Perito Moreno Big Ice and Walkways With Transfer from El Calafate
Description
In our comfortable buses, a bilingual tourist guide will give you information about the landscape you are about to see. Small groups of up to 10 people are organized, and the hike begins from the southern moraine of the Glacier Always accompanied by expert guides, you will explore the corners of the most special glacier of the world for three hours and a half 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. During approximately three hours, you will explore every corner of the most special glacier in the world. Back on the moraine, we will start another one-hour walk back to the port, Then, you will board the ship back and you will navigate very close to the south face of Glaciar Perito Moreno Glacier and get back to “civilization” after having enjoyed one of the most spectacular ice treks in the world!
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Itinerary
Big Ice is a full day tour, starting with passenger pick-up in El Calafate. On our way to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, aboard our comfortable buses, our tour guides will give you information on the tour, the place and the glacier.
During approximately three hours, you will explore every corner of the most special glacier in the world. During the walk, the mountain guides will help you learn more about the ice and its environment and you will be able to appreciate the dimensions of the glacier and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, such as Dos Picos, Pietrobelli and Cervantes hills. There will be a 30-minute break to have lunch while enjoying the amazing and unique beauty of the surroundings.
Big Ice is a highly personalized tour: For the ice walk, passengers will be divided into groups of up to 10 people, with 2 mountain guides who will fit the crampons, helmets and harnesses and will explain the basic safety rules.
During approximately three hours, you will explore every corner of the most special glacier in the world. During the walk, the mountain guides will help you learn more about the ice and its environment and you will be able to appreciate the dimensions of the glacier and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, such as Dos Picos, Pietrobelli and Cervantes hills. There will be a 30-minute break to have lunch while enjoying the amazing and unique beauty of the surroundings.
The duration of this tour is about 12 hours, including the transfer and a one-hour guided visit to the walkways of Glaciar Perito Moreno, 7 km from the port. There, you will enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the glacier and walk along some of the self-guided paths. If you don’t use our transfer and go by your own means, the Big Ice tour takes about seven hours and a half, leaving from the port and returning to the same point.
Once you arrive at “Bajo de las Sombras” port (located on Route 11, 70 Km from El Calafate) you will board a ship to cross Lago Rico, and descend on the opposite coast after a 20-minute navigation in front of the stunning south face of Glaciar Perito Moreno.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
As soon as you make the reservation , we will send the itinerary to comfirm the pick up time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Comfortable and warm clothing. Raincoat jacket, waterproof long pants, waterproof hiking boots, sunglasses, backpack (40lts), sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat
- Water bottle and food for the day. The Company does not have a food and beverage sales service.
- This service is non-refundable for cancellations made within 4 days in advance of the service date. However, if you need to change your booking, such as adjusting the number of participants, changing the date, or requesting a refundable cancellation, we can accommodate your request as long as it's made at least 4 days before the service date
- AGE RANGE: 18 to 50 years old.
- Wear comfortable and warm clothes. A rain jacket, long waterproof trousers, trekking boots, a medium-size backpack (40Lts), sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, a wool ha
- Bring food and drink for the day. The company does not sell food and drinks.
- Tickets must be exhibited at the entrance of the Parque Nacional. You can buy your ticket there.
- DIFFICULTY: HIGH. In order to have a great experience on the Glacier, you should have the psychophysical capacity required to walk for at least 7 hours and a half, partly on ice and with crampons
- OTHER RESTRICTIONS: People with cardiovascular diseases, COPD, emphysema, asthma or recent surgeries, and people who have tested positive for COVID when taking the tour.
- NOT SUITABLE: For people with physical or mental disabilities, obesity, pregnant women or people who suffer from severe vertigo.
Reviews(5)
The truth that you can not do with rain, is very dangerous, since in the forest you slip with the roots, woods, plants, stairs, and is full of mud everywhere. Preferably do it in summer so that you can make better use of the walk and the views, because if it is cloudy you can not see anything the landscapes. Go warm because you freeze and in optimal physical condition because if you are touched by a guide that takes you to 200 kilometers per hour, you are more focused on walking than appreciating the glacier and the mountains
Awesome trekking. V dependent on weather, but we were extremely lucky. And all personnel are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
From the time we set sail until we returned we witnessed an unforgettable experience, walking on the ice of the Perito Moreno Glacier, with grasses on our feet and a very prepared staff for this journey, was just fascinating !!! Cracks, blue and crystal clear water sinks, holes in the ice and at the end of the course: Glacier ice scotch. You can not go to Calafate and not do this excellent excursion
Contemplating the National Park and its majestic glaciers is fantastic and surreal. Now, having the opportunity to walk on the ice, in an unhappy and icy landscape, is an experience to save for the rest of your life. It's worth it!
