El Calafate
Minitrekking Perito Moreno
$ 395,000ARS
$ 420,000ARS
6% OFF
Free transfer from airport
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The Minitrekking Perito Moreno excursion is one of the most complete experiences for experiencing Perito Moreno Glacier. On this adventure departing from El Calafate, you’ll be able to walk on the ice, explore the forest and lakeshore, sail in front of the imposing southern face, and visit the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park. An unforgettable tour among blue ice, seracs and crevasses, culminating in a whisky toast with ancient glacier ice on Perito Moreno Glacier.
Price
Adult16 to 65 years
$ 395,000ARS
Child8 to 15 years
$ 316,000ARS
StartEnd
9:45 am2:30 pm
The schedule may change
1 hour trekking on the Perito Moreno
Boat tour in front of the glacier wall
A toast on the glacier
Crampons for walking on ice
Specialized guide during the excursion
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start
Access ticket to Los Glaciares National Park
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Optionals
Transfer service from your hotel to the port + Visit to the balconies
$ 80,000ARS
Lunchbox
$ 35,900ARS
Recommended
Trekking boots
$ 29,600ARS
Recommended
Availability
Highlights
1 / 3
Included
Included
Optional
Included
Optional
Food
Lunchboxes
Optional
This tour does not include food. We recommend taking a lunchbox.
Good to know
The activity is available for participants from 8 to 65 years of age who are not pregnant and do not have knee or back problems, heart disease, a stent, bypass, pacemaker, anticoagulant treatment, overweight, recent surgery, or any physical condition or disability incompatible with the activity.
It is recommended to bring warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, trekking boots, gloves, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a backpack, and a packed lunch.
It is recommended to bring warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, trekking boots, gloves, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a backpack, 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 Minitrekking Perito Moreno tour is a unique opportunity to explore one of the most iconic glaciers in the world. The tour starts from El Calafate and includes a walk on the Perito Moreno Glacier, a boat tour in front of the southern wall of the glacier and a visit to the balconies. Throughout the excursion you will be accompanied by an expert guide.
If you book the tour with transfer from El Calafate, you will be picked up at your hotel to begin the 78 km journey to reach the Perito Moreno Glacier located within Los Glaciares National Park. If the transfer from El Calafate is not included, you must arrive at Bajo de las Sombras Port, located 7 km before reaching the glacier, where you will board a boat to cross the Brazo Rico of Lake Argentino in a 20-minute boat tour.
Once you cross the Brazo Rico of the lake, you will access a shelter where the guides organize groups of up to 20 people. From here you begin a walk along the lake shore, with the view of the Perito Moreno Glacier in front, until you reach the place where you will be fitted with the crampons necessary to begin the Minitrekking. After a talk about glaciology, the tour begins. During the excursion you will appreciate different natural formations, such as crevasses, seracs, sinkholes and small lagoons. At the end of the trek on the Perito Moreno Glacier, you will enjoy a toast on the glacier with whisky and millenary glacier ice.
After completing the Minitrekking Perito Moreno, you will return to the refuge walking along a path in the forest where you will be given a souvenir. Then, you will board again and sail in front of the southern wall of the glacier. Upon reaching Bajo de las Sombras Port, you will be transferred to visit the balconies located in front of the glacier, from where you can have a different perspective of the landscape by visiting the famous balconies of Perito Moreno.
They you will return to El Calafate after having walked on the wonderful Perito Moreno Glacier and having enjoyed a toast with glacier ice.
The Minitrekking in Perito Moreno tour is of moderate difficulty and is carried out on an uneven, but firm and safe ice surface. The excursion does not require previous experience and can be done by anyone who meets the age conditions, the requirements indicated on the website and has a normal physical condition.
If you book the tour with transfer from El Calafate, you will be picked up at your hotel to begin the 78 km journey to reach the Perito Moreno Glacier located within Los Glaciares National Park. If the transfer from El Calafate is not included, you must arrive at Bajo de las Sombras Port, located 7 km before reaching the glacier, where you will board a boat to cross the Brazo Rico of Lake Argentino in a 20-minute boat tour.
Once you cross the Brazo Rico of the lake, you will access a shelter where the guides organize groups of up to 20 people. From here you begin a walk along the lake shore, with the view of the Perito Moreno Glacier in front, until you reach the place where you will be fitted with the crampons necessary to begin the Minitrekking. After a talk about glaciology, the tour begins. During the excursion you will appreciate different natural formations, such as crevasses, seracs, sinkholes and small lagoons. At the end of the trek on the Perito Moreno Glacier, you will enjoy a toast on the glacier with whisky and millenary glacier ice.
