9–10 hours
Guided in Spanish
Mobile ticket

Highlights

The Perito Moreno Glacier offers a unique and exciting experience, allowing visitors to get up close and walk on the ice. Local guides provide detailed information about the region's geology and wildlife, further enriching the experience. Furthermore, the stunning views and the opportunity to photograph this natural phenomenon from different angles make this tour an exceptional choice.

Inclusions

What's included

– Crampons and other safety equipment.
– Transfer to and from the hotel (2h one way + 2h return);
– Navigation to the glacier;
– Bilingual mountain guide;
– Walk of approximately 1h30 on the glacier;
– 1-hour visit to the catwalks;

What's not

Entrance to the park. Entrance to the park is paid upon entry
- Food and drinks;
– Waterproof clothing and personal equipment.

Itinerary

This unmissable experience begins at the “Bajo de las shadows” port, where we embark on a navigation of around 15 minutes to cross Brazo Rico. We got very close to the Glacier and at that moment we had a fantastic perception of how big it was.
15 min
Once on the glacier and with the crampons in place, the world takes on a new perspective: blue lagoons, deep cracks, huge sinkholes, magical caves. During the walk, the guides explain the flora and fauna and the general glaciology of the region, explaining the specific phenomenon of ruptures of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
2 hAdmission included
We sit on the glacier to rest and we will have time to enjoy and take beautiful photos, and if you wish, have a snack (not included). A fantastic experience to be there, sitting on the glacier surrounded by mountains.
1 hAdmission included
With our energy restored, we continued walking until we returned to the starting point, where we removed our crampons and went down to the port. We returned to the boat satisfied and with this new adventure to tell.
2 hAdmission included
We then passed through the walkways to observe the Perito Moreno Glacier from the front. We see the beautiful shade of blue of this immense glacier and we take the opportunity to photograph it from a wider angle of view, observing how it rises from the lake to the top of the mountains, to return to “civilization”, after having enjoyed one of the most spectacular ice treks in the world.
2 hAdmission included

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.0

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Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 15 travellers
Operated by: Ciatrip

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Maximum age: Up to 65 years

How it compares in El Calafate

Its from-price is 259% above the median of the 104 day trips we list in El Calafate.
Its length is typical for the group.
By number of reviews it ranks 45 of 104.

About El Calafate

El Calafate is a small Patagonian town on the shore of Lago Argentino, the base for the Perito Moreno Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park.

El Calafate lies on the south shore of Lago Argentino, a milky turquoise lake fed by glacial meltwater, with the Andes on the western horizon. The town is named after the calafate, a thorny shrub with dark berries, and a local saying promises that anyone who eats them will return to Patagonia. It was founded in the 1920s to serve the surrounding sheep estancias and now exists chiefly as the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park.

Top-ranked sights in El Calafate: Los Glaciares National Park (Parque Nacional Los Glaciares), Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentino Lake (Lago Argentino).

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