Experience the thrill of walking on the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier in this unforgettable full-day adventure. Start with a 20-minute boat ride and enjoy an hour at the panoramic balconies for breathtaking views. Then, fully equipped and guided by certified bilingual experts, trek across the glacier's surface—exploring crevasses, ice formations, and meltwater streams in one of Patagonia’s most awe-inspiring settings.
Full-Day Perito Moreno Ice Trek from El Calafate
$414
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About This Tour
Inclusions
Guided mini-trek across El Perito Moreno Glacier
All necessary equipment
Navigation
Professional Spanish-English guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Walkways Perito Moreno (if option selected)
Exclusions
Lunch (you can bring your own)
Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park.
Gratuities
Tour Plan
El Calafate
A transfer will pick you up at the hotel to start the excursion to Los Glaciares National Park.
Perito Moreno Glacier
After passing by the hotels, we will take the Provincial Route N°11 to enter Los Glaciares National Park. This unique natural wonder has been declared a "World Heritage Site of Humanity" by UNESCO in 1981. The National Park includes a scenario of mountains, lakes, and forests, a large portion of the Andes Mountains covered with ice and snow to the west and the arid Patagonian steppe to the east.
El Calafate - Bajo las Sombras Port
Once in the “Bajo las Sombras” port, you will board a ship to cross the Lago Rico to arrive at the opposite shore after a 20-minute trip approximately in front of the southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
El Calafate - Perito Moreno Trekking
Once on the ground, a short 20-minute walk begins with a talk about glaciology along the shore of the lake towards the glacier. Once on the ice, the guides put on each participant a pair of crampons and give them instructions on how they should walk on the ice. In the about 1:30 hour walk on the glacier, you will be able to appreciate a wide variety of ice formations as well as cracks, glacier mills and small ponds. The trekking difficulty is moderate. The ice surface over which you walk is irregular, but firm and safe. You will get information about flora and fauna and about the particular phenomenon that only takes place in the Perito Moreno Glacier and that eventually produces its rupture.
El Calafate - Perito Moreno Boardwalks
After the ice-trek and a 20-minute boat ride back to the port, the tour includes a guided visit to the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park. There, you will be able to enjoy the amazing panoramic landscape of the Glacier and to walk along some of the self guided trails. Finally, will be returning again to our hotels in El Calafate.
Meeting / Pickup
Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.
Please Note
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Maximum age is 65 due to age restrictions on the operator's insurance
- Sports shoes or trekking boots and warm wool or cotton socks are highly recommended
- Comfortable sportswear, long trousers, warm sweater or pile, water or windproof jacket, sun glasses, sun block and gloves are recommended
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Pickup time may vary between 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM according to availability.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Places are not confirmed if full information is not provided.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please provide a copy of your child's passport in order to confirm the age of your child at portales@tangol.com. If not, you will have to pay the adult fee. Places are not confirmed if full information is not provided.
- The Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park is not included. The National Park fee can only be pay at the entrance of the park with Argentinian Pesos Prices subject to change without notice. Payments with credit card are not allowed.
- The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
- We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Office number: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
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3 Comments
4.2
The ice trek at Perito Moreno was an adventure we’ll never forget! Climbing on the stunning blue glaciers, surrounded by towering ice formations, felt surreal. However, the early start was tough for our group, and some parts could have been organized a bit smoother, but the breathtaking views made it all worthwhile!
4.4
We had an unforgettable day trekking on the stunning ice formations of Perito Moreno, surrounded by breathtaking views. The transportation from El Calafate was smooth, and our guide was knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the glacier’s unique ecosystem. Our only minor hiccup was the variable weather, which kept us on our toes, but it only added to the excitement of the experience.
4.8
The day I spent trekking across the stunning ice formations was truly a highlight of my travels. Although the group was a bit large for my taste, the moment I stood on the glacier, surrounded by its breathtaking blue hues, made it all worth it.