Best Argentina Boat Tours — Our Top 8

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

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

Review of the Perito Moreno Glacier day trip from El Calafate, with boardwalk views, optional boat ride, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“Great trip from start to finish. Pick up was efficient from our hotel. Our tour guide was great, giving us lots of info about the place along the way. We didn’t do the boat tour but a lot of people did, and don’t worry if you don’t get tickets before you go. You can buy them when you get there. Because we didn’t do the boat tour we had more time at the glacier to look round and do all the walking routes. It’s a great trip and you get so much time so it didn’t feel rushed. Make sure to bring some snacks with you for the day as…”

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

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

Walk across Perito Moreno Glacier with crampons, sail beside its ice wall, and explore Patagonia’s forest and boardwalks from El Calafate.

“The tour itself was fabulous - Perito Moreno was my dream! The guides during the hike are very knowledgeable and it was done very well! The tour operator was in touch with us separately earlier, could have reminded us that we need to take lunch. Same situation was for other people - they didn’t even know about it. Also be careful when reading the details here as the transportation is not included - we realized it only when tour operator sent a message on WhatsApp a day in advance. Then I was requesting them to add transportation, they checked that they have slots and they can add us, I said…”

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3.From Buenos Aires: Classic Tigre Delta Tour

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

Explore the Tigre Delta by boat, see island life, visit Puerto de Frutos, and enjoy a practical half-day escape from Buenos Aires.

“We were travelling with my 8 month old so we came with extra stuff like a stroller. Aimee, Camela (guides) and Aldo (the bus driver) helped us every step. I was also the only person limited to English and they did a great job with keeping me included and in the loop. I’d recommend this to anyone interested in seeing a different style of living outside of the city of BA city.”

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

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

Review of Buenos Aires’ Puerto Madero sunset cruise, with open bar, music, Rio de la Plata views, schedules, value, and practical tips.

“the timing to experience the sunset could be improved”

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

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

Review of Iguazu Falls Gran Aventura, with boat thrills, jungle trails, costs, practical tips, and advice for choosing this 12-hour tour.

“Amazing! All well planned for a great day :) 2 minor things : - guide speaks only spanish - no pick up at hotel (usually works apparently, get contact with local partner and they will pick you up and drop you off)”

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

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

Review of El Calafate’s Glaciers Gourmet cruise, with glacier views, gourmet food, logistics, costs, stops, and practical tips.

“Views were beautiful and logistics were smooth. It could be a nice addition to have captions playing when the crew is explaining the glaciers and the area as it was difficult to listen carefully with all the other conversations going on the boat.”

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

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

Review of the Argentina-side Iguazú Falls tour from Foz do Iguaçu, with border tips, jungle walks, Great Adventure boat ride, and practical advice.

“We had a great family team look after us for the day. Very knowledgeable. The boat ride is a must do.”

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8.El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip

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

Review of El Calafate’s 9-hour All Glaciers boat trip to Upsala and Spegazzini, with forest walks, refuge views, lunch options, and practical tips.

“The Captain's Club was worth every penny. The Patagonia Infinity staff spoiled us the entire day. Delightful.”

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