Argentina Boat Tours: Our 8 Best

1.El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,586 reviews · 8 hours · from $80Our pick

Spend about eight hours traveling from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with a bilingual guide. You get roughly three hours in Los Glaciares National Park, time on the boardwalks, and an optional one-hour boat cruise. Guides such as Tobias, Noela, and Matias have been praised for clear local insight, though the boat can feel crowded.

“We had a great tour around the Perito Moreno glacier. The guide was very knowledgeable and explained a lot during the trip there. We got picked up on time and then got transferred to the bus that would take us to the park. The boat ride was fun, but it was super busy and crowded, so much so that it sometimes was hard to find a place outside the boat to view the glacier. You then get some free time to explore the walkways and gawk at the glaciers, which was great.”

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2.El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 805 reviews · 5 - 11 hours · from $396

You’ll cross Brazo Rico by boat, hike about an hour on Perito Moreno Glacier with crampons, and explore the forest and glacier boardwalks. English and Spanish guides lead small groups, with about one guide for every 10 people. Pickup from selected El Calafate hotels may be added, and the park entrance fee is extra.

“The mini trekking on the glacier is a truly special experience. Also, great guide!”

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3.From Buenos Aires: Classic Tigre Delta Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 538 reviews · 5 hours · from $45

Travel from Buenos Aires to Tigre for a one-hour boat ride through Argentina’s river delta, then see Puerto de Frutos, Victorica Avenue, and the Tigre waterfront. A Spanish-speaking guide such as Lucia, Camila, or Sophie may accompany the land portions, while the cruise uses a Spanish audio guide. Hotel pickup is included from selected city hotels.

“Some places like the stop at the cathedral San Isidro with nothing special inside, and the wall of the presidential residence should be avoided; the cruise was excellent and above all the guide we had, Lisa or Melissa, was also very good !”

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4.Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 439 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $39Best value

Spend one or two hours on the Rio de la Plata from Puerto Madero, with beer, cocktails, aperitifs, music, and sunset views. Choose an early option with one hour at the dock before sailing, or board later for a one-hour cruise. The route passes major port facilities and returns to Cecilia Grierson 400.

“The music and open bar were lovely and allowed us to meet others and enjoy the scenery.”

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5.Iguazu Falls: Gran Aventura Boat and Argentinian Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 393 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Spend 12 hours in Iguazu National Park with a bilingual guide, three waterfall circuits, an ecological train, a 4x4 jungle ride, and the Gran Aventura speedboat. Guides such as Claudia, Chelo, and Lucio have helped make the day run smoothly. Expect a large shared group, lots of walking, and a boat ride that leaves you completely soaked.

“This was the highlight of our trip to Argentina. Breathtaking waterfalls, Nice pace. Best Boat shower ever. Our guide Adrian gas excellent people skills and combine humour and safety. Always with clear messages, always at time and ensured that we did every activity promised. Recommend greater tour with walks, car and Boat. We got to see all angels of the waterfalls and spend a day in the jingle feeling safe”

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6.El Calafate: Glaciers Gourmet Experience – Full Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 285 reviews · 8 hours - 750 minutes · from $225

Spend a full day aboard a comfortable catamaran in Los Glaciares National Park. Visit Condor Nesting Wall, Seco, Heim, Spegazzini, Upsala, Bertracchi, and Perito Moreno. You’ll have English or Spanish guidance, a gourmet meal or lunchbox, four outer decks, and an optional stop at the Perito Moreno footbridges.

“It was amazing, the boat was great and the views are astonishing, the icebergs and the glaciers. Also the guides were really helpful. The lunch box was also very good. I will recommend 100%.”

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7.From Foz do Iguaçu: Iguazú Falls Boat Ride Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 9 hours · from $192Top rated

This 9-hour small-group tour takes you from Foz do Iguaçu across the border to Argentina’s Iguazú National Park. Guides such as Fabio, Claudio, and Jair lead the Devil’s Throat and Upper Circuit walks before the Great Adventure boat ride, which takes you close enough to the falls for a complete soaking.

“Good English speaking guide in Javier. Knows a lot about the area.”

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8.El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · from $255

Leave El Calafate around 7:00 AM for Punta Bandera Port and sail through Argentino Lake to the Upsala and Spegazzini channels. You’ll see several glaciers, walk 300 meters through forest, and choose between the refuge or a 700-meter mountain trail. English and Spanish guiding is provided.

“Everyone should experience the beauty of these glaciers. It was breathtaking.”

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