What time do I have to leave to make the boat ride

The glacier boat rides have fixed departure times. Since it is about 1 hour 40 minutes from the centre of El Calafate to the glacier, I coordinate the departure time so you reach boarding without rushing. I let you know on WhatsApp what time I will pick you up.

I arrive by plane in the morning, can I do the Nautical Safari the same day

It depends on your flight time. If you arrive early there is usually room to do the boat ride the same day. I know the departure times of the boat rides and, based on your real arrival time, I advise you which experience you can fit in. That scheduling advice is part of the service.

Perito Moreno Glacier El Calafate Patagonia full day

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Perito Moreno Glacier
and the boat safari, in one day

Q: How long does it take from the centre of El Calafate to the glacier

Perito Moreno Glacier is 80 km from El Calafate on Route 11, fully paved, with views over Lake Argentino. The trip takes about 1 hour 40 minutes each way.

Q: What is the difference between the Nautical Safari and the Blue Safari

The Nautical Safari is a boat ride of approximately one hour in front of the ice wall. The Blue Safari is the premium option: about three hours around the glacier from several perspectives. Both are operated by Hielo y Aventura, are per person and paid at the glacier booth.

Q: Does the price include the Park entrance and the boat ride

The private round-trip transfer with wait is charged by me, per vehicle. The boat ride is paid by each passenger, per person, at the glacier booth. The Los Glaciares National Park entrance is paid separately at the gate and varies by season and nationality.

Q: How do you coordinate the time with me

By WhatsApp. You send me your flight time or the day you want to go and I build the plan: what time we leave, which boat ride we make and how to make the most of the day. I monitor your flight and, if it is delayed, we rearrange the time.

A full day at the Perito Moreno Glacier with a private round-trip transfer that waits for you and the boat safari in front of the ice. I coordinate the times: based on your flight, I tell you which experience you can fit in.

✦ Full day🚐 Round-trip transfer with wait⏱️ ~1h40 to the glacier🚢 Nautical Safari🕒 I coordinate your times

Book on WhatsApp

We reply in minutes · +54 9 2966 780800

Transfer r/t

$150,000

vehicle · with wait

Nautical Safari

$64,000

per person · from

Full experience

Total

$278,000

glacier + nautical · 2 pax

What the day includes

A full day
at the glacier

I pick you up, I wait for you and I bring you back. You have all the time you want on the boardwalks and, if you like, you add the boat safari in front of the ice. I make sure the timing works.

Private round-trip transfer to Perito Moreno Glacier with wait

A private transfer round trip, with wait

I pick you up at your hotel, we take Route 11 (80 km, about 1h40) and I wait for you during your whole visit. When you are done, I take you back. Exclusive vehicle, not shared with anyone.

$150,000per vehicle · up to 4 pax

Perito Moreno Glacier boardwalks, viewpoints

The boardwalks of Perito Moreno

You walk the viewpoints in front of the glacier for as long as you want: the 5 km ice front, the calvings and the sound of the glacier. No rush, because the car waits for you. The Park entrance is paid separately.

Includedin the transfer · free time

Nautical Safari sailing in front of Perito Moreno Glacier

The boat ride: Nautical Safari

The full experience adds the boat ride in front of the ice wall (operated by Hielo y Aventura). You get close to the glacier from the water, a perspective you cannot see from the boardwalks. Paid per person at the booth; I coordinate the time.

$64,000per person · boat ride ~1 h

The difference

Daniel coordinates
your times

The glacier boat rides have fixed departure times, and it is about 1h40 from town to the glacier. If you do not know those times, it is easy to arrive late for boarding or waste the day. That is my difference: I know what time each boat ride leaves and, based on your flight time or your day, I build the plan so you reach the experience without rushing.

Especially if you arrive early by plane: I advise you which experience you can fit in the same day. Nobody else gives that scheduling advice.

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I know the times

What time each boat ride leaves, every day.

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I watch your flight

Based on your real arrival time, what you can fit in.

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I build the plan

What time we leave so everything works, without rushing.

Choose your experience

The price is the sum
of transfer + boat ride

No made-up prices: the round-trip glacier transfer with wait (per vehicle) plus the boat ride (per person). Move the passenger selector and the total updates on its own.

✦ Recommended

Glacier + Nautical Safari

Full experience · the most chosen

Round-trip glacier transfer with waitper vehicle · up to 4 pax$150,000

Nautical Safariper person · boat ride ~1 h$64,000 each

Passengers

Nautical Safari ($64,000 × 2)$128,000

TOTAL EXPERIENCEdiscounted price · cash$278,000

💳 $323,870💵 USD 239

paying by card, a 16.5% surcharge · USD values at the day's exchange rate.
I charge the transfer; the Nautical Safari is paid per person at the glacier booth. The Park entrance is paid separately.