After completing the Minitrekking Perito Moreno, you will return to the refuge walking along a path in the forest where you will be given a souvenir. Then, you will board again and sail in front of the southern wall of the glacier. Upon reaching Bajo de las Sombras Port, you will be transferred to visit the balconies located in front of the glacier, from where you can have a different perspective of the landscape by visiting the famous balconies of Perito Moreno.
They you will return to El Calafate after having walked on the wonderful Perito Moreno Glacier and having enjoyed a toast with glacier ice.
The Minitrekking in Perito Moreno tour is of moderate difficulty and is carried out on an uneven, but firm and safe ice surface. The excursion does not require previous experience and can be done by anyone who meets the age conditions, the requirements indicated on the website and has a normal physical condition.
Itinerary
7:30
Pick-up at hotel
70 km away
9:45
Boarding at port
Boat tour along the south face of the glacier
Arrival at Perito Moreno Glacier
Crampons fitting
Ice trekking
A toast on the glacier
14:30
Disembarkment in port
5.7 km distance
Visit to the balconies
Duration 1:00 hs
17:30
Drop off at hotel
Included ActivitiesOptional ActivitiesTimings, order, and activities may vary based on the day's organization
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover the questions other travelers also had before booking.If one person in the group does not book this excursion, can he/she still travel to the glacier with the rest of the group but take a different excursion?
Yes. Even if group members have booked different excursions to visit Perito Moreno on the same day, he/she can share the same transfer to the glacier as long as you inform us in advance that you are traveling together. Once in the National Park, each person will do their chosen activity, and then you will meet to walk the Perito Moreno Glacier balconies together for about 1 hour before returning to El Calafate. You must check the possibility of combining excursions before booking.
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.
Is it possible to buy food and drinks inside the National Park?
While there is a restaurant inside the National Park where you can buy food and drinks, please note that eating there may reduce the limited time available to walk the balconies, which is 1 hour in total. For comfort, to make the most of the visit time and to enjoy a meal with views of the Perito Moreno Glacier, we recommend taking a lunchbox.
Is the toast with whiskey and glacier ice done on the Perito Moreno Glacier?
Minitrekking Perito Moreno is the only one of the three ice trekking excursions that includes a toast on the glacier. The toast takes place at the end of the walk on the ice, when the group reaches an area assigned for this moment. There, the guide prepares whiskey with ice extracted from the glacier and offers it to the passengers, allowing them to enjoy a unique moment in an exceptional setting.
Can the excursion have schedule changes?
Yes, excursion schedules may change due to operational reasons. In case of changes, you will be informed between 24 and 48 hours before the date of the activity. For this reason, it is recommended not to schedule fixed commitments for the same day of the excursion, such as flights, bus trips or other activities that could overlap with possible tour schedule changes.
Are crampons included in the excursion?
Yes, crampons are included in the tour. Before starting the glacier hike, each passenger will have them fitted over their footwear. A short briefing will then be given on the proper use of the equipment and the necessary recommendations for a safe activity. It is important to note that crampons are a metal structure that attaches to your footwear; they are not the footwear itself. Trekking boots are recommended for this excursion.
During the glacier trek, are formations like the ones in the photos usually found?
During the excursion, it is possible to observe natural formations such as cracks, seracs, sinkholes, small lagoons, and even ice caves. However, their presence may vary depending on the conditions of the glacier at that time, as these are natural phenomena in constant change. For this reason, the images are illustrative and do not guarantee that those exact formations will be found during the visit.
What happens if the excursion cannot be carried out?
Although it is highly unlikely that this excursion will be canceled, in case exceptional situations prevent it from taking place, you can choose to do it on a new date, use the paid balance for another experience or request the corresponding refund.
Is the experience suspended due to bad weather?
The excursion is not suspended due to weather conditions, as it takes place in Patagonia, where it is common for the weather to change constantly, and it is considered a mountain activity. For this reason, it is recommended to follow the clothing instructions to be prepared for any eventuality during the experience.
Can you walk from the balconies to Port Bajo de Las Sombras?
Port Bajo de Las Sombras is located about 6 km (3.7 miles) from the Perito Moreno Glacier balconies. For this reason, it cannot be reached on foot and it is recommended to take a vehicle transfer.
Is it necessary to book in advance?
It is recommended to book in advance once your travel dates have been confirmed, as this is a highly demanded excursion with limited availability and spaces subject to confirmation.
Is it possible to take photos or videos during the ice trekking?
Yes, it is possible to take photos and record videos during the walk on the glacier. However, for safety reasons, this will only be allowed at the times and places indicated by the mountain guide.
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