Trek across Perito Moreno Glacier in this full-day trip in Los Glaciares National Park from El Calafate. Travel to the park by bus, board a boat to cruise across Lago Argentino and conquer the glacier. Led by an expert guide, don your crampons and hike the stunning ice mass, discovering ice caves, waterfalls and deep crevasses along the way. Bring a packed lunch to enjoy atop one of the world's only advancing glaciers during your 4-hour trek. Reverse your journey across glacier, lake and Patagonian alpine road, ending with drop-off at your El Calafate hotel.
Perito Moreno Glacier Big Ice Trek from El Calafate
$975
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About This Tour
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach
- Guided trek
- Trekking equipment including crampons
- Professional guide
- Boat ride across Lake Argentino
Exclusions
- Food and drinks (you must bring your own)
- Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park. The National Park fee can only be pay at the entrance of the park with Argentinian Pesos. Prices subject to change without notice.
- Gratuities
- Tip or gratuity
Tour Plan
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Day 1 El Calafate - Puerto Bajo Las Sombras
Arrive at Bajo Las Sombras harbor after two hours and board a boat for a 10-minute ride to Brazo Rico. Meet your local guide, who will issue your trekking equipment. Hike down the shore of Lago Argentino and through the forest along Brazo Rico to Perito Moreno's base.
Day 2 El Calafate - Perito Moreno Trekking
In the South area of the National Park, it is the most famous of all the glaciers: the Perito Moreno Glacier. Always accompanied by expert guides, you will explore the corners of the most special glacier of the world and during the walk, the guides will help you learn more about the ice, its surroundings and you will be able to size the dimension of the glacier and enjoy the view of the nearby mountains. In addition, you will have half an hour to have lunch over the white blanket and be amazed in a place of unique beauty.You will follow the boardwalks to strategically placed viewing platforms to witness the glacier from all angles and levels, and admire the surrounding mountain and forest scenery. Pause to enjoy lunch at a scenic point, then retrace your steps to the glacier's edge, spending about 4 hours total on the ice. Return to the Rico Arm for the boat and bus journey back to El Calafate. Finish your day's adventure with drop-off at your hotel in El Calafate.
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
Please Note
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Maximum age is 50 years
- You must bring your own snacks, boxed lunch and drinks
- Comfortable sportswear, long trousers, warm sweater or pile, water or windproof jacket, sun glasses, sun block and gloves are recommended
- A good level of fitness is required
- Date of birth, passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for ALL participants
- Important: You will need to fill out a medical form for all passengers before your tour. The local tour operator (Tangol) will contact you in order to do this.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- 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)
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