Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Tours from El Calafate

Trekking through beautiful forests and cruising the Perito Moreno Glacier

Two cruises, one simple decision: an hour along the glacier's NORTH wall, or a full day in Canal Mayo, a corner of the National Park almost nobody reaches.

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Choose how you want to see the Perito Moreno Glacier

We run two cruises of our own, both inside Los Glaciares National Park and accompanied by licensed guides. Choose the experience that best fits the time you have and what you want to discover.

1 hour · cruise Cruise along the NORTH wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier

Moreno Spirit

The NORTH wall, up close

A one-hour cruise along the NORTH wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier, considered the most beautiful for its size and brightness. It is the perfect complement to the walkways: you will be able to appreciate the real height of its walls and how far they stretch, with the chance of seeing icebergs and a calving.

1 hourLow difficultySuitable for everyone 4 departures a dayPuerto F. P. Moreno (80 km from El Calafate)

From

$72.000 ARS

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Full day · 8 hours

Hanging glacier and Patagonian Andean forest in Canal Mayo

Mayo Spirit Trek

The heart of the National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier

A cruise through Canal Mayo on Lago Argentino, a place only a few people have the privilege of reaching, with a microclimate that produces unique vegetation. Three landings: Patagonian Andean forest, waterfalls and hanging glaciers, plus the Perito Moreno Glacier walkways on the same day.

8 hoursMedium difficulty3 landings 2,700 m of hikingPuerto Punta Bandera (47 km from El Calafate) Restriction: not suitable for people with reduced mobility

From

$180.000 ARS

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Which of the two suits you?

The real question is not which one is better, but how much time you have in El Calafate and whether you want to walk.

	Moreno Spirit	Mayo Spirit Trek
Duration	1 hour	8 hours · full day
General rate	$72,000 ARS	$180,000 ARS
What you see	The NORTH wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier from the water	Canal Mayo, Patagonian Andean forest, waterfalls, hanging glaciers and the Perito Moreno Glacier
Hiking	Steps down/up to reach the pier and the boat. Not wheelchair accessible.	2,700 m over three sections, with exposed roots and rocks.
Difficulty	Low	Medium
Departure point	Puerto F. P. Moreno	Puerto Punta Bandera
Schedules	10:30 AM (Oct to Apr), 11:45 AM, 1 PM and 2:30 PM	9:30 AM, boarding 9:10 AM · return approx. 5:15 PM
Group	Up to 260 passengers per departure	20 to 60 people
Best if…	You are going to the walkways and want to get closer for a better look at the glacier, cruising the whole north face and taking in its scale and the height of its walls	You are in good physical shape and have a full day to explore forests, rivers, waterfalls and hanging glaciers on foot. In the afternoon, a cruise and the walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier
Licensed guide included	Yes · Spanish and English	Yes · Spanish and English
Park entrance fee	Not included	Not included

Moreno Spirit

Mayo Spirit Trek

Duration

1 hour

8 hours · full day

General rate

$72,000 ARS

$180,000 ARS

What you see

The NORTH wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier from the water

Canal Mayo, Patagonian Andean forest, waterfalls, hanging glaciers and the Perito Moreno Glacier

Hiking

Steps down/up to reach the pier and the boat. Not wheelchair accessible.

2,700 m over three sections, with exposed roots and rocks.

Difficulty

Low

Medium

Departure point

Puerto F. P. Moreno

Puerto Punta Bandera

Schedules

10:30 AM (Oct to Apr), 11:45 AM, 1 PM and 2:30 PM

9:30 AM, boarding 9:10 AM · return approx. 5:15 PM

Group

Up to 260 passengers per departure

20 to 60 people

Best if…

You are going to the walkways and want to get closer for a better look at the glacier, cruising the whole north face and taking in its scale and the height of its walls

You are in good physical shape and have a full day to explore forests, rivers, waterfalls and hanging glaciers on foot. In the afternoon, a cruise and the walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier

Licensed guide included

Yes · Spanish and English

Park entrance fee

Not included

The two can be combined: many visitors do Moreno Spirit on the day they visit the walkways and save the Mayo Spirit Trek for a separate full day.

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National Park licensed guides

Both cruises include a licensed Los Glaciares National Park guide, in Spanish and English. Not a driver with a brochure.

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Access to Canal Mayo

Canal Mayo is not on the classic Los Glaciares National Park circuit. It is the whole point of the Mayo Spirit Trek and you will not find it at most agencies.

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Clear rates, no surprises

We publish every category: general, Argentine seniors, Santa Cruz (Arg) residents, CUD disability certificate holders and children. Kids aged 0 to 5 travel free.

What people ask us most

Is the National Park entrance fee included?

No, on neither cruise. The Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee is paid separately and it is best bought in advance at ventaweb.apn.gob.ar.

Can I do both cruises?

Yes, and it is a common combination. Moreno Spirit lasts an hour and departs from Puerto F. P. Moreno, so it fits well on the same day you visit the walkways. The Mayo Spirit Trek takes the whole day and departs from Puerto Punta Bandera.

Is there a discount for seniors, residents or children?

Yes. Both cruises have a reduced rate for Argentine seniors, residents of the Province of Santa Cruz (Arg), holders of the Argentine disability certificate (CUD) and children aged 6 to 15. Children aged 0 to 5 travel free. After buying, the documentation must be sent to reservas@southernspiritfte.com.ar to validate the category.

Which one works if I can't walk much?

Moreno Spirit, without a doubt: it is pure cruising, with no hiking and low difficulty. The Mayo Spirit Trek adds 2,700 metres of walking and is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Is lunch included?

No. On the Mayo Spirit Trek lunch is eaten on board during the cruise, so you need to bring your own; there is a microwave to heat food. On both cruises you can add your packed lunch with a 10% off HERE.

How can I pay?

With Mercado Pago, by bank transfer or in cash. Paying by bank transfer or cash you have a 10% off off the published rate.

What languages do the guides speak?

Spanish and English on both cruises, always with a licensed Los Glaciares National Park guide.

Trekking through beautiful forests and cruising the Perito Moreno Glacier

Choose how you want to see the Perito Moreno Glacier

Moreno Spirit

Mayo Spirit Trek

Which of the two suits you?

We operate, we don't resell

National Park licensed guides

Access to Canal Mayo

Clear rates, no surprises

How to book

Mercado Pago

Bank transfer or cash

What our passengers say

What people ask us most

Still not sure which one to choose?