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On the Mayo Spirit Trekk excursion, you’ll enjoy an experience that combines adventure with some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Patagonia. Departing from El Calafate, you’ll sail across Lake Argentino and trek through the mountains to discover the glaciers of Cerro Mayo and Cerro Negro, in a remote corner accessible only by water. You’ll also disembark at Bahía Toro to walk through the Patagonian Andean Forest and enjoy its landscapes. The tour culminates with a visit to the walkways of Perito Moreno Glacier, the most famous glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.
Price
Adult16+ years
$ 180,000ARS
Child6 to 15 years
$ 144,000ARS
Infant0 to 5 years
Free
StartEnd
9:10 am5:00 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start
Navigation in Seno Mayo and Perito Moreno
Guide throughout the navigation and trekking
Disembarkation in Bahía Toro and Perito Moreno walkways
Access ticket to Los Glaciares National Park
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Optionals
Transfer from your hotel to the port
$ 50,000ARS
Lunchbox
$ 35,900ARS
Recommended
Trekking boots
$ 29,600ARS
Essencial
Availability
Highlights
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Included
Included
Included
Food
Lunchboxes
Optional
This tour does not include food. We recommend taking a lunchbox.
Good to know
This excursion is not suitable for people with reduced mobility or walking difficulties, including those who use a wheelchair or walking cane.
It is recommended to bring warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, trekking boots, gloves, a hat, and a packed lunch.
It is recommended to bring warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, trekking boots, gloves, a hat, and a packed lunch.
When booking this tour,
we'll give you a free airport transfer to your hotel
we'll give you a free airport transfer to your hotel
Free airport transfer
Book any tour with us and the transfer is on us, so planning your trip is much simpler.
How does the benefit work?This benefit applies to the arrival leg, covering the transfer from El Calafate airport to your hotel in the city. Please note that it does not include the return trip to the airport. You will be able to enter your flight details and arrange the transfer in the next step.
Description
The Mayo Spirit Trek is an excursion that combines trekking in Los Glaciares National Park with sailing through the Iceberg Channel of Lake Argentino, a visit to the Cerro Mayo and Cerro Negro glaciers and the Perito Moreno balconies. The only way to access this area from El Calafate is by boat as these glaciers are located within the Mayo Area of Lake Argentino. This tour is ideal for those who want to visit a little-explored area of ??the national park off the beaten track.
If you book the tour with transfer from El Calafate, we will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. and take you to the Punta Bandera Port, where you will sail through the Iceberg Channel and enter the Mayo Area of Lake Argentino.
Once you arrive, you will disembark at Toro Bay. Accompanied by a specialized guide, you will begin a 15-minute, easy hike through the Patagonian Andean Forest to reach a stream fed by a waterfall. From there, you will observe an immense limestone rock formation while enjoying the scenery until you return to the boat that will take you to your next destination.
Departing from Toro Bay, the boat continues through the Mayo Area of Lake Argentino, from where you can see the hanging glaciers of Cerro Mayo and Cerro Negro. You will then disembark for a 25-minute trek, covering approximately 1,000 meters in the Patagonian Andean Forest. During the trek, you will follow a stream until you reach a rock wall from which you can observe the Mayo and Negro hanging glaciers while enjoying panoramic views of a wonderful Patagonian landscape that will leave you awestruck.
You will spend some time there, appreciating the Mayo and Negro mountains, before returning to the boat that will take you to the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Upon reaching the glacier, you will disembark at the dock located at the foot of the Perito Moreno balconies, from where you can explore them for 2 hours.
To conclude the tour, you will return to the boat, which will take you back to Puerto Bandera and then head to your hotel in El Calafate, arriving at 6:00 p.m. after having experienced sailing, trekking, and visiting the Mayo and Negro hanging glaciers.
If you book the tour with transfer from El Calafate, we will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. and take you to the Punta Bandera Port, where you will sail through the Iceberg Channel and enter the Mayo Area of Lake Argentino.
Once you arrive, you will disembark at Toro Bay. Accompanied by a specialized guide, you will begin a 15-minute, easy hike through the Patagonian Andean Forest to reach a stream fed by a waterfall. From there, you will observe an immense limestone rock formation while enjoying the scenery until you return to the boat that will take you to your next destination.
Departing from Toro Bay, the boat continues through the Mayo Area of Lake Argentino, from where you can see the hanging glaciers of Cerro Mayo and Cerro Negro. You will then disembark for a 25-minute trek, covering approximately 1,000 meters in the Patagonian Andean Forest. During the trek, you will follow a stream until you reach a rock wall from which you can observe the Mayo and Negro hanging glaciers while enjoying panoramic views of a wonderful Patagonian landscape that will leave you awestruck.
You will spend some time there, appreciating the Mayo and Negro mountains, before returning to the boat that will take you to the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Upon reaching the glacier, you will disembark at the dock located at the foot of the Perito Moreno balconies, from where you can explore them for 2 hours.
To conclude the tour, you will return to the boat, which will take you back to Puerto Bandera and then head to your hotel in El Calafate, arriving at 6:00 p.m. after having experienced sailing, trekking, and visiting the Mayo and Negro hanging glaciers.
Itinerary
8:00
Pick-up at hotel
47 km distance
9:10
Boarding in port
Navigation on Lake Argentino
Views of Cerro Negro and Mayo
Trekking in Toro Bay
Visit to Perito Moreno Glacier
Visit to balconies
17:00
Return to the port
Return to El Calafate
18:00
Drop off at hotel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover the questions other travelers also had before booking.Does the boat have a cafeteria service?
The vboat does not have a cafeteria service on board, so it is recommended to take a lunchbox.
How long is the walk in each disembarking?
The walks during the disembarks last approximately 40 minutes in Toro Bay, 1 hour in Cerro Negro and 2 hours in the Perito Moreno Glacier balconies. These times are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the group's pace and the operational conditions of each day.
Is the experience cancelled due to bad weather?
The excursion normally takes place under the region's usual weather conditions. However, in the event of exceptionally strong winds that could affect the safety of navigation or hiking, the activity may be cancelled.
Is the excursion suitable for people with reduced mobility?
The excursion is not suitable for people with reduced mobility due to the characteristics of the disembarks and the trails to be traveled.
How is it recommended to dress for the excursion?
As the weather in Patagonia can be unpredictable, we recommend dressing in layers, including:
- Thermal clothing.
- Fleece sweater or jacket.
- Waterproof jacket or windbreaker.
- Waterproof pants.
- Hiking boots. You can also wear sports shoes with laces, although hiking boots are the recommended option to make the most of the experience.
It is also important to bring:
- Gloves.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Backpack.
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