El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier BIG ICE Trek and Walkways
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The Big Ice excursion offers an intense hike on the high-performing glacier, perfect for adventurous travelers. Enjoy a boat trip to the glacier's southern face, followed by a guided ice trek.
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Highlights
- The Big Ice excursion in Perito Moreno proposes an intense hike on the glacier
- Explore the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park with a guide
- Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in El Calafate
- Admire the glacier from the water on a boat trip to the south face
Description
In our comfortable buses, a bilingual tourist guide will give you information about the landscape you are about to see.
Small groups of up to 10 people are organized, and the hike begins from the southern moraine of the Glacier
Always accompanied by expert guides, you will explore the corners of the most special glacier of the world for three hours and a half During the walk, the guides will help you learn more about the ice, its surroundings and you will be able to size the dimension of the glacier.
During approximately three hours, you will explore every corner of the most special glacier in the world.
Back on the moraine, we will start another one-hour walk back to the port, Then, you will board the ship back and you will navigate very close to the south face of Glaciar Perito Moreno Glacier and get back to “civilization” after having enjoyed one of the most spectacular ice treks in the world!
In order to book this tour, you must reserve at least 48 hours in advance. Otherwise, we will not be able to confirm your reservation.
Includes
Pick up from the hotels in Calafate Center
Guided transportation and a one hour visit to the balconies
Guided visit to the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park
Guided Trekking on the Perito Moreno
Crampons, harnesses and helmets
Important Information
- Only suitable for people from 18 to 50 years old. No exceptions.
Comfortable and warm clothing is recommended, including a raincoat jacket, waterproof long pants, waterproof hiking boots, sunglasses, backpack (40lts), sunscreen, gloves, hat
Bring food and drink for the day as the company does not sell food and drinks
Tickets must be exhibited at the entrance of the Parque Nacional. You can buy your ticket there
DIFFICULTY: HIGH. You should have the psychophysical capacity required to walk for at least 7 hours and a half, partly on ice and with crampons
OTHER RESTRICTIONS: People with cardiovascular diseases, COPD, emphysema, asthma or recent surgeries, and people who have tested positive for COVID when taking the tour
NOT SUITABLE: For people with physical or mental disabilities, obesity, pregnant women or people who suffer from severe vertigo
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund