Vinciguerra Glacier Trekking and Premium Floe Lagoon
Description
We begin the walk in the Andorra Valley, we will walk through a peat bog and border the river. These wetlands today are RAMSAR sites, internationally protected environments. Here we learn to interpret the place and its surroundings, being privileged to be there as protagonists. Upon entering the native Andean Patagonian forest, the ascent begins, where steep slopes are combined with flat sections. The terrain is mountainous, so depending on the weather there may be mud, snow or the trail may be dry. The forest tells us the story of axemen who decades ago exploited the place and its resources. The climb lasts 2:30 hours and it is important to maintain a constant pace.
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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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(238)
A fantastic day hiking on a blue sky day with great company and the best guide - thank you :-)
thanks for this message!! and for choosing us we are glad that you enjoy it Hope to see you again
This is not an esay hike and I'm happy I got a guide for this one because with all the mud (up to your knees in some sections) and ice, I'm happy I had someone with experience who can lead the way and assure my safety. My guide Tobias was excellent and taught us about nature and wildlife of the area. The tour agency was very professional, they offer equipment rental and gave each participant for the hike - breakfast, lunch and a snack.
Simon! thanks for your feedback
A beautiful hike and it was great to do it with a guide. Juan was fantastic and knowledgeable, and made the trip fun for the whole group. I would definitely recommend this trek.
Thanks Bryan!! Hope you visit us again
We have booked the activity for December 14. On the 2 days before, while doing other activities, we have met other travelers and other tour guides that told us that the ice caves are closed already for long time due to an access issue and potential collapse. They told us that it is a known issue. Also, due to the weather, the track/trail was not accessible. We realized that there was nothing left to do, other than purpose less walking, as others already told us. As a result, we have contacted the local operator and switched to a different activity : "Night Trekking to Mount Susana" and that one was great. We feel that we have been sold something that was known to be not operational .
A beautiful walk up to the lagoon and glacier. However, it was very expensive considering there was no walking on the glacier, which was not made clear beforehand. And whilst the guide was very friendly, he didn't add much to the experience. It wouldn't have been difficult to organise the actual walk by ourselves had we known there was no actual "ice trekking".
The tour and our guide were really great. However, it is worth noting the seasons, as the glacier is not always accessible. We were there in mid-November and the crevasses and caves were all covered with snow, so an ascent was Too dangerous.
Thanks for your message! unfortunately the weather here is very changeable, and sometimes those unexpected snowfalls change our plans. But if you enjoy it anyway, we are happy! Hope to have you back here soon!
A great experience with a very suitable organization. The guides are good advice, the equipment is available and the Mood is super good! All this in a beautiful landscape! 5/5 without hesitation.
Merci Pierre!! Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt!!
Very good to know the glacier. The Enterprise has the entire structure to make the ride. The guide Juan was PERFECT, very attentive all the time
Muito obrigado pela sua mensagem! Ficamos felizes que tenha gostado Esperamos que você nos visite novamente
It was a great experience! First of all the organization by Taun Ushuaia team was excellent, with all the necessary information in advance with a minimal number of messages (really appreciated). And we were very lucky to have Joaquin as our guide! We were a small group of 3 people and he very smoothly guided us on a snowy mountain trek! Always respecting our pace, giving us tips on how to trek more effectively, and explaining the majestic landscape around us (the plants, glaciers, etc.). Important to say that me and my partner had very little experience in trekking (actually only hiking). Physical condition is good but still it was a completely new experience for us. Thank you Taun Ushuaia and Joaquin for this experience. We totally reccommend it!
Gavriel thank you so much for this message we are glad you enjoy it!! you were lucky to have Joaquin, surely you are leaving with memories and new knowledge! Hope to see you again
We went on the Vinciguerra Glaciar trek with them and can highly recommend. Everything from transportation to equipment to lunch and tea were top notch and our guide Jaoquin was very knowledgeable and funny!