Glacier + Blue Safari

Premium boat ride · ~3 h around the glacier

Round-trip glacier transfer with waitper vehicle · up to 4 pax$150,000

Blue Safariper person · boat ride ~3 h$120,000 each

Passengers

Blue Safari ($120,000 × 2)$240,000

TOTAL EXPERIENCEdiscounted price · cash$390,000

💳 $454,350💵 USD 335

paying by card, a 16.5% surcharge · USD values at the day's exchange rate.
The boat ride is paid at the glacier booth, per person. I charge the transfer. The Park entrance is paid separately.

⚠️ Price per car, up to 4 pax. Groups of 5+ → Van H1 (up to 8 pax) or a second vehicle, ask us.

More experiences on the ice

Walks on the glacier

If you want to step on the ice, I also coordinate the transfer for the Minitrekking and Big Ice. I am finalizing the prices — ask me and I will send you the updated details.

Coming soon

Minitrekking

Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier with crampons (suitable for most people). Private round-trip transfer with wait. Final prices to be confirmed.

Ask on WhatsApp

Coming soon

Big Ice

The long walk on the glacier, more demanding and deeper into the ice. Private round-trip transfer with wait. Final prices to be confirmed.

Ask on WhatsApp

Ways to pay

Pay whichever
way suits you

The transfer is charged per vehicle (up to 4 passengers) and the boat ride per person. You choose how to pay: cash is the discounted price, card has a small surcharge, and you can also pay in US dollars at the day's exchange rate.

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Cash

It's the discounted price: the best value, with no surcharge. In pesos, the quickest option.

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Card

You can also pay by card, with a 16,5% surcharge. Just ask and we'll arrange it.

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US Dollars

We accept US dollars in cash at the day's exchange rate. Ask for the rate when you book.

Before you go

What you need to know
about the full day

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I coordinate the time

The boat rides leave at fixed times. Tell me your flight or your day and I pick you up with time to reach boarding without rushing.

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80 km · ~1h40 to the glacier

Perito Moreno is 80 km from El Calafate on Route 11, fully paved, with views over Lake Argentino.

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Nautical vs Blue

The Nautical is ~1 h in front of the ice wall. The Blue is premium: ~3 h around the glacier. Both, per person, at the booth.

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Park entrance separate

The Los Glaciares National Park entrance is paid at the gate. It varies by season and nationality. It is not included in the transfer.

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Full day: 6-8 hours

Between the transfer, the boardwalks and the boat ride. I wait for you the whole day and at the end I take you to your hotel.

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Bring warm clothes

Even in summer it gets cold near the glacier and the wind is chilly on the boat. Keep a jacket, hat and gloves handy.

Your driver

Who takes you
to the glacier

Daniel Jerez

Founder and private driver

Hi, I am Daniel. I first came to El Calafate in 2006, fell in love with Patagonia and in 2012 I moved here for good. In 2024 I started Transfer El Calafate by Jerez. I know the glacier like few people: I know what time each boat ride leaves and how long it takes to get there, so I plan your day so you do not miss the boat ride or your flight. If you arrive early, I tell you what you can fit in the same day.

🕒 I coordinate the times🚗 Exclusive vehicle📡 Flight monitored📸 Photo stops😊 Good vibes guaranteed

"The glacier done right is a matter of timing. Tell me what time you land and I will take care of the rest."

— Daniel Jerez

Frequently asked questions

About times
and the experience

The glacier boat rides have fixed departure times. Since it is about 1 hour 40 minutes from town to the glacier, I coordinate the time I pick you up so you reach boarding without rushing. You do not have to calculate anything: I take care of the timing.

It depends on your flight time. If you arrive early, there is usually room to do the boat ride the same day. I know the departure times and, based on your real arrival time, I advise you which experience you can fit in. That advice is part of the service.

Perito Moreno Glacier is 80 km from El Calafate on Route 11, fully paved, with views over Lake Argentino. The trip takes about 1h40 each way.

The Nautical Safari is a boat ride of approximately one hour in front of the ice wall. The Blue Safari is the premium option: about three hours around the glacier from several perspectives. Both are operated by Hielo y Aventura, are per person and paid at the glacier booth.

The private round-trip transfer with wait is charged by me, per vehicle. The boat ride is paid by each passenger, per person, at the glacier booth. The Los Glaciares National Park entrance is paid separately at the gate and varies by season and nationality.

By WhatsApp. You send me your flight time or the day you want to go and I build the plan: what time we leave, which boat ride we make and how to make the most of the day. I monitor your flight and, if it is delayed, we rearrange the time.

Perito Moreno Glacier
and the boat safari, in one day