El Calafate: Perito Moreno Mini Trek Pro
Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
Join a trekking adventure across the surface of the Perito Moreno Glacier. This experience combines a scenic boat trip with a unique one-hour trek on the ice itself for an unforgettable adventure.
Highlights
- Walk on ice over the Perito Moreno Glacier
- Learn about the geography of the place with our experienced bilingual guides
- Sail through Brazo Rico and enjoy views of the Glacier from a new perspective
- Hike to Las Cotorras Waterfall for panoramic vistas of the ice field.
- Celebrate the experience with a unique toast using authentic glacier ice.
Description
Your journey begins either with a pickup from your hotel in El Calafate (if the transfer option is selected) or by meeting directly at the 'Bajo de las Sombras' Port, located 75 km away inside Los Glaciares National Park. From the port, you will embark on a 20-minute navigation across Lake Rico, enjoying breathtaking views of the Perito Moreno's massive southern ice wall.
After disembarking, certified bilingual mountain guides will welcome you. You'll begin with a one-hour hike along the lakeshore and through a forest path leading to the glacier's edge. Upon reaching the base dome, you'll be fitted with a helmet and crampons and receive a safety briefing.
Then, step onto the ice for an approximately one-hour trek. Follow your guide through a landscape of deep blue crevasses, serene lagoons, and towering seracs, learning about the glacier's unique ecosystem. After the ice trek, celebrate with a special toast made with glacier ice before hiking to the stunning Las Cotorras Waterfall and a panoramic viewpoint.
Please note: The itinerary order varies depending on your assigned disembarkation time (approximately 10:00 or 14:00).
Finally, you'll navigate back to the port, concluding your adventure either there or with a drop-off at your hotel in El Calafate (if selected).
Includes
Transfers from/to hotels in El Calafate (only for options with transfers selected)
Visit to the main glacier walkways (only for options with transfers selected).
Bilingual mountain guides
20-minute boat navigation across Lake Rico
Chocolate bonbons.
Whiskey toast with glacier ice at the end of the trek.
All necessary glacier trekking equipment (helmet and crampons).
Excludes
Entrance fees to the National Park (only paid in cash and Argentine pesos. We recommend purchasing it online in advance).
Lunch and drinks
Port taxes
Important Information
- Only suitable for individuals aged 18 to 55. This is a moderate to high-intensity activity. It is not suitable for sedentary people or those with obesity. The total walking distance is 5.5 km.
- Due to the level of effort and difficulty involved, the activity is not permitted for:
- Overweight individuals
- Strictly prohibited for pregnant women
- Individuals with conditions posing a risk of cardiac issues or functional/organic deterioration
- Individuals with disabling conditions related to coordination and motor skills.
- Wear comfortable, warm clothing in layers, a waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots (mandatory), a hat, gloves, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Bring a backpack with your own food and water for the day.
- Due to the tour's long duration and high physical demand, we strongly recommend not scheduling other activities for the same day. This includes arriving on a flight, booking other excursions, or planning transfers to another city.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
