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Perito Moreno Glacier Extended Small-Group MiniTrekking
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
You’ll cruise the imposing Argentinian Lake, surrounded by majestic landscapes and unique views that anticipate an unforgettable experience. More intense and challenging than the traditional Minitrekking, the glacier hike will allow you to explore deep crevasses, crystal clear lagoons and amazing ice formations such as seracs. With crampons on your feet, you’ll walk through the heart of the glacier, visit a waterfall and close the adventure with a toast on board during the boat return. This experience is designed for those who seek closer contact with nature and want to live a demanding and off-the-beaten-beaten-path. Whether you’ve already explored the glacier in a traditional way or just want to take your adventurous spirit one step further, this challenge will allow you to push your boundaries and enjoy one of the most striking landscapes in Patagonia.
Inclusions
What's included
- Navigation
- All necessary equipment
- Mountain guide
- Professional Bilingual Guide
- Collection by hotels
- Transfers to and from Hotels (depending on the option selected)
What's not
- Lunch (you can bring food)
- Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park
- Tips
Itinerary
Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in El Calafate to go to Los Glaciares National Park, an emblem of Argentine Patagonia, located at a distance of 80 km.
After an hour of travel aboard our transport, we will reach the boarding dock at the port "Under Shadows". We will embark on a 20-minute crossing through the Rico Arm, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier. For those passengers who wish to book without transfers, start the ride from this point.
Upon reaching the opposite shore, we will disembark in a private sector where our bilingual mountain guides will provide the necessary directions to begin the journey to the edge of the glacier. Once on the ice, we will place crampons to ensure a comfortable and safe walk. The crossing lasts approximately three hours, traveling moraine and ice in a more demanding circuit than traditional Minitrekking, with longer distance and slopes. During the tour we will discover streams, lagoons, cracks and spectacular ice formations of a deep blue. We will also visit a waterfall near the glacier and close with a toast on board, with whiskey served on ice extracted from Perito Moreno. Finally, we will return by boat to the port Bajo de las Sombras. To complete the day, you will enjoy free time to have lunch and walk the walkways, perfect to admire the glacier from different angles and capture spectacular photos.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you do not require transfers our guide will be waiting for you at the Port Under the Shadows.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Tangol
- 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
- Suitable for people between 18 and 55 years
- Wear comfortable and warm clothes. Waterproof jacket and trousers, waterproof trekking boots or sports shoes with laces. Backpack, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves and hat.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Pick-up times may vary between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM subject to availability.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Places are not confirmed if full information is not provided.
How it compares in El Calafate
- Its from-price is 89% above the median of the 302 experiences we list in El Calafate.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 222 of 302.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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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