To see the Perito Moreno Glacier you pay the Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee (southern sector). In 2026 it is ARS 50,000 foreigners · ARS 25,000 Argentinos · ARS 8,000 Santa Cruz residents (APN Resolution 132/2026, in force since June 2026). It's paid at the park gate and is separate from the transfer. The boardwalks are included, there's a 50% discount on a second entry within 72 hours, and Flexipass and Annual Pass options exist.
How much is the park entrance fee in 2026?
The Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee (Glacier sector) has three categories, per APN Resolution 132/2026, in force since June 2026.
| Category | 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Foreigners | ARS 50,000 |
| Argentinos (non-resident) | ARS 25,000 |
| Santa Cruz residents | ARS 8,000 |
These values replaced the previous ones (ARS 45,000 / ARS 15,000 / ARS 5,000).
What does the fee include?
The fee gives access to the glacier area and the walk along the boardwalks (about 2-3 hours, included), from where you see the Perito Moreno front up close.
Paid separately, per person: the ice experiences (Mini-trekking, Big Ice) and the boat rides / Nautical Safari, run by the operator in the glacier area. They are not part of the park entrance.
Not sure which of those experiences to do? I compare boardwalks, boat safari, Mini-trekking and Big Ice here: which excursion to choose at Perito Moreno.
Where and how do you pay?
The fee is paid at the park entrance. It's best to bring a card and confirm the accepted payment methods.
What is the second-day discount (72h)?
The park applies a 50% discount on a second entry within 72 hours of your first visit. It's ideal if you want to return to the glacier another day —for example to do a boat ride at a slower pace— or combine it with the northern sector (El Chaltén) of the same park.
What are the Flexipass and Annual Pass?
Besides the single ticket, there are:
- Flexipass of 3 or 7 days: allows several entries within that period.
- Annual Pass: intended for those who visit the park several times a year.
They're useful if you'll enter several times or want to explore both sectors of the park at a relaxed pace. Conditions and prices are set by the National Parks Administration; confirm the current ones before buying.
What are the park's opening hours?
- Summer (1 September – 30 April): 8:00 to 18:00, with visitors allowed to stay until 20:00.
- Winter: 9:00 to 16:00.
As your driver, I coordinate the departure to catch the best light on the ice and avoid the busiest hours on the boardwalks.
Does the fee include the transfer to the glacier?
No. The fee is for the park; the transfer is a separate private service. The glacier is about 80 km from El Calafate and the private transfer is round trip with waiting time: I take you there, wait while you walk the boardwalks and bring you back.
Private transfer at a fixed price per vehicle, today $150.000 (round trip with waiting time) for up to 4 passengers. The park entrance is paid separately, and I tell you which category you fall into and how it's paid.
How to get to the Perito Moreno GlacierShould you combine the Glacier with El Chaltén?
Yes: the 50% second-entry discount (72h) usually benefits travelers doing both destinations on the same trip. They are two sectors of the same Los Glaciares National Park, with different charges (in El Chaltén there's the Urban Use Tax and the trail fees).
I won't promise a fixed combo price, because every itinerary is different. What I do: if you do both destinations, we coordinate the transfers so you can take advantage of the second-entry discount and I explain what's paid in each sector. Message me and we'll plan it.
See the El Chaltén entrance 2026 (tax & trails)
The best part of a private transfer is that you don't have to worry about any of this: I tell you the current fee, which category you fall into and how to pay, and we stop wherever needed. On a shared bus nobody explains this; with me you arrive at the glacier knowing exactly what to expect.
I also time the departure so you get the best light on the ice and quieter boardwalks. You enjoy; I handle the details and logistics.
“You enjoy the glacier; briefing you on the fee and timing the trip is on me.”
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Perito Moreno Glacier entrance fee in 2026?
The Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee (Glacier sector) in 2026 is ARS 50,000 for foreigners, ARS 25,000 for non-resident Argentinos and ARS 8,000 for Santa Cruz residents, per APN Resolution 132/2026, in force since June 2026. National park rates are adjusted by resolution, so confirm the current value on the day of your visit.
Does the park entrance fee include the transfer to the glacier?
No. The fee is only the park entrance; the transfer to the glacier is a separate service. The Perito Moreno Glacier is about 80 km from El Calafate and the private transfer is round trip with waiting time: it takes you there, waits while you walk the boardwalks and brings you back.
Are the boardwalks paid separately?
No. Walking the Perito Moreno Glacier boardwalks is included with the park entrance. What is paid separately, per person, are the ice experiences (Mini-trekking, Big Ice) and the boat rides or Nautical Safari, run by the operator in the glacier area.
Is there a discount if I visit the park on two days?
Yes. The park applies a 50% discount on a second entry within 72 hours of the first visit. It's ideal if you want to return to the glacier another day or combine the Glacier sector with the northern El Chaltén sector. Confirm the exact terms when you buy your ticket.
Is there a multi-day pass?
Yes. There is a Flexipass of 3 or 7 days, which allows several entries within that period, and an Annual Pass. They are useful if you plan to enter several times or explore both sectors of the park. Conditions and prices are set by the National Parks Administration; confirm the current ones.
What are the park's opening hours?
In summer (1 September to 30 April) the park is open from 8:00 to 18:00, with visitors allowed to stay until 20:00. In winter the hours are 9:00 to 16:00. As your driver I coordinate the departure to catch the best light and avoid the busiest hours.