El Calafate
Minitrekking Perito Moreno 2.0
$ 395,000ARS
$ 420,000ARS
6% OFF
Free transfer from airport
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The Minitrekking Perito Moreno 2.0 excursion is an ideal experience if you want to explore Perito Moreno Glacier with greater physical demands and get closer to its center than on the traditional version. On this adventure departing from El Calafate, you’ll walk on the ice and explore the forest and lakeshore until you reach a point closer to the heart of the glacier, as well as sail in front of its imposing southern face and visit the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park. During the ice trek, you’ll discover crevasses, sinkholes, lagoons, and blue ice formations, ending with a whisky toast with ancient glacier ice on board the boat.
Price
Adult16 to 60 years
$ 395,000ARS
Child12 to 15 years
$ 316,000ARS
StartEnd
12:45 pm5:00 pm
The schedule may change
1-hour trekking on the ice
Boat tour in front of the glacier wall
Crampons for walking on ice
Toast with whisky and glacier ice
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
Included
Optional
Optional
Food
Lunchboxes
Optional
This tour does not include food. We recommend taking a lunchbox.
Good to know
The activity is available for people 12 to 60 years old who are not pregnant and do not have knee or back problems, heart disease, a stent, bypass, or pacemaker, are not undergoing anticoagulant treatment, are not overweight, have not undergone recent surgery, and do not have 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 in its 2.0 version is one of the most complete excursions offered to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate as it includes ice trekking, a boat tour in front of the southern wall of the glacier and the visit to the balconies, always accompanied by a guide. It is an intermediate excursion in terms of difficulty between the classic Minitrekking and the Big Ice since you will get closer to the center of the glacier but without taking so many hours ice trekking.
If you book the tour with transfer from El Calafate, we will pick you up at your hotel to undertake the 78 km journey until reaching the Perito Moreno Glacier within Los Glaciares National Park. If you do not include the transfer, you must get to Port Bajo de las Sombras, located 7 km before arriving at the glacier, where you will embark to cross the Brazo Rico of Lake Argentino in a 20 minutes boat tour.
After crossing the Brazo Rico channel, the tour continues along the lakeshore offering privileged views of the Perito Moreno Glacier and the opportunity to witness its impressive ice calving events. You will trek through the forest next to the glacier until you reach a waterfall where you will put on the crampons necessary to walk on the ice and that will allow you not to slip. After warm-up movements, Minitrekking 2.0 begins in which you will be able to see cracks, seracs, sinkholes and small lagoons. The walk is of moderate/high difficulty and is done on an irregular, but firm and safe ice surface. Once the ice trekking is over, you will return to the port trekking along the same path in the forest. Then, you will board again, approaching the southern wall of the glacier while a glass of whiskey with ice from the Perito Moreno Glacier is offered.
Upon arriving at Port Bajo de las Sombras, you will be transported to the balconies located in the front of the glacier, from where you can have a different perspective of the landscape while you visit the famous balconies of the Perito Moreno.
Finally, we begin the journey back to the city of El Calafate after having visited and walked on one of the most famous and unique glaciers in the world.
If you book the tour with transfer from El Calafate, we will pick you up at your hotel to undertake the 78 km journey until reaching the Perito Moreno Glacier within Los Glaciares National Park. If you do not include the transfer, you must get to Port Bajo de las Sombras, located 7 km before arriving at the glacier, where you will embark to cross the Brazo Rico of Lake Argentino in a 20 minutes boat tour.
After crossing the Brazo Rico channel, the tour continues along the lakeshore offering privileged views of the Perito Moreno Glacier and the opportunity to witness its impressive ice calving events. You will trek through the forest next to the glacier until you reach a waterfall where you will put on the crampons necessary to walk on the ice and that will allow you not to slip. After warm-up movements, Minitrekking 2.0 begins in which you will be able to see cracks, seracs, sinkholes and small lagoons. The walk is of moderate/high difficulty and is done on an irregular, but firm and safe ice surface. Once the ice trekking is over, you will return to the port trekking along the same path in the forest. Then, you will board again, approaching the southern wall of the glacier while a glass of whiskey with ice from the Perito Moreno Glacier is offered.
Upon arriving at Port Bajo de las Sombras, you will be transported to the balconies located in the front of the glacier, from where you can have a different perspective of the landscape while you visit the famous balconies of the Perito Moreno.
Finally, we begin the journey back to the city of El Calafate after having visited and walked on one of the most famous and unique glaciers in the world.
Itinerary
9:00
Pick-up at hotel
78 km distance
Visit to the balconies
Duration 1 hs
12:45
Boarding in port
Navigation in front of the glacier
Descent in the forest
Trekking in the forest
Arrival at Perito Moreno Glacier
Ice trekking
17:00
Return to the port
Return to El Calafate
19:00
Drop off at hotel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover the questions other travelers also had before booking.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 the toast with whiskey and glacier ice done on the Perito Moreno Glacier?
In this excursion, the toast with whiskey and glacier ice takes place on board the boat during the navigation back to the port, so it does not take place on the surface of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Of the three ice trekking excursions, the only one that includes a toast made directly on the glacier is Minitrekking Perito Moreno.
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.
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.
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