Viedma Glacier
Glaciar Viedma
Argentina's largest glacier. Take a boat from Lago Viedma for a close look at the ice wall, or sign up for a guided ice trek.
Glaciar Viedma is the largest glacier in Argentina, with a tongue about 2 km wide reaching into Lago Viedma. Boats leave from the Bahía Túnel pier about 15 km south of town and take roughly 1 hour to reach the ice wall. You can choose a standard boat trip or an ice trek, which must be booked with a specialist company and includes crampons and a guide, with age restrictions. It is a standard half-day trip, and boat tickets should be booked in advance through travel agencies in town. The lake can have strong waves, so bring warm clothing.
Opening hours
Daily sailings October–April (per operator)
Nearby sights
- Cerro Torre
- Laguna Torre
- Mount Fitz Roy
- Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
- Laguna Sucia
- Laguna de los Tres
- Laguna Capri
- Piedras Blancas Glacier Viewpoint