Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking: Full Day Excursion for Unforgettable Ice Walk
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169 Ratings
El Calafate
Experience the Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking, a full-day excursion that offers an unforgettable ice walk on top of the glacier with crampons. Limited availability from August to May.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • El Calafate - The excursion begins with the pick up from the hotels in El Calafate city, and goes through the Provincial Road N°11 to the Perito Moreno Glacier area, after traveling 75 km.
  • Pasarelas Perito Moreno - Once at the National Park, the bus takes you to the balconies and the guide is going to be waiting for you, to inform about the different trails. There, you’ll be free to walk along.
  • Puerto Bajo las Sombras - Hielo y Aventura - A bus from the company will take you to “Bajo las Sombras” pier, about 6 km far from the balconies, where you embark for a 20 minutes navigation across the Brazo Rico, enjoying breathtaking views of the glacier’s front walls and the Canal de los Témpanos (Icebergs Channel).
  • Perito Moreno Glacier - After checking the last details, groups of 20 follow their guides along the lake’s shore towards the edge of the glacier.

Once on the ice, the guides put each participant a pair of crampons on, and explain how to use them.

You will receive explanations about flora, fauna and general glaciology of the region, and also about the particular phenomenon that happens in the Perito Moreno Glacier and eventually produces its rupture.

  • Puerto Bajo las Sombras - Hielo y Aventura - Once the minitrekking is finished we return to pier “Bajo Las Sombras”, navigating the Brazo Rico again.
  • El Calafate - The bus will be waiting for passengers at the port to take them back to their hotels in El Calafate
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Minitrekking on the Glacier
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entry/Admission-Perito Moreno Glacier. The ticket must be paid in pesos on the day of the excursion
Additional Information

The Minitrekking is an all-day Adventure that enables you to hike on the surface of Moreno Glacier, wearing crampons.

It runs from August to May and is closed in June and July.

Time span: 10 hours

Ice Trekking: Roughly 90 minutes.
Total hiking time: around 3 hours in total.

Caution: this activity, owing to the amount of strain and challenge it involves, is not recommended for the following groups: individuals above the age of 65 and those under 10 years old, expecting mothers, individuals who are overweight or have any sort of disability.

  • Limitations: This excursion, due to the degree of difficulty and effort required, it is only suitable for people from 10 to 65 years old. - People who are overweight should not participate. We consider as such those that exceed the following criteria: weight in kg greater than twice the height in cm minus 100 (for example, for a height of 1.70m: 170 minus 100 = 70 x 2 = 140)
  • Minimum age required to take the excursion: 08 years old. Maximum age allowed for the excursion: 65 years old. NO exceptions of ANY KIND in this point
  • People with any degree or type of physical or mental disability that affects their attention, progress and / or coordination.
  • People whose cardiac or vascular capacities are diminished, or use stents, pacemakers or other prostheses for example: medicated with anticoagulants, grade III varices (those that are thick and multiple), cardiac arrhythmias.
  • People suffering from diseases that provoke respiratory disabilities (COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc.).
  • Minimum age required to take the excursion: 10 years old. Maximum age allowed for the excursion: 65 years old. NO exceptions of ANY KIND in this point.
  • Smoking is not allowed during the excursion.
Location
El Calafate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kenneth_d
Apr 7, 2024
Amazing trip, our guide... - Amazing trip, our guide was fantastic and knowledgeable. The views were incredible and getting to walk on a glacier was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us!
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Wenli_c
Apr 1, 2024
A very good day - We had very good guides. Enjoyed this activity very much. Every step during the day went smoothly. Definitely worth it.
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Luiseloyrodriguezp
Mar 29, 2024
Beautiful experience - Memorable experience, it is worth assuming the high cost of this experience, the landscapes and what was experienced are formidable.
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Maru-akela
Mar 23, 2024
Unforgettable experience - It is a spectacular and unique thing. The excursion lasts all day, they pick you up by bus, take you to see the walkways in the national park, then navigate to an island and from there trekking to the glacier. It's great, you are accompanied by guides who tell you stories and experiences. They put crampons on your boots so you can walk on the ice. And once up, the whiskey with ice from the glacier. Unforgettable
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Dana_e
Mar 20, 2024
Amazing, very memorable, experience! - I loved this excursion! Perito Moreno exceeded my expectations, despite having seen many photos of it. I like that the tour allows you to see it from different vantage points and we had plenty of time on the viewing platforms as well. Yes, it's pricey (and I really don't know why it costs so much) but how often can you trek on a glacier? I wish I had done the longer trek. The 90 min trek really just gets you to several points for everyone to take photos and you don't get too far onto the glacier, but it's incredible! I really want to go again. (Also, try to wear waterproof clothes, especially shoes, we got rained on and the bus ride back was very cold.)
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Teresa_g
Mar 17, 2024
Spectacular Views and adventure - Excellent adventure with experienced guides. Be prepared for some hiking and walking on this trip. Bring gloves, a hat, hiking shoes and dress in layers. Exceptional views and the glacier is spectacular. Boat ride to the glacier was good. There is a trail through the woods and then a hike up the entire glacier anns back down. Equipment well maintained.
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Curioustravller
Mar 7, 2024
Amazing experience! - Stunning views! Guides were very helpful during the trek. We did yellow and blue trails. Red trail was closed due to some repairs. Don't miss the trails, they offer different views for north and south face of the glacier.
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Lauren_d
Mar 2, 2024
Worth the money - Although this is an expensive tour, it is worth it for this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Despite being a somewhat large group (roughly 40 people), the tour was so well-organized that it did not feel like the group was too large (and during the hike itself, we broke up into a few smaller groups). The guides were amazing, kind, and knowledgeable. Walking along the glacier was such a unique, incredible experience. Highly recommend this tour!
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Jacques_v
Feb 27, 2024
Breathtaking - It’s breathtaking too see this awesome glacier! All staff is very very kind there and really trying to give you the time of your life there at the trekking..!
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Stacy_l
Jan 23, 2024
Amazing once in a lifetime experience - From start to finish everything was organized and the guides were all professional. we definitely felt safe the entire time during the trekking
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