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Perito Moreno Ice Trek: Minitrekking with Walkways and Boat Ride

From $336 • 10 hours • Tangol Tours • Argentina, El Calafate • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Perito Moreno Ice Trek offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Argentina's most stunning natural wonders, the Perito Moreno Glacier, located near El Calafate. This 10-hour experience includes a guided mini-trek across the glacier, allowing participants to witness its breathtaking ice formations up close. Ideal for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts, the tour features all necessary equipment, navigation, and the expertise of a professional guide fluent in Spanish and English. Additionally, guests can enjoy a scenic boat ride and have the option for hotel pickup and drop-off, making it a convenient choice for those looking to immerse themselves in the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia.

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

Itinerary

Perito Moreno Glacier With transfers

After picking up passengers from various hotels, we’ll head out along Provincial Route No. 11 toward Los Glaciares National Park. This extraordinary natural area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. The park features breathtaking scenery of mountains, lakes, and forests—with the snow- and ice-covered Andes to the west and the arid Patagonian steppe to the east.

Bajo las Sombras Port

At the “Bajo las Sombras” port, you’ll board a boat for a 20-minute crossing of the Rico Arm of Lake Argentino, arriving at the opposite shore directly in front of the glacier’s impressive southern wall.

Important note: For those who have chosen the option without transfers, this is where you will meet your guide who will give you all the necessary instructions.

Perito Moreno Glaciar

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.

After the ice-trek and a 20-minute boat ride back to the port. If you choose the option with transfers the tour includes a 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. If you choose the option without transfers, the walkways are not included. You should go by your own.

In the afternoon, after visiting the walkways and enjoying the beautiful views of the Glacier, we will be returning again to our hotels in El Calafate.

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 [ ]. 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: ([ ] (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: ([ ] (After office hours)