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Book Big Ice Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier for a unique hike on South America's iconic ice. Includes a 4-hour guided trek, panoramic views, and a boat ride to the glacier.

Highlights

• Cross to the Perito Moreno glacier by boat
• Hike across the ice of one of the world's most dramatic glaciers
• Get expert safety tips from professional guides

Description

The excursion starts early in the morning as we pick you up from your El Calafate hotel and head to Los Glaciares National Park (80 km away). Upon entering the park an hour later, we transfer to the 'Bajo las Sombras' pier for a 20-minute boat ride along Lago Argentino's Rico arm, providing breathtaking views of Perito Moreno Glacier. After disembarking on the opposite shore, our bilingual mountain guides will brief us on the trekking experience and safety precautions at a small refuge. We'll then embark on a glacier hike, offering stunning views of the immense ice plateau. Throughout the 4-hour trek, we'll learn about local flora, fauna, glaciology, and the unique phenomena of Perito Moreno Glacier, which leads to its occasional ruptures. During the trek, we'll pause for lunch on the ice, providing a chance to rest and admire blue lagoons and panoramic glacier viewpoints. Afterward, we'll return to dry land, descend to the port, and take a boat back. During this part of the tour, you'll have free time to explore walkways and balconies in front of the glacier, perfect for photography. We'll board a bus back to El Calafate hotels in the afternoon.

Includes

Transfers from/to hotels in El Calafate Bilingual mountain guides

Important Information

• Due to the degree of effort and difficulty that this excursion presents, it is not suitable for pregnant women or people who have some form of disability, weight, or health problem.
• Minimum age is 18 years
• Maximum age is 50 years
• Passengers must present a medical form a week before the excursion.
• The National Park fee can only be paid at the entrance to the park with Argentinian Pesos. Please be sure to bring this money with you in cash as you won't be able to change currency or pay with credit cards.
• Recommended clothes: Waterproof jacket, comfortable and warm clothing, long and waterproof pants, trekking boots, backpack (40 Lts. Approx), sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat.
• We recommend bringing your own lunch.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund