ice face
€95
- Everything in the adult park ticket
- Safari Náutico 1-hour boat cruise from Puerto Bajo las Sombras
- Approach to 300m of the ice face from lake level
- Seats on the boat pre-assigned
Madrid, Spain
“Watched a 50-metre tower of ice crack off and hit the lake. The wave took ten seconds to reach us. You hear the crack, then silence, then the water. It's the most physical thing I've ever seen a landscape do.”
Toronto, Canada
“Tried to book via the APN website for two evenings. The Spanish wouldn't have been the issue — it was the calendar showing no availability for a week, when the park was clearly open. These guys had us booked in twenty minutes and the date we wanted.”
Munich, Germany
“Did the boat cruise. Worth it if you can stomach a cold ride and some spray — you get up close to the ice face at lake level, and the scale is different from the boardwalks. Different view, same glacier.”
- Refund if we can't deliver Full money back if your park entry can't be secured
- Real humans, not bots English-speaking concierge, not AI
- Pay in your local currency Same price at checkout · no FX surprise
- No hidden fees Total shown upfront · what you see is what you pay
About Perito Moreno Glacier
Perito Moreno is the anomaly of the glacier world. Almost every large glacier on Earth is retreating; Perito Moreno is holding steady or advancing, depending on the year. Its 5-kilometre ice face crosses the Brazo Rico arm of Lago Argentino, and every few years it advances far enough to dam the arm against the Magallanes peninsula. The water level behind the dam rises by 20–30 metres until the ice bridge collapses — an event known as the *ruptura* that's happened every 4–5 years since records began. The last one was 2024.
The park built its viewing infrastructure on a peninsula opposite the ice face. Four levels of steel boardwalks, totalling 4.5 km, give you unobstructed views from every angle. You're standing 150–800 m from the wall; every 10–15 minutes a seracs breaks off with a noise that's half thunder, half gunshot. You can spend half a day on the boardwalks and see the glacier change colour from white to blue to deep blue as the light moves.
Booking the park is straightforward in theory — the Administración de Parques Nacionales (APN) sells online entries — but the system is Spanish-only, the calendar has gaps, and peak-season slots disappear 3–5 days out. We book on your behalf, in English, with the exact date you need. Boat cruises (Safari Náutico) and ice-trek add-ons are separately booked through Hielo y Aventura; we handle that integration too.
Practical information
- Opening hours
- Daily 09:00–18:00 (Oct–Apr), 09:00–17:00 (May–Sep). Last park entry 1 hour before closing.
- Address
- Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Ruta Provincial 11, Santa Cruz, Argentina
- Getting there from El Calafate
- 80 km west of El Calafate (the town everyone bases from). Public bus (CalTur/TAQSA) 1h20m each way, 2–3 departures daily. Rental car or private shuttle more flexible. Road is fully paved.
- Getting there from Buenos Aires
- Fly BA → El Calafate (3h direct, multiple daily). El Calafate is the only practical base.
- Getting there from Ushuaia
- Fly Ushuaia → El Calafate (1h25m) or long scenic drive. Don't try to combine same-day.
- Time needed
- Minimum 4 hours at the boardwalks. 6 hours if adding the Safari Náutico boat. Full day if adding a short ice trek.
- Best time to visit
- October–April (summer, mild, long days). May–September is off-season — the park stays open but temperatures drop and some services are reduced. Peak: December–February.
- What to wear
- Layered. Even in high summer the microclimate near the ice is cold, and wind across the lake is persistent. Waterproof shell useful — light rain moves through fast.
- Ice trekking
- Hielo y Aventura offers two walks on the glacier: Minitrekking (1h on ice, no prior experience, ~€130 pp) and Big Ice (5h, more fitness, ~€220 pp). We can arrange either as an add-on — they are separate from the park entry.
- Accessibility
- The main balcony level is wheelchair-accessible via a paved ramp. Lower balconies require stairs. A shuttle bus runs between the car park and the uppermost balcony.
- Photography
- Permitted throughout. Tripods permitted on the boardwalks. Drones strictly prohibited (enforced by park rangers).
About our service
Perito Moreno Tickets acts as a facilitator to assist international visitors in purchasing skip-the-line park entries directly from the Administración de Parques Nacionales (APN), the official operator of Los Glaciares National Park. We do not resell tickets — we provide a personalised booking and English-language support service. Our concierge service fee is included in the displayed price. For those who prefer to purchase directly, the official site is argentina.gob.ar/parquesnacionales.
Frequently asked
What's included in the ticket?
Los Glaciares National Park entry, full access to the four-level boardwalk network at the Perito Moreno glacier face, plus the park shuttle bus from the main car park. The boat-tier ticket adds the 1-hour Safari Náutico cruise from Puerto Bajo las Sombras. Ice trekking is a separate purchase — we can arrange it.
Is the boat cruise worth it?
For most visitors, yes. The boardwalks give you a wide-angle view at elevation; the boat gives you a lake-level approach to 300m of the ice wall. The two experiences are complementary. If you only have half a day, boardwalks win. If you have a full day, do both.
What about ice trekking?
Hielo y Aventura (separate operator) runs two options: Minitrekking (1 hour on ice, no experience needed) and Big Ice (5 hours, moderate fitness required). Both are add-ons to the park entry — different booking, different timing. We can arrange them as part of your booking.
What are the chances of seeing calving?
Very high in summer (Oct–Apr): something breaks off every 10–15 minutes during daylight hours. Large events (serac collapses 30m+) happen 1–2 times per day on average. You don't choose when — you just stay long enough. 3–4 hours on the boardwalks is usually enough.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes — under-6s are free at the gate. Older kids tend to love the drama of the ice cracking. Toddlers and very young children get cold quickly, so plan for layering. Strollers work on the main boardwalk but not the lower levels.
What's the weather like?
Patagonian weather is volatile. Summer highs are 15–25°C at El Calafate, but colder at the glacier (microclimate). Wind is the constant factor; rain comes in fast and leaves fast. Waterproof shell + layers + warm hat + sunglasses = standard kit.
What's your refund policy?
Two situations trigger a full refund: (a) we cannot secure your park entry, or (b) the park closes (rare — happens during wildfires or exceptional weather). Outside those, tickets are non-transferable. Reply to your confirmation email 48h+ ahead and we'll try to move the date.
Is it safe?
Yes — the boardwalks are entirely safe, even right opposite the ice face. Safety lines prevent you from getting too close. Ice trekking is led by qualified guides with crampons and safety briefings. The dangers are entirely meteorological (wind, cold) rather than structural.