Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Experience
Description
I lived the unique experience of walking on one of the few advancing glaciers in the world. For about an hour, you will explore its crevasses, caves and formations accompanied by specialized guides. The excursion includes a sailing through the South Arm of Lake Argentina, which offers breathtaking views of the glacier from the water. At the end, you will enjoy a toast with views and walk the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park. Depending on the contracted option, the experience may include transfer to and from your hotel, or take place without transfers. A complete and unforgettable adventure in the heart of Patagonia.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We start the activity with the transfer from your accommodation in El Calafate (in case you hire option with transfer)
Once we are in the National Park, we will board the port and after a 20 minute sailing we will be ready to start a trek along the coast to where we will begin the trekking.
The guides will place the crampons and we will start the walk on the Perito Moreno Glacier. Along the way, you will discover unique formations such as deep crevasses, melting pits, blue lagoons and spectacular ice ridges.
After the glacier hike, we return to the port where after a 20 minute sailing in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier, we will continue to the walkways of the National Park. In this way, we will have enjoyed the glacier from different perspectives.
After walking the walkways of the Park, we return to the accommodation in El Calafate.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick-up time of the activity will be between 7:00 am and 15 pm. This schedule will be confirmed the day before the activity is carried out via email. That is why we suggest not to hire this activity on the same day as El Calafate. The transfer is available only for accommodation with reception: If you are staying in a temporary rental or a non-reception establishment, we will indicate a nearby meeting point for departure.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- People over 65 years of age cannot perform this activity.
- This activity may not be carried out under the age of 8
- Any child under the age of 18 unaccompanied by a parent or guardian must send written authorization 24 hours before the start of the activity
- Not suitable for people with physical or mental disabilities, obesity, severe vertigo and cardiovascular, respiratory diseases (COPD, emphysema, asthma) or recent surgeries.
Reviews(71)
Tremendous experience. You must listen to the guides. We had Paula and Mutti as our guides. Super professional and attentive! It is somewhat expensive but highly recommended and unforgettable! The best of all the tours! Thank you, Patagonia Chic and guides!!
Very nice experience! While Minitreking is not with this Enterprise, the move and everything else was very cute! The moment to see the glacier for the first time made it super special in the transfer, with the background anthem and countdown! Beautiful everything! And minitreking is amazing, if you can do it don't hesitate. There's no comparison to seeing it from afar.
The guides were very attentive, explained every detail of the activity. I felt super protected, even though I was fine they were always watching one.
Hola! ¡Qué alegría leer tu reseña! Muchas gracias Nos llena de orgullo saber que disfrutaste de la excursión y que nuestro equipo contribuyó a hacer tu experiencia aún más especial. Saludos
We did the Ice Trek and Glacier tour with Maxi. Her knowledge of patagonia and its nature was incredible (especially in her second language, her English was brilliant!) I would thoroughly recommend this tour and company to anybody
It sounds like the tour with Maxi was an amazing experience and we are very happy for that! Thank for you comment and choosing us
A awesome and unique experience, informative tour, guide Carlos is professional and very knowledgeable.
Not a fan of organised trips Normally long drawn out and slow paced This was an excellent trip Well organised /well informative/moved along at a good pace / very safety conscious The experience was one I’ll remember for a very long time
Pure adrenaline experience, walking with granpons on the glacier, everything well organized and explained step by step, friendly and helpful guides, well trained, incredible landscapes
Hola!! Que alegria saber que has disfruta del tour!
The view was amazing, I took amazing and memorable pictures. The guides were excellent & took the time to explaing everything! I highly recommend this excursion.
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We did the boat cruise - hike onto the glacier - drive to the viewpoint over the glacier - back to town. While walking on the glacier was fun and something totally different, the highlight for me was actually the end! A series of boardwalks winds down the side of a mountain and you get different views of the glacier - surely one of the most beautiful views in the world. The tour was well run but keep in mind you're in a large group (full size coach bus 100% full) so there's a bit of wasted time collecting/waiting for everyone etc. Don't miss this if you're in the area.
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Everything was incredible. The company's service was punctual, expert, attentive, we loved it and the beautiful glacier, an unforgettable experience.
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