El Calafate with kids: which tours to do and what ages they require
Quick answer: Children aged 0 to 6 do not pay entry to Los Glaciares National Park (National Parks). According to Nomades, the nautical safari is suitable for all ages, the minitrekking requires a minimum of 8 years and the Big Ice, 18 years.
Updated November 4, 2026.
Minimum age by tour
| Tour | Age according to the partner |
|---|---|
| Nautical safari (boat in front of Perito Moreno, 1 hour) | Suitable for all ages; no minimum age listed |
| Minitrekking at Perito Moreno | From 8 years |
| Big Ice | From 18 years |
Nomades listings checked on November 5, 2026. Other operators may set different ages.
Park entry for children (official data)
The National Parks exempt children aged 0 to 6 inclusive from paying entry to Los Glaciares National Park. A DNI or passport must be shown. For everyone else, the General daily pass rate is ARS $50,000 since June 1, 2026.
Tours without walking on the ice
We did not find a published minimum age for all of them: confirm it on the partner's page before you book.
| Tour | Place | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Boat to Perito Moreno's south face | El Calafate | US$ 51 |
| Perito Moreno Glacier tour | El Calafate | from US$ 55 |
| Town tour + Glaciarium | El Calafate | US$ 87 |
| Dinner and show at Estancia 25 de Mayo | El Calafate | from US$ 90 |
Per-adult reference prices, converted from reais and checked on the partners' pages on November 4, 2026. They may change.
What we do not know
We do not publish minimum ages or child fares for the walkways, the Glaciarium or the ranch because we could not confirm them in an official source. The prices in the tables are per adult.
Quick questions
Do children pay entry to Perito Moreno?
Children aged 0 to 6 inclusive are exempt, according to the National Parks. For everyone else the category rate applies.
Can a child do the minitrekking?
Nomades sets 8 years as the minimum age. Other operators may require a different age.
Which tour suits the youngest?
According to Nomades, the nautical safari is suitable for all ages and lists no minimum age.
