El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Mini Trek with Transfer
Patagonia, Argentina, Argentina
Depart from Bajo de la Sombra Port and arrive at the world-famous Perito Moreno Glacier, approximately 5 miles from your departure point. Upon arrival, enjoy a 40-minute walk across the Rico Arm to reach the glacier.
Perito Moreno Glacier Ice Trekking from Puerto Bajo de las Sombras
This guided ice trekking tour in Los Glaciares National Park suits active travelers interested in glacier exploration and nature.
Highlights
- Walk on the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of Patagonia's largest glaciers
- Boat navigation in front of the glacier
- Explore the Patagonian forest and access panoramic walkways
- Discover glacier cracks, sinkholes, and deep blue ice formations
Description
The tour begins at Puerto Bajo de las Sombras, where you cross Brazo Rico by boat to the west shore of Lake Argentino, with views of the glacier and surrounding nature.
Upon arrival, expert guides provide pre-trek orientation and time to store belongings and prepare at the shelter.
Small groups of up to 20 people start with a 20-minute walk through the forest before reaching the glacier. After fitting crampons, embark on a 2-hour guided trek across the ice, exploring diverse formations and learning about local flora, fauna, glaciology, and the glacier’s breakup phenomena.
The return route crosses the Magellanic forest to the refuge, where you may enjoy lunch (not included) overlooking the glacier.
The experience ends with a boat navigation along Brazo Rico, followed by a walk on panoramic walkways offering multiple viewing angles of Perito Moreno Glacier.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Boat ride across Brazo Rico
- Crampons for ice walking
- Access to Perito Moreno footbridges
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park (payable onsite by cash or credit card)
Important Information
- Participants must be between 8 and 65 years old with adequate physical ability to walk 3 hours, including 1.5 hours on ice with crampons
- Pregnant individuals and those with reduced mobility, arthritis, prostheses, knee or finger issues, overweight conditions, or heart problems cannot participate
- Required clothing: waterproof jacket, warm comfortable layers, long waterproof pants, trekking boots, medium backpack, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, and hat
- To confirm booking, provide all passengers’ passport numbers, nationalities, dates of birth, and hotel details
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available for cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance.
Book in advance for best availability. Bring layered warm clothes and sturdy boots. The activity is best from October to April when weather conditions are more favorable.
